Compare Metrics

Learn how to compare and analyze metrics in Oppla

Compare Metrics

Learn how to compare and analyze metrics across different time periods, segments, and dimensions in Oppla.

Basic Comparison

Compare Time Periods

Compare metrics across different time periods:

// Browser implementation
window.oppla.analytics.compare({
  metric: 'page_views',
  timeRange: {
    current: {
      start: '2024-03-01',
      end: '2024-03-31'
    },
    previous: {
      start: '2024-02-01',
      end: '2024-02-29'
    }
  }
});

// Node.js implementation
oppla.analytics.compare({
  metric: 'page_views',
  timeRange: {
    current: {
      start: '2024-03-01',
      end: '2024-03-31'
    },
    previous: {
      start: '2024-02-01',
      end: '2024-02-29'
    }
  }
});

Compare Segments

Compare metrics between different user segments:

// Browser implementation
window.oppla.analytics.compare({
  metric: 'conversion_rate',
  segments: {
    current: ['premium-users'],
    previous: ['free-users']
  }
});

// Node.js implementation
oppla.analytics.compare({
  metric: 'conversion_rate',
  segments: {
    current: ['premium-users'],
    previous: ['free-users']
  }
});

Advanced Comparison

Multiple Metrics

Compare multiple metrics simultaneously:

// Browser implementation
window.oppla.analytics.compare({
  metrics: ['page_views', 'bounce_rate', 'avg_session_duration'],
  timeRange: {
    current: {
      start: '2024-03-01',
      end: '2024-03-31'
    },
    previous: {
      start: '2024-02-01',
      end: '2024-02-29'
    }
  }
});

// Node.js implementation
oppla.analytics.compare({
  metrics: ['page_views', 'bounce_rate', 'avg_session_duration'],
  timeRange: {
    current: {
      start: '2024-03-01',
      end: '2024-03-31'
    },
    previous: {
      start: '2024-02-01',
      end: '2024-02-29'
    }
  }
});

Custom Dimensions

Compare metrics across custom dimensions:

// Browser implementation
window.oppla.analytics.compare({
  metric: 'revenue',
  dimensions: {
    current: {
      device: 'mobile',
      country: 'US'
    },
    previous: {
      device: 'desktop',
      country: 'US'
    }
  }
});

// Node.js implementation
oppla.analytics.compare({
  metric: 'revenue',
  dimensions: {
    current: {
      device: 'mobile',
      country: 'US'
    },
    previous: {
      device: 'desktop',
      country: 'US'
    }
  }
});

Visualization

Basic Charts

Create basic comparison charts:

// Browser implementation
window.oppla.analytics.visualize({
  type: 'line',
  metric: 'page_views',
  timeRange: {
    current: {
      start: '2024-03-01',
      end: '2024-03-31'
    },
    previous: {
      start: '2024-02-01',
      end: '2024-02-29'
    }
  }
});

// Node.js implementation
oppla.analytics.visualize({
  type: 'line',
  metric: 'page_views',
  timeRange: {
    current: {
      start: '2024-03-01',
      end: '2024-03-31'
    },
    previous: {
      start: '2024-02-01',
      end: '2024-02-29'
    }
  }
});

Advanced Visualizations

Create advanced comparison visualizations:

// Browser implementation
window.oppla.analytics.visualize({
  type: 'bar',
  metrics: ['page_views', 'bounce_rate'],
  segments: {
    current: ['premium-users'],
    previous: ['free-users']
  },
  options: {
    stacked: true,
    showPercentage: true
  }
});

// Node.js implementation
oppla.analytics.visualize({
  type: 'bar',
  metrics: ['page_views', 'bounce_rate'],
  segments: {
    current: ['premium-users'],
    previous: ['free-users']
  },
  options: {
    stacked: true,
    showPercentage: true
  }
});

Best Practices

1. Choose Relevant Metrics: Select metrics that align with your goals
2. Use Appropriate Time Ranges: Ensure fair comparison periods
3. Consider Context: Account for external factors
4. Validate Data: Check for data quality issues

Next Steps

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Data Tags

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