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Clarify differences in funnel visualization calculations
Added explanation for the difference between conversion calculation of Line chart and Table visualizations in funnels.
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See the [Filters](/docs/reports/funnels/funnels-advanced#filters) for more information.
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#### Why do the Line chart (by day) and Table (with a day breakdown) show different numbers for the same funnel?
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The two visualizations calculate conversions differently. The Line chart runs a separate funnel for each day (based on the time interval) in your date range, so a user can enter the funnel on multiple days and be counted multiple times. The Table (with a day breakdown) runs a single funnel across the full date range, then segments the results by day afterward, so each user is only counted once.
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#### How does Mixpanel calculate statistical significance?
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This section is intended for users who want to understand the mathematics involved in statistical significance in depth.
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In the CDF, the value of any point (X) represents the probability that a random draw would result in fewer conversions P(k < X). 1 - P(k < X) represents the probability that a random draw would result in more conversions P(k >= X).
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These two probabilities are used to represent the probability that the selected segment will either outperform (P(k < X)) or underperform (P(k > X)) the overall set of users. Mixpanel takes the higher probability of the two, and calculate the p-value as 1 - max(P(outperform), P(underperform)).
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These two probabilities are used to represent the probability that the selected segment will either outperform (P(k < X)) or underperform (P(k > X)) the overall set of users. Mixpanel takes the higher probability of the two, and calculate the p-value as 1 - max(P(outperform), P(underperform)).

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