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> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.datadoghq.com/llms.txt).

# Statistics

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## Overview{% #overview %}

Datadog Experiments provides statistical tools for estimating lift, choosing analysis methods, and understanding how experiment results translate to your full user population.

- [Analysis Methods: Choose how Datadog calculates lift estimates and confidence intervals](https://docs.datadoghq.com/experiments/statistics/analysis_methods.md)
- [Minimum Detectable Effects: Determine the smallest detectable difference for a statistically significant result](https://docs.datadoghq.com/experiments/statistics/minimum_detectable_effect.md)
- [Global Lift: Estimate how an experiment affects metric totals across your entire user population](https://docs.datadoghq.com/experiments/statistics/global_lift.md)