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How should a growth loop be read by cohort and customer segment?
Table 5How should a growth loop be read by cohort and customer segment?
| View | Fixed boundary | Useful question | Required caution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry cohort | First qualifying entry and date | Do later transfers or outcomes differ by starting cohort? | Later cohorts may have different exposure or rules. |
| Source cohort | Referrer, channel, or originating unit | Which source produces eligible recipients? | Yield is not unique acquisition. |
| Account segment | Named account or customer characteristic | Does acceptance or cost differ by segment? | Segment labels do not prove fit or profit. |
| Recipient cohort | Recipient type and first-entry date | Which recipients become eligible participants? | The recipient may remain outside the next-entry rule. |
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