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| Account | Eligible at entry | Observed action | Event day | Inside 14-day window? | Day-60 status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-01 | Yes | First report exported | 4 | Yes | Retained |
| A-02 | Yes | First report exported | 12 | Yes | Retained |
| A-03 | Yes | Workspace created only (setup) | Not reached | No | Retained |
| A-04 | Yes | None / not reached | Not reached | No | Churned |
| A-05 | Yes | First report exported | 8 | Yes | Churned |
| A-06 | Yes | First report exported | 19 | No | Retained |
| A-07 | Yes | Workspace created only (setup) | Not reached | No | Retained |
| A-08 | Yes | First report exported | 13 | Yes | Retained |
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What is activation rate? The first value event must be observable
Activation rate is the share of an eligible cohort reaching a declared first-value event inside a fixed window. Define the event first.
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