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A/B testing and data modeling are tightly linked in marketing, business, and digital strategy through the iterative process of hypothesis generation, experiment design, and result interpretation. Data modeling provides the statistical and predictive frameworks that define how variables and customer behaviors are represented, enabling marketers to segment audiences, identify key drivers of conversion, and predict outcomes. This modeling informs the design of A/B tests by specifying which variables to manipulate and which metrics to track, ensuring that experiments are focused and statistically valid. Conversely, the results of A/B tests feed back into data models by validating assumptions, refining predictive accuracy, and uncovering new patterns or causal relationships. For example, a data model might identify a high-impact customer segment, prompting targeted A/B tests on messaging or offers for that segment. The test results then update the model’s parameters to improve future targeting and personalization. This cyclical interaction enhances decision-making precision, optimizes resource allocation, and accelerates learning in digital strategies, making data modeling and A/B testing mutually reinforcing components of evidence-based marketing and business optimization.