Methodology Audit
Sean Ellis Test: Strengths vs. Weaknesses
What It Gets Right
Simple & Scalable
Fast to deploy and benchmark across thousands of users.
Measures Attachment
Captures emotional disappointment, a lead indicator for retention.
Segments Well
Easy to compare "Very Disappointed" rates by cohort or persona.
What It Gets Wrong
Declared vs. Revealed
Users often say they'd be disappointed but churn anyway.
Averages Lie
40% average can mask 80% fit in one segment and 0% in others.
Static Snapshot
Shows current state, not the trajectory or velocity of fit.