The Cost of Chasing Ghosts

Enter your costs below to see how proper testing saves money in the long run, despite using more ammunition upfront.

Scenario A: Traditional Testing

Small samples, lucky results, wasted components

Testing (5 variables × 10 rounds)
50 rounds
Loaded based on "winner"
100 rounds
Re-test (find no real difference)
30 rounds
Component Cost
$0.00
Time Cost (5 hours wasted)
$0.00
Total: 180 rounds = $0.00

Scenario B: Proper Testing

Adequate samples, confident results, efficient process

Testing (5 variables × 30 rounds)
150 rounds
Loaded with confidence
50 rounds
Re-test needed
0 rounds (confident!)
Component Cost
$0.00
Time Cost (3 hours efficient)
$0.00
Total: 200 rounds = $0.00

Net Savings: Scenario B

Rounds Saved
0
Money Saved
$0.00
Hours Saved
0

Investing in proper testing upfront costs less than fixing mistakes later.