Simulations

Journey simulations allow you to model the impact of workflow changes before implementing them. Run what-if analyses to predict how modifications will affect completion rates, time to complete, and user behavior.

What are simulations?

Simulations use your actual journey data and behavioral analytics to predict the impact of proposed changes. Instead of guessing whether a change will improve your workflow, you can run a simulation to see projected outcomes.

Planned simulation types

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    Remove step
    Description

    Model the impact of eliminating a step from your journey.

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    Reorder steps
    Description

    See how changing the step sequence affects completion and drop-off.

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    Split step
    Description

    Break a complex step into multiple simpler steps.

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    Defer requirement
    Description

    Move a document or information requirement to later in the journey.

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    Add prefill
    Description

    Model the impact of pre-filling fields with known data.

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    Improve help text
    Description

    Predict the effect of adding guidance or tooltips.

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    Accessibility fixes
    Description

    Model improvements to screen reader support or keyboard navigation.

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    Copy changes
    Description

    Test different wording or instructions.

How simulations work

  1. Analyze behavior - Odyssey analyzes historical session data to understand user patterns
  2. Model changes - You propose modifications to your journey
  3. Run simulation - The system predicts outcomes based on behavioral data
  4. Compare metrics - See projected changes to completion rate, time, drop-off points
  5. Export recommendations - Generate decision memos with evidence and analysis

Simulation metrics

Planned metrics for simulation outputs:

  • Completion rate delta - Predicted change in completion percentage
  • Time to complete delta - Expected change in median completion time
  • Drop-off point changes - How abandonment locations shift
  • Confidence intervals - Statistical confidence in predictions
  • Sample size requirements - Minimum data needed for reliable simulations

Use cases

Optimize grant applications

Model removing redundant eligibility questions or reordering document uploads to improve completion rates.

Test form simplification

Run simulations to predict the impact of combining related questions or breaking complex pages into multiple steps.

Prioritize improvements

Compare multiple proposed changes to see which has the highest predicted impact.

Build business cases

Generate data-backed recommendations with projected ROI for stakeholders.

Planned API endpoints

Run simulation (coming soon)

POST /api/simulations/run

Get simulation results (coming soon)

GET /api/simulations/:simulationId

List simulations (coming soon)

GET /api/simulations?journeyId=:journeyId

Stay informed

Simulations are a core part of Odyssey's mission to help organizations optimize complex workflows. We're actively developing this feature based on real-world use cases and feedback.

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