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1. Definition of the Duration Metric
Question: What is the definition of the "Duration" function in a Mixpanel Insights report?
Key Point: You wanted to understand how Mixpanel calculates the time spent and what this metric represents in a standard report.
2. Duration in the Context of Page View Events
Question: What specifically does "Duration" mean when applied to a Page View event?
Key Point: You were clarifying if this refers to "Time on Page" and how the SDK tracks the start and end points for a specific URL or screen.
3. Clarifying "Next Event" for Calculation
Question: Does the "Next Event" used to calculate duration have to be at the exact same time?
Key Point: You were questioning the mathematical logic—whether the duration is a point in time or a span between two different timestamps.
4. Clarifying Event Types for Calculation
Question: Does the "Next Event" have to be the same type of event (e.g., another Page View) to trigger the duration calculation?
Key Point: You were confirming if Mixpanel only measures the gap between two identical events or if any subsequent user action (like a click or scroll) completes the duration measurement for the previous event.
