Amplitude
Analyze product analytics, user behavior, and engagement patterns
Connect Amplitude to Scoop to analyze product analytics data, understand user behavior patterns, and measure feature adoption. Combine event data with other business sources for comprehensive insights.
AI-Assisted Setup
When connecting Amplitude to Scoop, choose "Guide me with AI" for an intelligent, guided setup experience.
Available Analysis Templates
| Template | Object | Best For | What You'll Analyze |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Activity Events (Default) | events | User engagement | Event type, user ID, timestamp, platform, event properties |
| Platform Breakdown | events | Device & platform analysis | Event type, user, platform, OS, device type, country |
| Geographic Trends | events | Location-based analysis | Event type, user, country, city, platform |
Example Questions You Can Answer
User Engagement:
- "What are the most frequent event types?"
- "How many unique users are active per day?"
- "What's the average number of events per user session?"
- "What's the trend in daily active users over time?"
- "Which events correlate with user retention?"
Platform Analysis:
- "What percentage of events come from mobile vs web?"
- "Which platforms have the highest engagement?"
- "How does behavior differ across iOS, Android, and web?"
- "What's the device distribution for key conversion events?"
- "How does session depth vary by platform?"
Geographic Insights:
- "Which countries have the most active users?"
- "How does engagement vary by region?"
- "What features are popular in different markets?"
- "What's the user growth rate by country?"
- "How does conversion rate vary by geographic region?"
Need Something Different?
If the templates above don't match your needs, select "Something else" and describe what you want to analyze. For example:
- "I want to analyze specific event properties"
- "I need to focus on a particular user segment"
- "I want to track funnel conversion over time"
Scoop's AI will recommend the right configuration for your specific use case.
Connecting Amplitude to Scoop
- Create a new dataset in Scoop
- Select Amplitude from the application list
- Enter your Amplitude API key and Secret key in the format:
{apiKey}:{secretKey}- Find these in Amplitude under Organization Settings → Project Settings
- Select your date range for the event export
- Save and extract data
What Data You Get
Amplitude event exports include:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Event Type | The name of the event (e.g., "Button Clicked", "Page Viewed") |
| User ID | Unique identifier for the user |
| Device ID | Device-level identifier |
| Event Time | When the event occurred |
| Session ID | Groups events in a session |
| Platform | iOS, Android, Web, etc. |
| OS/Device Type | Operating system and device details |
| Location | Country and city |
| Event Properties | JSON object with event-specific data |
| User Properties | JSON object with user attributes |
Analysis Examples
Feature Adoption
Track how users engage with specific features:
- Event counts by feature over time
- User adoption rates
- Feature engagement funnels
User Behavior Patterns
Understand how users navigate your product:
- Common event sequences
- Time between events
- Session depth analysis
Platform Comparison
Compare engagement across platforms:
- Event volume by platform
- Feature usage differences
- Platform-specific patterns
Blending Amplitude with Other Data
Amplitude becomes even more powerful when combined with other sources:
Amplitude + CRM Data
Goal: Connect user behavior to revenue
| Amplitude Data | CRM Data | Combined Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Feature usage | Customer tier | Feature adoption by segment |
| Event frequency | Deal value | Engagement vs. revenue correlation |
| Session depth | Churn status | Behavioral leading indicators |
Amplitude + Marketing Data
Goal: Understand acquisition quality
- Which campaigns bring engaged users?
- What's the correlation between feature adoption and CAC?
- How does behavior vary by acquisition source?
Best Practices
Date Range Selection
- Export a focused date range to keep data manageable
- Start with 30 days for initial analysis
- Expand range for trend analysis
Data Hygiene
- Use consistent event naming conventions
- Leverage event properties for deeper analysis
- Combine with CRM data to correlate behavior with revenue
Analysis Cadence
| Analysis | Recommended Frequency |
|---|---|
| Engagement metrics | Daily/Weekly |
| Feature adoption | Weekly |
| Cohort analysis | Monthly |
| Platform comparison | Monthly |
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
- Verify API key and secret are correct (format:
apiKey:secretKey) - Check that your Amplitude plan includes API access
- Ensure the project ID matches your intended workspace
Missing Events
- Confirm date range includes expected events
- Check event naming matches what you're searching for
- Verify events are being tracked in Amplitude
Large Data Volumes
- Amplitude event exports can be large
- Start with shorter date ranges
- Use filters in Scoop to focus analysis
Related Topics
- Blending Datasets - Combine with CRM/marketing data
- Creating KPIs - Custom engagement metrics
- Time Series Analysis - Track trends over time
Updated 4 days ago