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Aqr Research Analyst Interview Questions

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Statistics & ProbabilityStart here. 26 questions · ~219 min
Expected Value Pricing for Biased CoinEasy

Use expected value and variance to price a 100-flip biased-coin game and determine the fair entry fee for a risk-neutral player.

DistributionsExpected ValueConditional ProbabilityAqr
Correlation vs Causation in Growth CampaignsEasy

Use a two-proportion z-test and segment adjustment to show why a strong retention correlation from push notifications does not prove causation.

CorrelationHypothesis TestingCausal InferenceAqr
Interpreting P Values in TestingEasy

Explain what a p-value means in hypothesis testing and how it relates to statistical significance.

Hypothesis TestingStatistical SignificanceP-ValuesAqr
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Strategy17 questions · ~143 min
Risk When Correlations SpikeHard

Tests your approach to stress scenarios and risk control when diversification breaks down.

Trade-offsSuccess CriteriaRisk AssessmentAqr
Market Behavior and Statistical ModelsMedium

Tests your ability to connect empirical market dynamics to modeling assumptions and inference.

EstimationCompetitive AnalysisMoatsAqr
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SQL & Data Manipulation3 questions + 3 drills · ~55 min
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More topics1 question · ~8 min
Why AqrEasy

Tests motivation alignment with Aqr's approach at the nexus of economics, data, and technology.

User NeedsValue PropositionProduct VisionAqr
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