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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 5 questions + 1 drill · ~57 min
SQL Window Functions for TrendsMedium
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Calculate three-day rolling user activity averages and classify behavior trends with SQL window functions.

null handlingData ManipulationAggregationsAAvant
Optimize Slow Queries on Large DataMedium
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Optimize a slow PostgreSQL query on a large dataset by choosing better filters, joins, and indexes.

Performance Tuningdatabase optimizationdatabase managementAAvant
Flatten Nested Data in SQLMedium
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Flatten divisions, teams, and members into ordered tabular rows while preserving empty hierarchy levels.

Subqueriesnull handlingJoinsCoalition
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A/B Testing & Experimentation4 questions · ~37 min
Assessing Statistical SignificanceHard

Explain how to select, execute, and interpret statistical significance tests for A/B test results.

experiment designGuardrail MetricsData AnalysisAAvant
Conflicting Metric ImpactsMedium

Explain how to decide when a treatment improves one metric but harms another, using primary metrics, guardrails, and practical significance.

experiment designTrade-offsGuardrail MetricsAAvant
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Metrics3 questions · ~28 min
Conversion Rate Drop FrameworkHard

Build a step-by-step framework to validate, localize, explain, and respond to a sudden conversion rate decline.

Funnel Analysisdiagnostic frameworkConversion RateAAvant
Assess Feature Impact on EngagementHard

Assess whether a new feature changed user engagement using a clear metric definition, comparison design, and guardrails.

KPIsUser Needsfeature dashboardAAvant
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Machine Learning3 questions · ~28 min
Tree-Based Model DifferencesHard

Compare Decision Trees, Random Forest, and XGBoost on a binary tabular classification dataset and justify the model selection tradeoffs.

model selectionEnsemble MethodsDecision TreesAAvant
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Behavioral & Leadership5 questions · ~47 min
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More topics1 question · ~9 min
Statistical Significance in Hypothesis TestingEasy

Explain what statistical significance means and why it matters when interpreting experimental or analytical results.

Hypothesis TestingData AnalysisStatistical SignificanceAAvant
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