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California Department of Public Health Research Scientist Interview Questions

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Statistics & ProbabilityStart here. 4 questions · ~32 min
Analyzing Incomplete DatasetsHard

Tests handling missing data and robust analytical planning for public health datasets.

ExperimentationRegressionCausal InferenceCalifornia Department of Public Health
Designing an Efficacy StudyHard

Tests study design choices, validity, and statistical planning for evaluating interventions.

Hypothesis TestingSample SizeA/B TestingCalifornia Department of Public Health
Resolving Conflicting Research ResultsMedium

Tests your troubleshooting approach and how you handle uncertainty and conflicting evidence.

RegressionHypothesis TestingCausal InferenceCalifornia Department of Public Health
Choosing Statistical MethodsMedium

Tests statistical reasoning and justification of methods for public health research questions.

ExperimentationRegressionHypothesis TestingCalifornia Department of Public Health
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Behavioral & Leadership15 questions · ~120 min
Handling Stakeholder Pushback on FindingsMedium

Tests conflict resolution and influence when a non-technical stakeholder challenges analytical findings.

Conflict ResolutionStakeholder ManagementCommunicationCalifornia Department of Public Health
Prioritizing Across Competing Client ProjectsEasy

Tests prioritization under pressure across multiple projects, including trade-off judgment, stakeholder communication, and ownership of outcomes.

OwnershipPrioritizationCalifornia Department of Public Health
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More topics2 questions · ~16 min
Validity and Reliability of FindingsEasy

Explain how you would establish that research findings are trustworthy, repeatable, and suitable for decision-making.

Cross-ValidationCalibrationAccuracyCalifornia Department of Public Health
Explaining SAS CodeMedium

Assesses your ability to read, interpret, and explain SAS code used in research analyses.

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