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Carmax Data Scientist Interview Questions

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A/B Testing & ExperimentationStart here. 3 questions · ~30 min
Power Analysis for Survey ExperimentHard

Determine sample size and power for a customer survey or experiment, including MDE, guardrails, and a disciplined decision rule.

MDEPower AnalysisSample SizeCCarmax
Design Test for New FeatureMedium

Design an A/B test for a new platform feature, including success metrics, power, guardrails, and a clear ship decision.

experiment designfeature evaluationA/B TestingCCarmax
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Behavioral & Leadership4 questions · ~40 min
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More topics7 questions · ~70 min
SQL: 7-Day Rolling AverageMedium
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Calculate each CVS store's 7-day rolling sales average using a CTE, aggregation, join, and window function.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsRunning TotalsCCarmax
Investigate Metric DropMedium

Diagnose a below-expectations product metric drop using decomposition, guardrails, and experiment checks.

metric selectionDiagnosiskpi hierarchyCCarmax
Statistical Significance in Hypothesis TestingEasy

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

Hypothesis TestingData AnalysisStatistical SignificanceCCarmax
Measure Success for a Carmax FeatureMedium

Evaluates ability to define success metrics and measurement plans for Carmax website features.

feature evaluationuser experiencesuccess metricsCCarmax
SQL for Top Categories by RegionMedium
Practice

Write a query to identify the top three selling product categories for each region in the last fiscal quarter. Assume fiscal quarters align with calendar ...

Date FunctionsJoinsRankingCCarmax
Diagnose Sudden Conversion DropMedium

Assesses problem solving and diagnostic workflow for sudden product metrics changes at Carmax.

Conversion RateDiagnosisuser engagementCCarmax
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