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Chicago Public Schools Research Scientist Interview Questions

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Statistics & ProbabilityStart here. 15 questions · ~120 min
Choosing Experiment vs ObservationHard

Tests your understanding of design tradeoffs for causal inference in education.

ExperimentationHypothesis TestingCausal InferenceChicago Public Schools
Measuring Remote Learning ImpactMedium

Tests your study design skills for education outcomes and engagement metrics.

ExperimentationCausal InferenceSample SizeChicago Public Schools
Using Mixed Methods EffectivelyMedium

Tests your ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative evidence to answer research questions.

ExperimentationRegressionCausal InferenceChicago Public Schools
Handling Confounding VariablesHard

Tests your ability to reduce bias and strengthen causal interpretation.

ExperimentationRegressionCausal InferenceChicago Public Schools
Causal Study for Policy ChangeHard

Tests your causal inference approach for district-level policy evaluation.

ExperimentationHypothesis TestingCausal InferenceChicago Public Schools
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More topics3 questions · ~24 min
Validity and Reliability of FindingsEasy

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

Cross-ValidationCalibrationAccuracyChicago Public Schools
Reliability in Mixed-Methods FindingsHard

Tests your ability to evaluate trustworthiness and consistency across mixed-methods evidence.

Cross-ValidationCalibrationAccuracyChicago Public Schools
Skills for CPS Research WorkMedium

Assesses fit for Chicago Public Schools research work, including quantitative and qualitative skills, education-sector experience, and execution approach.

creativitywork experienceChicago Public Schools

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