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Duke University Data Scientist Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 4 questions + 2 drills · ~53 min
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Machine Learning3 questions · ~25 min
Supervised vs Unsupervised LearningEasy

Explain how supervised and unsupervised learning differ, and ground the distinction in a practical ML example.

Unsupervised LearningFeature EngineeringBias-Variance TradeoffDuke University
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Metrics4 questions · ~33 min
Framework for New Product MetricMedium

Evaluates metric design principles for new, unvalidated digital services at Duke University.

Duke University
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Statistics & Probability6 questions · ~50 min
Parametric vs Non-Parametric TestsMedium

Evaluates statistical test selection based on data distribution and assumptions.

Data AnalysisDuke University
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Product Sense4 questions · ~33 min
Evaluate Communication CampaignMedium

Assesses KPI selection and measurement design for a university-wide communications initiative.

Communicationsuccess metricsDuke University
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A/B Testing & Experimentation4 questions · ~33 min
Design A/B Test for Career PortalMedium

Evaluates end-to-end experiment design for a Duke University product feature.

experiment designDuke University
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More topics10 questions · ~83 min
Preferred Data Analysis LibrariesEasy

Explain which data analysis libraries you prefer in pipeline work and why you choose them.

ToolsData WranglingDuke University
Evaluate Model PerformanceEasy

Tests your understanding of metrics, validation strategy, and tradeoffs for model quality.

PrecisionAccuracyRecallDuke University
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