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Factored Data Scientist Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 5 questions · ~47 min
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Statistics & Probability7 questions · ~66 min
Seasonality and StationarityHard

Design a practical workflow to detect seasonality, test stationarity, transform sequential data, and avoid over-differencing.

statistics fundamentalsmodelingseasonalityFactored
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Machine Learning6 questions · ~56 min
Handling MulticollinearityHard

Identify multicollinearity in a regression model and choose diagnostic, feature-removal, or regularization strategies.

Feature EngineeringBias-Variance Tradeofflinear regressionFactored
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System Design4 questions · ~38 min
Design a Low Latency Inference PlatformHard

Design a low latency ML inference platform for high-frequency online predictions with strict response times and evolving model features.

high-frequency requestslatencysystem architectureFactored
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Behavioral & Leadership6 questions · ~56 min
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More topics9 questions · ~85 min
Regression Metric for Asymmetric CostHard

Select regression metrics and an evaluation strategy when overprediction has a substantially higher cost than underprediction.

Loss Logevaluation metricsMAEFactored
Define Metrics for New FeaturesMedium

Define a success metric for a new feature that captures real user value, not just raw usage.

MetricsFeature Prioritizationuser valueFactored
Marketing Campaign A/B Test DesignMedium

Design a marketing campaign experiment with a pre-registered metric plan, power calculation, and ship rule that respects guardrails.

ExperimentationHypothesis TestingA/B TestingFactored
Diagnose KPI Drop After ReleaseMedium

Diagnose a post-release KPI drop by separating instrumentation issues from real behavior changes and tracing the problem through the metric hierarchy.

KPILeading IndicatorsDiagnosisFactored
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