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Flatiron School Data Scientist Interview Questions

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A/B Testing & ExperimentationStart here. 4 questions · ~36 min
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Machine Learning9 questions · ~82 min
Prevent Overfitting in ML ModelsEasy

Explain how to reduce overfitting using regularization, validation, and model selection.

Cross-ValidationBias-Variance TradeoffRegularizationFlatiron School
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Metrics3 questions · ~27 min
Diagnose a Metric Drop After LaunchMedium

Investigate why a key KPI moved the wrong way after a product change and separate signal from noise.

Lagging IndicatorsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisFlatiron School
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SQL & Data Manipulation5 questions · ~45 min
Cohort Retention with SQLHard
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Compare monthly SparkBeyond user retention by cohort using CTEs, date arithmetic, aggregation, and LAG window functions.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsAggregationsFlatiron School
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Behavioral & Leadership9 questions · ~82 min
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More topics7 questions · ~64 min
Choose the Right Evaluation MetricsEasy

Pick the right metrics to evaluate a machine learning model and explain why they fit the problem.

PrecisionAccuracyRecallFlatiron School
Interpreting P Values in TestingEasy

Explain what a p-value means in hypothesis testing and how it relates to statistical significance.

Hypothesis TestingStatistical SignificanceP-ValuesFlatiron School
Batch vs Streaming Data ProcessingEasy

Compare batch and streaming data processing, including when each fits best in a pipeline.

Stream ProcessingETLBatch ProcessingFlatiron School
Keeping Students EngagedMedium

Tests understanding of engagement drivers and how you would measure and improve learning experiences.

User ResearchUser NeedsValue PropositionFlatiron School
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