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Foundation Medicine Data Scientist Interview Questions

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Statistical Significance in Hypothesis TestingEasy

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

Hypothesis TestingData AnalysisStatistical SignificanceFoundation Medicine
First Checks for Metric DropsEasy

Outline the first checks to diagnose a sudden drop in a core product metric, starting with data quality, scope, and decomposition.

Lagging IndicatorsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisFoundation Medicine
Common Pitfalls in Experiment ResultsHard

Identify the main pitfalls that can distort A/B test interpretation and explain how to guard against them.

PeekingNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchFoundation Medicine
Model Validation and MetricsMedium

Tests rigor in model evaluation and metric selection for reliable performance.

Data Analysismodel validationsuccess metricsFoundation Medicine
SQL Window Functions Use CasesMedium

Tests your SQL fluency for analytics, ranking, and time-based computations.

Window FunctionsData AnalysissqlFoundation Medicine
Define Success Metrics for FeaturesMedium

Set a clear north star, supporting KPIs, leading indicators, and guardrails for a new product feature.

North Star MetricLagging IndicatorsKPIsFoundation Medicine
A/B Test for Cancer TreatmentHard

Tests experimental design skills for clinical or product outcomes in oncology settings.

experiment designA/B TestingFoundation Medicine
Genomic Statistical FrameworksMedium

Tests your statistical reasoning for genomic data and methodological justification.

Data AnalysisFoundation Medicine

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SQL Window Functions Moving AverageMedium
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Calculate a three-day moving average of active-client revenue using aggregation and SQL window functions.

Window FunctionsData AnalysissqlEEvalueserveSShyena Tech YarnsAATB Financial
Running Average With Window FunctionsEasy
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Calculate each Hinge user's 30-day rolling average of daily interactions using CTEs and window functions.

Window FunctionsData AnalysissqlHingeCCatalyst Operations & AnalyticsAAlight Solutions
Using SQL Window FunctionsMedium
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Calculate three-day rolling passenger entry averages for TfL stations using aggregation and window functions.

Window FunctionsData AnalysissqlTransport for LondonThe Trade DeskMercari
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