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Hastings Direct Data Scientist Interview Questions

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Machine LearningStart here. 16 questions · ~129 min
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A/B Testing & Experimentation3 questions · ~24 min
Retention Test for a New OfferHard

Design an experiment to see whether a new offer lifts retention without hurting revenue, with power and guardrails defined upfront.

MDEGuardrail MetricsA/B TestingHHastings Direct
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 MismatchHHastings Direct
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Metrics4 questions · ~32 min
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 IndicatorsDiagnosisHHastings Direct
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SQL & Data Manipulation5 questions + 3 drills · ~70 min
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Behavioral & Leadership9 questions · ~73 min
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More topics6 questions · ~49 min
Define Metrics for New FeaturesMedium

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

MetricsFeature Prioritizationuser valueHHastings Direct
Design Real-Time Fraud Risk ScoringHard

Design a real-time fraud scoring system for card transactions with strict latency, delayed labels, and high availability requirements.

Feature StoreFeature DriftModel ServingHHastings Direct
Statistical Significance in Hypothesis TestingEasy

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

Hypothesis TestingData AnalysisStatistical SignificanceHHastings Direct
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