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Macquarie Group Data Scientist Interview Questions

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A/B Testing & ExperimentationStart here. 4 questions · ~33 min
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 MismatchMacquarie Group
Network Interference in Collaboration TestMedium

Explain when network interference threatens an A/B test, how it biases estimates, and how to redesign the experiment safely.

Network InterferenceExperimentationA/B TestingMacquarie Group
Avoid Pitfalls in Online ExperimentsHard

Explain common online experimentation pitfalls and how to design, analyze, and decide in ways that avoid false wins.

Network InterferenceNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchMacquarie Group
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Behavioral & Leadership4 questions · ~33 min
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More topics5 questions · ~42 min
Handling Missing and Dirty SQL DataMedium

Explain how to profile, clean, and standardize missing or dirty data before analysis.

Data WranglingCase WhenQualityMacquarie Group
Statistical Significance in Hypothesis TestingEasy

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

Hypothesis TestingData AnalysisStatistical SignificanceMacquarie Group
Define Metrics for New FeaturesMedium

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

MetricsFeature Prioritizationuser valueMacquarie Group
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 IndicatorsDiagnosisMacquarie Group
Optimizing Slow PostgreSQL Research QueriesMedium

Explain how you diagnosed and optimized a slow PostgreSQL query using execution plans, indexing, and query rewrites.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsMacquarie Group

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