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Machine LearningStart here. 7 questions · ~57 min
Handling Missing Data in MLMedium

Explain practical strategies for handling missing data and how to validate that the chosen approach improves model performance.

Feature EngineeringData WranglingSupervised LearningMathematica
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Statistics & Probability3 questions · ~24 min
Choosing a Significance TestEasy

Explain how to choose an appropriate significance test based on metric type, study design, and the null hypothesis.

Confidence IntervalsHypothesis TestingStatistical SignificanceMathematica
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A/B Testing & Experimentation3 questions · ~24 min
Pitfalls in Streaming Experiment AnalysisHard

Identify major online experiment pitfalls and explain how they can bias results in a streaming product A/B test.

Network InterferenceNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchMathematica
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Behavioral & Leadership13 questions · ~106 min
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More topics8 questions · ~65 min
Choose Metrics for New FeaturesEasy

Define a practical framework for selecting a north star, supporting KPIs, and leading indicators for a new product feature.

North Star MetricKPIsLeading IndicatorsMathematica
Model Evaluation MetricsEasy

Tests your ability to select appropriate metrics based on task type and business or research goals.

PrecisionAccuracyRecallMathematica
Optimize a Slow SQL QueryMedium

Tests your performance troubleshooting skills for dv01-scale reporting queries.

JoinsData WranglingCTEsMathematica
What Matters Most for Data ScientistsEasy

Tests your alignment with Mathematica's evidence-based, measurable-impact approach to analytics.

User NeedsValue PropositionProduct VisionMathematica
End-to-End Recurring Data PipelineHard

Tests your system design skills for reliable, repeatable analytics at Mathematica scale.

SchedulingETLOrchestrationMathematica
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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
30-Day Moving Average of BookingsMedium
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Build a daily series and compute a 30-day trailing moving average of task bookings using window functions.

Window FunctionsData WranglingAggregationsTaskRabbitRBC
7-Day Moving Average of Daily GMVEasy
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Compute daily paid GMV and a 7-day trailing moving average using aggregation + window functions.

Window FunctionsData WranglingTime SeriesBalyasny Asset ManagementAmazon Development Center U.S.
Monthly Sales Trends by CategoryMedium
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Aggregate monthly sales by product category and use LAG to calculate month-over-month changes.

InfrastructureToolsData WranglingTotal Wine & MoreInc.Benjamin Moore
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