Mathematica Research Scientist Interview Questions

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Statistics & ProbabilityStart here. 5 questions · ~40 min

Evaluates your understanding of sampling rigor and how it affects inference in research.

Evaluates your ability to identify and reason about internal and external validity threats.

Non-Randomized Evaluation DesignHard

Tests ability to design credible evaluations using non-experimental methods for federal policy settings.

ExperimentationCausal Inferencemodeling

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Missing Data and AttritionMedium

Tests practical and technical approaches to bias and uncertainty from missingness and attrition.

SamplingBiasmodeling

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Addressing Endogeneity and BiasHard

Tests causal inference judgment and technical skill in mitigating bias.

BiasCausal Inferencemodeling

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Behavioral & Leadership17 questions · ~136 min

Working Across Different StylesEasy

Tests collaboration across different working styles, focusing on communication, adaptability, and conflict resolution.

cross-functional collaborationteamworkadaptability

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Handling Stakeholder Pushback on FindingsMedium

Tests conflict resolution and influence when a non-technical stakeholder challenges analytical findings.

Conflict ResolutionStakeholder ManagementCommunication

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Prioritizing Across Competing ProjectsMedium

Tests prioritization under pressure across multiple projects, including time management, stakeholder communication, and ownership of trade-offs.

time managementmultitaskingPrioritization

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