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Merck Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 5 questions · ~51 min
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SQL & Data Manipulation4 questions + 2 drills · ~60 min
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Machine Learning4 questions · ~40 min
Supervised vs Unsupervised LearningEasy

Explain how supervised and unsupervised learning differ, and ground the distinction in a practical ML example.

Unsupervised LearningFeature EngineeringBias-Variance TradeoffMerck
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Metrics5 questions · ~51 min
Classify Leading vs Lagging MetricsEasy
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Explain how to distinguish early directional metrics from outcome metrics, using a clear KPI framework tied to product decisions.

Lagging IndicatorsKPIsLeading IndicatorsMerck
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Pipelines4 questions · ~40 min
Data Quality in ETL PipelinesEasy
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Approach for maintaining data quality and integrity across ETL pipelines.

IdempotencyData ModelingQualityMerck
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Execution5 questions · ~51 min
Balancing Speed Quality and ScopeHard

Describe a time you had to choose between speed, quality, and scope, and how you aligned stakeholders around the trade-off.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentScope ManagementMerck
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More topics23 questions · ~232 min
Approach User Research in DesignEasy

Explain a practical approach to user research in the design process, from understanding user needs to turning findings into design decisions.

Jobs to Be DoneUser ResearchUser NeedsMerck
Choosing Classification Evaluation MetricsEasy

Explain which classification metrics to use and how metric choice depends on the business objective and error tradeoffs.

PrecisionAccuracyRecallMerck
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