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phData Data Scientist Interview Questions

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A/B Testing & ExperimentationStart here. 5 questions · ~41 min
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Machine Learning7 questions · ~58 min
Feature Selection for Supervised ModelsMedium

Explain a practical feature selection process using validation, regularization, and model-based importance to improve generalization.

Cross-ValidationFeature EngineeringRegularizationphData
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SQL & Data Manipulation3 questions + 3 drills · ~55 min
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Behavioral & Leadership7 questions · ~58 min
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More topics10 questions · ~83 min
Mean and Standard Deviation BasicsEasy

Compute the mean and standard deviation of a dataset, and distinguish the sample standard deviation from the population version.

DistributionsVarianceExpected ValuephData
Explain Cross-Validation in Model SelectionEasy

Explain what cross-validation is and why it matters when choosing between models.

Cross-ValidationAccuracyThreshold TuningphData
Define Feature Success MetricsMedium

Framework for choosing a feature's primary success metric and guardrails before launch.

MetricsFeature PrioritizationProduct VisionphData
Batch vs Streaming Data ProcessingEasy

Compare batch and streaming data processing, including when each fits best in a pipeline.

Stream ProcessingETLBatch ProcessingphData
Diagnose a Metric Drop After LaunchMedium

Investigate why a key KPI moved the wrong way after a product change and separate signal from noise.

Lagging IndicatorsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisphData
Production Model MaintenanceHard

Assesses your thinking about monitoring, retraining, and operational reliability for models.

productionphData
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