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Select Minds Data Scientist Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 3 questions + 1 drill · ~39 min
SQL Ranking FunctionsMedium
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Compare RANK, DENSE_RANK, and ROW_NUMBER by applying each to ordered employee scores.

Data ManipulationRankingdatabase queryingSelect Minds
SQL Window Functions for TrendsMedium
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Calculate three-day rolling user activity averages and classify behavior trends with SQL window functions.

null handlingData ManipulationAggregationsSelect Minds
Window Functions for Rolling MetricsHard
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Compute an inclusive rolling average for each reading using a row-specific time window.

Window FunctionsDate Functionscomplex queriesIIATASelect MindsAbbVie
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A/B Testing & Experimentation5 questions · ~48 min
Multiple Comparisons in Growth VariantsHard

Handle false-positive risk when several growth variants are tested simultaneously against one control.

ExperimentationStatistical SignificancePower AnalysisSelect Minds
Explain a P-Value in Plain LanguageHard

Explain a p-value in everyday language and distinguish statistical significance from practical importance.

experiment designMDEprimary metricsSelect Minds
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Behavioral & Leadership4 questions · ~39 min
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More topics5 questions · ~48 min
Statistical Evaluation of CampaignsHard

Design an A/B testing and statistical inference approach to determine whether a marketing campaign produced a meaningful lift.

Hypothesis Testingmarketing experimentStatistical SignificanceSelect Minds
Investigate Sudden KPI DropsHard

Build a structured process to validate, decompose, and explain a sudden KPI decline before recommending action.

analyticsFunnel AnalysisKPIsSelect Minds
Balance Conversion and RetentionHard

Framework for deciding when to favor short-term conversion gains versus long-term retention in a product decision.

Feature PrioritizationUser NeedsValue PropositionSelect Minds
Diagnosing a 10% Metric DropHard

Build a systematic process to validate, decompose, and explain a sudden 10% drop in core engagement.

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