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Simons Foundation Research Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Simons Foundation Research Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 3 questions + 2 drills · ~47 min
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Statistics & Probability6 questions · ~54 min
Experiment Design for HypothesesHard

Design a randomized experiment that tests a specific hypothesis, controls bias, and provides adequate statistical power.

ExperimentationHypothesis TestingPower AnalysisSimons Foundation
Familiar Statistical TechniquesEasy

Tests breadth of statistical methods and ability to apply them to real problems.

RegressionCorrelationHypothesis TestingSimons Foundation
Design Study With AmbiguityHard

Tests study design, stakeholder alignment, and handling ambiguity in evaluation metrics.

Hypothesis TestingSample SizeA/B TestingSimons Foundation
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Metrics4 questions · ~36 min
Define Success for a ProjectEasy

Define what success means for a project using clear KPIs, a north star, and supporting metrics.

KPIsSuccess CriteriaDiagnosisSimons Foundation
Measure Impact of Existing ResearchMedium

Tests impact measurement thinking and ability to choose appropriate data-driven evidence.

Lagging IndicatorsKPIsDiagnosisSimons Foundation
Assess Success of a Funding ProposalMedium

Tests how you define success criteria and build data-backed evaluation for grantmaking.

KPIsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisSimons Foundation
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Behavioral & Leadership3 questions · ~27 min
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