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A/B Testing & ExperimentationStart here. 3 questions · ~29 min
Mitigating Experimentation PitfallsHard

Identify major online experimentation pitfalls and explain practical mitigations for SRM, network effects, peeking, and novelty.

experiment designNetwork InterferenceNetwork EffectsSmarsh
Compute A/B Test Sample SizeHard

Determine the sample size needed to detect a meaningful A/B test effect at a chosen significance level and power.

experiment designMDEStatistical SignificanceSmarsh
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More topics7 questions · ~67 min
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 ManipulationAggregationsSmarsh
Precision vs Recall Trade-offsMedium

Explain how classification thresholds affect precision and recall, then select an operating point based on error costs.

ClassificationPrecisionModel EvaluationSmarsh
Evaluate Product Change With Multiple MetricsMedium

Assess a product change using both leading and lagging metrics, and decide which signals should carry the most weight.

KPIsGuardrail MetricsDiagnosisSmarsh
Balance Short-Term and Long-Term ValueHard

Explain how to optimize near-term product outcomes without sacrificing long-term user trust, retention, and value.

product metricsTrade-offsFeature PrioritizationSmarsh
Explaining Statistical SignificanceMedium

Explain statistical significance, p-values, uncertainty, and practical importance to a non-technical audience.

Hypothesis TestingCommunicationStatistical SignificanceSmarsh
Define Metrics for New FeaturesMedium

Define a success metric for a new feature that captures real user value, not just raw usage.

MetricsFeature Prioritizationuser valueSmarsh
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