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Stanford University Statistician Interview Questions

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Statistics & ProbabilityStart here. 9 questions · ~72 min
Retrospective Cohort Analysis PlanHard

Tests your ability to structure analysis plans, define cohorts, and address bias in retrospective studies.

methodologyStanford University
SAS in ResearchMedium

Assesses your practical SAS skills for managing data and implementing statistical analyses.

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Data Cleaning and ValidationMedium

Tests your rigor in data quality checks to ensure trustworthy primary analysis results.

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Reproducible Statistical CodeMedium

Assesses your practices for versioning, documentation, and repeatable workflows in statistical analysis.

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Sample Size DeterminationMedium

Evaluates your power and design calculations to justify sample size decisions.

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Study Protocol PitfallsMedium

Evaluates your ability to anticipate design and statistical pitfalls that threaten validity and power.

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Behavioral & Leadership3 questions · ~24 min
Explaining Statistical Work ClearlyEasy

Tests whether you can communicate statistical thinking clearly, own the analysis end-to-end, and adapt your message to different audiences.

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Prioritizing Across Competing ProjectsMedium

Tests prioritization under pressure across multiple projects, including time management, stakeholder communication, and ownership of trade-offs.

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