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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 3 questions + 3 drills · ~54 min
Analyzing Large Datasets with SQLEasy

Explain practical SQL methods for analyzing large datasets, including filtering, aggregation, sampling, and performance-aware query design.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsTecolote Research
SQL and Complex Query ExampleMedium

Tests SQL proficiency and your ability to write and explain non-trivial queries.

JoinsCTEsAggregationsTecolote Research
Handling Missing DataMedium
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Standardize missing observation fields with fallback values, missingness flags, and ordered output.

Window Functionsmissing valuesdata cleaningEversource EnergyCincinnati Children's HospitalAdtalem Global Education
Optimize a Slow SQL QueryHard
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Rewrite a slow PostgreSQL loan payment query to reduce scanned rows while preserving the required aggregated results.

database optimizationJoinsData WranglingAmeripriseEEltro Cyberchrome PrivateEnergyHub
Top Credit Score Applicants by StateMedium
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Identify the highest-credit-score 5% of applicants within each state using percentiles and window ranking.

Window FunctionsJoinsRankingAmerican Credit Acceptance
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Metrics3 questions · ~24 min
Using Dashboards to Read KPIsEasy

Explain how visualization tools help analysts track KPIs, spot patterns, and support decisions.

KPIsData WranglingDiagnosisTecolote Research
Impactful Reporting ExampleEasy

Tests your reporting effectiveness and ability to drive measurable outcomes with data.

North Star MetricKPIsDiagnosisTecolote Research
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More topics5 questions · ~40 min
Motivate Data Analysts at InsightFlowEasy

Define what motivates data analysts and turn those motivations into a product strategy that improves analyst retention and product adoption.

User NeedsValue PropositionProduct VisionTecolote Research
Cleaning Missing Values in PipelinesEasy

Approach for handling missing values in a pipeline with data quality checks and repeatable transformations.

Data WranglingETLQualityTecolote Research
Statistical Methods You UseEasy

Tests your statistical toolkit and ability to justify method selection for data-driven work.

RegressionCorrelationHypothesis TestingTecolote Research
Data Quality in ETL PipelinesEasy

Approach for maintaining data quality and integrity across ETL pipelines.

IdempotencyData ModelingQualityTecolote Research
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