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University of British Columbia Data Scientist Interview Questions

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A/B Testing & ExperimentationStart here. 3 questions · ~25 min
A/B Testing ExperienceMedium

Explain an A/B test end to end, including hypothesis, metrics, power, randomization, analysis, pitfalls, and the launch decision.

experiment designexperienceGuardrail MetricsUUniversity of British Columbia
Mitigating Experimentation PitfallsHard

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

experiment designNetwork InterferenceNetwork EffectsUUniversity of British Columbia
Design Test for New FeatureMedium

Design an A/B test for a new platform feature, including success metrics, power, guardrails, and a clear ship decision.

experiment designfeature evaluationA/B TestingUUniversity of British Columbia
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Behavioral & Leadership4 questions · ~34 min
Mentoring and Team CultureEasy

Tests mentorship, collaborative leadership, knowledge sharing, and ownership of team development.

MentorshipadaptabilityaccountabilityUUniversity of British Columbia
Pivoting Under ConstraintsMedium

Tests adaptability, research judgment, prioritization, and ownership when unexpected constraints disrupt a study.

adaptabilitybehavioralanalytical judgmentUUniversity of British Columbia
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More topics3 questions · ~25 min
Window Functions vs GROUP BYEasy

Explain how window functions differ from GROUP BY and when to use each in Splice product analysis.

Window FunctionsGroup ByAggregationsUUniversity of British Columbia
Diagnosing a 10% Metric DropHard

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

root cause analysisDiagnosisdiagnostic processUUniversity of British Columbia
Statistical Significance in Hypothesis TestingEasy

Explain what statistical significance means and why it matters when interpreting experimental or analytical results.

Hypothesis TestingData AnalysisStatistical SignificanceUUniversity of British Columbia

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