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Machine LearningStart here. 11 questions · ~90 min
Random Forest vs Gradient BoostingMedium

Compare Random Forest and Gradient Boosting, then choose the right ensemble for a supervised learning task.

Ensemble MethodsBias-Variance TradeoffSupervised LearningUpgrade
Handle Highly Imbalanced ClassesMedium

Build a classifier for a highly imbalanced dataset and choose training and evaluation methods that surface rare positives.

Cross-ValidationFeature EngineeringSupervised LearningUpgrade
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A/B Testing & Experimentation3 questions · ~24 min
Pitfalls in Streaming Experiment AnalysisHard

Identify major online experiment pitfalls and explain how they can bias results in a streaming product A/B test.

Network InterferenceNovelty EffectSample Ratio MismatchUpgrade
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Behavioral & Leadership9 questions · ~73 min
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More topics6 questions · ~49 min
Define Metrics for New FeaturesMedium

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

MetricsFeature Prioritizationuser valueUpgrade
Statistical Significance in Hypothesis TestingEasy

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

Hypothesis TestingData AnalysisStatistical SignificanceUpgrade
Cohort Loan Performance with SQLMedium

Tests SQL proficiency for time-based cohort analysis relevant to lending performance monitoring.

Window FunctionssqlCohort AnalysisUpgrade
Diagnosing Approval Rate DropsMedium

Tests debugging skills and causal reasoning to identify data, model, and pipeline issues.

KPIDiagnosisUpgrade
Time-Based Validation StrategyHard

Tests ability to design robust backtesting and validation for non-stationary lending data.

Cross-ValidationEvaluation TechniquesTime SeriesUpgrade
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