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Data Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Abhishek Jain

posted on 5 Feb 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Basic coding questions which includes if ,for ,while loop questions
Section 2 contains good probability and puzzle problems
Tips: Should have a basic understanding of C/C++
Duration: 75 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: The questions are of medium difficulty level which can be solved easily with calm and composed mind.
Tips: Solve as many puzzles and probability problems as it is highly likely that some of them may be repeated in your interview.

Skill Tips: Should have a descent knowledge and practise of puzzles and probability
Skills: Problem solving skills
College Name: IIT GUWAHATI

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Was asked to explain one of my work projects in detail, Basic pandas syntax
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a few python queries and some live sql coding and pyspark coding
  • Q2. Machine learning questions. Way too deep. which is not even required

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview is way too technical then checking the logical thinking of candidate
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to treat multicollinearity, imbalanced dataset
  • Ans. 

    Multicollinearity can be treated by using techniques like feature selection, PCA, or regularization. Imbalanced datasets can be addressed by resampling techniques like oversampling or undersampling.

    • For multicollinearity, consider using techniques like feature selection to remove redundant variables, PCA to reduce dimensionality, or regularization like Lasso or Ridge regression.

    • For imbalanced datasets, try resampling te...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Logistic regression in detail
  • Ans. 

    Logistic regression is a statistical model used to predict the probability of a binary outcome based on one or more predictor variables.

    • Logistic regression is used when the dependent variable is binary (0/1, True/False, Yes/No, etc.)

    • It estimates the probability that a given observation belongs to a particular category.

    • The output of logistic regression is a probability score between 0 and 1.

    • It uses the logistic function...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Project related questions based on Machine learning

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No response from the HR after this round even after multiple follow up calls

Skills evaluated in this interview

Data Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

Chetu user image Abhilasha Dimble

posted on 22 Feb 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about projects. What is classification? Is knn used for regression?how? decision tree working for regression and classification Is naive Bayes used for regression?how? LLM Docker Aws GenAI Code for ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Guys, interviewer is really wierd...very rude...
Starts interview with lots of questions..
He interrupts me in every question's answer.. doesn't even ready listen my answers ...
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past projects of machine learning
  • Ans. 

    Developed a predictive model for customer churn using machine learning algorithms.

    • Used Python and scikit-learn library for data preprocessing and model building

    • Performed feature engineering to improve model performance

    • Evaluated model performance using metrics like accuracy, precision, and recall

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Distributed computing and spark questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL basics Python Basics Linux Basics
  • Q2. Questions on date and time and joins.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Sharpen Linux and SQL basics Python basics.

Hadoop or abintio could be added advantage.

I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. What is a bond? What are different types of bonds?
  • Ans. 

    A bond is a debt security that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower.

    • Bonds are issued by governments, municipalities, and corporations.

    • They are used to raise capital and finance projects.

    • Different types of bonds include government bonds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and convertible bonds.

    • Government bonds are issued by national governments and are considered low-risk.

    • Corporate bonds are issued by comp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell us something about your specialisation subjects of BBA
  • Ans. 

    My specialisation subjects in BBA include marketing, finance, human resource management, and operations management.

    • Marketing involves understanding consumer behavior and creating strategies to promote products or services.

    • Finance focuses on managing funds, investments, and financial planning.

    • Human resource management deals with recruiting, training, and managing employees.

    • Operations management involves overseeing produ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Which is your favourite subject? Describe about it
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is history because I enjoy learning about past events and how they have shaped the world we live in today.

    • I find studying different time periods and cultures fascinating

    • I enjoy analyzing historical documents and artifacts

    • I like understanding how historical events have influenced current societies and politics

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Are you comfortable in night shifts
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable with night shifts as I have prior experience working in night shifts.

    • I have previous experience working night shifts in my previous job.

    • I am able to adjust my sleep schedule to accommodate night shifts.

    • I understand the importance of being alert and focused during night shifts.

    • I am willing to work night shifts if required for the role.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your hobbies
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include hiking, painting, and playing the guitar.

    • Hiking: I enjoy exploring nature trails and challenging myself physically.

    • Painting: I find relaxation and creativity in expressing myself through art.

    • Playing the guitar: I love learning new songs and improving my musical skills.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Where do your parents and siblings work
  • Ans. 

    My parents work in education and my siblings work in finance and healthcare.

    • Parents work in education

    • Siblings work in finance and healthcare

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: In this round there was an online test which had objective and subjective questions regarding the mentioned sections.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked such questions about my graduation subjects and a little about how familiar I am of the work the company deals in.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round had the HR person ask general questions about my hobbies and about my family background and also told me about the company, its culture and the salary structure

College Name: Maharaja Surajmal Institute Of Technology
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What's is work experience.
  • Ans. 

    Work experience refers to the practical knowledge and skills gained from employment in a specific field or industry.

    • Work experience includes tasks, responsibilities, and projects completed in a professional setting.

    • It can be gained through internships, part-time jobs, full-time positions, or volunteer work.

    • Work experience helps individuals develop industry-specific skills, build a professional network, and gain a bette...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Whats is sql and power bi.
  • Ans. 

    SQL is a programming language used for managing and querying databases. Power BI is a business analytics tool for visualizing and analyzing data.

    • SQL stands for Structured Query Language and is used to communicate with databases.

    • SQL can be used to retrieve, update, and manipulate data in databases.

    • Power BI is a data visualization tool that allows users to create interactive reports and dashboards.

    • Power BI can connect to...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe yourself briefly about your experience
  • Q2. Tell about your current company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just relax and trust the process of Moodys, be confident in your answers.
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