HSBC Bank Data Scientist Interview Questions and Answers

Find second max in list, cal moving avg of a df

Q1. Logistic regression loss function
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Q2. Step function in ML context
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Step function is a function that returns a constant value for a certain range of inputs.
• In machine learning, step functions are used as activation functions in neural networks.

• They are typically used in binary classification problems where the output is either 0 or 1.

• Examples include Heaviside step function and sigmoid step function.
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Q1. Explain about how recommendation engine work
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Recommendation engines analyze user data to suggest items based on preferences and behavior.
• Recommendation engines use collaborative filtering to suggest items based on user behavior and preferences.

• They can also use content-based filtering to recommend items similar to ones the user has liked in the past.

• Some recommendation engines combine both collaborative and content-based filtering for more accurate suggestions.

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Q1. Machine learning questions
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Project Discussion on Eye flue detection

Q1. Focus was on SQL, projects done so far, Machine Learning and Stats
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Q1. Explain previous projects
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Q2. Explain 2 algo of your choice
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Aptitude test for about an hour.

Q1. Questions related to data science were asked based on your resume. Puzzles were asked too. Mostly they were from gfg.
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Q2. What are parameters used in a random forest.
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Parameters used in a random forest include number of trees, maximum depth of trees, minimum samples split, and maximum features.
• Number of trees: The number of decision trees to be used in the random forest.

• Maximum depth of trees: The maximum depth allowed for each decision tree.

• Minimum samples split: The minimum number of samples required to split a node.

• Maximum features: The maximum number of features to consider when
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