Standard Chartered Data Scientist Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Explain previous projects
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Q2. Explain 2 algo of your choice
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Test was conducted on datacamp assessments. Overall, there were three tests.
1. Stats test
2. ML test
3. Python/coding test

Q1. Questions on ML techniques and practices, how to handle large data in python, lots of logical questions and handling overfitting, underfitting, etc in model building.
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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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If else conditions, data merging, datetime conversions, EDA on a sample data set, duplicates removal and missing value imputation

Q1. If you have to sell a kids account, how will you Target the customer. What features will you build?
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To target customers for a kids account, focus on features like parental controls, educational content, and interactive games.
• Implement parental controls to assure parents of child safety online.

• Include educational content to attract parents looking for learning opportunities.

• Incorporate interactive games to engage children and make the account more appealing.

• Offer rewards or incentives for completing educational activi...read more
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Coding related objective questions

Q1. Basic questions based on cv. Questions based on python,SQL,ML algorithms
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The first technical round will cover how computer vision works, including the advantages and disadvantages of regression and random forest. It will also include discussions on when to use precision and recall, methods to reduce false positives, and criteria for selecting different models. Additionally, disadvantages of PCA will be addressed, along with project-related questions. The second round will focus on standard aptitude tests, while the third round will involve a casual conversation with the Executive Vice President.

Normal aptitude questions

Q1. Focus was on SQL, projects done so far, Machine Learning and Stats
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Q1. Explain Sigmoid Function
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Sigmoid function is a mathematical function that maps any real value to a value between 0 and 1.
• Sigmoid function is commonly used in machine learning for binary classification problems.

• It is defined as f(x) = 1 / (1 + e^(-x)), where e is the base of the natural logarithm.

• The output of the sigmoid function is always in the range (0, 1).

• It is used to convert a continuous input into a probability value.

• Example: f(0) = 0.5
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Q2. What is a T-test in logistic regression
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A T-test in logistic regression is used to determine the significance of individual predictor variables.
• T-test in logistic regression is used to test the significance of individual coefficients of predictor variables.

• It helps in determining whether a particular predictor variable has a significant impact on the outcome variable.

• The null hypothesis in a T-test for logistic regression is that the coefficient of the predi...read more
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Q3. How to fit model to an unexplored market
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To fit a model to an unexplored market, conduct thorough market research, gather relevant data, identify key variables, test different models, and continuously iterate and refine the model.
• Conduct thorough market research to understand the dynamics of the unexplored market

• Gather relevant data on customer behavior, market trends, competition, etc.

• Identify key variables that may impact the market and model outcomes

• Test d...read more
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