Standard Chartered Data Scientist Interview Questions and Answers

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Q1. Attended in 2018. Forgot the questions but asked many case studies
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Q1. The general HR ques your intro, short term long term goals, regarding relocation etc
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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. What do you do if your model has higher false positives
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Investigate the model performance metrics and adjust the threshold for classification.
• Analyze the confusion matrix to understand the distribution of false positives.

• Adjust the threshold for classification to reduce false positives.

• Consider using different evaluation metrics like precision, recall, and F1 score.

• Explore feature importance to identify variables contributing to false positives.
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Q1. Explain previous projects
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Q2. Explain 2 algo of your choice
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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. Metrics and related questions
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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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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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