How would you segment a population based on certain attributes, which algorithm would you use. SAS and proc sql related questions are must for analyst interview. If lateral hire, expect questions based on work experience. They will check your communication skills through your answers

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To segment a population based on attributes, use clustering algorithms like k-means or hierarchical clustering.

Identify relevant attributes such as age, income, education level, etc.
Normalize the data to ensure all attributes are on the same scale.
Choose a clustering algorithm based on the size of the dataset and the desired number of segments.
Evaluate the results using metrics like silhouette score or within-cluster sum of squares.
Use SAS and proc sql to perform the analysis.
Communicate the findings clearly and effectively.

How would you segment a population based on certain attributes, which algorithm would you use. SAS and proc sql related questions are must for analyst interview. If lateral hire, expect questions based on work experience. They will check your communication skills through your answers

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