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Data Scientist Interview

Machine Learning Question(s) & Actual Evaluation

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* Please note that the following answer(s) are just sample answers from one of our candidates. It doesn't mean that it's the correct or wrong answer.
Please refer to the evaluation for more insight.


  • Classification: Data Scientist
  • Topic(s): Machine Learning
Interview Question:

Can you describe your experience with data cleaning and preprocessing? What techniques or tools do you commonly use?

Candidate's Answer:

Yes I have a lot of time for the data community and the data processing this is a had a job off today did Angelina Maria when we touch her guitar is a mass data there are lots of the missing data we have to use the computer the data and used to impute the data and the converter the type of data to the specific type which have required we can also impute the data by using the practices for example we can impure the data in film impute the data based on the the mean medium and the motor

AI Evaluation:

Your answer has some relevant points about data cleaning and preprocessing, but it is not clearly articulated and contains several errors that make it difficult to follow. Here are some specific observations about your answer:

1. Clarity: Your response lacks structure and coherence. It seems to meander and includes phrases that don't fit together logically. This makes it hard for interviewers to understand your experience.

2. Technical Terms: While you mention data imputation and converting data types, the explanation is unclear. For example, you mention "mass data," which does not convey your intended meaning.

3. Specific Techniques and Tools: Your answer briefly touches on imputation using mean, median, and mode, which is good, but you do not mention specific tools or libraries you use, such as Pandas, NumPy, or Scikit-learn, which would provide more context for your expertise.

4. Lack of Examples: Providing a brief example of a situation where you cleaned or preprocessed data would strengthen your response. This would give the interviewer insight into your practical experience.

To improve your answer, consider this structured approach:

1. Start with Experience: Briefly mention your relevant experience—how long you've been working with data and in what capacity.

2. Discuss Techniques: Clearly describe different techniques you use for data cleaning, such as dealing with missing values (imputation), outlier detection, and data type conversions.

3. Mention Tools: Specify the tools and libraries you are familiar with, such as Python's Pandas for data manipulation, NumPy for numerical operations, or Scikit-learn for preprocessing.

4. Provide Examples: Share a concrete example of a data cleaning project you've worked on, focusing on your approach and the results achieved.

Based on the clarity and content of your answer, I would rate it as 2/5.

This score reflects the relevance of some points mentioned but underscores the lack of clarity, organization, and depth in your response.