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Which is more: a) the number of stars in our galaxy, or b) the number of grains of sand that will fit in a 5 gallon bucket. How do you estimate both (a) and (b) using reasonable assumptions that a normal lay-person could verify/agree-with?
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Quantitative Analyst

Interviewed at D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm

3.8
Dec 24, 2014

Which is more: a) the number of stars in our galaxy, or b) the number of grains of sand that will fit in a 5 gallon bucket. How do you estimate both (a) and (b) using reasonable assumptions that a normal lay-person could verify/agree-with?

The only two I remember from the phone calls: 1) Consider a triangle of uniform probability defined by points (0,0), (0,1),(1,0) . What is the least square line that fits this data? 2) Monty hall problem (yawn)
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Quantitative Analyst

Interviewed at Squarepoint Capital

3.9
Jun 22, 2023

The only two I remember from the phone calls: 1) Consider a triangle of uniform probability defined by points (0,0), (0,1),(1,0) . What is the least square line that fits this data? 2) Monty hall problem (yawn)

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