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๐ฏ Case Interview Approach
CRISP Framework
- Clarify: Clarify the problem (ask questions!)
- Reframe: Redefine into an analyzable form
- Identify: Identify required data and methodology
- Solve: Perform analysis (SQL/Python)
- Present: Communicate results in business language
๐ Sample: Revenue Decline Analysis (1/10)
Intermediate
Time Limit: 30 minutes
Situation
โRevenue dropped 15% compared to the previous month. Analyze the cause and propose improvements.โ
โ Marketing Team Lead
Available Data
src_orders: Order datasrc_order_items: Order item datasrc_users: Customer datasrc_events: Web event logs
๐ก Approach
Step 1: Clarify the Problem
- โDid the decline start on a specific date, or was it gradual?โ
- โIs it more pronounced in specific channels/categories?โ
- โWere there any competitor events or external factors?โ
Step 2: Decompose
Revenue = Visitors ร Conversion Rate ร Average Order Value
Check changes in each component compared to the previous monthโ
Analysis Code
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
DATA_PATH = '/data/'
orders = pd.read_csv(DATA_PATH + 'src_orders.csv', parse_dates=['created_at'])
order_items = pd.read_csv(DATA_PATH + 'src_order_items.csv')
users = pd.read_csv(DATA_PATH + 'src_users.csv')
# 1. Daily revenue trend
daily_revenue = order_items.merge(
orders[['order_id', 'created_at', 'status']], on='order_id'
).query("status == 'Complete'")
daily_revenue['date'] = daily_revenue['created_at'].dt.date
daily_summary = daily_revenue.groupby('date').agg(
revenue=('sale_price', 'sum'),
orders=('order_id', 'nunique'),
aov=('sale_price', lambda x: x.sum() / x.count())
).reset_index()
print("=== Daily Revenue Trend ===")
print(daily_summary.tail(60))
# 2. Channel breakdown (assuming: by traffic_source)
df = order_items.merge(orders, on='order_id').merge(users, on='user_id')
channel_comparison = df.groupby([
df['created_at'].dt.to_period('M'),
'traffic_source'
])['sale_price'].sum().unstack()
print("\n=== Monthly Revenue by Channel ===")
print(channel_comparison)
# 3. Category breakdown
df_products = df.merge(
pd.read_csv(DATA_PATH + 'src_products.csv')[['product_id', 'category']],
on='product_id'
)
category_comparison = df_products.groupby([
df_products['created_at'].dt.to_period('M'),
'category'
])['sale_price'].sum().unstack()
print("\n=== Monthly Revenue by Category ===")
print(category_comparison)
# 4. New vs Existing customers
df['is_new'] = df.groupby('user_id')['created_at'].transform('min') == df['created_at']
customer_type = df.groupby([
df['created_at'].dt.to_period('M'),
'is_new'
])['sale_price'].sum().unstack()
print("\n=== Revenue by New/Existing Customers ===")
print(customer_type)๐ Sample Result Interpretation
Findings:
- Total visitors maintained, conversion rate dropped 25%
- Particularly significant drop in mobile channel (-35%)
- Apparel category decline contributed 80% of total drop
Hypotheses:
- Mobile payment process issues?
- Apparel inventory stockout?
- Seasonal transition (winterโspring collection)?
Recommended Actions:
- Mobile funnel analysis (cartโcheckout drop-off point)
- Check apparel inventory status
- Add year-over-year comparison analysis
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All 10 Case Studies
| Case | Difficulty | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Case 1 | Intermediate | Revenue Decline Analysis (Sample) |
| Case 2 | Advanced | A/B Test Result Interpretation |
| Case 3 | Advanced | Customer Churn Prediction Model |
| Case 4 | Advanced | Price Optimization |
| Case 5 | Advanced | Marketing Budget Allocation |
| Case 6 | Intermediate | Promotion Effect Analysis |
| Case 7 | Advanced | Cohort Retention Analysis |
| Case 8 | Intermediate | Inventory Optimization |
| Case 9 | Advanced | LTV Prediction |
| Case 10 | Advanced | Funnel Analysis and Optimization |
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- โ Churn Prediction Model: From feature engineering to model deployment
- โ Price Elasticity Analysis: Methods to derive optimal pricing
- โ Budget Allocation Optimization: Decision-making based on ROAS, CAC
- โ Interviewer Scoring Points: Actual evaluation criteria in interviews
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๐ Case Interview Tips
๐ฏ What Interviewers Look For
-
Structured Thinking
- Break down problems in a MECE manner
- Flow of hypothesis โ validation โ conclusion
-
Business Acumen
- Connect numbers to business impact
- Can answer the โSo what?โ question
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Communication
- Explain complex analysis simply
- Acknowledge uncertainty and limitations
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Feasibility
- Not just theory but implementation methods
- Prioritization considering resources/time
๐ซ Mistakes to Avoid
- โ Starting analysis without asking questions
- โ Listing only numbers without insights
- โ Drawing conclusions without assumptions
- โ Not preparing for counterarguments
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