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Estimate Super Bowl QR Code Scan Rate Using Historical Data

Last updated: Mar 29, 2026

Quick Overview

This question evaluates a data scientist's competency in forecasting, funnel analytics, conversion-rate estimation, and the use of historical or proxy data when key campaign metrics are unavailable.

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  • Coinbase
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  • Data Scientist

Estimate Super Bowl QR Code Scan Rate Using Historical Data

Company: Coinbase

Role: Data Scientist

Category: Analytics & Experimentation

Difficulty: medium

Interview Round: Technical Screen

##### Scenario Super Bowl TV ad featuring a QR code; company wants to project funnel performance from view to sign-up. ##### Question Estimate what percentage of viewers will scan the on-screen QR code during the Super Bowl broadcast. Describe how you would leverage historical data to build that estimate. If conversion-rate data from past QR campaigns is owned by the ad agency and only TV-company data are available, how would you still approximate the scan rate? After a user scans the code, how would you estimate the conversion rate from landing-page visit to sign-up? ##### Hints Lay out a funnel, justify priors with comparable events, adjust for audience size and engagement, and state key assumptions.

Quick Answer: This question evaluates a data scientist's competency in forecasting, funnel analytics, conversion-rate estimation, and the use of historical or proxy data when key campaign metrics are unavailable.

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Estimating QR Scan and Sign-up Conversion for a Super Bowl TV Ad

Scenario

A Super Bowl TV ad prominently features a QR code and a clear call-to-action (CTA). The company wants to forecast funnel performance from TV view to app/website sign-up.

Tasks

  1. Estimate the percentage of viewers who will scan the on-screen QR code during the Super Bowl broadcast.
  2. Explain how you would leverage historical data to build that estimate and justify your assumptions.
  3. If conversion-rate data from past QR campaigns is owned by the ad agency and only TV-company data are available, describe how you would still approximate the scan rate.
  4. After a user scans the code, estimate the conversion rate from landing-page visit to sign-up, stating your assumptions and approach.

Guidance

  • Lay out a funnel and define key metrics.
  • Use comparable events to justify priors; adjust for audience size, attention, and engagement.
  • Make assumptions explicit and provide ranges.
  • Include a small numeric example to illustrate your method.

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