Use regression vs cohorts for A/B estimation

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This question evaluates a data scientist's competency in regression-adjusted causal estimation, specifying interaction terms and assessing heterogeneous treatment effects (ATE and CATE) under stated identification assumptions.

Use regression vs cohorts for A/B estimation

Company: Instacart

Role: Data Scientist

Category: Analytics & Experimentation

Difficulty: hard

Interview Round: Onsite

Overview: This question evaluates a data scientist's competency in regression-adjusted causal estimation, specifying interaction terms and assessing heterogeneous treatment effects (ATE and CATE) under stated identification assumptions.

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Oct 13, 2025
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