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You are testing hundreds of hypotheses with many t-tests. What considerations should be made?

What is a key disadvantage of the F-test when compared to multiple t-tests?

What is a key disadvantage of the F-test when compared to multiple t-tests?

Hundreds of Hypotheses

You are testing hundreds of hypotheses with many t-tests. What considerations should be made?

Let’s say that your company is running a standard control and variant AB test on a feature to increase conversion rates on the landing page. The PM checks the results and finds a .04 p-value.

How would you assess the validity of the result?

Experiment Validity

Suppose there exists a new airline named Jetco that flies domestically across North America. Jetco recently had a study commissioned that tested the boarding time of every airline, and it came out that Jetco had the fastest average boarding times of any airline.

What factors could have biased this result, and what would you look into?

What could potentially bias the average boarding time in favor of an airline that only flies domestically?

What could potentially bias the average boarding time in favor of an airline that only flies domestically?

Boarding Times Bias

A new airline came out as the fastest average boarding times compared to other airlines.  What factors could have biased this result and what would you look into?

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Implements and configures the software, within the boundaries of the project plan, according to specified requirements and following best practices. Installation and technical setup of the platform, employees will be at client site or through a remote connection. Delivering functional, technical or project information to sales that can be used as input for commercial proposals or as information documents. <ul><li>Engage with diverse customer personas to understand, critically evaluate, and facilitate the development of solutions to their evolving business needs.</li><li>Collaborate with internal partners such as Marketing, Legal, Sales, and Engineering, to ensure the value proposition of products is clear, understood, and resonates with the intended target audience.</li><li>Adopt and utilize Product Management methodologies such as Agile, and tools such as JIRA and Confluence to document, define, and manage projects from inception to launch.</li><li>Recognize new business opportunities and lead the build of products/services, technologies, and/or market plans to capitalize on them. </li><li>Act as a funnel for product development ideas and build consensus with key people in order to realize new commercial opportunities.</li><li>Identify potential risks to achieving project objective and mitigate risk by implementing procedures, spotting errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.</li><li>Perform analyses and prepare forecasts and recommendations in the areas of product preferences, sales coverage, market penetration, market practices and sales trends. Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to Direct and Senior Leadership.</li><li>Partner with Sales and Support Teams across Nasdaq to ensure the highest quality customer service expectations are exceeded on a consistent basis. </li><li>Embrace emerging technologies such as Cloud API's, WebSockets, etc to accelerate the evolution of traditional Markets to the Cloud. </li></ul> <ul><li>Education Required: Degree qualified in Computer Science, Business/Finance or related field, or equivalent work experience.</li><li>Familiar with Agile Approach to Product Development and tools such as JIRA and Confluence</li><li>Experience Required: At least 6 years Financial Services, Market Data, Product Management, or related field</li><li>Special Qualifications: Project Management or other related Certification</li></ul> This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (2 days a week in office), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. What We Offer We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success. The base pay range for this role is $61,600 - $102,600. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands. Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to: <ul><li>Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off</li><li>Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts</li><li>Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave</li><li>Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days</li><li>Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities</li></ul> For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page

The data analysts make up a critical component of our client implementation team, as our clients require quality historical data to maximize the power of the Solovis platform. Our Data Analysts embrace the challenge of analyzing, interpreting, transforming, and loading large datasets. They are responsible for complex data analysis and problem solving, project organization and documentation, and client support and training. Additional duties include: <ul> <li>Analyzing and communicating clients' business and reporting requirements. </li><li>Assisting with client reporting and dashboard creation. </li><li>Managing multiple projects, responsibilities, and competing priorities. </li><li>Participating in weekly client meetings. </li><li>Presenting data findings and collaborating with other team members to identify and implement strategies that will address tactical and strategic client goals. </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, a strong desire to learn, and adaptable to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communications skills to explain data analysis findings. </li><li>A self-starter who can plan their own work to meet deadlines. </li><li>Forward-thinking and able to identify gaps in requests and how that may impact future decisions. </li><li>Enjoy suggesting strategies to meet process improvement and quality objectives and continually introduce innovation to business processes through data analysis. </li><li>Are comfortable working on their own or in a group setting. </li><li>Can apply industry knowledge to data problems. </li><li>Strong Excel skills. </li></ul><ul><li>Education Required: Undergraduate Degree (Finance, Business, Info-Systems/Technology Preferred) </li><li>Experience Required: 1-3 Years </li></ul> This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (2 days a week in office), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. What We Offer We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands. Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to: <ul> <li>Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off </li><li>Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts </li><li>Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave </li><li>Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days </li><li>Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities </li></ul> For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page

Nasdaq Technology is looking for a Business Analyst Specialist to join our Broker Dealer team in New York. If Innovation and effectiveness drive you forward this is the place for you! Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in the delivery and monitoring of complex regulatory rules and translating the regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions for new and existing customers. We are now looking for a Senior Business Analyst to strengthen the Product Management team in New York. You will be responsible for driving the analysis of various Broker-Dealer regulatory requirements and supporting members as part of the Nasdaq Regulatory Reporting FinTech team. Join the Product Management organization for Nasdaq. You will further develop your skills in analyzing and understanding legal text, along with the ability to translate this text into a tangible outcome. You will have the opportunity to expand your prowess in the Broker-Dealer space in a more practical setting as you become more involved in various client data and reporting scenarios. The role will lend itself to continued learning in the regulatory space by default, but will also provide a much wider view of the operational workings of investment banking. The role will be primarily internal facing, with some client interaction, and may involve occasional travel. The main objective for the Product Management team in US is to build state of the art calculation and reporting systems relating mainly to the Financial Responsibility Rules for US Registered Broker Dealers. As our new member, you will work with a group of enthusiastic and experienced team members. Together with your team, you will be responsible for delivery of enhancements and supporting re-architecture of the enterprise product to new software paradigms. You will be a key liaison between the Development and Product teams. Your role and responsibilities: <ul><li>Engage in research on various regulatory change logic, leading the analysis and implementation of them into the solution</li><li>Writing solution specifications including Business Requirements and Functional Specifications for the solution development team</li><li>Reverse engineering current solutions so as to develop better approaches to solutions and ensure accuracy of current solutions</li><li>Perform detailed analyses of changes eacted by regulators</li><li>Regularly monitoring regulatory rule updates, ensuring solution remains fit-for-purpose with all regulatory requirements</li><li>Navigate our Controller View platform to better understand the implementation of the regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions</li><li>Liaising with the solution development team, providing business knowledge to ensure business requirements are clearly understood</li><li>Guide the Quality Assurance team on scenarios to be tested, reviewing test cases and results</li><li>Support the Pre-sales team in conducting Proof of Concepts and demos to potential clients</li><li>Engage with existing clients to understand their business scenarios where required and act as a representative of the Broker Dealer team in these conversations</li><li>We expect you to have ?</li><li>At least 8-10 years combined of regulatory reporting experience and business or regulatory change analyst</li><li>Experience in reviewing regulations and translating the requirements into functional specifications/business requirement documents</li><li>Good understanding of key financial products, particularly equity based, fixed income and derivative instruments</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to work with a team in a dynamic environment - especially key is working and communicating with more technically-inclined colleagues</li><li>Highly organized and methodical approach to analysis</li><li>Goal driven and self-motivated attitude</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li></ul> It would be great if you have <ul><li>Previous experience working in Financial responsibility rules of Broker-Dealers, Swap Dealers and FCMs.Financial Reporting is a plus</li><li>Working knowledge of regulations such as Rules 15c3-3 and 15c3-1</li><li>Experience as a Business Analyst</li><li>Experience with guiding Project Managers</li></ul> Does it sound like you? What happens now? <ul><li>As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks.</li></ul> What will it be like working here? Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge status quo, and take intelligent risks. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we are building a culture where we all feel connected, supported and empowered. We are a Hybrid-first environment that embraces work-life balance and fosters well-being. What do we offer you? <ul><li>Annual monetary bonus.</li><li>An opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder</li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount</li><li>Health Insurance Program</li><li>Flexible working schedule and hybrid way of work</li><li>Flex day program (up to 6 paid days off a year)</li><li>Internal mentorship program - get a mentor or become one</li><li>Wide selection of online learning resources, e.g., Udemy</li></ul> Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. What We Offer We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success. The base pay range for this role is $66,000 - $136,400. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands. Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to: <ul><li>Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off</li><li>Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts</li><li>Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave</li><li>Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days</li><li>Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities</li></ul> For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page

Responsible for developing new financial products/exchange traded and cleared contracts and technology solution products (electronic trading environment and tools). Ensures the competitiveness of existing products. Strengthens the sales effort by working with marketing and sales staff to define competitive market requirements and opportunities. May provide input to new system development. Interacts with management in other areas in coordination and integration of products and services. May be responsible for product pricing, packaging and some revenue-generating responsibilities. Depending on organizational structure, the product delivery and implementation function may report to this position. May have full product management responsibility, including modeling of profit & loss and risk control. Primary responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead the product development life cycle for each new opportunity: gathering requirements and specifications, backtesting and associated data analysis, QA testing, documentation, and productionization.</li><li>Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure a successful and timely launch.</li><li>Collaborate with Index Licensing to evaluate the merits of new business opportunities.</li><li>Take part in due diligence exercises related to partnerships with external platforms to aid in index calculation and launch.</li><li>Develop design briefs for new product ideas, including specifications, documentation and/or models to present a clear, focused concept for client and partner consideration.</li><li>Design, articulate, and implement a compelling vision for Nasdaq's long-term growth strategy within derivatives-based investment strategies.</li></ul> Other responsibilities: <ul><li>Work with the Technology team and other internal stakeholders to set a strategy and roadmap of how to incorporate new technologies and system builds to increase output, transparency, and consistency of derivatives-based index calculations.</li><li>Evaluate new data sets for usage in index calculation, looking at data quality, completeness, and fit for index purposes.</li><li>Help establish index calculation standards to enable repeat application of calculation modules.</li><li>Provide specification for automated index calculation framework.</li><li>Provide post-launch support to Operations, Research, and Marketing.</li></ul> The Level of Experience We Expect: <ul><li>BSc/MSc/PhD in a Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.</li><li>5-7 years prior experience working with derivatives and financial indexing at an index provider, investment bank, or asset management firm.</li></ul> The Technical Skills We Expect: <ul><li>Experience with methodology writing and editing, including methodology formulae.</li><li>Strong background in index and financial mathematics, including options pricing.</li><li>Ability to perform data and complex statistical analysis using R, Python, and SQL.</li><li>Ability to perform gap analysis/due diligence on external platforms.</li><li>Experience with calculation platform specification and defining QA/UAT programs preferred.</li></ul> The non-Technical Skills We Expect: <ul><li>Ability to listening to clients, understand their objectives, and providing thoughtful and innovative solutions to them achieve their investment goals.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team, requiring minimal direction and follow-up.</li></ul> This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (2 days a week in office), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. What We Offer We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success. The base pay range for this role is $139,700 - $232,900. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands. Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to: <ul><li>Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off</li><li>Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts</li><li>Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave</li><li>Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days</li><li>Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities</li></ul> For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page

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