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Interview 2, Q1: Integrate and solve dy/dx=y, including correct useage of integration constants. Now integrate and solve d^2y/dx^2=y using correct integration constants. When you get a solution of e^{ikx}, what does this mean (cos(kx)+isin(kx)). Interview 2, Q2: Do a Taylor Series expansion for e^{x}. Q3. Interview 2, Q3. Explain the central limit theorem. Q4. What makes Gaussian distributions 'special?' How are they different than other distributions, such as a Poisson distribution?
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Quantitative Analyst

Interviewed at Goldman Sachs

3.7
Jan 10, 2016

Interview 2, Q1: Integrate and solve dy/dx=y, including correct useage of integration constants. Now integrate and solve d^2y/dx^2=y using correct integration constants. When you get a solution of e^{ikx}, what does this mean (cos(kx)+isin(kx)). Interview 2, Q2: Do a Taylor Series expansion for e^{x}. Q3. Interview 2, Q3. Explain the central limit theorem. Q4. What makes Gaussian distributions 'special?' How are they different than other distributions, such as a Poisson distribution?

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Quantitative Trader

Interviewed at Goldman Sachs

3.7
Jun 20, 2023

Why do you want to work for Goldman Sachs? What do you know about Goldman Sachs? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Tell me about a time when you faced a difficult challenge and how you overcame it. How do you handle competing priorities and deadlines? What are your long-term career goals? How do you stay up-to-date with industry trends and news? What is your understanding of the current economic climate? How do you prioritize and manage your workload? What skills do you bring to the position that make you a strong candidate?

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