Description
Imagine you were tasked with estimating the number of pigeons in New York City. How would you approach this problem?
1. Critical Thinking : Ability to analyze a problem and identify logical approaches to estimating a figure that is not readily available.
2. Problem Solving : Demonstrates the candidate’s capacity to tackle unusual problems and think outside the box to find solutions.
3. Estimation : Shows how the candidate handles uncertainty and approximates with limited data.
4. Creativity : Reflects the candidate's ability to come up with imaginative and innovative ways to address a problem.
1. Evaluating Analytical Skills : The question is designed to evaluate how a candidate breaks down a complex, undefined problem.
2. Assessing Problem-Solving Approach : This determines if the candidate can create a coherent plan to solve a problem despite having incomplete information.
3. Understanding Comfort with Ambiguity : The question tests a candidate's ability to remain poised when faced with a question that has no clear, definitive answer.
4. Judging Quantitative Thinking : It provides insight into a candidate's ability to deal with numbers and perform rough calculations if necessary.
1. Consider area and population : Start with thinking about the size of New York City and the density of pigeons in urban areas.
2. Discuss your thought process : Articulate your reasoning as you work through the problem, showing how you manage complex tasks.
3. Familiarize with comparable scenarios : Having an understanding of similar estimation problems can demonstrate your ability to relate and adapt previous knowledge to new challenges.