1593. How many piano repair technicians do you think there are in Israel?

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How would you go about estimating the number of piano repair technicians in Israel?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Analytical thinking : Ability to analyze information and make calculated estimates about unfamiliar topics.

  • 2. Problem-solving : Aptitude for approaching a problem by breaking it down into smaller pieces and solving it step by step.

  • 3. Creativity : Utilizing creative thinking to approach and solve estimation challenges.

  • 4. Communication : Clearly articulating your thought process and the reasoning behind your estimate.

Purpose
  • 1. Assess estimation abilities : To evaluate your ability to make educated guesses and deal with ambiguity in business contexts.

  • 2. Evaluate problem-solving methods : To understand how you structure a complex problem and your rationale in solving it.

  • 3. Gauge creativity : To test how inventive you can be when faced with a unique challenge.

  • 4. Understand communication of thought process : To assess how effectively you can express and justify your analytical thinking.


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  • 1. Breakdown approach : Consider a methodical approach, such as starting with the population of Israel and narrowing it down to piano owners and service frequency.

  • 2. Use of proxy data : If direct data is unavailable, think about what proxy information might help in making an estimate (e.g., number of pianos sold per year).

  • 3. Benchmark against familiar data : You could compare to a known context, like estimating the number of piano technicians in your city or country, and scaling it appropriately.

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Product Manager
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Microsoft
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