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4_Quantitative Analysis

The document outlines the six building blocks of case interviews, focusing on quantitative analyses and a structured approach to problem-solving. It details a four-step method involving structure, data requests, calculations, and deriving insights, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making. A case example is provided to illustrate the application of these principles in evaluating the feasibility of a high-end coffee shop micro-kiosk in airports.

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4_Quantitative Analysis

The document outlines the six building blocks of case interviews, focusing on quantitative analyses and a structured approach to problem-solving. It details a four-step method involving structure, data requests, calculations, and deriving insights, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making. A case example is provided to illustrate the application of these principles in evaluating the feasibility of a high-end coffee shop micro-kiosk in airports.

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up:: 6 Building Blocks of Case Interviews

tags:: #management_consulting #case_interviews

Quantitative analyses
100 - Intro to Quantitative analyses
Figure out the meanings of numbers
Implement next steps
Help others make decision based on those numbers

200 - Quantitative analyses: the 4-step approach


Data-driven hypothesis testing:

Quantitative analysis ≠ Math question


Knowing the right comparison to make. Compare the number to a benchmark to make it meaningful
Turning insights into action
Modelling the data

The 4-step Approach to Frameworks

1. Structure: show your full plan to the interviewer


2. Ask for data: ask relevant data that can help you
3. Calculations: balance between accuracy and efficiency
4. Lead from the insights: confirm or reject hypotheses with data

Step 1: Structure

Show your full plan to get to the final answer


No numbers, only be conceptual
Use step-by-step structures

Step 2: Ask for data

The interviewer expects you to ask for data. Show the creativity about other factors that haven't mentioned that can impact the
final result.
Look for issues that weren't mentioned but might affect the answer
Always request the real data before making estimation of the number
When to ask? Ask when you finished the structure step

Step 3: Calculations

Find the soft spot between precision and efficiency. If rounding does not affect the result, ask for rounding. Make sure no mistake
One math mistake is fine, don't overthink it. Don't do it so often. Do a quick reality check

Step 4: Lead from the insights

Compare with another number to find meaning


Connect to the case question and initial framework to generate insights
Create next steps based on your insights

300 - Case Question


Case 1: High-end micro coffee shop

Your friend wants to create a high-end coffee shop micro-kiosk (~2m2) in airports. How would you analyze whether this is a good idea
or not?

How many cups of coffee would they need to sell in order to break even their investment in two years?

310 - Structure
Step 1: Come up with a number that you can get to it (calculation or ask for data) and that number can get you to the final answer
Step 2: Look at everything you have again, come up with 1 number you can get to that you know can help you get there

E.g.

1. Gross profit 🟰 ➖
Price Variable costs
2. Investment and 2 years fixed cost 🟰 ✖️
2 Fixed costs ➕ Investment
3. Cups of coffee needed to break even 🟰 Fixed costs and Investment ➗ Gross profit

320 - Ask for data

Are we selling something else? → No, just coffee

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