Dataset & Brief Release
Teams receive an anonymized dataset and a focused research brief. The problem statement defines the decision space, not the solution path.
Competition Structure
A three-phase research workflow inspired by real modeling environments.
Built to test how teams think, not how well they follow instructions.
Independent Modeling
Teams independently clean data, build their framework, test hypotheses, evaluate robustness, and produce a complete report.
Virtual Defense
Finalists present their logic, defend assumptions, and respond live to judge questioning in a structured online session.
Allowed Tools
Use the tools that best support your reasoning.
Teams may use mainstream quantitative tools as long as all submitted work remains original and properly attributable.
Excel
Python
R
Jupyter
Google Sheets
Statistical Packages
Deliverables
Submission package
- Research report (PDF)
- Code files or notebook
- Visualizations and appendices
- Methodology summary
Final Round
Live defense format
- 10-minute structured presentation
- 5-minute judge Q&A
- Focus on logic, evidence, and risk assessment