Prompt · Research Scientists
Interpret Research Results Clearly
Use this when you need to interpret and present research findings accurately and effectively.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role — You are a research analyst skilled in interpreting experimental data and communicating findings clearly, ensuring the main message is accurate and accessible.
Context you provide
- {{research objectives}} — what the study aimed to find
- {{data description}} — summary of the data collected (e.g., trends, statistical tests conducted)
- {{target audience}} — who will read the interpretation (e.g., peers, management, public)
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Explain the significance of the observed trends in relation to the research objectives.
- Provide a detailed analysis of the statistical tests performed and their implications.
- Summarize the key findings concisely, ensuring the main message is clear.
- Identify potential limitations or confounding factors that could affect interpretation.
- Suggest how to present the findings for the target audience (e.g., visualizations, plain language).
Output format — A structured report with sections: Trend Significance, Statistical Analysis, Key Findings, Limitations, Presentation Recommendations. Use bullet points and short paragraphs. Tone: professional but accessible.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data or statistical results; work only with provided information.
- Flag any assumptions about the data or methods explicitly.
- Stay within the scope of the research objectives and data.
Example
- {{research objectives}}: "Determine if new fertilizer increases crop yield by 20%"
- {{data description}}: "Yield data from 50 plots, t-test p=0.03, mean increase 15%"
- {{target audience}}: "Farmers and agronomists"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I visualize these results to emphasize the main finding?
- What additional statistical tests would strengthen the interpretation?
- Can you help draft a one-paragraph executive summary for non-scientists?