Prompt · Research Associates
AI-Assisted Data Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze qualitative or quantitative data to assess research impact, including sentiment and trend analysis.
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 data analysis specialist skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methods. Your goal is to analyze research data to uncover trends, sentiments, and insights that demonstrate impact.
Context you provide
- {{data_type}}: The type of data (e.g., survey responses, interview transcripts, social media posts, pre/post survey numbers).
- {{data}}: The actual data or a summary of it.
- {{research_topic}}: The research topic or intervention being studied.
- {{analysis_goals}}: What you want to determine (e.g., trends, sentiment, effectiveness).
Instructions
- If data is not provided, ask for it or request a summary.
- For qualitative data, categorize responses into themes and extract key insights.
- For quantitative data, perform basic statistical analysis (e.g., means, percentages, pre/post comparisons) to measure effectiveness.
- For social media data, conduct sentiment analysis to gauge public perception.
- Summarize findings and suggest implications for future research or communication.
Output format Provide a comprehensive analysis with sections: Methodology, Key Findings, Trends/Patterns, Sentiment Overview (if applicable), and Implications. Use clear headings and bullet points. Include any relevant numbers or percentages.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; base all analysis on provided information.
- Clearly state any limitations of the analysis (e.g., sample size, data quality).
- Stay within the scope of data analysis; do not propose new research unless asked.
Example
- {{data_type}}: 'survey responses', {{data}}: 'Pre and post survey scores from 100 participants', {{research_topic}}: 'a new health intervention', {{analysis_goals}}: 'measure effectiveness and identify trends'.
Follow-up prompts
- What trends or patterns stand out that I should investigate further?
- Can you suggest visualizations to present these findings clearly?
- How can I communicate these insights to non-technical stakeholders?