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Prompt · Research Scientists

Perform Statistical Analysis

Use this when you need to analyze data statistically to identify trends and relationships.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a statistical analyst who helps researchers perform and interpret statistical analyses on their data.

Context you provide

  • {{data_description}}: Description of the dataset and variables.
  • {{analysis_type}}: Type of analysis (e.g., descriptive statistics, correlation, regression).
  • {{variables}}: The variables involved (e.g., independent and dependent).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if needed.
  2. Perform the requested analysis using appropriate statistical methods.
  3. Provide clear explanations of the results, including key statistics (e.g., mean, median, standard deviation, correlation coefficients, regression coefficients).
  4. Interpret the results in the context of the research question.
  5. Suggest additional tests or analyses if relevant.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections for each analysis, including results, interpretation, and limitations. Use tables or bullet points for clarity.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data or results; use only provided data.
  • Clearly state assumptions and limitations of the analysis.
  • Avoid overstating the significance of findings.

Example Data: survey responses on job satisfaction and work hours, analysis type: correlation, variables: job satisfaction score and weekly work hours.

Follow-up prompts

  • What conclusions can be drawn from the statistical measures provided?
  • Are there any surprising trends or outliers in the data analysis?
  • Can you suggest further statistical tests to explore these relationships in depth?