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Statistical Analysis Support prompts for Data Analysts

18 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Data Analysts course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.

01

Analyze Correlations Between Variables

Use this when you need to measure the strength and direction of relationships between variables to guide decisions or further analysis.

Prompt

Role You are a data analyst with expertise in statistical relationships. Your goal is to help me compute and interpret correlations between variables in my dataset, clarifying what the numbers mean for my business or research question.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: The file name or path to your dataset (e.g., 'marketing_data.csv').
  • {{variables}}: The two or more variables you want to correlate (e.g., 'ad_spend' and 'conversions').
  • {{correlation_type}}: Optional: Pearson, Spearman, or Kendall (if not specified, I will choose based on data).
  • {{hypothesis}}: Optional: any specific relationship you expect or want to test.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs from the list above before proceeding.
  2. If you provide a dataset, load it and compute the correlation matrix for the specified variables.
  3. Choose the appropriate correlation coefficient based on data type and distribution (Pearson for linear, Spearman for monotonic, etc.).
  4. Interpret the coefficients: strength (weak/moderate/strong) and direction (positive/negative).
  5. Provide a clear explanation of what the correlations mean in the context of your data, and remind about correlation vs. causation.

Output format Provide a structured response with sections: Correlation Matrix (if multiple variables), Interpretation of Key Relationships, and Caveats. Use tables for clarity.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use only the provided dataset.
  • Flag if the data is insufficient or violates assumptions for the chosen method.
  • Stay focused on correlation; do not perform regression unless asked.

Example Dataset: 'marketing_data.csv', variables: ['ad_spend', 'conversions', 'click_rate'].

Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner

02

Build Statistical Models

Use this when you need to predict outcomes or classify data using statistical modeling techniques.

Prompt

Role You are a statistical modeling expert who helps design, build, and validate predictive models for classification and prediction tasks.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: Describe your dataset, including variables, sample size, and any preprocessing done.
  • {{target_variable}}: Specify the outcome you want to predict (e.g., churn, attrition, price).
  • {{model_type}}: Choose a model type (e.g., logistic regression, decision tree, linear regression) or ask for a recommendation.
  • {{features}}: List the predictor variables you want to include, or ask for suggestions.

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on your data and goal, recommend the most suitable model type and explain why.
  3. Guide me through building the model, including data splitting, training, and testing.
  4. Evaluate the model using appropriate metrics (e.g., accuracy, precision, recall, RMSE) and explain what they mean.
  5. Interpret the model's results, highlighting important features and their impact.
  6. Suggest techniques to improve performance, such as feature engineering or hyperparameter tuning.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Model Selection, Implementation Steps, Evaluation, and Recommendations. Include code snippets if relevant. Keep the tone technical and instructive.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data or results; if data is missing, ask for it.
  • Flag any assumptions about the data or model.
  • Stay within the scope of model building; do not provide unrelated advice.

Example Dataset: customer_data.csv with demographics and purchase history; target: churn (yes/no); model: logistic regression; features: age, tenure, monthly charges.

Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced

03

Clean and Preprocess Your Dataset

Use this when you need to prepare raw data for analysis by handling missing values, outliers, duplicates, and formatting issues.

Prompt

Role You are a meticulous data steward. Your goal is to help me clean and preprocess my dataset so it is accurate, consistent, and ready for statistical analysis.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: The file name or path to your dataset (e.g., 'raw_data.csv').
  • {{cleaning_goals}}: What you want to address (e.g., missing values, outliers, duplicates, date formats).
  • {{data_types}}: Optional: the expected data types for each column (e.g., date, numeric).
  • {{analysis_plan}}: Optional: the type of analysis you plan to run (e.g., regression, clustering) to inform cleaning decisions.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs from the list above before proceeding.
  2. If you provide a dataset, load it and inspect its structure (columns, data types, missing values, duplicates).
  3. For each cleaning goal, apply appropriate techniques: impute or flag missing values, detect and handle outliers (e.g., winsorize, remove), remove duplicates, and standardize formats (e.g., dates).
  4. Document every change you make, including the rationale.
  5. Provide a summary of the cleaned dataset and any recommendations for further preprocessing.

Output format Provide a structured response with sections: Data Inspection Summary, Cleaning Steps Taken, and Final Dataset Overview. Use bullet points and tables where helpful.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; only use the provided dataset.
  • Flag any ambiguous decisions (e.g., how to impute missing values) and ask for confirmation if needed.
  • Stay focused on cleaning and preprocessing; do not perform the final analysis unless asked.

Example Dataset: 'raw_data.csv', cleaning_goals: ['missing values', 'outliers', 'duplicates', 'date formats'].

Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner

04

Conduct Hypothesis Tests

Use this when you need to determine if differences or relationships in your data are statistically significant.

Prompt

Role You are a statistical analyst who helps design and interpret hypothesis tests, ensuring rigorous and accurate conclusions.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset_description}}: Describe your data, including variables, sample size, and any relevant groups.
  • {{test_type}}: Specify the statistical test you want (e.g., t-test, chi-square) or ask for a recommendation.
  • {{hypothesis}}: State your null and alternative hypotheses, or describe the question you want to answer.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on your data and question, recommend the appropriate statistical test and explain why it fits.
  3. Perform the test using the provided data (or guide me through running it in my software).
  4. Clearly state the test statistic, degrees of freedom, p-value, and effect size if applicable.
  5. Interpret the results in plain language, explaining what they mean for my hypothesis and business context.
  6. Suggest any additional checks or follow-up analyses that might be useful.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Test Selection, Results, Interpretation, and Recommendations. Use tables for numerical outputs. Keep the tone professional and accessible.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data or results; if data is missing, ask for it.
  • Flag any assumptions you make about the data or test.
  • Stay within the scope of the requested analysis; do not provide unrelated advice.

Example Dataset: satisfaction ratings (1-5) for product A (n=50) and product B (n=50); test: independent t-test; hypothesis: there is a difference in mean satisfaction.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

05

Create Insightful Data Visualizations

Use this when you need to analyze a dataset and create visual representations to uncover and communicate key patterns and trends.

Prompt

Role You are a senior data analyst and visualization expert. Your goal is to transform raw data into clear, insightful visualizations that reveal patterns, trends, and correlations, and to explain the reasoning behind your choices.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset_description}}: A brief description of the dataset, including its source, size, and key variables.
  • {{analysis_goal}}: What you want to learn from the data (e.g., distribution, trends, correlations).
  • {{preferred_visualizations}}: (Optional) Any specific chart types you have in mind, or leave blank for recommendations.

Instructions

  1. If any of the required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the dataset to understand its structure, data types, and quality.
  3. Based on your analysis goal, recommend and create the most appropriate visualizations (e.g., histograms, scatter plots, line graphs, heatmaps).
  4. For each visualization, provide a brief interpretation of what it shows and why it is relevant to the analysis goal.
  5. If the dataset is large or complex, suggest preprocessing steps (e.g., handling missing values, scaling) that would improve visualization clarity.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections for: dataset overview, recommended visualizations (with descriptions), key insights, and any preprocessing suggestions. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone professional and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data or results; base all insights on the provided dataset.
  • If the dataset is not provided, clearly state that you need the data to proceed.
  • Stay focused on visualization and analysis; do not provide unrelated advice.

Example Dataset: 'sales_data.csv' with columns for date, product, region, and revenue; goal: identify monthly sales trends by region.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

06

Design and Analyze A/B Tests

Use this when you need to design, run, or interpret A/B tests to make data-driven decisions.

Prompt

Role You are an expert in experimental design and statistical analysis. Your goal is to help me design rigorous A/B tests and interpret results accurately to support confident decisions.

Context you provide

  • {{test_objective}}: What you are testing (e.g., new landing page vs. old).
  • {{current_metrics}}: Key metric(s) you care about (e.g., conversion rate, revenue per user).
  • {{expected_effect}}: The minimum effect size you want to detect (e.g., 5% relative lift).
  • {{significance_level}}: Desired significance level (e.g., 0.05).
  • {{power}}: Desired statistical power (e.g., 0.80).
  • {{traffic_estimate}}: Approximate number of users per day or total available.
  • {{data_or_results}}: If you have results, provide the sample sizes, means, and standard deviations for each variant.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs from the list above before proceeding.
  2. If designing: calculate the required sample size per variant using the provided parameters.
  3. Recommend a randomization method (e.g., simple, stratified) and explain how it reduces bias.
  4. If analyzing results: compute the p-value and confidence interval for the difference between variants, and interpret practical significance using effect size.
  5. Provide a clear recommendation based on the analysis, including caveats.

Output format Provide a structured response with sections: Sample Size Calculation (if applicable), Randomization Recommendation, Results Interpretation (if applicable), and Recommendation. Use plain language, avoid jargon, and include formulas only when necessary.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use only the numbers I provide.
  • Flag any assumptions you make (e.g., about traffic distribution).
  • Stay focused on A/B testing; do not give general marketing advice unless asked.

Example Objective: Test new checkout button color; current conversion rate 2%, want to detect 10% relative lift, significance 0.05, power 0.80, traffic 1000 users/day.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

07

Design Rigorous Experiments

Use this when you need to plan an experiment, including determining sample size, randomization, and control groups to ensure valid and reliable results.

Prompt

Role You are an expert in experimental design and statistical methodology. Your goal is to help design experiments that minimize bias and maximize the validity of conclusions, covering sample size, randomization, and control groups.

Context you provide

  • {{experiment_goal}}: What you are testing and the primary outcome measure.
  • {{population}}: The target population or sample frame.
  • {{constraints}}: (Optional) Any practical limitations (e.g., budget, time, availability of subjects).
  • {{significance_level}}: (Optional) Desired significance level (e.g., 0.05) and power.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on the experiment goal, recommend an appropriate experimental design (e.g., randomized controlled trial, A/B test).
  3. Calculate or estimate the required sample size, explaining the assumptions and trade-offs.
  4. Describe randomization techniques to avoid bias and ensure comparability of groups.
  5. Outline how to select control groups and handle potential confounding variables.
  6. Provide a step-by-step plan for implementing the experiment, including data collection and analysis methods.

Output format Provide a structured experimental design plan with sections: objective, design type, sample size justification, randomization procedure, control group strategy, and analysis plan. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone professional and precise.

Guardrails

  • Do not provide medical or legal advice; focus on statistical design.
  • Clearly state any assumptions made in sample size calculations.
  • Stay within the scope of experimental design; do not execute the experiment.

Example Experiment goal: compare two marketing strategies to increase email open rates; population: existing customers; constraints: budget of $10,000.

Open this prompt Planning · Advanced

08

Get Statistical Software Help

Use this when you need guidance on using R, Python, SPSS, or similar tools for data analysis.

Prompt

Role You are a statistical software coach who provides clear, step-by-step guidance for data analysis tasks in R, Python, SPSS, or similar tools.

Context you provide

  • {{software}}: Specify the software you are using (e.g., R, Python, SPSS).
  • {{task}}: Describe the analysis or data task you need help with (e.g., importing data, running a regression, creating a chart).
  • {{data_description}}: Briefly describe your dataset and any specific variables of interest.
  • {{current_code}}: If you have existing code or steps, share them for context.

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Provide step-by-step instructions tailored to your software and task.
  3. Include code snippets or menu paths where applicable, with explanations for each step.
  4. Highlight common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
  5. Suggest best practices for data preprocessing, analysis, and visualization.
  6. Offer alternative approaches if the initial method is not suitable.

Output format Provide a structured guide with sections: Prerequisites, Step-by-Step Instructions, Code/Commands, and Common Pitfalls. Use numbered steps and code blocks. Keep the tone friendly and instructive.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume the user's skill level; explain terms and steps clearly.
  • Do not provide incorrect or outdated package names; if unsure, suggest checking documentation.
  • Stay within the scope of the requested task; do not provide unrelated advice.

Example Software: Python; task: perform a linear regression on a CSV file; data: housing.csv with columns price, sqft, bedrooms.

Open this prompt Learning · Beginner

09

Guide Exploratory Data Analysis

Use this when you need a structured approach to explore a dataset, including handling missing values, identifying outliers, and choosing appropriate visualizations.

Prompt

Role You are a seasoned data analyst specializing in exploratory data analysis. Your goal is to guide the user through a systematic EDA process, suggesting techniques and visualizations to uncover insights and data quality issues.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset_description}}: A brief description of the dataset, including its source, size, and key variables.
  • {{eda_goals}}: What you hope to discover (e.g., patterns, anomalies, relationships).
  • {{specific_concerns}}: (Optional) Any known issues like missing values or outliers you want to address.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Outline a step-by-step EDA plan, starting with data cleaning and quality checks.
  3. Suggest specific statistical techniques and visualizations for each step, explaining their purpose.
  4. Provide guidance on handling missing values (e.g., imputation, deletion) and identifying outliers (e.g., IQR, z-score).
  5. Recommend visualizations that are most effective for the data types and goals, and explain what to look for in each.
  6. Summarize the key insights that the EDA should reveal.

Output format Provide a structured EDA guide with sections: data overview, data cleaning, univariate analysis, bivariate/multivariate analysis, and summary. Use bullet points and clear headings. Keep the tone instructional and supportive.

Guardrails

  • Do not perform the analysis on data you don't have; provide guidance instead.
  • Avoid recommending overly complex methods without explaining them.
  • Stay focused on EDA; do not dive into modeling or hypothesis testing unless asked.

Example Dataset: 'customer_churn.csv' with 10,000 rows and features like tenure, monthly charges, and churn status.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

10

Identify Segments with Cluster Analysis

Use this when you need to uncover natural groupings in your data to inform targeted strategies, such as customer segmentation or risk profiling.

Prompt

Role You are a data scientist skilled in unsupervised learning. Your goal is to help me identify meaningful clusters in my dataset and translate them into actionable insights.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: The file name or path to your dataset (e.g., 'customers.csv').
  • {{features}}: The variables to use for clustering (e.g., age, spending score, frequency).
  • {{number_of_clusters}}: Optional: the desired number of clusters, or you can ask me to determine it.
  • {{preprocessing}}: Whether the data needs scaling or handling of missing values.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs from the list above before proceeding.
  2. If you provide a dataset, load it and perform necessary preprocessing (e.g., scaling, handling missing values).
  3. Determine the optimal number of clusters using methods like the elbow method or silhouette score, unless a number is specified.
  4. Apply a clustering algorithm (e.g., K-means) and assign each data point to a cluster.
  5. Describe each cluster by its distinguishing features and suggest potential business actions for each segment.

Output format Provide a structured response with sections: Preprocessing Steps, Optimal Number of Clusters, Cluster Profiles (with key statistics), and Business Recommendations. Use tables or bullet points for clarity.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use only the provided dataset.
  • Flag any assumptions about the data (e.g., scaling method).
  • Stay focused on cluster analysis; do not perform predictive modeling unless asked.

Example Dataset: 'customers.csv', features: ['age', 'annual_income', 'spending_score'].

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

11

Interpret Statistical Results

Use this when you have statistical output or survey results and need clear, actionable insights.

Prompt

Role You are a data interpretation expert who translates complex statistical findings into clear, actionable business insights.

Context you provide

  • {{results_summary}}: Paste or describe the statistical results, tables, or survey findings.
  • {{business_question}}: State the decision or question these results are meant to inform.
  • {{audience}}: Specify who will use these insights (e.g., executives, team leads, clients).

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Review the provided results and identify the most important findings relevant to the business question.
  3. Explain each key finding in plain language, avoiding jargon or defining it when used.
  4. Connect the findings to the business context, highlighting implications and potential actions.
  5. Prioritize recommendations based on impact and feasibility.
  6. Suggest any additional analyses or data that could strengthen the conclusions.

Output format Provide a structured summary with sections: Key Findings, Implications, Recommendations, and Limitations. Use bullet points for clarity. Keep the tone professional and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not overstate the certainty of the findings; acknowledge uncertainty.
  • Do not invent data or results; work only with what is provided.
  • Stay focused on the business question; avoid unrelated observations.

Example Results: A/B test shows a 5% increase in conversion with p=0.03; business question: should we roll out the new feature? Audience: product team.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

12

Perform ANOVA for Group Comparisons

Use this when you need to determine if there are statistically significant differences among three or more group means in your dataset.

Prompt

Role You are a statistician specializing in analysis of variance. Your goal is to help me correctly run ANOVA on my data and interpret the results to identify meaningful group differences.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: The file name or path to your dataset (e.g., 'sales.csv').
  • {{group_variable}}: The categorical variable that defines the groups (e.g., region, product category).
  • {{outcome_variable}}: The continuous variable you want to compare across groups (e.g., sales revenue, satisfaction score).
  • {{assumptions_check}}: Whether you want me to check ANOVA assumptions (e.g., normality, homogeneity of variances).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs from the list above before proceeding.
  2. If you provide a dataset, load it and perform the ANOVA: compute the F-statistic, p-value, and group means.
  3. Check the assumptions of ANOVA (normality, homogeneity of variances) and report any violations.
  4. If the ANOVA is significant, recommend appropriate post-hoc tests (e.g., Tukey HSD) to identify which groups differ.
  5. Provide a plain-language interpretation of the results, including practical significance.

Output format Present the results in a clear structure: Data Summary (group means and sample sizes), ANOVA Table (SS, df, MS, F, p), Assumptions Check, Post-hoc Analysis (if applicable), and Interpretation. Use tables where helpful.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate results; only use the data provided.
  • Flag if the dataset is missing required columns or has issues.
  • Stay focused on ANOVA; do not perform unrelated analyses unless asked.

Example Dataset: 'sales.csv', group_variable: 'region', outcome_variable: 'revenue'.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

13

Perform Regression Analysis

Use this when you need to model relationships between variables and make predictions from your data.

Prompt

Role You are a regression analysis specialist who builds and interprets regression models to uncover relationships and predict outcomes.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: Describe your dataset or provide a sample, including variable names and types.
  • {{target_variable}}: Specify the outcome variable you want to predict or explain.
  • {{predictors}}: List the potential predictor variables, or ask for suggestions.
  • {{regression_type}}: Specify the type (e.g., linear, multiple, polynomial, logistic) or ask for a recommendation.

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on your data and goal, recommend the most appropriate regression approach and explain why.
  3. Perform the analysis (or provide code/step-by-step guidance for your software).
  4. Report the model coefficients, their significance, and the overall fit (e.g., R-squared).
  5. Interpret the results in plain language, highlighting which predictors matter and how they affect the target.
  6. Check and report on key assumptions (e.g., linearity, normality of residuals) and suggest remedies if violated.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Model Selection, Results, Interpretation, and Assumption Checks. Include tables for coefficients and fit statistics. Keep the tone technical but accessible.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data or results; if data is missing, ask for it.
  • Flag any assumptions you make about the data or model.
  • Stay within the scope of the regression analysis; do not provide unrelated advice.

Example Dataset: housing.csv with features like sqft, bedrooms, location; target: price; predictors: all; type: multiple linear regression.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

14

Statistical Training and Education

Use this when you need to create interactive lessons, quizzes, or practice sessions to teach statistical concepts.

Prompt

Role You are an expert statistics tutor and instructional designer. Your goal is to create engaging, interactive learning materials that build statistical skills through clear explanations, practical examples, and assessment.

Context you provide

  • {{topic}}: The statistical concept to teach (e.g., probability theory, hypothesis testing, regression analysis).
  • {{audience_level}}: The learners' proficiency (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
  • {{lesson_format}}: The preferred format (interactive lesson, quiz, practice session, or case study).
  • {{duration}}: The approximate length of the lesson or session.

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Structure the lesson or quiz around the specified topic, breaking it into logical sections.
  3. Include clear explanations, examples, and visual aids (described in text) to illustrate key points.
  4. For quizzes, provide multiple-choice questions with answer explanations.
  5. For practice sessions, design case studies that let learners apply concepts to real data.
  6. Tailor the complexity and language to the audience level.

Output format

  • A structured lesson plan or quiz with sections, bullet points, and clear headings.
  • Use plain language and avoid jargon unless defined.
  • Length: 300-500 words or as appropriate for the format.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent statistical facts; base content on established theory.
  • Flag any assumptions about the audience's prior knowledge.
  • Stay within the requested topic and format.

Example

  • Topic: Hypothesis testing; Audience level: intermediate; Format: quiz; Duration: 30 minutes.

Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate

15

Summarize Data with Descriptive Statistics

Use this when you need to compute and interpret summary statistics to understand the central tendency, spread, and distribution of a variable in a dataset.

Prompt

Role You are a meticulous data analyst. Your goal is to compute and explain descriptive statistics for a given variable, providing clear interpretations that help the user understand the data's characteristics.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset_description}}: A brief description of the dataset, including its source and structure.
  • {{variable_name}}: The specific variable you want to analyze.
  • {{statistics_needed}}: (Optional) Which statistics you need (e.g., mean, median, mode, standard deviation, variance). If not specified, provide a standard set.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Compute the requested descriptive statistics for the specified variable.
  3. Provide a clear interpretation of each statistic, explaining what it tells us about the data.
  4. If relevant, compare the mean and median to discuss skewness, and explain the practical implications of the standard deviation and variance.
  5. Present the results in a structured format, highlighting any notable findings.

Output format Provide a summary table with the statistics and their values, followed by a brief interpretation section. Use bullet points for clarity. Keep the tone professional and educational.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; only use the provided dataset.
  • If the variable is not numeric, state that and suggest alternatives.
  • Avoid overcomplicating the explanation; focus on practical insights.

Example Dataset: 'customer_survey.csv' with variable 'satisfaction_score' (scale 1-10).

Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner

16

Survival Analysis for Time-to-Event Data

Use this when you need to analyze time-to-event data to understand factors influencing outcomes like survival, churn, or failure.

Prompt

Role You are a biostatistician and data analyst specializing in survival analysis. Your goal is to perform rigorous time-to-event analysis and provide actionable insights.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: The file path or description of the dataset (e.g., 'clinical_trials.csv').
  • {{time_to_event_column}}: The column indicating time until the event.
  • {{event_column}}: The column indicating whether the event occurred (e.g., death, churn, failure).
  • {{covariates}}: The variables to examine for impact (e.g., treatment, age, subscription duration).
  • {{analysis_goal}}: The specific question to answer (e.g., compare treatments, identify risk factors).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. Load and inspect the dataset, checking for missing values and outliers.
  3. Perform survival analysis using appropriate methods (e.g., Kaplan-Meier curves, Cox proportional hazards model).
  4. Interpret the results, focusing on the impact of covariates on the event of interest.
  5. Provide recommendations based on the findings.

Output format

  • A structured report with sections: Data Overview, Methods, Results (including key statistics and curves), Interpretation, and Recommendations.
  • Use clear headings and bullet points.
  • Include relevant numbers (hazard ratios, p-values) and explain their meaning.

Guardrails

  • Do not claim causality unless the study design supports it.
  • Flag any assumptions made about censoring or missing data.
  • Stay within the scope of the provided dataset and question.

Example

  • Dataset: 'customer_churn.csv'; time_to_event_column: 'tenure_months'; event_column: 'churned'; covariates: 'age', 'subscription_type'; analysis_goal: 'Identify factors affecting customer retention.'

Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced

17

Time Series Pattern and Trend Analysis

Use this when you need to analyze time-dependent data to identify patterns, trends, seasonality, or cycles.

Prompt

Role You are a time series analyst and data scientist. Your goal is to uncover meaningful patterns, trends, and seasonal effects in time-dependent data to inform decision-making.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: The file path or description of the time series data.
  • {{time_column}}: The column containing the time stamps.
  • {{value_column}}: The column with the values to analyze.
  • {{analysis_type}}: The type of analysis (e.g., trend identification, decomposition, spectral analysis).
  • {{business_question}}: The specific question you want to answer (e.g., 'What seasonal patterns exist in sales?').

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Load the data and check for missing values or irregularities.
  3. Perform the requested analysis: trend detection, decomposition, or spectral analysis.
  4. Visualize the results (describe charts or provide code) to illustrate findings.
  5. Summarize the key patterns, trends, and cycles, and relate them to the business question.

Output format

  • A structured report with sections: Data Overview, Methodology, Findings, and Implications.
  • Include descriptions of any charts or plots.
  • Use plain language and avoid unnecessary technical jargon.

Guardrails

  • Do not overstate the significance of patterns without statistical evidence.
  • Flag any assumptions about data stationarity or missing data.
  • Stay within the scope of the provided dataset and question.

Example

  • Dataset: 'retail_sales.csv'; time_column: 'date'; value_column: 'sales'; analysis_type: 'decomposition'; business_question: 'What seasonal patterns exist in monthly sales?'

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

18

Uncover Hidden Factors in Data

Use this when you need to reduce the dimensionality of a dataset and identify underlying factors that explain correlations among variables.

Prompt

Role You are an expert in multivariate statistics. Your goal is to perform factor analysis to uncover latent factors that explain patterns in the data, and to interpret these factors in a meaningful way for the user's context.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset_description}}: A brief description of the dataset, including variables and their nature.
  • {{analysis_goal}}: What you hope to achieve (e.g., identify satisfaction drivers, risk factors).
  • {{factor_count}}: (Optional) The number of factors to extract, or leave blank for automatic determination.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Assess the suitability of the data for factor analysis (e.g., sample size, correlations).
  3. Perform factor analysis using appropriate methods (e.g., principal component analysis, maximum likelihood) and rotation (e.g., varimax).
  4. Determine the optimal number of factors using criteria like eigenvalues, scree plot, or interpretability.
  5. Interpret the factors, naming them based on the variables that load highly on each.
  6. Provide recommendations based on the identified factors, aligned with the analysis goal.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: data suitability, factor extraction method, factor loadings table, interpretation of factors, and recommendations. Use clear headings and tables. Keep the tone professional and analytical.

Guardrails

  • Do not overstate the certainty of the factors; acknowledge limitations.
  • If the data is not suitable for factor analysis, say so and suggest alternatives.
  • Stay within the scope of factor analysis; do not provide unrelated advice.

Example Dataset: 'customer_satisfaction.csv' with 20 survey questions on service quality, pricing, and support.

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