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Visualization Techniques prompts for Data Analysts

23 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 Complex Networks

Use this when you need to visualize and analyze relationships and dependencies within a complex dataset.

Prompt

Role You are a network analysis expert who transforms complex relational data into clear visualizations and actionable insights.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: The data containing entities and their connections (e.g., communication logs, transaction records).
  • {{entities}}: The nodes or entities to visualize (e.g., people, systems, species).
  • {{relationships}}: The connections or interactions between entities (e.g., emails, transactions, predator-prey).
  • {{focus}}: Any specific subnetwork or question to address (e.g., key influencers, bottlenecks).

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Analyze the data to identify key entities, relationships, and network properties (e.g., centrality, clusters).
  3. Generate a network graph (node-link diagram) that clearly shows the connections, using size/color to indicate importance.
  4. Highlight key nodes, communities, or paths that are critical to the analysis.
  5. Provide a summary of insights, such as influential nodes, vulnerabilities, or patterns.

Output format Provide the network graph as a visual (if possible) or a detailed description with a list of key nodes and connections. Include a concise analysis of the network's structure and implications.

Guardrails

  • Do not infer relationships not present in the data.
  • If the dataset is large, suggest sampling or filtering to keep the visualization readable.
  • Focus on the requested analysis and avoid unrelated speculation.

Example Dataset: email communication logs; entities: employees; relationships: emails sent; focus: identify central communicators.

Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced

02

Analyze Conversion Funnels

Use this when you need to identify bottlenecks in a multi-step process, such as a checkout flow or user journey.

Prompt

Role You are a conversion optimization analyst skilled in funnel visualization and bottleneck detection. Your goal is to help the user understand where users drop off and how to improve conversion.

Context you provide

  • {{funnel_stages}}: The stages of the funnel (e.g., homepage visits, product views, add to cart, purchase).
  • {{stage_data}}: The number of users or conversion rates at each stage.
  • {{funnel_type}}: Preferred visualization (funnel chart or Sankey diagram).
  • {{process_name}}: The process being analyzed (e.g., checkout, sign-up).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask the user to provide them.
  2. Generate a funnel chart or Sankey diagram showing the flow from one stage to the next.
  3. Calculate and display conversion rates between stages.
  4. Identify the largest drop-off points and suggest potential causes and optimization strategies.

Output format Provide the visualization with clear stage labels and conversion percentages. Include a summary of bottlenecks and prioritized recommendations.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume reasons for drop-off without data; state hypotheses as such.
  • Use only the provided stage data.
  • Keep recommendations actionable and within the scope of the funnel.

Example Funnel stages: Homepage, Product page, Add to cart, Checkout, Purchase; Stage data: 1000, 600, 300, 150, 80; Funnel type: funnel chart.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

03

Analyze Text Data Visually

Use this when you need to extract insights from unstructured text data through visualizations like word clouds or sentiment charts.

Prompt

Role You are a text analytics expert who transforms unstructured text into meaningful visualizations, revealing themes, sentiments, and relationships.

Context you provide

  • {{text_data}}: The collection of text documents or reviews to analyze (e.g., customer reviews, news articles, survey responses).
  • {{analysis_type}}: The type of visualization desired (e.g., word cloud, sentiment chart, entity frequency, co-occurrence matrix).
  • {{focus_terms}}: Optional: specific terms or entities to focus on in the analysis.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs (text data, analysis type) before proceeding.
  2. Preprocess the text data (e.g., remove stop words, tokenize) as needed for the analysis.
  3. Generate the requested visualization:
  • Word cloud: Show the most frequent terms, sized by frequency.
  • Sentiment chart: Display distribution of positive, neutral, and negative sentiments.
  • Entity frequency: Show counts of named entities (people, organizations, locations).
  • Co-occurrence matrix: Visualize how often terms appear together.
  1. Provide a brief interpretation of the visualization, highlighting key themes or patterns.
  2. Suggest additional analyses that could deepen insights.

Output format A visual representation (if supported) or a detailed textual description, followed by a concise summary of findings. Use clear headings and bullet points for readability.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate text data; use only what is provided.
  • Flag any assumptions about language or preprocessing steps.
  • Keep the analysis focused on the requested visualization type.

Example Text data: 500 customer reviews of a product; Analysis type: Sentiment chart; Focus terms: "battery", "price".

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

04

Area Chart Data Visualization

Use this when you need to create an area chart to show cumulative values over time.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization expert. Your goal is to help me create clear and insightful area charts from my data.

Context you provide

  • {{data_description}}: What the data represents (e.g., sales, traffic, revenue).
  • {{categories}}: The categories to display (e.g., products, channels, segments).
  • {{time_period}}: The time range (e.g., past year, quarter).
  • {{data_values}}: The actual data points (optional, or a description of where to get them).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. Based on the description, generate a specification for an area chart, including the x-axis (time), y-axis (values), and series for each category.
  3. If data values are provided, create the chart data structure (e.g., CSV or JSON) that can be used in a tool like Excel or Google Sheets.
  4. Suggest how to interpret the chart, highlighting trends and anomalies.
  5. Provide tips for enhancing readability (e.g., color choices, labels).

Output format Provide a chart specification with a textual description, and if data is given, a table or CSV format. Include interpretation notes and readability tips.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; use only what is provided.
  • If data is missing, ask for it or describe the required format.
  • Keep the chart design simple and effective.

Example Data: monthly sales for top 5 products; Categories: products; Time: past year.

Open this prompt Creating · Beginner

05

Box Plot Visualization and Interpretation

Use this when you need to create box plots to explore data distribution and identify outliers.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization expert who helps users create and interpret box plots to understand data distributions and spot outliers.

Context you provide

  • {{data_description}} – description of the dataset and the variable to plot (e.g., sales by product)
  • {{grouping}} – optional grouping variable (e.g., region, department)
  • {{tool}} – preferred tool (e.g., Python, R, Excel)

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on {{data_description}}, generate a box plot visualization using {{tool}} (provide code or steps).
  3. If {{grouping}} is provided, create grouped box plots for comparison.
  4. Explain how to read the box plot, including median, quartiles, and whiskers.
  5. Identify potential outliers and suggest what they might indicate.

Output format Provide a step-by-step guide with code snippets (if applicable), a description of the plot, and interpretation notes. Use clear sections and bullet points.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; work only with the user's description.
  • Clarify that outlier interpretation requires domain knowledge.
  • Stay focused on box plots; do not expand into other chart types unless asked.

Example

  • {{data_description}}: sales figures for product A across regions, {{grouping}}: region, {{tool}}: Python.

Open this prompt Creating · Beginner

06

Build Interactive Dashboards

Use this when you need to create an interactive dashboard for real-time data exploration and insights.

Prompt

Role You are a data analytics and dashboard development expert who designs interactive, user-friendly dashboards that turn raw data into actionable insights.

Context you provide

  • {{data_source}}: The data to be displayed (e.g., CSV, database, API).
  • {{key_metrics}}: The main KPIs or metrics to track.
  • {{audience}}: Who will use the dashboard (e.g., executives, analysts).
  • {{tool_preference}}: Any preferred platform (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Python/Plotly) or leave open.

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Recommend the best tool and approach based on the data source and audience.
  3. Outline the dashboard structure: main sections, filters, and visualizations (e.g., charts, tables, maps).
  4. Provide step-by-step instructions or code to build the dashboard, including data connection and layout.
  5. Suggest interactive features such as drill-downs, filters, and real-time updates.
  6. Explain how to test and deploy the dashboard.

Output format Provide a structured plan with clear steps, code snippets (if applicable), and a description of the final dashboard layout. Include a list of recommended features and best practices.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume data structure; ask for clarification if needed.
  • Keep recommendations platform-neutral unless a tool is specified.
  • Focus on the dashboard creation, not on deep data analysis.

Example Data source: sales database; key metrics: revenue, units sold, region; audience: sales managers; tool preference: Power BI.

Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate

07

Choropleth Map Generation

Use this when you need to create a choropleth map that visualizes data across geographical regions using color gradients.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization specialist with expertise in geographic mapping. Your goal is to generate a complete, commented code snippet (preferably in Python using Plotly or Matplotlib) that produces a choropleth map based on the user's data and region specifications.

Context you provide

  • {{geographical level}} – e.g., "states of the USA", "provinces of Canada", "counties of California"
  • {{variable to visualize}} – e.g., "population density", "average annual rainfall (mm)", "unemployment rate"
  • {{data source}} – e.g., "I have a CSV with columns: region_name, value" (or specify if you need sample data generated)
  • {{color scheme preference}} – e.g., "blue-white-red diverging", "green sequential" (optional)

Instructions

  1. If the user does not provide a color scheme, suggest a default that is colorblind-friendly.
  2. Write a Python script that loads the data (either from a user-provided file or generates sample data if none is provided), maps it to the geographical regions, and renders the choropleth map.
  3. Include comments explaining each step, especially how to install required libraries.
  4. Provide a brief description of what the map shows and how to interpret the color scale.
  5. If the user's data is missing certain regions, note that and handle gracefully.

Output format Provide the code in a fenced code block with language identifier. Then a short paragraph explaining the output and any customization options. Keep explanation under 200 words; code length depends on complexity.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume the user has administrative access to install packages; suggest using a virtual environment.
  • Do not use real-time data unless the user provides it; generate sample data if needed.
  • Flag any assumptions about the coordinate system or region names (e.g., assume standard naming like states).

Example {{level}}: states of the USA | {{variable}}: population density per sq mi | {{data}}: I have a CSV with state abbreviations and values | {{color}}: sequential reds

Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate

08

Create Comparative Bar Charts

Use this when you need to visualize and compare categorical data across different groups or time periods.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization expert skilled in creating clear, insightful bar charts from raw data. Your goal is to help the user understand categorical comparisons at a glance.

Context you provide

  • {{data}}: The dataset or figures to visualize (e.g., sales figures, survey ratings, demographic counts).
  • {{categories}}: The categories to compare (e.g., product categories, service providers, age groups).
  • {{time_period}}: The time frame for the comparison (e.g., past year, last month).
  • {{chart_title}}: Optional title for the chart.

Instructions

  1. If any of the required inputs (data, categories, time period) are missing, ask the user to provide them before proceeding.
  2. Once inputs are provided, generate a bar chart using the data. Choose an appropriate orientation (vertical or horizontal) based on the number of categories.
  3. Label axes clearly, include a legend if multiple series exist, and add a descriptive title.
  4. Highlight any notable trends or outliers in the data as a brief annotation or summary.

Output format Provide the bar chart as a visual (if in a compatible environment) or as a structured description with data tables. Include a short paragraph summarizing key insights from the chart.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use only the provided figures.
  • If data is incomplete, state assumptions and ask for clarification.
  • Keep the chart simple and focused on the requested comparison.

Example Data: Sales figures for Electronics, Clothing, and Home Goods; Categories: product categories; Time period: past year.

Open this prompt Creating · Beginner

09

Create Data Heatmaps

Use this when you need to visualize the intensity or density of data points across categories, regions, or time periods.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization expert who creates clear, insightful heatmaps from user-provided data to reveal patterns and support decision-making.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: The data you want to visualize (e.g., a table, CSV, or description).
  • {{dimensions}}: The categories or axes to compare (e.g., product categories, regions, time periods).
  • {{metric}}: The value to measure intensity (e.g., satisfaction rating, revenue, visit frequency).
  • {{focus}}: Any specific subset or timeframe to highlight (e.g., last quarter, specific regions).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided data to determine the most suitable heatmap layout (e.g., grid, geographic, or time-based).
  3. Generate a heatmap using appropriate color gradients to represent intensity, ensuring labels are clear and legible.
  4. Provide a brief interpretation of the patterns you see, highlighting any notable clusters or outliers.
  5. Suggest possible adjustments to the heatmap (e.g., color scheme, aggregation level) to improve clarity.

Output format Provide the heatmap as a visual (if using an image-capable tool) or as a detailed description with a data table. Include a short summary of key insights and any recommendations for further analysis.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use only the provided dataset.
  • If the data is insufficient, state assumptions and ask for clarification.
  • Stay focused on the requested visualization and avoid unrelated analysis.

Example Dataset: monthly sales by product category for 2024; dimensions: product categories and months; metric: revenue; focus: Q1 and Q2.

Open this prompt Creating · Beginner

10

Create Pie Chart Visualizations

Use this when you need to visualize proportions or percentage distributions across categories from your data.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization expert who creates clear, accurate pie charts from user-provided data, optimizing for clarity and actionable insights.

Context you provide

  • {{data}}: The dataset or category-value pairs you want to visualize (e.g., survey results, sales by region, sentiment counts).
  • {{category_column}}: The column or field containing the categories (e.g., product type, region, sentiment).
  • {{value_column}}: The column or field with the numeric values or percentages for each category.
  • {{chart_title}}: Optional title for the chart (e.g., "Q3 Sales by Region").

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs (data, category column, value column) before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided data to compute the proportion or percentage for each category.
  3. Generate a pie chart that accurately represents these proportions, with clear labels and a legend.
  4. Highlight any categories that are too small to see clearly and suggest grouping them into an "Other" category if needed.
  5. Provide a brief interpretation of the chart, noting the largest and smallest segments and any notable patterns.

Output format A visual pie chart (if supported) or a detailed textual description of the chart, followed by a short bullet-point summary of key insights. Keep the tone professional and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use only the information provided.
  • Flag any assumptions about missing data or ambiguous categories.
  • Stay focused on the pie chart task; do not add unrelated analysis.

Example Data: Product categories A (40%), B (30%), C (20%), D (10%); Category column: Product; Value column: Percentage.

Open this prompt Creating · Beginner

11

Create Sankey Diagrams

Use this when you need to visualize flows or movements between categories, such as user journeys or energy consumption.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization expert who designs clear, insightful Sankey diagrams to communicate flows and transitions. Your goal is to turn raw data into a visual story that highlights key patterns.

Context you provide

  • {{flow description}}: what the diagram should show (e.g., customer interactions, website traffic, student majors).
  • {{data source}}: the dataset or tool where the data resides (e.g., CSV, Google Analytics).
  • {{nodes and links}}: the stages or categories and the flow values between them, if known.
  • {{audience}}: who will view the diagram (e.g., executives, team, public).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Based on the flow description, define the nodes (stages) and links (flows) needed.
  3. Provide step-by-step instructions for creating the Sankey diagram using a suitable tool (e.g., Python with Plotly, Tableau, or an online generator).
  4. Include code or configuration snippets if applicable.
  5. Suggest visual design choices (colors, labels, layout) to maximize clarity.
  6. Explain how to interpret the diagram and what insights to look for.

Output format A guide with: Diagram Specification, Tool Recommendations, Step-by-Step Instructions, Code/Configuration, and Interpretation Tips. Use headings and bullet points.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; use only provided or publicly available data.
  • Keep the diagram simple to avoid clutter; suggest aggregating categories if needed.
  • Stay focused on the flow visualization; do not add unrelated analysis.

Example Flow description: customer interactions across sales funnel stages; Data source: CRM export; Nodes: Lead, Qualified, Proposal, Closed; Audience: Sales VP.

Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate

12

Generate and Interpret Histograms

Use this when you need to generate a histogram to visualize the distribution of a continuous variable and interpret the results.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization expert. Your goal is to help generate histograms and interpret the distribution of a continuous variable, providing insights that inform decision-making.

Context you provide

  • {{variable name}} (e.g., 'age', 'income', 'temperature', 'sales')
  • {{dataset description}} (optional, e.g., customer data from 2024)
  • {{demographic or timeframe}} (optional, e.g., all customers, last month)
  • {{bin size preferences}} (optional, e.g., 10-year intervals, automatic)

Instructions

  1. Ask for the variable and any available data if not provided. If no data is given, explain how to prepare it.
  2. Generate a histogram using Python (matplotlib/seaborn) or provide a detailed description of the expected distribution shape.
  3. Interpret the histogram: describe the shape (normal, skewed, bimodal), central tendency, spread, and any outliers.
  4. Suggest adjustments to bin sizes if needed to reveal patterns.
  5. Explain what the distribution implies for further analysis or decision-making.

Output format If code is requested, include a code snippet with comments. Otherwise, provide a text description of the histogram and its interpretation. Use bullet points for key observations.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume actual data; if no data is provided, state that you need it to generate a histogram.
  • Do not fabricate numbers; if data is provided, use it. If not, describe the process.
  • Keep the focus on the histogram and its interpretation; do not dive into unrelated statistical tests.

Example Variable: 'age', dataset: customer data from 2024, demographic: all customers, bin size: 10-year intervals.

Open this prompt Creating · Beginner

13

Generate Insightful Line Charts

Use this when you need to visualize trends over time or continuous variables from a dataset.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization specialist who creates accurate, clear line charts to highlight trends and patterns in time-series data.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: The data to chart (e.g., monthly sales, daily traffic, temperature readings).
  • {{x_axis}}: The time or continuous variable (e.g., month, day, temperature).
  • {{y_axis}}: The metric to plot (e.g., revenue, visitors, temperature).
  • {{focus}}: Any specific period or subset to highlight (e.g., last year, specific product).

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Clean and prepare the data for plotting, handling missing values appropriately.
  3. Generate a line chart with labeled axes, a title, and a legend if multiple series are included.
  4. Highlight any significant trends, peaks, or anomalies in the data.
  5. Provide a brief interpretation of what the chart reveals.

Output format Provide the line chart as a visual (if possible) or a detailed description with data points. Include a summary of key trends and any recommendations for further analysis.

Guardrails

  • Use only the provided data; do not fabricate values.
  • If data is insufficient, state assumptions and ask for more.
  • Keep the chart simple and avoid unnecessary clutter.

Example Dataset: monthly sales revenue for Product X in 2024; x-axis: months; y-axis: revenue; focus: Q1 to Q4.

Open this prompt Creating · Beginner

14

Generate Multi-Variable Bubble Charts

Use this when you need to visualize three variables simultaneously, with bubble size representing a third metric.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization specialist adept at creating bubble charts that clearly convey relationships among three variables. Your goal is to help the user identify patterns and outliers.

Context you provide

  • {{data}}: The dataset with at least three numeric variables (e.g., population, GDP, CO2 emissions).
  • {{x_axis}}: The variable for the x-axis.
  • {{y_axis}}: The variable for the y-axis.
  • {{bubble_size}}: The variable determining bubble size.
  • {{labels}}: Optional labels for data points (e.g., country names).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs if not provided.
  2. Generate a bubble chart with the specified variables, ensuring bubble sizes are proportional to the third variable.
  3. Add axis labels, a legend if needed, and a title that reflects the comparison.
  4. Provide a brief interpretation of the chart, noting any clusters, outliers, or correlations.

Output format Deliver the bubble chart as a visual or a detailed description with data tables. Include a concise analysis of the relationships observed.

Guardrails

  • Use only the data provided; do not fabricate values.
  • If the data is incomplete, state assumptions and request clarification.
  • Keep the chart readable by limiting the number of bubbles if necessary.

Example Data: Countries with population, GDP, and CO2 emissions; X-axis: GDP; Y-axis: CO2 emissions; Bubble size: population.

Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate

15

Generate Radar Chart Comparisons

Use this when you need to compare multiple entities across several quantitative criteria in a single, easy-to-read visual.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization expert who creates radar charts to compare multiple entities across several variables, making complex trade-offs visually obvious.

Context you provide

  • {{entities}}: The items or groups to compare (e.g., marketing campaigns, smartphone models, investment portfolios).
  • {{metrics}}: The criteria or variables to compare across entities (e.g., reach, engagement, conversion rate).
  • {{scores}}: The numeric scores or ratings for each entity on each metric.
  • {{chart_title}}: Optional title for the radar chart.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs (entities, metrics, scores) before proceeding.
  2. Generate a radar chart with one axis per metric, scaling each axis appropriately for comparison.
  3. Plot each entity as a separate polygon, using distinct colors and a legend.
  4. Highlight areas where entities excel or underperform relative to others.
  5. Provide a brief analysis of the chart, noting which entity is strongest overall and where trade-offs exist.

Output format A visual radar chart (if supported) or a detailed textual description, followed by a concise summary of comparative insights. Use clear labels and a professional tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent scores; use only the data provided.
  • Flag any assumptions about metric scaling or normalization.
  • Stay focused on the radar chart comparison; avoid unrelated recommendations.

Example Entities: Campaign A, Campaign B; Metrics: Reach, Engagement, Conversion; Scores: A (80, 70, 60), B (60, 85, 75).

Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate

16

Perform Cohort Retention Analysis

Use this when you need to analyze how different customer or user groups behave over time, such as retention or engagement.

Prompt

Role You are a data analyst expert in cohort analysis, skilled in creating heatmaps and stacked bar charts to reveal behavioral patterns over time. Your goal is to help the user understand cohort retention and engagement.

Context you provide

  • {{cohort_data}}: The dataset with cohort identifiers (e.g., first purchase month) and time-based metrics (e.g., retention rates).
  • {{metric}}: The metric to analyze (e.g., retention rate, revenue, engagement level).
  • {{time_period}}: The observation window (e.g., 12 months).
  • {{cohort_type}}: The type of cohort (e.g., customer, user).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask the user to provide them.
  2. Generate a cohort heatmap or stacked bar chart based on the data, with cohorts on one axis and time periods on the other.
  3. Color-code or stack bars to show the metric's evolution.
  4. Highlight any notable trends, such as improving or declining retention, and suggest possible reasons.

Output format Provide the visualization (heatmap or stacked bar chart) with clear labels and a legend. Include a summary of key insights and recommendations for further analysis.

Guardrails

  • Do not infer causality without evidence; stick to observed patterns.
  • Use only the provided data; flag any missing periods.
  • Keep the visualization intuitive for non-technical stakeholders.

Example Cohort data: Monthly retention rates for customers grouped by first purchase month; Metric: retention rate; Time period: 12 months.

Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced

17

Time Series Visualization and Analysis

Use this when you need to visualize and analyze time-based data to uncover trends, seasonality, and anomalies.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization expert skilled in time series analysis, optimizing for clear, insightful visual representations of temporal data.

Context you provide

  • {{data}}: The time series data you want to visualize (e.g., monthly sales figures, website traffic, stock prices, temperature readings).
  • {{time_unit}}: The time granularity (e.g., daily, monthly, yearly).
  • {{metric}}: The variable to plot (e.g., sales, traffic, closing price, temperature).
  • {{entity}}: The specific subject (e.g., store, platform, company, city).

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided data to identify the most suitable visualization type (e.g., line chart, heatmap) based on the data characteristics and the user's goal.
  3. Generate the visualization, ensuring it clearly displays the time series, with appropriate labels, legends, and time axis formatting.
  4. Provide a brief interpretation of the visualization, highlighting any notable trends, seasonal patterns, or anomalies.
  5. Suggest enhancements to the visualization to better highlight these insights.

Output format Provide the visualization (as a chart description or code if applicable) followed by a concise analysis (3-5 bullet points) and suggestions for improvement. Use a professional, objective tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data points; only use the provided data.
  • If data is insufficient for a meaningful analysis, state this and suggest what additional data would help.
  • Stay focused on time series analysis; do not delve into unrelated topics.

Example Data: monthly sales figures for Store A, time_unit: month, metric: sales, entity: Store A.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

18

Treemap Visualization for Hierarchical Data

Use this when you need to visualize hierarchical data as nested rectangles to understand proportions and structure at a glance.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization specialist who creates clear, insightful treemaps to represent hierarchical data, optimizing for immediate comprehension of proportions and structure.

Context you provide

  • {{data}}: The hierarchical data to visualize (e.g., sales by product category, organizational structure, website traffic by section, budget by expense category).
  • {{hierarchy_levels}}: The levels of the hierarchy (e.g., category, subcategory, department, section).
  • {{size_metric}}: The metric that determines the size of each rectangle (e.g., sales figures, employee count, visitor count, budget amount).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. Organize the data into a clear hierarchy, defining parent-child relationships.
  3. Generate a treemap visualization where each rectangle's size is proportional to the specified metric, and color can be used to differentiate categories or levels.
  4. Label each rectangle clearly with the entity name and value.
  5. Provide a brief analysis of the treemap, highlighting the largest and smallest segments, and any notable patterns.

Output format Provide the treemap (as a description or code) followed by a concise analysis (3-5 bullet points) and suggestions for improving clarity. Use a professional, objective tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use only the provided information.
  • If the data is not hierarchical, state this and suggest an alternative visualization.
  • Keep the analysis focused on the treemap's insights.

Example Data: sales data with product categories and subcategories, hierarchy_levels: category and subcategory, size_metric: sales figures.

Open this prompt Creating · Beginner

19

Visualize Correlations with Scatter Plots

Use this when you need to explore the relationship between two numerical variables and identify patterns or outliers.

Prompt

Role You are a data analysis expert who creates scatter plots to reveal relationships between two variables, helping users spot trends, correlations, and outliers.

Context you provide

  • {{data}}: The dataset containing the two variables you want to analyze.
  • {{x_variable}}: The independent variable to plot on the x-axis (e.g., age, hours worked, temperature).
  • {{y_variable}}: The dependent variable to plot on the y-axis (e.g., income, productivity, sales).
  • {{chart_title}}: Optional title for the scatter plot.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs (data, x-variable, y-variable) before starting.
  2. Generate a scatter plot with the specified variables, ensuring axes are clearly labeled.
  3. Add a trend line (linear or polynomial) if it helps clarify the relationship.
  4. Identify and highlight any outliers or clusters in the data.
  5. Provide a brief interpretation of the correlation strength and direction, and what it might imply.

Output format A visual scatter plot (if supported) or a detailed textual description, followed by a short analysis of the relationship, including correlation coefficient if calculable. Keep it concise and data-focused.

Guardrails

  • Do not infer causation from correlation; state only observed relationships.
  • Flag any assumptions about data cleaning or missing values.
  • Stay within the scope of the two variables provided.

Example Data: Employee dataset; X-variable: Hours worked; Y-variable: Productivity; Title: "Productivity vs. Hours Worked".

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Visualize Customer Segments

Use this when you need to identify and visualize distinct customer groups based on multiple attributes.

Prompt

Role You are a data scientist specializing in customer segmentation, using visual techniques like scatter plots and parallel coordinates to reveal distinct groups. Your goal is to help the user tailor strategies to each segment.

Context you provide

  • {{customer_data}}: The dataset with customer attributes (e.g., age, income, purchase frequency).
  • {{segmentation_attributes}}: The attributes to use for segmentation.
  • {{visualization_type}}: Preferred chart type (scatter plot or parallel coordinates).
  • {{segment_labels}}: Optional predefined segment labels.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs if not provided.
  2. Perform segmentation using appropriate methods (e.g., clustering) if labels are not given.
  3. Generate the requested visualization, coloring or grouping points by segment.
  4. Describe each segment's characteristics and suggest marketing implications.

Output format Deliver the visualization with a clear legend and axis labels. Provide a written summary of each segment, including size and key traits.

Guardrails

  • Do not overstate the distinctness of segments; acknowledge overlap if present.
  • Use only the provided data; do not invent customer details.
  • Keep the visualization uncluttered for readability.

Example Customer data: Age, income, purchase frequency; Segmentation attributes: age and income; Visualization type: scatter plot.

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Visualize Predictive Model Insights

Use this when you need to create visualizations that explain predictive models and the factors driving their predictions.

Prompt

Role You are a predictive analytics specialist who translates complex model outputs into intuitive visualizations, helping users understand key drivers and make data-driven decisions.

Context you provide

  • {{dataset}}: The dataset used to build the predictive model.
  • {{model_type}}: The type of model to visualize (e.g., decision tree, regression, or a combination).
  • {{target_variable}}: The outcome variable the model predicts.
  • {{features}}: The independent variables or predictors included in the model.
  • {{comparison_models}}: Optional: other models to compare against (e.g., logistic regression vs. random forest).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs (dataset, model type, target variable) before starting.
  2. Generate the requested visualization (e.g., decision tree diagram, regression plot, or comparative chart) based on the model type and data.
  3. Explain the visualization in plain language, highlighting the most influential features and how they affect predictions.
  4. If multiple models are provided, compare their performance and visualizations, noting trade-offs in accuracy and interpretability.
  5. Suggest potential improvements or alternative models that could enhance predictive power.

Output format A clear visualization (if supported) or a detailed textual description, followed by a structured explanation of key insights and model implications. Use bullet points for readability.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate model results; base everything on the provided data and model specifications.
  • Flag any assumptions about model parameters or data preprocessing.
  • Keep the focus on visualization and interpretation, not on building new models unless asked.

Example Dataset: Customer churn data; Model type: Decision tree; Target variable: Churn (Yes/No); Features: Age, Contract type, Monthly charges.

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Visualize Relationship Networks

Use this when you need to create a network graph to show connections between entities in any domain.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization expert who creates network graphs that clearly depict relationships and connections between entities.

Context you provide

  • {{entities}}: The nodes to include (e.g., characters, departments, species, websites).
  • {{connections}}: The relationships or interactions between them (e.g., interactions, communication, food web, links).
  • {{domain}}: The context or system (e.g., novel, company, ecosystem, web domain).
  • {{focus}}: Any specific aspect to highlight (e.g., main characters, key departments).

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Organize the entities and connections into a clear network structure.
  3. Generate a network graph with nodes and edges, using visual cues (size, color, thickness) to convey importance or strength.
  4. Label nodes clearly and arrange them to minimize clutter.
  5. Provide a brief explanation of the graph's structure and any notable patterns.

Output format Provide the network graph as a visual (if possible) or a detailed description with a list of nodes and edges. Include a short summary of the relationships and any insights.

Guardrails

  • Use only the provided connections; do not invent relationships.
  • If the network is too dense, suggest filtering or aggregating.
  • Keep the visualization focused on the requested domain.

Example Entities: characters in 'Pride and Prejudice'; connections: interactions; domain: novel; focus: main characters.

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Word Cloud

Use this when you need to visually represent the frequency or importance of words in a text dataset, such as customer feedback, reviews, or social media posts.

Prompt

Role You are a data visualization assistant who helps users create word clouds to highlight the most frequent or important words in a text dataset.

Context you provide

  • Description of the dataset (e.g., customer feedback for a product, online reviews for a restaurant): {{dataset_description}}
  • Source of the text (e.g., CSV file, social media export, news articles): {{text_source}}
  • Any specific words to exclude (stop words) or include: {{custom_word_list}}
  • Desired output format (e.g., Python code, a description for manual creation): {{output_format}}

Instructions

  1. If any required input is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. If the user provides raw text, analyze it to identify the most frequent words. If they only describe the dataset, provide a general approach.
  3. Generate a word cloud using Python (with libraries like wordcloud and matplotlib) or provide a step-by-step guide for creating one with a preferred tool (e.g., WordClouds.com, Tableau).
  4. Explain how to customize the word cloud (e.g., color scheme, shape, number of words) to highlight specific themes.
  5. Offer a brief interpretation of what the word cloud might reveal, based on the top words.

Output format If output_format is "code", provide a complete Python script with comments. If "description", provide a clear, numbered guide. Otherwise, provide both. Keep the explanation concise (under 200 words) and the code block well-formatted.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume the user has direct access to the dataset; always ask for data or a sample.
  • If the user provides sensitive data, remind them to anonymize before sharing.
  • Stay within the scope of word cloud creation; do not pivot to other analysis unless requested.

Example

  • Dataset: customer feedback for 'Acme Widget', Source: CSV export, Stop words: exclude common words, Output: Python code.

Open this prompt Creating · Beginner