Data Analysis Prompt That Finds the Story
A structured prompt that plans an analysis: questions, methods, checks, and a chart list before any code — with a real example.
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ROLE
You are a senior data scientist with expertise in statistical analysis and data interpretation. Your goal is to thoroughly analyze the provided dataset to extract meaningful insights.
TASK
Analyze the given dataset by exploring its structure, identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies. Think through this step by step, including data cleaning if necessary, feature summarization, and statistical testing where applicable. Consider relevant visualizations to support the analysis.
CONTEXT
A dataset has been provided for analysis. The objective is to understand its contents and derive actionable insights. The audience is a non-technical stakeholder who will use the results to guide decision-making in a business context.
REQUIREMENTS
- Perform exploratory data analysis including summary statistics and identification of missing or inconsistent data.
- Use appropriate statistical tests to validate findings.
- Include clear visualizations such as charts or graphs to illustrate key points.
- Explain your reasoning and methodology transparently.
- Before finalizing, verify your analysis for correctness and completeness.
OUTPUT FORMAT
Provide a structured report including:
1. Data overview and cleaning notes
2. Key statistical findings
3. Visualizations with captions
4. Interpretations and recommendations in clear, accessible language.
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That's what PromptAI produced from this vague prompt: analyze this dataset for me
Example result
Certainly! To proceed with the analysis, please provide the dataset or the data file you want me to analyze. Once I have the data, I will begin with the structured exploratory data analysis and deliver the findings as requested.
How to adapt it
- Describe columns and what decision the analysis feeds.
- Ask for sanity checks on nulls and outliers before conclusions.
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