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📊 Data Analysis Prompt Examples

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15 prompts
#01

Dataset first look

Best for: Exploratory analysis

Analyze this dataset summary and suggest what to inspect first. Include likely trends, risks, missing fields, and useful charts. Data: [paste table or columns]
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#02

KPI recommendation

Best for: Metrics

Suggest KPIs for [business/process]. Include formula, why it matters, good/bad signals, and dashboard placement.
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#03

Outlier investigation

Best for: Anomaly detection

Review this data and identify possible outliers, anomalies, and explanations. Return a table with issue, evidence, and next check. Data: [paste data]
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#04

Dashboard story

Best for: Reporting

Turn these metrics into an executive dashboard narrative. Explain what changed, why it matters, and what action to take. Metrics: [paste metrics]
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#05

Survey analysis

Best for: Qualitative analysis

Analyze these survey responses. Identify themes, sentiment, representative quotes, and recommended actions. Responses: [paste responses]
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#06

Chart recommendation

Best for: Visualization

Recommend the best chart types for these questions and data fields. Explain why each chart works and what mistake to avoid. Fields: [paste fields]
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#07

Root cause analysis

Best for: Problem solving

Use the 5 Whys method to explore this metric change: [metric/problem]. Include assumptions, evidence needed, and possible causes.
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#08

Data cleaning plan

Best for: Data prep

Create a data cleaning checklist for this dataset. Include missing values, duplicates, formats, categories, outliers, and validation rules. Data: [paste]
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#09

Executive summary

Best for: Executive reporting

Summarize this analysis for executives in 6 bullets: what happened, impact, cause, confidence, risks, and next actions. Analysis: [paste]
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#10

A/B test interpretation

Best for: Experiments

Interpret this A/B test result. Include conversion rates, practical significance, risks, and recommendation. Data: [paste result]
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#11

Cohort analysis plan

Best for: Retention analysis

Create a cohort analysis plan for [product/business]. Include cohort definition, retention metrics, segments, and visualizations.
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#12

Forecast assumptions

Best for: Forecasting

Create a simple forecast approach for [metric]. Include inputs, assumptions, scenarios, limitations, and validation steps.
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#13

Data dictionary

Best for: Documentation

Create a data dictionary from these fields. Include field name, meaning, type, example, validation rules, and owner. Fields: [paste fields]
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#14

Insight prioritization

Best for: Decision support

Prioritize these data insights by business impact, confidence, and ease of action. Insights: [paste insights]
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#15

Dashboard QA

Best for: Dashboard quality

Create a QA checklist for a dashboard about [topic]. Include data accuracy, filters, formatting, performance, permissions, and user testing.
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