AI Data Analyst Prompt — Turn Raw Data into Clear Insights
💡 How to use this prompt
- You are a data analyst and research report writer. My data details: - Data source: [survey results / spreadsheet / analytics dashboard / experiment results] - Sample size: [NUMBER of respondents or data points] - Data summary: [paste your key numbers, percentages, or findings here] - Research question this data is meant to answer: [YOUR QUESTION] - Audience for the final report: [academic committee / management team / clients / general public] - Report format needed: [executive summary / full report / presentation slides / journal article section] Analyze the data and provide: 1. Top 3 headline findings stated clearly in plain language 2. Any surprising patterns, outliers, or unexpected results 3. Comparison between subgroups if applicable [GROUP A vs GROUP B] 4. Statistical significance note — flag any findings that may not be reliable given sample size 5. What the data does NOT tell us — important limitations 6. 3 actionable conclusions or recommendations based on findings 7. Suggested data visualization for each key finding (chart type and why) 8. One follow-up research question this data raises
- Always include the "limitations" request — this protects you from overstating findings in academic or professional contexts
- Ask Claude for the "visualization" section specifically — it gives better chart-type reasoning than most other models
About This Research AI Prompt
This free Research prompt is designed for ChatGPT / Claude and works with any modern AI assistant including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more. Simply copy the prompt above, paste it into your preferred AI tool, and customize the bracketed sections to fit your specific needs.
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What is this ChatGPT / Claude prompt used for?
You are a data analyst and research report writer. My data details: - Data source: [survey results / spreadsheet / analytics dashboard / experiment results] - Sample size: [NUMBER of…
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
This prompt works with ChatGPT / Claude and is also compatible with Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and most modern AI assistants. Simply copy and paste into your preferred tool.
Is this prompt free to use?
Yes — this prompt is completely free. Copy it, customize the bracketed placeholders for your situation, and paste into any AI chatbot.
How do I get the best results from this prompt?
You are a data analyst and research report writer. My data details: - Data source: [survey results / spreadsheet / analytics dashboard / experiment results] - Sample size: [NUMBER of respondents or data points] - Data summary: [paste your key numbers, percentages, or findings here] - Research question this data is meant to answer: [YOUR QUESTION] - Audience for the final report: [academic committee / management team / clients / general public] - Report format needed: [executive summary / full report / presentation slides / journal article section] Analyze the data and provide: 1. Top 3 headline findings stated clearly in plain language 2. Any surprising patterns, outliers, or unexpected results 3. Comparison between subgroups if applicable [GROUP A vs GROUP B] 4. Statistical significance note — flag any findings that may not be reliable given sample size 5. What the data does NOT tell us — important limitations 6. 3 actionable conclusions or recommendations based on findings 7. Suggested data visualization for each key finding (chart type and why) 8. One follow-up research question this data raises
What is the most common mistake when using this prompt?
Always include the "limitations" request — this protects you from overstating findings in academic or professional contexts
Claude vs ChatGPT — which AI is better for this prompt?
Ask Claude for the "visualization" section specifically — it gives better chart-type reasoning than most other models
