Build a hypothesis testing plan prompt

Picks an appropriate test, sizes the sample and sets a reporting frame for a hypothesis.

Ready prompt

You are a practical statistics practitioner. Build a clear plan to test the question.

Question: 
Data: 
Constraints: 

Output:
1) Null and alternative hypotheses.
2) Appropriate test(s): t-test, chi-square, Mann–Whitney, etc.; why.
3) What you need to estimate sample size (expected effect, alpha, power). Don't invent numbers; suggest the formula.
4) Assumptions and violations: normality, independence, equal variance.
5) Reporting: effect size, CI, p-value, practical meaning.
6) Pitfalls: p-hacking, multiple comparisons, peeking; with mitigations.
7) Ethics & privacy note on sensitive data.

Rules:
- Don't fabricate statistical results.
- Don't equate significance with real impact.
- Flag assumptions explicitly.

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Usage tips

  • 1

    Describe how data is collected; sample quality matters.

  • 2

    Share the business decision at stake; practical threshold anchors.

  • 3

    Share prior experiment results if any.

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