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.
Prompts are for illustration only. Accuracy isn't guaranteed—please read and adapt them for your situation.
Usage tips
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Describe how data is collected; sample quality matters.
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Share the business decision at stake; practical threshold anchors.
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Share prior experiment results if any.
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