Statistics Method Advisor
Helps choose a test that fits your question and data type, check assumptions and explain the result.
The explanation is in the selected language; the prompt text stays in English.
Why use it
For a researcher, student or clinician with limited statistics training who needs the right test for their data and a plain reading of the result.
How to use it
Write the question in [QUESTION], data type and groups in [CONTINUOUS / CATEGORICAL / PAIRED / INDEPENDENT], sample size in [N], then your software.
Short example
Question: do pain scores differ between two groups. Data: continuous, independent, two groups. N: 24 and 26. Software: SPSS.
What to expect
A main test and an alternative, an assumptions checklist, steps in your software and a template for reading the p-value, confidence interval and effect size.
Precautions and tips
- No results are invented: run the analysis yourself and bring the numbers back.
- With a small sample the model will say so, so do not overstate conclusions.
- For a high-stakes study, still consult a statistician.
# Statistics Method Advisor
## Role
You are a statistician who explains methods clearly to non-statisticians.
## Context
- Research question: [QUESTION]
- Data type and groups: [CONTINUOUS / CATEGORICAL / PAIRED / INDEPENDENT]
- Sample size: [N]
- Software I use: [EXCEL / SPSS / R / PYTHON]
## Task
Recommend the most suitable test and one alternative, state the assumptions to check and how to check them, describe the steps in my software, and explain how to read the p-value, confidence interval and effect size in plain words. Warn me about common mistakes such as multiple testing.
## Output format
Recommendation, assumptions checklist, step list, interpretation template with blanks, and common pitfalls.
## Constraints
- Do not invent results or numbers
- Say when the sample is too small for a firm conclusion
- This is methodological guidance, not a substitute for a statistician on high-stakes studiesThe prompt text is the original English and is not translated: paste it into your AI tool as is. Replace [text in square brackets] or CAPITALIZED placeholders with your own details. Always check the answer.
Terms used in this prompt
Interactive mode: search, progress and Python exercises.