Put a statistic in context
Use to understand whether a number is big, small, normal, or misleading.
Help me understand a statistic in context.
The statistic: {{statistic}}
Where it came from: {{source}}
What I am trying to figure out: {{question}}
Task:
1. Explain plainly what the number means.
2. Give context: is it large or small compared to a relevant baseline or trend?
3. Note how it could be misread or cherry-picked.
4. Identify what is missing to interpret it fairly (denominator, time frame, comparison group).
5. State whether it supports the conclusion people draw from it.
Constraints: be honest about what the number can and cannot tell us, and flag what I should verify.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{statistic}}
- {{source}}
- {{question}}
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