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How to analyze a table with AI and verify the math

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Insights are hypotheses until you recompute the critical numbers.

Insights are hypotheses until you recompute the critical numbers.

#Steps

1. Paste a **schema + sample rows** (not necessarily the full dump).

2. Ask for 3 insights with the **exact calculation** for each.

3. Recompute the top claims in Excel/SQL yourself.

4. Reject any insight that needs columns you did not provide.

5. Document assumptions (filters, date ranges, currency).

#Copy-paste prompt

Columns: […]
Sample rows: […]
Return up to 3 insights.
For each: claim, calculation steps, columns used.
If data is insufficient, say what is missing. No invented rows.

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