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Data Quality Red Flags AI Prompt

Review this dataset for data quality issues that could lead me to wrong conclusions if I do not address them first. I am not a data engineer — I need you to explain each issue i... Copy this prompt template, run it in your AI tool, and use related prompts to continue the workflow.

Prompt text
Review this dataset for data quality issues that could lead me to wrong conclusions if I do not address them first.

I am not a data engineer — I need you to explain each issue in plain terms and tell me what to do about it.

1. Completeness problems:
   - Which columns are missing data, and how many rows are affected?
   - For each column with significant missing data (more than 5%): could the missing values be a problem, or is it normal for that field to be blank?
   - Is there a pattern to what is missing? (e.g. missing values are concentrated in one region or time period — that is more concerning than random gaps)

2. Accuracy problems:
   - Are there values that look impossible? (negative quantities, prices of $0 on paid products, ages of 150, dates in the future)
   - Are there values that are technically possible but suspiciously unlikely? (every sale is exactly $100, all customer ages are round numbers)
   - Are there columns where the same thing is written in different ways? ('New York', 'new york', 'NY', 'N.Y.' — these are all the same but will be counted separately)

3. Consistency problems:
   - If the same information appears in multiple columns, do they agree with each other?
   - Are there rows where related columns contradict each other? (an order with a delivery date before the order date)

4. Duplicates:
   - Are there exact duplicate rows that should not exist?
   - Are there near-duplicates — the same customer or order appearing twice with slightly different details?

5. What to do:
   For each issue found, tell me:
   - How serious it is: will this issue mislead my analysis (serious) or is it minor (cosmetic)?
   - What I should do before I analyze: fix it, exclude affected rows, note it as a caveat, or ignore it safely
   - How to describe this limitation honestly when I share my findings

When to use this prompt

Use case 01

Use it when you want to begin exploratory analysis work without writing the first draft from scratch.

Use case 02

Use it when you want a more consistent structure for AI output across projects or datasets.

Use case 03

Use it when you want prompt-driven work to turn into a reusable notebook or repeatable workflow later.

Use case 04

Use it when you want a clear next step into adjacent prompts in Exploratory Analysis or the wider Citizen Data Scientist library.

What the AI should return

The AI should return a structured result that covers the main requested outputs, such as Completeness problems:, Which columns are missing data, and how many rows are affected?, For each column with significant missing data (more than 5%): could the missing values be a problem, or is it normal for that field to be blank?. The final answer should stay clear, actionable, and easy to review inside a exploratory analysis workflow for citizen data scientist work.

How to use this prompt

1

Open your data context

Load your dataset, notebook, or working environment so the AI can operate on the actual project context.

2

Copy the prompt text

Use the copy button above and paste the prompt into the AI assistant or prompt input area.

3

Review the output critically

Check whether the result matches your data, assumptions, and desired format before moving on.

4

Chain into the next prompt

Once you have the first result, continue deeper with related prompts in Exploratory Analysis.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Data Quality Red Flags prompt do?+

It gives you a structured exploratory analysis starting point for citizen data scientist work and helps you move faster without starting from a blank page.

Who is this prompt for?+

It is designed for citizen data scientist workflows and marked as intermediate, so it works well as a guided starting point for that level of experience.

What type of prompt is this?+

Data Quality Red Flags is a single prompt. You can copy it as-is, adapt it, or use it as one step inside a larger workflow.

Can I use this outside MLJAR Studio?+

Yes. The prompt text works in other AI tools too, but MLJAR Studio is the best fit when you want local execution, visible Python code, and reusable notebooks.

What should I open next?+

Natural next steps from here are Find the Patterns, My First Dataset Exploration, Plain English Data Summary.