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Research & Data

Verify a Statistic

Trace a statistic to its original source and explain its definitions, calculations, context, and relevance to an audience.

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Format
Markdown Parameterized
Inputs
statistic_or_headline (text) · Required audience (text) · Required
Outputs
statistic_review (text, markdown)

Replace the ${…} placeholders with your values before using this prompt. See parameters and defaults below.

Find the original source for ${statistic-or-headline}. Verify its date, group, sample, definition, and calculation method. Explain the baseline and, where relevant, the difference between absolute and relative change. State what context is missing and whether the statistic applies to ${audience}. End with a plain-language explanation and a precise sentence that can be shared.

Parameters

Replace each placeholder with your own value, or use its default when one is provided.

${statistic-or-headline} statistic-or-headline Required
${audience} audience Required

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