Learning outcomes
- Explain how to use analysis for cleaning, comparison and exploration.
- Complete the guided activity safely.
- Check that you can understand assumptions and limitations.
Files, Images and Data
Data Analysis
Learn to use analysis for cleaning, comparison and exploration and understand assumptions and limitations in this beginner-friendly ChatGPT lesson.
Before you begin
Use non-sensitive sample files. Confirm you have permission to upload, analyse, transform or share every file and image.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open a chat where file or image upload is available on your account and confirm you are using the intended account or workspace.
- Request a transparent sequence of checks on sample data.
- Pause and check privacy, permissions, source material, feature availability and any instruction that affects the task.
- Review the result carefully and confirm that you can understand assumptions and limitations.
- Save only the useful, verified output and record one improvement for your next prompt.
Ian's practical tip: Start with fictional or non-sensitive information. Treat the first response as a draft, then verify facts, sources, calculations and permissions before using it.
Practical activity
Request a transparent sequence of checks on sample data. Your expected result is to understand assumptions and limitations.