cyberneticlibrary

Analyze datasets for evidence-backed decisions

data-analysisskillsetup L114
akillness/oh-my-skills

Causal-lift measurements

data-analysis+8pp vs no-skill baselinewith-skill 88% · baseline 80%

Measured by running the task with and without this artifact, K=5, graded by deterministic checks — no LLM judging.

What it does

Analyze datasets to support decisions with evidence-backed conclusions

Best for

When you have structured business data and need decision-quality analysis that separates observation from interpretation.

Inputs
  • · Dataset or export (CSV, JSON, SQL table)
  • · Decision question to answer
  • · Performance metrics and KPIs to analyze
Outputs
  • · Analysis narrative with findings and caveats
  • · Evidence-based conclusions and next actions
Preconditions
  • · Data has been cleaned and quality-checked
  • · Decision question is clearly framed
Failure modes
  • · Jumps to conclusions without data quality triage
  • · Conflates correlation with causation
  • · Uses wrong analysis lane for the dataset size
Trust signals
  • · 5-step reasoning framework (frame → profile → lane → separate → evidence)
  • · Data-quality triage checklist
  • · Lane selection matrix for spreadsheet/SQL/notebook/summary
  • · Pattern recognition examples