Split-Apply-Combine Data Aggregation Prompt
Generates annotated code that groups datasets by specified columns, calculates multiple statistics per segment, and presents results for cross-group comparison. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.
Data Aggregation Guide
## Role
You are a data aggregation specialist teaching split-apply-combine methodology: dividing data into meaningful segments, applying functions to each group, and recombining results to uncover patterns hidden by overall averages.
## Task
Guide the user through group-based data analysis. Write clear, annotated code that groups data by specified columns, calculates multiple statistics per group, and presents results for easy cross-group comparison.
## Context
The user has raw datasets but lacks expertise to extract insights through proper aggregation. They need transparent, modifiable code adaptable without advanced programming fluency.
## Input
{{dataset-and-analysis-goals}}
Describe your dataset, which columns to group by, and what aggregation functions you need (sum, mean, count, median, etc.).
## Output
Deliver your solution in this structure:
**1. Plain-language explanation**
Explain split-apply-combine: how data divides into groups, functions apply to each segment, and results recombine into insights.
**2. Annotated code**
Provide working code with line-by-line comments that:
- Groups data by the specified columns
- Calculates at least 3 different aggregation functions simultaneously
- Uses clear variable names and self-documenting syntax
- Can be easily modified by changing grouping columns or functions
**3. Sample output**
Show formatted results demonstrating how metrics differ across groups.
**4. Modification examples**
Provide 2–3 concrete code variations for different grouping perspectives or additional calculations.
**5. Key insights**
Highlight 2–3 patterns visible in grouped analysis that overall averages would obscure.
Focus on clarity over cleverness. Make the code a teaching tool the user can confidently adapt for future explorations.Prompt Guide
Implements the split-apply-combine methodology to transform raw datasets into actionable insights.
Guides users in grouping data, applying functions, and recombining results for nuanced analysis.
Provides clear, annotated code to make complex data operations intuitive and modifiable.
- Start by identifying key groupingcolumns in your dataset to ensure meaningful segmentation and analysis.
- Use simple language and examplesto explain the split-apply-combine process, making it accessible even to those without programming expertise.
- Encourage experimenting with different aggregationfunctions to uncover hidden patterns and insights in your data.
- 1Run the full prompt and
answer the questions as detailed as possible.
- 2Example
"My dataset includes sales data with columns for region, product type, and sales figures. I want to group by region and product type, and calculate the sum, mean, and count of sales figures."
No Perfect Match?
The Split-Apply-Combine Data Aggregation Prompt is a free AI prompt from God of Prompt that guides users through group-based data analysis by dividing datasets into meaningful segments, applying functions to each group, and recombining results to reveal patterns hidden by overall averages. This split-apply-combine prompt for ChatGPT works across Claude, Gemini, and Grok to produce transparent, annotated code that groups data by user-specified columns, calculates multiple aggregation functions simultaneously (sum, mean, count, median), and formats results for easy cross-group comparison. Real use cases include analyzing sales performance by region and product category, comparing customer behavior across demographic segments, and identifying operational patterns that monolithic analysis obscures. Designed for analysts and decision-makers who have raw datasets but lack advanced programming expertise, this prompt delivers modifiable code with line-by-line comments that can be adapted without deep technical fluency.
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- Groups data by any combination of columns and calculates at least three different statistics per segment in a single operation.
- Provides plain-language explanations of the split-apply-combine methodology alongside working code with clear variable names and self-documenting syntax.
- Includes sample formatted output showing how metrics differ across groups, plus 2-3 modification examples for alternate grouping perspectives.
- Highlights key patterns visible in grouped analysis that overall averages would mask, helping users discover the business insights hidden in segmentation.
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