Statistical Analysis Advisor

Example Usage

See ## Usage above for related details.

cd "20260318/scientific-skills/Data Analytics/statistical-analysis-advisor"
python -m py_compile scripts/main.py
python scripts/main.py --help

Example run plan:

1. Confirm the user input, output path, and any required config values.
2. Edit the in-file CONFIG block or documented parameters if the script uses fixed settings.
3. Run python scripts/main.py with the validated inputs.
4. Review the generated output and return the final artifact with any assumptions called out.

Implementation Details

See ## Workflow above for related details.

• Execution model: validate the request, choose the packaged workflow, and produce a bounded deliverable.
• Input controls: confirm the source files, scope limits, output format, and acceptance criteria before running any script.
• Primary implementation surface: scripts/main.py.
• Reference guidance: references/ contains supporting rules, prompts, or checklists.
• Parameters to clarify first: input path, output path, scope filters, thresholds, and any domain-specific constraints.
• Output discipline: keep results reproducible, identify assumptions explicitly, and avoid undocumented side effects.

Quick Check

Use this command to verify that the packaged script entry point can be parsed before deeper execution.

python -m py_compile scripts/main.py

Audit-Ready Commands

Use these concrete commands for validation. They are intentionally self-contained and avoid placeholder paths.

python -m py_compile scripts/main.py
python scripts/main.py

Workflow

1. Confirm the user objective, required inputs, and non-negotiable constraints before doing detailed work.
2. Validate that the request matches the documented scope and stop early if the task would require unsupported assumptions.
3. Use the packaged script path or the documented reasoning path with only the inputs that are actually available.
4. Return a structured result that separates assumptions, deliverables, risks, and unresolved items.
5. If execution fails or inputs are incomplete, switch to the fallback path and state exactly what blocked full completion.

Capabilities

1. Statistical Test Selection

   • Compares and recommends between T-test, ANOVA, Chi-square, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, etc.
   • Considers data type, distribution, sample size, and research question
   • Provides decision tree logic for test selection

2. Assumption Checking

   • Normality tests (Shapiro-Wilk, Kolmogorov-Smirnov)
   • Homogeneity of variance (Levene's test, Bartlett's test)
   • Independence verification
   • Outlier detection guidance

3. Power Analysis & Sample Size

   • Effect size estimation (Cohen's d, eta-squared, Cramér's V)
   • Sample size calculations for desired power
   • Post-hoc power analysis

Usage

from scripts.main import StatisticalAdvisor

advisor = StatisticalAdvisor()

# Get test recommendation
recommendation = advisor.recommend_test(
    data_type="continuous",
    groups=2,
    independent=True,
    distribution="normal"
)

# Check assumptions
assumptions = advisor.check_assumptions(
    data=[group1, group2],
    test_type="independent_ttest"
)

# Power analysis
power = advisor.calculate_power(
    effect_size=0.5,
    alpha=0.05,
    sample_size=30
)

Input Parameters

Technical Difficulty: High ⚠️

Warning: Statistical recommendations have significant implications for research validity. This skill requires human verification of all recommendations before application in published research.

References

• See references/statistical_tests_guide.md for detailed test selection criteria
• See references/assumption_tests.md for assumption checking procedures
• See references/power_analysis_guide.md for power calculation methods

Limitations

• Does not perform actual data analysis (recommendations only)
• Cannot access raw data directly
• Complex multivariate designs may require specialized consultation
• Bayesian alternatives not covered comprehensively

Risk Assessment

Security Checklist

• No hardcoded credentials or API keys
• No unauthorized file system access (../)
• Output does not expose sensitive information
• Prompt injection protections in place
• Input file paths validated (no ../ traversal)
• Output directory restricted to workspace
• Script execution in sandboxed environment
• Error messages sanitized (no stack traces exposed)
• Dependencies audited

Prerequisites

# Python dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

Evaluation Criteria

Success Metrics

• Successfully executes main functionality
• Output meets quality standards
• Handles edge cases gracefully
• Performance is acceptable

Test Cases

1. Basic Functionality: Standard input → Expected output
2. Edge Case: Invalid input → Graceful error handling
3. Performance: Large dataset → Acceptable processing time

Lifecycle Status

• Current Stage: Draft
• Next Review Date: 2026-03-06
• Known Issues: None
• Planned Improvements:
  • Performance optimization
  • Additional feature support

Output Requirements

Every final response should make these items explicit when they are relevant:

• Objective or requested deliverable
• Inputs used and assumptions introduced
• Workflow or decision path
• Core result, recommendation, or artifact
• Constraints, risks, caveats, or validation needs
• Unresolved items and next-step checks

Error Handling

• If required inputs are missing, state exactly which fields are missing and request only the minimum additional information.
• If the task goes outside the documented scope, stop instead of guessing or silently widening the assignment.
• If scripts/main.py fails, report the failure point, summarize what still can be completed safely, and provide a manual fallback.
• Do not fabricate files, citations, data, search results, or execution outcomes.

Input Validation

This skill accepts requests that match the documented purpose of statistical-analysis-advisor and include enough context to complete the workflow safely.

Do not continue the workflow when the request is out of scope, missing a critical input, or would require unsupported assumptions. Instead respond:

statistical-analysis-advisor only handles its documented workflow. Please provide the missing required inputs or switch to a more suitable skill.

Response Template

Use the following fixed structure for non-trivial requests:

1. Objective
2. Inputs Received
3. Assumptions
4. Workflow
5. Deliverable
6. Risks and Limits
7. Next Checks

If the request is simple, you may compress the structure, but still keep assumptions and limits explicit when they affect correctness.