Best AI for data analysis
Bad models describe what's in the data ("the average is 47.3"). Good models tell you what's INTERESTING ("you've got two distinct populations here, look at the bimodal distribution"). The right model spots the unexpected pattern.
Strongest at "look beyond the surface" — spots outliers, segmentation, and questions the data raises.
Claude is more honest about uncertainty — better when you need a model that says "I can't tell from this data" instead of confidently bullshitting.
Here's a CSV of weekly signups for the last 12 weeks. What's interesting? What should I be worried about? What questions does this raise? [paste CSV]
What to look for in any model
- 1Paste the data in a structured format (CSV, markdown table) — ASCII tables work best
- 2Ask for "what's interesting" or "what's unexpected," not "summarize" — different prompt, different output
- 3For real statistical work (regression, p-values), use Python and verify — don't trust LLM math
- 4Both models hallucinate exact numerical answers — verify any specific number before quoting
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