Spreadsheet outlier detection with AI checklist

Checklist

Raw source material is preserved before AI edits begin.The desired output format is written explicitly.Edge cases, missing values, and exceptions are listed.The first output is reviewed against real examples.The final prompt is stored for reuse.Sensitive or policy-heavy cases get manual review.Define threshold or normal range.Provide sample normal and suspicious rows.Ask for outlier flags and reasons.Review high-severity rows manually.

Mistakes to avoid

not defining normal range

Make the prompt more specific, keep the source data visible, and review the output before using it in a live workflow.

treating outliers as errors automatically

Make the prompt more specific, keep the source data visible, and review the output before using it in a live workflow.

accepting causal explanations without evidence

Make the prompt more specific, keep the source data visible, and review the output before using it in a live workflow.

not ranking review priority

Make the prompt more specific, keep the source data visible, and review the output before using it in a live workflow.

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