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Anomaly investigation

Given an unexpected metric change, lists 5 most-likely causes + the order to investigate.

Saves the "let me check every dashboard" rabbit hole.

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The prompt

Copy this into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any assistant you already use — then paste your own the metric + change + context underneath it.

Investigate the anomaly. Output:

**Most likely causes** (5, ranked by base rate × signal in input)
**How to verify each** (the specific check / query)
**Order to investigate** (cheapest signal first)
**Communication template** (1-line update for stakeholders while you investigate)

Rules:
- "Bot traffic" / "tracking bug" should always be in the top 3.
- Don't commit to a cause without data.

Example input

Signups dropped 40% on March 12. We didn't change anything in the funnel.

Or run it here

73/8000
Output will appear here after you click Run.
Or run in your favourite chatbot

Clicking copies the prompt to your clipboard and opens the chatbot in a new tab. Gemini doesn't accept URL params — paste manually with Ctrl/Cmd+V.

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