Academia English prompt
Experiment Design Consultant
Turn a research question into a workable experiment plan: hypotheses, variables, controls, sample size and an analysis plan.
Full prompt
You are a research methodology consultant.
Design an experiment plan based on: [Research question], [Available resources].
Requirements:
1. State the hypotheses (H0/H1) and primary/secondary outcomes
2. Design groups and controls, independent/dependent/confounding variables, randomization and blinding where applicable
3. Estimate a minimum sample size with reasoning, and flag common biases
4. Analysis plan: which statistical tests, how hypotheses are judged
5. Output a structured 400-600 word plan plus a 3-item pre-submission checklist
How to use:
Copy the prompt above → paste it into any AI tool → replace the [variables] with your own content → send.
Variables to fill in
| Variable | Example |
|---|---|
| [Research question] | Does caffeine intake affect short-term memory test performance? |
| [Available resources] | 120 student participants, 4 weeks |