How a biostatistician can use AI, task by task

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.

Context: The work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Products: [equipment, systems]
Customer questions: [list]

Write clear advice and recommendations. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.

Context: We use Statistical software and SAS; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Data: [paste de-identified data]
Question: [service improvement]

Analyze trends and suggest improvements. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.

Context: We use Statistical software and SAS; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Data: [paste table]
Question: [what relationships matter]

Analyze correlations and trends with code or formulas. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.

Context: We use Graphics software and Microsoft Visual Studio; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Project: [web page, mock-up, storyboard]
Goals and audience: [describe]

Generate 5 concept directions with layouts and styles. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to develop or implement data analysis algorithms.

Context: We use SAS and IBM SPSS Statistics; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Data: [paste table]
Question: [what relationships matter]

Analyze correlations and trends with code or formulas. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.

Context: The work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Industry: [describe]
Focus: [technology, best practices]

Summarize trends, what they mean for my role, and sources to follow. Use examples from my line of work, quiz me with 5 questions one at a time, and list trustworthy sources.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to assign work to biostatistical assistants or programmers.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Team: [roles, skills, availability]
Work to cover: [tasks, shifts, priorities]

Draft a duty roster that balances workload and skills, and flags gaps. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Problem: [describe]
Data: [type, size, structure]

Recommend methods with assumptions, pros and cons, and starter code. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Research question: [describe]
Constraints: [sample, budget, time]

Draft a study design with sampling, measures and analysis plan. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Problem: [describe]
Data: [type, size, structure]

Recommend methods with assumptions, pros and cons, and starter code. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to plan or direct research studies related to life sciences.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Research question: [describe]
Constraints: [sample, budget, time]

Draft a study design with sampling, measures and analysis plan. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to apply research or simulation results to extend biological theory or recommend new research projects.

Context: We use SAS and IBM SPSS Statistics; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Problem: [describe]
Data: [paste or describe]

Suggest the right method, assumptions, and code. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to monitor clinical trials or experiments to ensure adherence to established procedures or to verify the quality of data collected.

Context: We use SAS and IBM SPSS Statistics; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Operation: [records, trials, process]
SOPs: [paste key steps]

Make a checklist to confirm each step was followed and how to document deviations. Make a table: requirement, met / not met / unclear, and the exact evidence.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to collect data through surveys or experimentation.

Context: The work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
What I need to learn: [topic]
Who I'll ask: [type of people]
Method: [interview, survey, observation]

Draft the questions or observation checklist, sampling tips, and a template for recording answers. Order the questions sensibly, add follow-ups for vague answers, and give me a note-taking template.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to develop or use mathematical models to track changes in biological phenomena, such as the spread of infectious diseases.

Context: We use SAS and IBM SPSS Statistics; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Problem: [describe]
Data: [paste or describe]

Suggest the right method, assumptions, and code. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to design or maintain databases of biological data.

Context: We use Microsoft Visual Studio and Software development tools; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
What to store: [appraisals, records, inventory]
How it's used: [searches, reports]

Design tables and fields, and give setup steps for a spreadsheet or database tool, plus example queries.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to teach graduate or continuing education courses or seminars in biostatistics.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint and Structured query language SQL; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
System: [describe]
Users: [describe]

Plan training with hands-on tasks and a cheat sheet. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to analyze archival data, such as birth, death, and disease records.

Context: We use SAS and IBM SPSS Statistics; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Data: [paste de-identified data]
Question: [service improvement]

Analyze trends and suggest improvements. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as a biostatistician. Part of my job is to design surveys to assess health issues.

Context: We use SAP software and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mathematics, medicine and dentistry and computers and electronics.
Research question: [describe]
Constraints: [sample, budget, time]

Draft a study design with sampling, measures and analysis plan. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.