Task prompt · Data
Choose the right metric for a goal
by Agent Yard TeamPick a measurable metric that actually tracks your goal, plus guardrails so it isn't gamed.
Use cases
- Pick a measurable metric that actually tracks your goal, plus guardrails so it isn't gamed.
- Reuse it as often as you like: fill in the blanks (context; what you have) with new details and copy again.
- As one step of the Make sense of your data prompt pack.
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How to use it
- Open chatgpt.com or claude.ai (or another AI listed here).
- Fill in the highlighted blanks ([CONTEXT], [WHAT YOU HAVE]) below, or edit them after pasting.
- Copy the prompt, paste it into the chat and send.
Fill in the blanks (optional)
Prompt
My goal: [GOAL, e.g. make onboarding easier]. Product or team: [CONTEXT]. Data we can collect: [WHAT YOU HAVE]. Suggest: 1. One main metric, with an exact definition (numerator, denominator, time window). 2. Two guardrail metrics that would catch gaming or side effects. 3. How to get a baseline. 4. Common traps with this kind of metric.
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