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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and the second variable is Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT).  The chart goes from 2005 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As more people learned about the enigmatic Elon Musk, they couldn't help but marvel at his technological endeavors. This led to a surge in interest in innovation, causing investors to flock to companies at the forefront of technology like Applied Materials. As a result, the stock price of Applied Materials skyrocketed, much like one of Musk's SpaceX rockets. It turns out, the search for Elon Musk's identity didn't just uncover a person - it also revealed a powerful connection to the stock market.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create an image with the style of [Parallax art] that features a computer screen with the Google search bar open, showing multiple searches for "who is Elon Musk." Next to it, display a stock market chart exhibiting a significant increase in the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). Connect the search results and stock chart with a virtual line to symbolize the correlation between the surge in interest in Elon Musk and the rise in the stock price of Applied Materials. Ensure the visual is simple and does not include any words or speech bubbles. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT). Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: Parallax art Steampunk Low poly Art nouveau Psychedelic
ChatGPT: Parallax art

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT), in the following situation: Because as more people searched "who is Elon Musk," they realized he's basically a real-life Tony Stark. This led to a surge in interest in innovative technology, boosting confidence in companies like Applied Materials, and boom, stock price goes up!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: We see a computer screen with the Google search bar open, showing multiple searches for "who is Elon Musk." Next to it, a stock market chart on the same screen is displaying a notable increase in the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). The search results and stock chart are connected by a virtual line, symbolizing the link between the surge in interest in Elon Musk and the rise in the stock price of Applied Materials.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ Parallax art ] and depicting this scene: We see a computer screen with the Google search bar open, showing multiple searches for "who is Elon Musk." Next to it, a stock market chart on the same screen is displaying a notable increase in the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). The search results and stock chart are connected by a virtual line, symbolizing the link between the surge in interest in Elon Musk and the rise in the stock price of Applied Materials. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create an image with the style of [Parallax art] that features a computer screen with the Google search bar open, showing multiple searches for "who is Elon Musk." Next to it, display a stock market chart exhibiting a significant increase in the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). Connect the search results and stock chart with a virtual line to symbolize the correlation between the surge in interest in Elon Musk and the rise in the stock price of Applied Materials. Ensure the visual is simple and does not include any words or speech bubbles.

*Variations in the User Prompts from chart to chart are just the result of random number generation in Python. I wrote a few arrays of various styles and methods to ask questions to change up the results. Every time this site writes an explanation or generates an image, the script picks from each at random.

I sequence the requests into multiple prompts because I find GPT 3.5 to perform much better with short, well-managed contexts. Thus, I track the context directly in Python and only ask ChatGPT targeted questions.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in who is elon musk (Google searches for 'who is elon musk') caused Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT) to increase.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price

The Journal of Unlikely Financial Correlations

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!
Quick note: This sequence is long and repetitive. That's how the prompt engineering works for this one. I manage the output in Python to format it into this PDF.




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title punny if you can come up with clever pun. If not, make it sound serious.

Your research team used data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 and p < 0.01 for 2005 to 2023.

Please respond in this format (replace "Lorem ipsum dolor sit" with your title and abstract)

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
"Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the curious relationship between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to delve into this seemingly absurd connection. To our surprise, we uncovered a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2005 to 2023. The findings not only suggest a potential link between public curiosity about the enigmatic entrepreneur Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock, but also serve as a whimsical reminder of the quirky idiosyncrasies that underlie financial markets. Whether investors are fervently seeking knowledge about Musk or merely engaging in speculative Googling remains a tantalizing puzzle. This research adds a touch of levity to the world of finance and technology - after all, who knew that stock prices could be influenced by our collective fascination with the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century?


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the curious relationship between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to delve into this seemingly absurd connection. To our surprise, we uncovered a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2005 to 2023. The findings not only suggest a potential link between public curiosity about the enigmatic entrepreneur Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock, but also serve as a whimsical reminder of the quirky idiosyncrasies that underlie financial markets. Whether investors are fervently seeking knowledge about Musk or merely engaging in speculative Googling remains a tantalizing puzzle. This research adds a touch of levity to the world of finance and technology - after all, who knew that stock prices could be influenced by our collective fascination with the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century?

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

When you think of the stock market, you probably imagine a world of serious faces, sharp suits, and tense hair-trigger trading. But what if I told you that amidst all the hustle and bustle of Wall Street, there's a quirky little secret just waiting to be unearthed? Enter our intriguing study, where we take a deep dive into the seemingly whimsical world of Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and its unexpected dance with the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). It’s the perfect blend of tech fascination and financial finagling, and we’re here to unravel the enigmatic connections – with a healthy dose of humor thrown in for good measure.

Imagine this: a group of researchers huddled around their monitors, sipping on their caffeinated elixirs, when one of them blurts out, "Hey, did you know that searches for Elon Musk have a mind-blowing correlation with AMAT stock price?" The room falls silent, and then erupts into a harmonious cacophony of laughter and disbelief. It’s the kind of uncanny revelation that sends shockwaves through the hallowed halls of academia and the frenzied frenzy of financial markets alike.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. At first glance, the notion of "who is Elon Musk" searches influencing the stock price of a semiconductor behemoth might seem as incongruous as a penguin at a beach party. However, as we peered beneath the surface of this seemingly absurd affair, we stumbled upon a correlation coefficient so striking, it might as well have been wearing neon lights and waving a giant foam finger. In fact, our findings unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 (yes, you read that right) and a p-value that's lower than Elon Musk's odds of staying out of the headlines for a whole week.

So, what does this mean for the ever-spinning carousel of finance and technology? We’re not quite sure, but one thing’s for certain – there’s more to the stock market than meets the eye, and perhaps a sprinkle of Muskian magic is just what the doctor ordered. After all, who knew that the electrifying allure of Elon Musk could spark such a sizzling correlation with AMAT stock price? Join us as we unravel this zany tale of tech titans and financial fervor – because when it comes to the markets, you never quite know what surprises are lurking beneath the surface!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft a literature review section of an academic research paper, that starts out dry for the first few sentences but then becomes hilarious and goofy.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Speak in the present tense for this section (the authors find...), as is common in academic research paper literature reviews. Name the sources in a format similar to this: In "Book," the authors find lorem and ipsum.

Make up the lorem and ipsum part, but make it sound related to the topic at hand.

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then cite some social media posts you read that seem to be related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the curious relationship between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to delve into this seemingly absurd connection. To our surprise, we uncovered a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2005 to 2023. The findings not only suggest a potential link between public curiosity about the enigmatic entrepreneur Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock, but also serve as a whimsical reminder of the quirky idiosyncrasies that underlie financial markets. Whether investors are fervently seeking knowledge about Musk or merely engaging in speculative Googling remains a tantalizing puzzle. This research adds a touch of levity to the world of finance and technology - after all, who knew that stock prices could be influenced by our collective fascination with the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century?

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
When you think of the stock market, you probably imagine a world of serious faces, sharp suits, and tense hair-trigger trading. But what if I told you that amidst all the hustle and bustle of Wall Street, there's a quirky little secret just waiting to be unearthed? Enter our intriguing study, where we take a deep dive into the seemingly whimsical world of Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and its unexpected dance with the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). It’s the perfect blend of tech fascination and financial finagling, and we’re here to unravel the enigmatic connections – with a healthy dose of humor thrown in for good measure.
Imagine this: a group of researchers huddled around their monitors, sipping on their caffeinated elixirs, when one of them blurts out, "Hey, did you know that searches for Elon Musk have a mind-blowing correlation with AMAT stock price?" The room falls silent, and then erupts into a harmonious cacophony of laughter and disbelief. It’s the kind of uncanny revelation that sends shockwaves through the hallowed halls of academia and the frenzied frenzy of financial markets alike.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. At first glance, the notion of "who is Elon Musk" searches influencing the stock price of a semiconductor behemoth might seem as incongruous as a penguin at a beach party. However, as we peered beneath the surface of this seemingly absurd affair, we stumbled upon a correlation coefficient so striking, it might as well have been wearing neon lights and waving a giant foam finger. In fact, our findings unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 (yes, you read that right) and a p-value that's lower than Elon Musk's odds of staying out of the headlines for a whole week.
So, what does this mean for the ever-spinning carousel of finance and technology? We’re not quite sure, but one thing’s for certain – there’s more to the stock market than meets the eye, and perhaps a sprinkle of Muskian magic is just what the doctor ordered. After all, who knew that the electrifying allure of Elon Musk could spark such a sizzling correlation with AMAT stock price? Join us as we unravel this zany tale of tech titans and financial fervor – because when it comes to the markets, you never quite know what surprises are lurking beneath the surface!

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "Smith et al.," the authors find evidence pointing to the captivating correlation between internet searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). As the paper delves deeper into this peculiar relationship, it becomes increasingly clear that there's more to this connection than meets the eye. However, as we venture further into the realm of interstellar curiosity and financial fluctuations, one can't help but wonder if there are cosmic forces at play, guiding the whimsical waltz between Google queries and stock prices.

While the initial scholarly pursuits into the Elon Musk-AMAT nexus set a serious tone, the subsequent findings take a turn down the road less traveled, reminiscent of Lewis Carroll’s whimsical world in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Who would have thought that the seemingly esoteric musings of inquisitive netizens could hold the key to unraveling the mysteries of stock market dynamics – it's almost as absurd as suggesting that a grinning Cheshire cat holds confidential stock tips in its mischievous grin!

Building on these findings, "Doe and Jones" add depth to the discourse by highlighting the comical parallels between this modern-day conundrum and the timeless themes of curiosity and discovery in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams. It seems as though delving into the depths of financial data often leads to a veritable space odyssey, complete with peculiar encounters and the occasional existential crisis – not unlike stumbling upon the enigmatic enigma of Muskian searches and stock market frolics.

Adding a further layer of intrigue, "Finance and the Search for Elon Musk" by Lorem Ipsum offers a refreshing perspective on the comical convolution of curiosity and economic endeavors. The text suggests that the intertwined relationship between the public's fervent inquiries about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in AMAT stock price is akin to a cosmic dance, with each query adding a whimsical spin to the interstellar tapestry of financial affair – because who hasn’t, at some point, daydreamed about stock market trends while gazing at the stars?

If we turn our attention to the world of fiction, the ever-entertaining realms of "The Martian" by Andy Weir and "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton offer unexpected parallels with our investigation. Here, we find the adventurous spirit of exploration and the unpredictable thrills of technology resonating with the idiosyncratic correlation between Elon Musk searches and AMAT stock price – a reminder that reality often imitates the most unexpected fiction.

In the realm of social media, a Tweet by @StonksEnthusiast humorously suggests that deciphering the mysteries of AMAT stock is akin to uncovering the enigmatic riddles of the Sphinx, all while pondering whether hinting "who is Elon Musk" is the new secret password to unlock the stock market's cryptic riches. With a playful nod to ancient enigmas and modern-day marvels, this social media post adds a dash of levity to the mesmerizing mix of tech titans and financial fervor.

In essence, the literature surrounding the curious connection between "who is Elon Musk" searches and AMAT stock price offers a delightful medley of serious inquiry and delightful whimsy, underscoring the endlessly surprising nature of the financial markets and the captivating allure of technological luminaries. As we move forward in our own investigation, it's becoming clearer that the enigmatic dance between Elon Musk's mystique and stock market performances is just getting started – and who knows what delightful surprises await as we unravel this cosmic caboodle?


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2005 to 2023

Make up the research methods you don't know. Make them a bit goofy and convoluted.

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the curious relationship between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to delve into this seemingly absurd connection. To our surprise, we uncovered a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2005 to 2023. The findings not only suggest a potential link between public curiosity about the enigmatic entrepreneur Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock, but also serve as a whimsical reminder of the quirky idiosyncrasies that underlie financial markets. Whether investors are fervently seeking knowledge about Musk or merely engaging in speculative Googling remains a tantalizing puzzle. This research adds a touch of levity to the world of finance and technology - after all, who knew that stock prices could be influenced by our collective fascination with the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century?

[[INTRODUCTION]]
When you think of the stock market, you probably imagine a world of serious faces, sharp suits, and tense hair-trigger trading. But what if I told you that amidst all the hustle and bustle of Wall Street, there's a quirky little secret just waiting to be unearthed? Enter our intriguing study, where we take a deep dive into the seemingly whimsical world of Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and its unexpected dance with the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). It’s the perfect blend of tech fascination and financial finagling, and we’re here to unravel the enigmatic connections – with a healthy dose of humor thrown in for good measure.
Imagine this: a group of researchers huddled around their monitors, sipping on their caffeinated elixirs, when one of them blurts out, "Hey, did you know that searches for Elon Musk have a mind-blowing correlation with AMAT stock price?" The room falls silent, and then erupts into a harmonious cacophony of laughter and disbelief. It’s the kind of uncanny revelation that sends shockwaves through the hallowed halls of academia and the frenzied frenzy of financial markets alike.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. At first glance, the notion of "who is Elon Musk" searches influencing the stock price of a semiconductor behemoth might seem as incongruous as a penguin at a beach party. However, as we peered beneath the surface of this seemingly absurd affair, we stumbled upon a correlation coefficient so striking, it might as well have been wearing neon lights and waving a giant foam finger. In fact, our findings unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 (yes, you read that right) and a p-value that's lower than Elon Musk's odds of staying out of the headlines for a whole week.
So, what does this mean for the ever-spinning carousel of finance and technology? We’re not quite sure, but one thing’s for certain – there’s more to the stock market than meets the eye, and perhaps a sprinkle of Muskian magic is just what the doctor ordered. After all, who knew that the electrifying allure of Elon Musk could spark such a sizzling correlation with AMAT stock price? Join us as we unravel this zany tale of tech titans and financial fervor – because when it comes to the markets, you never quite know what surprises are lurking beneath the surface!

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To uncover the hidden connection between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the tumultuous tango of the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT), we embarked on a daring quest that involved a healthy mix of data collection, statistical acrobatics, and a touch of quirkiness. Our research team scoured the vast expanse of the internet, panning for data gold like modern-day digital prospectors. We utilized the legendary Google Trends, where the ebb and flow of public curiosity about the enigmatic Musk is immortalized in digital form. Additionally, we sought refuge in the deep vaults of LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), where the intricate tapestry of AMAT stock price data offered a treasure trove of insight.

The period under investigation, spanning from 2005 to 2023, provided a rich canvas for our exploratory analysis. Now, how did we wield our statistical instruments, you ask? Well, picture this: a motley crew of researchers armed with spreadsheets and Python scripts, embarking on a quest as whimsical as it is wondrous. We first harnessed the power of the Pearson correlation coefficient to quantify the strength and direction of the relationship between the erratic wanderings of Google searches for Musk's identity and the rollercoaster ride that is AMAT stock price. Next, we summoned the ancient spirits of regression analysis to unveil the nuanced dynamics at play, teasing out the potential influence of Musk-motivated obsession on the financial fate of AMAT.

But wait, that's not all – we delved deeper still into the cavernous realms of time series analysis, seeking to decipher the rhythmic heartbeat of this unexpected coupling. Armed with Fourier transforms and ARIMA models, we waltzed through the ebbs and flows of curiosity, charting a course as unpredictable as Musk's Twitter escapades. Our convolutional neural network, affectionately named "Elon's Oracle," tirelessly sifted through the digital whispers of search trends and stock gyrations, unearthing patterns that would leave even the most seasoned stock market sage scratching their head in amusement.

Our statistical journey was not without its perils; we faced the treacherous waters of multicollinearity and the siren call of overfitting, all while navigating the relentless currents of data preprocessing and validation. But fear not, dear reader, for our intrepid band emerged victorious, bearing a correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 that shone brighter than the rocket's red glare. And as for the elusive p-value that governs the whims of statistical significance, it bowed to our findings with a humility befitting this extraordinary expedition, standing at attention beneath the sacred threshold of 0.01.

So there you have it – a methodology as eccentric as the unexpected romance we sought to unravel. Through the whirlwind of statistical sorcery and digital divination, we shed light on a correlation as tantalizing as it is inexplicable. For in the illustrious realm of academia and finance, one must always be prepared for the improbable, the absurd, and the downright delightful. After all, who knew that the quest for Elon Musk's identity just might hold the key to unlocking the enigmatic movements of AMAT's stock price? Join us in our delightfully wacky journey, and together, let's embrace the whimsy that lurks beneath the surface of the market's mysteries.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the results section of an academic research paper. You speak in the past tense (you found...).
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2005 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.9919372, r-squared of 0.9839395, and p < 0.01.

One figure will be included. The figure (Fig. 1) is a scatterplot showing the strong correlation between the two variables. You don't need to specify where; I will add the figure.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the curious relationship between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to delve into this seemingly absurd connection. To our surprise, we uncovered a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2005 to 2023. The findings not only suggest a potential link between public curiosity about the enigmatic entrepreneur Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock, but also serve as a whimsical reminder of the quirky idiosyncrasies that underlie financial markets. Whether investors are fervently seeking knowledge about Musk or merely engaging in speculative Googling remains a tantalizing puzzle. This research adds a touch of levity to the world of finance and technology - after all, who knew that stock prices could be influenced by our collective fascination with the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century?

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
When you think of the stock market, you probably imagine a world of serious faces, sharp suits, and tense hair-trigger trading. But what if I told you that amidst all the hustle and bustle of Wall Street, there's a quirky little secret just waiting to be unearthed? Enter our intriguing study, where we take a deep dive into the seemingly whimsical world of Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and its unexpected dance with the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). It’s the perfect blend of tech fascination and financial finagling, and we’re here to unravel the enigmatic connections – with a healthy dose of humor thrown in for good measure.
Imagine this: a group of researchers huddled around their monitors, sipping on their caffeinated elixirs, when one of them blurts out, "Hey, did you know that searches for Elon Musk have a mind-blowing correlation with AMAT stock price?" The room falls silent, and then erupts into a harmonious cacophony of laughter and disbelief. It’s the kind of uncanny revelation that sends shockwaves through the hallowed halls of academia and the frenzied frenzy of financial markets alike.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. At first glance, the notion of "who is Elon Musk" searches influencing the stock price of a semiconductor behemoth might seem as incongruous as a penguin at a beach party. However, as we peered beneath the surface of this seemingly absurd affair, we stumbled upon a correlation coefficient so striking, it might as well have been wearing neon lights and waving a giant foam finger. In fact, our findings unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 (yes, you read that right) and a p-value that's lower than Elon Musk's odds of staying out of the headlines for a whole week.
So, what does this mean for the ever-spinning carousel of finance and technology? We’re not quite sure, but one thing’s for certain – there’s more to the stock market than meets the eye, and perhaps a sprinkle of Muskian magic is just what the doctor ordered. After all, who knew that the electrifying allure of Elon Musk could spark such a sizzling correlation with AMAT stock price? Join us as we unravel this zany tale of tech titans and financial fervor – because when it comes to the markets, you never quite know what surprises are lurking beneath the surface!

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Inconceivable as it may seem, our research has unveiled a positively electric connection between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). We must admit, we were as gobsmacked as you probably are right now.

The correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 we uncovered is no less than a jaw-dropping cosmic dance between the insatiable curiosity about the enigmatic Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock. It's almost as if the stock market is doing a little shimmy whenever the public's interest in Elon takes center stage.

To put it into plainer terms, the relationship between these two seemingly disparate entities is as undeniable as a penguin trying to fit in at a luau. And to top it off, the r-squared value of 0.9839395 further emphasizes the strength of this out-of-this-world correlation.

In statistical terms, our findings indicate that approximately 98.4% of the variability in AMAT stock price can be predicted by the fluctuations in Google searches for the man, the myth, the Musk. For those of you who want to get into the nitty-gritty, the p-value of less than 0.01 provides a resounding stamp of statistical significance on this eyebrow-raising connection.

Behold Figure 1, where the scatterplot displays this wild correlation in all its glory (trust us, it's a sight to behold). It's like witnessing the collision of two supernovas in the vast expanse of the financial cosmos. The data points are so tightly clustered around the line of best fit, you'd think they were holding hands and skipping merrily along the correlation coefficient.

In summary, our results not only raise eyebrows but also lend a touch of whimsy to the often buttoned-up world of finance and technology. The undeniable link between Elon Musk searches and the performance of AMAT stock may forever change the way we view the market - and perhaps provide a new tactic for predicting stock movements: just keep an eye on the collective curiosity about the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

Here are the title, abstract, literature review, and results sections. Please harken back to 1-2 of the goofy items in the literature review, but pretend to take them completely seriously. Discuss how your results supported the prior research.

Do not write a conclusion. I will add a conclusion after this.

[[TITLE]]
"Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the curious relationship between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to delve into this seemingly absurd connection. To our surprise, we uncovered a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2005 to 2023. The findings not only suggest a potential link between public curiosity about the enigmatic entrepreneur Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock, but also serve as a whimsical reminder of the quirky idiosyncrasies that underlie financial markets. Whether investors are fervently seeking knowledge about Musk or merely engaging in speculative Googling remains a tantalizing puzzle. This research adds a touch of levity to the world of finance and technology - after all, who knew that stock prices could be influenced by our collective fascination with the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century?

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith et al.," the authors find evidence pointing to the captivating correlation between internet searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). As the paper delves deeper into this peculiar relationship, it becomes increasingly clear that there's more to this connection than meets the eye. However, as we venture further into the realm of interstellar curiosity and financial fluctuations, one can't help but wonder if there are cosmic forces at play, guiding the whimsical waltz between Google queries and stock prices.
While the initial scholarly pursuits into the Elon Musk-AMAT nexus set a serious tone, the subsequent findings take a turn down the road less traveled, reminiscent of Lewis Carroll’s whimsical world in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Who would have thought that the seemingly esoteric musings of inquisitive netizens could hold the key to unraveling the mysteries of stock market dynamics – it's almost as absurd as suggesting that a grinning Cheshire cat holds confidential stock tips in its mischievous grin!
Building on these findings, "Doe and Jones" add depth to the discourse by highlighting the comical parallels between this modern-day conundrum and the timeless themes of curiosity and discovery in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams. It seems as though delving into the depths of financial data often leads to a veritable space odyssey, complete with peculiar encounters and the occasional existential crisis – not unlike stumbling upon the enigmatic enigma of Muskian searches and stock market frolics.
Adding a further layer of intrigue, "Finance and the Search for Elon Musk" by Lorem Ipsum offers a refreshing perspective on the comical convolution of curiosity and economic endeavors. The text suggests that the intertwined relationship between the public's fervent inquiries about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in AMAT stock price is akin to a cosmic dance, with each query adding a whimsical spin to the interstellar tapestry of financial affair – because who hasn’t, at some point, daydreamed about stock market trends while gazing at the stars?
If we turn our attention to the world of fiction, the ever-entertaining realms of "The Martian" by Andy Weir and "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton offer unexpected parallels with our investigation. Here, we find the adventurous spirit of exploration and the unpredictable thrills of technology resonating with the idiosyncratic correlation between Elon Musk searches and AMAT stock price – a reminder that reality often imitates the most unexpected fiction.
In the realm of social media, a Tweet by @StonksEnthusiast humorously suggests that deciphering the mysteries of AMAT stock is akin to uncovering the enigmatic riddles of the Sphinx, all while pondering whether hinting "who is Elon Musk" is the new secret password to unlock the stock market's cryptic riches. With a playful nod to ancient enigmas and modern-day marvels, this social media post adds a dash of levity to the mesmerizing mix of tech titans and financial fervor.
In essence, the literature surrounding the curious connection between "who is Elon Musk" searches and AMAT stock price offers a delightful medley of serious inquiry and delightful whimsy, underscoring the endlessly surprising nature of the financial markets and the captivating allure of technological luminaries. As we move forward in our own investigation, it's becoming clearer that the enigmatic dance between Elon Musk's mystique and stock market performances is just getting started – and who knows what delightful surprises await as we unravel this cosmic caboodle?

[[RESULTS]]
Inconceivable as it may seem, our research has unveiled a positively electric connection between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). We must admit, we were as gobsmacked as you probably are right now.
The correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 we uncovered is no less than a jaw-dropping cosmic dance between the insatiable curiosity about the enigmatic Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock. It's almost as if the stock market is doing a little shimmy whenever the public's interest in Elon takes center stage.
To put it into plainer terms, the relationship between these two seemingly disparate entities is as undeniable as a penguin trying to fit in at a luau. And to top it off, the r-squared value of 0.9839395 further emphasizes the strength of this out-of-this-world correlation.
In statistical terms, our findings indicate that approximately 98.4% of the variability in AMAT stock price can be predicted by the fluctuations in Google searches for the man, the myth, the Musk. For those of you who want to get into the nitty-gritty, the p-value of less than 0.01 provides a resounding stamp of statistical significance on this eyebrow-raising connection.
Behold Figure 1, where the scatterplot displays this wild correlation in all its glory (trust us, it's a sight to behold). It's like witnessing the collision of two supernovas in the vast expanse of the financial cosmos. The data points are so tightly clustered around the line of best fit, you'd think they were holding hands and skipping merrily along the correlation coefficient.
In summary, our results not only raise eyebrows but also lend a touch of whimsy to the often buttoned-up world of finance and technology. The undeniable link between Elon Musk searches and the performance of AMAT stock may forever change the way we view the market - and perhaps provide a new tactic for predicting stock movements: just keep an eye on the collective curiosity about the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Now, we find ourselves in the delightful aftermath of our revelatory findings. Our journey through the wacky world of "who is Elon Musk" Google searches and AMAT stock price has left our heads spinning with astonishment. How surreal to contemplate that a simple probe about the mystical Musk could herald a substantial impact on the fickle tides of the financial market!

In line with the theses put forth by Smith et al., our results seem to confirm the magical magnetism between the enigmatic Elon and the ebbs and flows of AMAT stock. As their research hinted, we too witnessed a cosmic dance, the likes of which could rival a tie-dyed nebula in its psychedelic allure. While the financial markets are often regarded as the epitome of rational behavior, our data shows that they do indeed possess their whimsical charms that would make even the Mad Hatter raise an eyebrow.

With the r-squared value of 0.9839395 serving as the cornerstone of our statistical revelry, we can confidently assert that the variability in AMAT stock price is as tightly intertwined with Muskian searches as a vine is with a trellis. Remember the delightful Cheshire cat from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"? Well, this correlation certainly has our grins stretching as wide as his enigmatic one.

Our findings are a testament to the profound impact of public curiosity on the fluctuations of stock price. This serves as a reminder that finance, like life, is riddled with the unpredictable, much like navigating a live minefield with a pogo stick. Who would have thought that the speculative musings of netizens could hold such sway over the fortunes of stockholders? It's as if every Musk inquiry sends ripples through the very fabric of the financial universe, akin to a cosmic surprise party where everyone's invited.

As we tip our hats to the findings of "Doe and Jones," it becomes patently clear that our research has unearthed a correlation so mighty, it could give even the most enigmatic plot twists from "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" a run for their money. Who could have foreseen that our own stock market exploration would rival the whimsical space odyssey portrayed in these works of fiction?

In light of our results, it seems that every Elon Musk search is akin to a butterfly flapping its wings in the financial metaverse, setting off a chain reaction of stock price fluctuations. Who knew that the faint flutter of curiosity could have such ripple effects? One can almost picture a whimsical scenario where stock brokers scramble for insights by peering through telescopes, hoping to chart the trajectory of the Musk comet through the financial cosmos.

In conclusion, our research not only contributes to the serious discourse on financial market dynamics but also injects a hearty dose of mirth and wonder into an otherwise stolid arena. Brace yourselves, fellow academicians, for our findings open up a rabbit hole of possibilities – who knows what other zany connections lie just beyond the looking glass of the stock market?

So, buckle up, my dear colleagues, for we may just be embarking on a merry expedition into the wild and wacky world of financial absurdities, led by none other than the Musk-eteer himself. Join us as we delve deeper into the cosmos of curiosity, where the only constants are uncertainty and, of course, a dash of whimsy.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the discussion section of goofy academic research papers that sounds like it belongs based on the title and abstract provided.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 300 tokens. At the very end, assert that no more research is needed in this area.

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the curious relationship between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to delve into this seemingly absurd connection. To our surprise, we uncovered a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2005 to 2023. The findings not only suggest a potential link between public curiosity about the enigmatic entrepreneur Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock, but also serve as a whimsical reminder of the quirky idiosyncrasies that underlie financial markets. Whether investors are fervently seeking knowledge about Musk or merely engaging in speculative Googling remains a tantalizing puzzle. This research adds a touch of levity to the world of finance and technology - after all, who knew that stock prices could be influenced by our collective fascination with the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century?

[[INTRDUCTION]]
When you think of the stock market, you probably imagine a world of serious faces, sharp suits, and tense hair-trigger trading. But what if I told you that amidst all the hustle and bustle of Wall Street, there's a quirky little secret just waiting to be unearthed? Enter our intriguing study, where we take a deep dive into the seemingly whimsical world of Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and its unexpected dance with the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). It’s the perfect blend of tech fascination and financial finagling, and we’re here to unravel the enigmatic connections – with a healthy dose of humor thrown in for good measure.
Imagine this: a group of researchers huddled around their monitors, sipping on their caffeinated elixirs, when one of them blurts out, "Hey, did you know that searches for Elon Musk have a mind-blowing correlation with AMAT stock price?" The room falls silent, and then erupts into a harmonious cacophony of laughter and disbelief. It’s the kind of uncanny revelation that sends shockwaves through the hallowed halls of academia and the frenzied frenzy of financial markets alike.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. At first glance, the notion of "who is Elon Musk" searches influencing the stock price of a semiconductor behemoth might seem as incongruous as a penguin at a beach party. However, as we peered beneath the surface of this seemingly absurd affair, we stumbled upon a correlation coefficient so striking, it might as well have been wearing neon lights and waving a giant foam finger. In fact, our findings unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 (yes, you read that right) and a p-value that's lower than Elon Musk's odds of staying out of the headlines for a whole week.
So, what does this mean for the ever-spinning carousel of finance and technology? We’re not quite sure, but one thing’s for certain – there’s more to the stock market than meets the eye, and perhaps a sprinkle of Muskian magic is just what the doctor ordered. After all, who knew that the electrifying allure of Elon Musk could spark such a sizzling correlation with AMAT stock price? Join us as we unravel this zany tale of tech titans and financial fervor – because when it comes to the markets, you never quite know what surprises are lurking beneath the surface!

[[RESULTS]]
Inconceivable as it may seem, our research has unveiled a positively electric connection between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). We must admit, we were as gobsmacked as you probably are right now.
The correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 we uncovered is no less than a jaw-dropping cosmic dance between the insatiable curiosity about the enigmatic Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock. It's almost as if the stock market is doing a little shimmy whenever the public's interest in Elon takes center stage.
To put it into plainer terms, the relationship between these two seemingly disparate entities is as undeniable as a penguin trying to fit in at a luau. And to top it off, the r-squared value of 0.9839395 further emphasizes the strength of this out-of-this-world correlation.
In statistical terms, our findings indicate that approximately 98.4% of the variability in AMAT stock price can be predicted by the fluctuations in Google searches for the man, the myth, the Musk. For those of you who want to get into the nitty-gritty, the p-value of less than 0.01 provides a resounding stamp of statistical significance on this eyebrow-raising connection.
Behold Figure 1, where the scatterplot displays this wild correlation in all its glory (trust us, it's a sight to behold). It's like witnessing the collision of two supernovas in the vast expanse of the financial cosmos. The data points are so tightly clustered around the line of best fit, you'd think they were holding hands and skipping merrily along the correlation coefficient.
In summary, our results not only raise eyebrows but also lend a touch of whimsy to the often buttoned-up world of finance and technology. The undeniable link between Elon Musk searches and the performance of AMAT stock may forever change the way we view the market - and perhaps provide a new tactic for predicting stock movements: just keep an eye on the collective curiosity about the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our findings have revealed an almost electrifying correlation between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). It's as if the stock market is doing a secret handshake with public curiosity, and boy, is it a fancy one! The results not only add a whimsical twist to the world of finance but also remind us that sometimes the most unexpected connections can hold the key to understanding complex markets.

So, what's the deal with Elon Musk and AMAT stock, you ask? Well, it turns out that when it comes to the markets, the enigmatic allure of Musk has a surprising influence that's no laughing matter. It's almost like the market is saying, "Move over, Warren Buffett, there's a new player in town, and he's got rockets and electric cars!"

As for the implications, we're not sure if we've stumbled upon the holy grail of stock market prediction or just uncovered a delightful anomaly amidst the mundane swirl of financial data. But one thing is for certain: this wild correlation is enough to make even the most stoic Wall Street trader give a knowing smirk.

In the end, our study not only tickles the fancy of quirky researchers but also teases the boundaries of what we know about stock market influences. However, in the spirit of scientific responsibility and good humor, we'll assert that no more research is needed in this area. After all, too much of a good thing, even a Muskian one, can make the stock market seem more like a circus than a science!

So, let's leave this head-scratcher as a delightful quirk of the financial world, shall we? After all, as they say, "No need to overcomplicate the stock market – just keep an eye on the Musk-eteers and watch the sparks fly! And with that, we'll bid adieu to this intriguing correlation, safe in the knowledge that the financial cosmos is a little more lively thanks to the man, the myth, the Musk.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of academic journals. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Unlikely Financial Correlations


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Space Commerce and Stock Market Trends


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Elon Musk Searches: A Sizzling Correlation with AMAT Stock Price with an abstract of In this paper, we investigate the curious relationship between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of Applied Materials (AMAT). Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to delve into this seemingly absurd connection. To our surprise, we uncovered a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9919372 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2005 to 2023. The findings not only suggest a potential link between public curiosity about the enigmatic entrepreneur Elon Musk and the performance of AMAT stock, but also serve as a whimsical reminder of the quirky idiosyncrasies that underlie financial markets. Whether investors are fervently seeking knowledge about Musk or merely engaging in speculative Googling remains a tantalizing puzzle. This research adds a touch of levity to the world of finance and technology - after all, who knew that stock prices could be influenced by our collective fascination with the ultimate "Musk-eteer" of the 21st century?

ChatGPT:

Elon Musk, Google searches, stock price, correlation, Applied Materials, AMAT, LSEG Analytics, Refinitiv, Google Trends, financial markets, Elon Musk curiosity, investment behavior, speculative searching, collective fascination, Musk-eteer, 21st century entrepreneur.

*There is a bunch of Python happening behind the scenes to turn this prompt sequence into a PDF.



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Data details

Google searches for 'who is elon musk'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'who is elon musk' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'who is elon musk'

Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Applied Materials (AMAT) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

See what else correlates with Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT)

Correlation r = 0.9919372 (Pearson correlation coefficient)
Correlation is a measure of how much the variables move together. If it is 0.99, when one goes up the other goes up. If it is 0.02, the connection is very weak or non-existent. If it is -0.99, then when one goes up the other goes down. If it is 1.00, you probably messed up your correlation function.

r2 = 0.9839395 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 98.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Google searches for 'who is elon musk') over the 19 years from 2005 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.08E-16. 0.0000000000000001077553678468
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

But I am a p-villain. I absolutely did not test only one pair of variables one time. I correlated hundreds of millions of pairs of variables. I threw boatloads of data into an industrial-sized blender to find this correlation.

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.99 in 1.08E-14% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 9,280,280,138,078,494 random variables You don't actually need 9 quadrillion variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

p-value calculations are useful for understanding the probability of a result happening by chance. They are most useful when used to highlight the risk of a fluke outcome. For example, if you calculate a p-value of 0.30, the risk that the result is a fluke is high. It is good to know that! But there are lots of ways to get a p-value of less than 0.01, as evidenced by this project.

In this particular case, the values are so extreme as to be meaningless. That's why no one reports p-values with specificity after they drop below 0.01.

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 18 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 18 because we have two variables measured over a period of 19 years. It's just the number of years minus ( the number of variables minus one ), which in this case simplifies to the number of years minus one.
you would randomly expect to find a correlation as strong as this one.

[ 0.98, 1 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

This one is a bit more complciated than the other calculations, but I include it because many people have been pushing for confidence intervals instead of p-value calculations (for example: NEJM. However, if you are dredging data, you can reliably find yourself in the 5%. That's my goal!


All values for the years included above: If I were being very sneaky, I could trim years from the beginning or end of the datasets to increase the correlation on some pairs of variables. I don't do that because there are already plenty of correlations in my database without monkeying with the years.

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
2005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Google searches for 'who is elon musk' (Rel. search volume)0.750.08333330.08333330.09090910.1111110000.7511.583331.666673.666678.416676.0833315.416726.33334326.8889
Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT) (Stock price)17.218.0418.3217.7310.1214.0514.1310.9311.6417.6924.9918.3132.3651.6832.046287.24157.7499.77




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.




Try it yourself

You can calculate the values on this page on your own! Try running the Python code to see the calculation results. Step 1: Download and install Python on your computer.

Step 2: Open a plaintext editor like Notepad and paste the code below into it.

Step 3: Save the file as "calculate_correlation.py" in a place you will remember, like your desktop. Copy the file location to your clipboard. On Windows, you can right-click the file and click "Properties," and then copy what comes after "Location:" As an example, on my computer the location is "C:\Users\tyler\Desktop"

Step 4: Open a command line window. For example, by pressing start and typing "cmd" and them pressing enter.

Step 5: Install the required modules by typing "pip install numpy", then pressing enter, then typing "pip install scipy", then pressing enter.

Step 6: Navigate to the location where you saved the Python file by using the "cd" command. For example, I would type "cd C:\Users\tyler\Desktop" and push enter.

Step 7: Run the Python script by typing "python calculate_correlation.py"

If you run into any issues, I suggest asking ChatGPT to walk you through installing Python and running the code below on your system. Try this question:

"Walk me through installing Python on my computer to run a script that uses scipy and numpy. Go step-by-step and ask me to confirm before moving on. Start by asking me questions about my operating system so that you know how to proceed. Assume I want the simplest installation with the latest version of Python and that I do not currently have any of the necessary elements installed. Remember to only give me one step per response and confirm I have done it before proceeding."


# These modules make it easier to perform the calculation
import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

# We'll define a function that we can call to return the correlation calculations
def calculate_correlation(array1, array2):

    # Calculate Pearson correlation coefficient and p-value
    correlation, p_value = stats.pearsonr(array1, array2)

    # Calculate R-squared as the square of the correlation coefficient
    r_squared = correlation**2

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([0.75,0.0833333,0.0833333,0.0909091,0.111111,0,0,0,0.75,1,1.58333,1.66667,3.66667,8.41667,6.08333,15.4167,26.3333,43,26.8889,])
array_2 = np.array([17.2,18.04,18.32,17.73,10.12,14.05,14.13,10.93,11.64,17.69,24.99,18.31,32.36,51.68,32.04,62,87.24,157.74,99.77,])
array_1_name = "Google searches for 'who is elon musk'"
array_2_name = "Applied Materials' stock price (AMAT)"

# Perform the calculation
print(f"Calculating the correlation between {array_1_name} and {array_2_name}...")
correlation, r_squared, p_value = calculate_correlation(array_1, array_2)

# Print the results
print("Correlation Coefficient:", correlation)
print("R-squared:", r_squared)
print("P-value:", p_value)



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