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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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the second variable is Google searches for 'white house hotline'.  The chart goes from 2004 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

The decrease in agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois led to a shortage of farming knowledge. This shortage caused a lot of 'crop' failures in the state, which led to a decrease in the production of 'corny' jokes. As a result, people were not feeling as 'ear-resistibly' punny, so they didn't feel the need to 'stalk' the White House hotline for some 'agri-humor' relief.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create an image featuring a TIME magazine cover style that portrays a captivating scene: In a sunlit classroom at a university in Illinois, a group of engaged agricultural sciences students intently listening to their teacher's lecture. In the background, a student's laptop displays several tabs, with one prominently showing a Google search for "White House hotline." The classroom atmosphere should exude studious energy and intellectual curiosity, while the laptop screen subtly hints at a deeper storyline awaiting discovery. 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: The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'white house hotline'. 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: Cutsy graphics Cybernetic art A TIME magazine cover image High-tech A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s
ChatGPT: A TIME magazine cover image

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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'white house hotline' together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a spacious classroom at a university in Illinois, a group of agricultural sciences students attentively listen to their teacher's lecture. Meanwhile, on a student's laptop in the back of the room, the screen is displaying multiple tabs, one of which shows a Google search for "white house hotline."

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: [ A TIME magazine cover image ] and depicting this scene: In a spacious classroom at a university in Illinois, a group of agricultural sciences students attentively listen to their teacher's lecture. Meanwhile, on a student's laptop in the back of the room, the screen is displaying multiple tabs, one of which shows a Google search for "white house hotline." Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create an image featuring a TIME magazine cover style that portrays a captivating scene: In a sunlit classroom at a university in Illinois, a group of engaged agricultural sciences students intently listening to their teacher's lecture. In the background, a student's laptop displays several tabs, with one prominently showing a Google search for "White House hotline." The classroom atmosphere should exude studious energy and intellectual curiosity, while the laptop screen subtly hints at a deeper storyline awaiting discovery.

*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 a decrease in The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois caused white house hotline (Google searches for 'white house hotline') to decrease. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline'

The Journal of Agricultural Inquiry

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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'white house hotline'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and p < 0.01 for 2004 to 2022.

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]]
Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline'

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we sow the seeds of inquiry into a unique area of research by investigating the intricate relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. Our research team tilled through data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to plow through this perplexing puzzle. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2004 to 2022.

Our findings revealed a robust and unexpected association between the two seemingly disparate variables. As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois grew, so too did the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline'. This unexpected correlation certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study.

It seems that when it comes to cultivating interest in government affairs, the agricultural community is sowing the seeds of curiosity that lead individuals to seek out the 'white house hotline'. Perhaps this demonstrates that those involved in agriculture are not just dealing with crop cultivation, but also cultivating an interest in matters of national importance. We hope that this research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections.



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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'white house hotline'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline'

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we sow the seeds of inquiry into a unique area of research by investigating the intricate relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. Our research team tilled through data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to plow through this perplexing puzzle. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2004 to 2022.

Our findings revealed a robust and unexpected association between the two seemingly disparate variables. As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois grew, so too did the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline'. This unexpected correlation certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study.

It seems that when it comes to cultivating interest in government affairs, the agricultural community is sowing the seeds of curiosity that lead individuals to seek out the 'white house hotline'. Perhaps this demonstrates that those involved in agriculture are not just dealing with crop cultivation, but also cultivating an interest in matters of national importance. We hope that this research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections.


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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The world of academia often sees researchers delve into the depths of intricate relationships between seemingly unrelated variables, attempting to plant the seeds of knowledge and understanding. In this study, we aim to cultivate an understanding of the connection between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. It’s a plantastic journey into the field of agricultural sciences and political interest.

As the saying goes, "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!" In a similar vein, we embarked on this endeavor to uncover the outstanding relationship between the agricultural sector and individuals' interests in political matters. The intersection of these seemingly unrelated domains piqued our curiosity, prompting us to dig deeper into this unexplored terrain.

Navigating through the dense undergrowth of data, we inevitably faced many a "thorny" issue. But as any seasoned gardener would know, it's all part and parcel of tending to a burgeoning hypothesis. Don't worry; we won't "leaf" you hanging! Instead, we have diligently plowed through the statistical fields and are ready to harvest the fruit of our labor.

Through meticulous analysis of data spanning from 2004 to 2022, we have unearthed an unexpected correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for the 'white house hotline'. It's safe to say we were "rooting" for an intriguing finding, but we were certainly sprouting with excitement after discovering a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and a p-value of less than 0.01. This study lends new meaning to the term "farming for knowledge".

As we embark on this soil-enriching journey, we invite the academic community to join us in tilling the fertile fields of unconventional connections. After all, in the academic world, it's not every day one can unearth such unexpected correlations. The exploration of this unexpected connection leaves us with a perennial sense of wonder and an appreciation for the unexpected yields of academic inquiry.


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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'white house hotline'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline'

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we sow the seeds of inquiry into a unique area of research by investigating the intricate relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. Our research team tilled through data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to plow through this perplexing puzzle. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2004 to 2022.

Our findings revealed a robust and unexpected association between the two seemingly disparate variables. As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois grew, so too did the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline'. This unexpected correlation certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study.

It seems that when it comes to cultivating interest in government affairs, the agricultural community is sowing the seeds of curiosity that lead individuals to seek out the 'white house hotline'. Perhaps this demonstrates that those involved in agriculture are not just dealing with crop cultivation, but also cultivating an interest in matters of national importance. We hope that this research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections.


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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The world of academia often sees researchers delve into the depths of intricate relationships between seemingly unrelated variables, attempting to plant the seeds of knowledge and understanding. In this study, we aim to cultivate an understanding of the connection between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. It’s a plantastic journey into the field of agricultural sciences and political interest.
As the saying goes, "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!" In a similar vein, we embarked on this endeavor to uncover the outstanding relationship between the agricultural sector and individuals' interests in political matters. The intersection of these seemingly unrelated domains piqued our curiosity, prompting us to dig deeper into this unexplored terrain.
Navigating through the dense undergrowth of data, we inevitably faced many a "thorny" issue. But as any seasoned gardener would know, it's all part and parcel of tending to a burgeoning hypothesis. Don't worry; we won't "leaf" you hanging! Instead, we have diligently plowed through the statistical fields and are ready to harvest the fruit of our labor.
Through meticulous analysis of data spanning from 2004 to 2022, we have unearthed an unexpected correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for the 'white house hotline'. It's safe to say we were "rooting" for an intriguing finding, but we were certainly sprouting with excitement after discovering a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and a p-value of less than 0.01. This study lends new meaning to the term "farming for knowledge".
As we embark on this soil-enriching journey, we invite the academic community to join us in tilling the fertile fields of unconventional connections. After all, in the academic world, it's not every day one can unearth such unexpected correlations. The exploration of this unexpected connection leaves us with a perennial sense of wonder and an appreciation for the unexpected yields of academic inquiry.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The relationship between agricultural sciences and political interest has been a topic of ongoing investigation. Smith (2015) examined the educational background of individuals demonstrating a keen interest in political matters, and found a modest but significant correlation with exposure to agricultural education during their formative years. In a parallel line of inquiry, Doe (2018) conducted a study on the impact of agricultural education on civic engagement, highlighting the potential for agricultural sciences to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility.

Speaking of agriculture, why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! The connection between agricultural education and political interest certainly seems to be outstanding as well. Just like the best fertilizer, it's all about nurturing and cultivating the seeds of curiosity.

In the book "Gardening for Government: The Unexpected Intersection of Agriculture and Politics" by A. Greenthumb (2019), the author delves into the historical and contemporary connections between agriculture and political influence. The book highlights the role of agricultural communities in shaping political discourse and interest, hinting at the deep roots of this relationship.

On the more fictional side, "The Mystery of the Talking Crops" by S. Sprout (2021) and "Harvesting Political Passion: How Agriculture Planted the Seeds of Change" by F. Farmer (2017) seem to explore the fantastical side of agricultural elements influencing political actions and public discourse. While these may be works of fiction, their imaginative take on the topic certainly adds an element of whimsicality to the conversation.

And speaking of planting seeds, I recently stumbled upon a social media post from @AgriEnthusiast42, who mused about the correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers and public interest in the 'white house hotline'. The curious thought from the social media post sowed the seed of curiosity in our research team, leading us to dig deeper into this unexpected and amusing connection.

As we till through the vast fields of literature and social media musings, it's clear that the unexpected relationship between agriculture and political interest continues to shapeshift and sprout new tendrils of inquiry. The dimension of this peculiar association certainly adds a touch of humor and unpredictability to the otherwise serious landscape of academic investigation.


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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'white house hotline'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends . You used data from 2004 to 2022

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]]
Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline'

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we sow the seeds of inquiry into a unique area of research by investigating the intricate relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. Our research team tilled through data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to plow through this perplexing puzzle. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2004 to 2022.

Our findings revealed a robust and unexpected association between the two seemingly disparate variables. As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois grew, so too did the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline'. This unexpected correlation certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study.

It seems that when it comes to cultivating interest in government affairs, the agricultural community is sowing the seeds of curiosity that lead individuals to seek out the 'white house hotline'. Perhaps this demonstrates that those involved in agriculture are not just dealing with crop cultivation, but also cultivating an interest in matters of national importance. We hope that this research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections.


[[INTRODUCTION]]
The world of academia often sees researchers delve into the depths of intricate relationships between seemingly unrelated variables, attempting to plant the seeds of knowledge and understanding. In this study, we aim to cultivate an understanding of the connection between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. It’s a plantastic journey into the field of agricultural sciences and political interest.
As the saying goes, "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!" In a similar vein, we embarked on this endeavor to uncover the outstanding relationship between the agricultural sector and individuals' interests in political matters. The intersection of these seemingly unrelated domains piqued our curiosity, prompting us to dig deeper into this unexplored terrain.
Navigating through the dense undergrowth of data, we inevitably faced many a "thorny" issue. But as any seasoned gardener would know, it's all part and parcel of tending to a burgeoning hypothesis. Don't worry; we won't "leaf" you hanging! Instead, we have diligently plowed through the statistical fields and are ready to harvest the fruit of our labor.
Through meticulous analysis of data spanning from 2004 to 2022, we have unearthed an unexpected correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for the 'white house hotline'. It's safe to say we were "rooting" for an intriguing finding, but we were certainly sprouting with excitement after discovering a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and a p-value of less than 0.01. This study lends new meaning to the term "farming for knowledge".
As we embark on this soil-enriching journey, we invite the academic community to join us in tilling the fertile fields of unconventional connections. After all, in the academic world, it's not every day one can unearth such unexpected correlations. The exploration of this unexpected connection leaves us with a perennial sense of wonder and an appreciation for the unexpected yields of academic inquiry.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Tilling through the data to uncover the correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'white house hotline' involved a comprehensive and methodical approach. We dug deep into the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, cultivating a dataset spanning from 2004 to 2022, akin to a farmer preparing their fields for planting. This involved an extensive harvest of statistical information, but as they say, the proof is in the pudding – or in this case, the harvest.

To sow the seeds of understanding the relationship between these variables, a series of intricate statistical analyses akin to pruning and weeding in a well-tended garden were conducted. Our quantitative investigation involved employing a series of convoluted statistical methods such as linear regression, time series analysis, and even some good old-fashioned pattern recognition, akin to solving a complex riddle or deciphering an ancient code. This rigorous approach allowed us to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the variables, much like tending to a field of diverse crops, each requiring a different technique to thrive.

After carefully planting the data in the fertile soil of statistical models, we meticulously analyzed the growth and interplay of these variables. We plowed through various statistical measures with the precision of a seasoned gardener, meticulously tending to each aspect of the data. Amidst all the data "weeding" and "watering," we employed the Pearson correlation coefficient and hypothesis testing methods to probe the strength and significance of the relationship. It was akin to evaluating the health and vigor of our statistical crop, ensuring that we reaped only the most robust and fruitful results.

Furthermore, we undertook a comparative analysis of the fluctuation in the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline' over the years. This comparison resembled observing the growth and evolution of different plant species, each responding to varying environmental factors. Our analysis aimed to uncover any underlying patterns or trends, much like discerning subtle changes in the growth of different plant species over time.

In essence, our methodology involved cultivating a comprehensive understanding of the connection between the number of agricultural sciences teachers and Google searches for 'white house hotline', akin to nurturing a thriving garden. Through a series of robust statistical analyses, we sought to unearth the unexpected correlation between these seemingly unrelated variables, much like finding a ripe fruit amidst a field of green leaves. The findings of this study are as fresh as they come, ripe for the academic community to savor and dissect.

As they say, "I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug." In a similar fashion, we embraced the unexpected correlations that arose from our meticulous analysis, embracing the unanticipated yield of knowledge that sprouted from the fields of unconventional connections.


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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'white house hotline'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends .

For the time period 2004 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.8191638, r-squared of 0.6710293, 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]]
Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline'

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we sow the seeds of inquiry into a unique area of research by investigating the intricate relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. Our research team tilled through data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to plow through this perplexing puzzle. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2004 to 2022.

Our findings revealed a robust and unexpected association between the two seemingly disparate variables. As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois grew, so too did the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline'. This unexpected correlation certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study.

It seems that when it comes to cultivating interest in government affairs, the agricultural community is sowing the seeds of curiosity that lead individuals to seek out the 'white house hotline'. Perhaps this demonstrates that those involved in agriculture are not just dealing with crop cultivation, but also cultivating an interest in matters of national importance. We hope that this research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections.


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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The world of academia often sees researchers delve into the depths of intricate relationships between seemingly unrelated variables, attempting to plant the seeds of knowledge and understanding. In this study, we aim to cultivate an understanding of the connection between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. It’s a plantastic journey into the field of agricultural sciences and political interest.
As the saying goes, "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!" In a similar vein, we embarked on this endeavor to uncover the outstanding relationship between the agricultural sector and individuals' interests in political matters. The intersection of these seemingly unrelated domains piqued our curiosity, prompting us to dig deeper into this unexplored terrain.
Navigating through the dense undergrowth of data, we inevitably faced many a "thorny" issue. But as any seasoned gardener would know, it's all part and parcel of tending to a burgeoning hypothesis. Don't worry; we won't "leaf" you hanging! Instead, we have diligently plowed through the statistical fields and are ready to harvest the fruit of our labor.
Through meticulous analysis of data spanning from 2004 to 2022, we have unearthed an unexpected correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for the 'white house hotline'. It's safe to say we were "rooting" for an intriguing finding, but we were certainly sprouting with excitement after discovering a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and a p-value of less than 0.01. This study lends new meaning to the term "farming for knowledge".
As we embark on this soil-enriching journey, we invite the academic community to join us in tilling the fertile fields of unconventional connections. After all, in the academic world, it's not every day one can unearth such unexpected correlations. The exploration of this unexpected connection leaves us with a perennial sense of wonder and an appreciation for the unexpected yields of academic inquiry.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our investigation yielded a substantial and statistically significant correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline' over the period 2004 to 2022. The correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 indicates a strong positive association between these seemingly unrelated variables, with an r-squared value of 0.6710293, and a p-value of less than 0.01.

Behold! Fig. 1 shows a clear and undeniable relationship, akin to the symbiotic bond between a farmer and their trusty scarecrow. Speaking of which, why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! Much like the agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois seem to be outstanding in their influence on the public's interest in the 'white house hotline', according to our findings.

It appears that the presence of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois is not only integral to the development of agricultural knowledge but also seems to bolster curiosity and engagement in matters of national governance. It's as if these teachers are planting seeds of inquisitiveness that, when cultivated, lead individuals to seek information about the 'white house hotline'. One might say they are also experts in cultivating interest!

This unexpected connection between the agricultural sciences and political interest certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study. We hope our research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections. We certainly didn't expect to find ourselves cultivating a new field of study, but here we are, reaping the unexpected yields of our inquiry.


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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'white house hotline'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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]]
Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline'

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we sow the seeds of inquiry into a unique area of research by investigating the intricate relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. Our research team tilled through data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to plow through this perplexing puzzle. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2004 to 2022.

Our findings revealed a robust and unexpected association between the two seemingly disparate variables. As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois grew, so too did the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline'. This unexpected correlation certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study.

It seems that when it comes to cultivating interest in government affairs, the agricultural community is sowing the seeds of curiosity that lead individuals to seek out the 'white house hotline'. Perhaps this demonstrates that those involved in agriculture are not just dealing with crop cultivation, but also cultivating an interest in matters of national importance. We hope that this research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections.


[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The relationship between agricultural sciences and political interest has been a topic of ongoing investigation. Smith (2015) examined the educational background of individuals demonstrating a keen interest in political matters, and found a modest but significant correlation with exposure to agricultural education during their formative years. In a parallel line of inquiry, Doe (2018) conducted a study on the impact of agricultural education on civic engagement, highlighting the potential for agricultural sciences to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility.
Speaking of agriculture, why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! The connection between agricultural education and political interest certainly seems to be outstanding as well. Just like the best fertilizer, it's all about nurturing and cultivating the seeds of curiosity.
In the book "Gardening for Government: The Unexpected Intersection of Agriculture and Politics" by A. Greenthumb (2019), the author delves into the historical and contemporary connections between agriculture and political influence. The book highlights the role of agricultural communities in shaping political discourse and interest, hinting at the deep roots of this relationship.
On the more fictional side, "The Mystery of the Talking Crops" by S. Sprout (2021) and "Harvesting Political Passion: How Agriculture Planted the Seeds of Change" by F. Farmer (2017) seem to explore the fantastical side of agricultural elements influencing political actions and public discourse. While these may be works of fiction, their imaginative take on the topic certainly adds an element of whimsicality to the conversation.
And speaking of planting seeds, I recently stumbled upon a social media post from @AgriEnthusiast42, who mused about the correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers and public interest in the 'white house hotline'. The curious thought from the social media post sowed the seed of curiosity in our research team, leading us to dig deeper into this unexpected and amusing connection.
As we till through the vast fields of literature and social media musings, it's clear that the unexpected relationship between agriculture and political interest continues to shapeshift and sprout new tendrils of inquiry. The dimension of this peculiar association certainly adds a touch of humor and unpredictability to the otherwise serious landscape of academic investigation.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our investigation yielded a substantial and statistically significant correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline' over the period 2004 to 2022. The correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 indicates a strong positive association between these seemingly unrelated variables, with an r-squared value of 0.6710293, and a p-value of less than 0.01.
Behold! Fig. 1 shows a clear and undeniable relationship, akin to the symbiotic bond between a farmer and their trusty scarecrow. Speaking of which, why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! Much like the agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois seem to be outstanding in their influence on the public's interest in the 'white house hotline', according to our findings.
It appears that the presence of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois is not only integral to the development of agricultural knowledge but also seems to bolster curiosity and engagement in matters of national governance. It's as if these teachers are planting seeds of inquisitiveness that, when cultivated, lead individuals to seek information about the 'white house hotline'. One might say they are also experts in cultivating interest!
This unexpected connection between the agricultural sciences and political interest certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study. We hope our research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections. We certainly didn't expect to find ourselves cultivating a new field of study, but here we are, reaping the unexpected yields of our inquiry.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our research has fervently plowed through the fertile fields of inquiry, unearthing a fascinating connection between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline'. The unexpected correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and a p-value of less than 0.01 have firmly rooted our findings in statistical significance, reflecting a strong positive association between these seemingly incongruous variables.

Just like the roots of a well-tended crop, our results intertwine with prior research, which has similarly unearthed the intriguing relationship between agricultural education and political interest. The modest but significant correlation identified by Smith (2015) in the educational backgrounds of those exhibiting a keen interest in political matters aligns with our robust findings. Likewise, Doe (2018)'s exploration of the impact of agricultural education on civic engagement resonates with our discovery, emphasizing the role of agricultural sciences in cultivating civic responsibility.

It seems that just as a scarecrow stands outstanding in the field, the agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois are outstanding in their influence on public interest in the 'white house hotline'. This unexpected connection further underscores the importance of these educators in nurturing curiosity and engagement in matters of national governance. After all, they are not only skilled in imparting agricultural knowledge but also apt at sowing the seeds of inquisitiveness.

In this context, the whimsical references to agricultural elements influencing political actions, as explored in works like "The Mystery of the Talking Crops" and "Harvesting Political Passion," take on a subtly serious tone, reflecting the imaginative dimensions of our own, initially improbable findings. Just as the plow turns up the unexpected in a well-tilled field, our research has sprouted implications that encourage further cultivation of interest and discussion within the academic community.

While we did not set out to nurture this particular field of inquiry, we find ourselves reaping the benefits of having sown the seeds of curiosity in pursuit of unconventional connections. We hope that our research adds a touch of humor and unpredictability to the otherwise serious landscape of academic investigation, highlighting the unexpected yields that can emerge from fertile fields of research.


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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'white house hotline'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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]]
Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline'

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we sow the seeds of inquiry into a unique area of research by investigating the intricate relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. Our research team tilled through data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to plow through this perplexing puzzle. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2004 to 2022.

Our findings revealed a robust and unexpected association between the two seemingly disparate variables. As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois grew, so too did the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline'. This unexpected correlation certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study.

It seems that when it comes to cultivating interest in government affairs, the agricultural community is sowing the seeds of curiosity that lead individuals to seek out the 'white house hotline'. Perhaps this demonstrates that those involved in agriculture are not just dealing with crop cultivation, but also cultivating an interest in matters of national importance. We hope that this research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections.


[[INTRDUCTION]]
The world of academia often sees researchers delve into the depths of intricate relationships between seemingly unrelated variables, attempting to plant the seeds of knowledge and understanding. In this study, we aim to cultivate an understanding of the connection between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. It’s a plantastic journey into the field of agricultural sciences and political interest.
As the saying goes, "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!" In a similar vein, we embarked on this endeavor to uncover the outstanding relationship between the agricultural sector and individuals' interests in political matters. The intersection of these seemingly unrelated domains piqued our curiosity, prompting us to dig deeper into this unexplored terrain.
Navigating through the dense undergrowth of data, we inevitably faced many a "thorny" issue. But as any seasoned gardener would know, it's all part and parcel of tending to a burgeoning hypothesis. Don't worry; we won't "leaf" you hanging! Instead, we have diligently plowed through the statistical fields and are ready to harvest the fruit of our labor.
Through meticulous analysis of data spanning from 2004 to 2022, we have unearthed an unexpected correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for the 'white house hotline'. It's safe to say we were "rooting" for an intriguing finding, but we were certainly sprouting with excitement after discovering a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and a p-value of less than 0.01. This study lends new meaning to the term "farming for knowledge".
As we embark on this soil-enriching journey, we invite the academic community to join us in tilling the fertile fields of unconventional connections. After all, in the academic world, it's not every day one can unearth such unexpected correlations. The exploration of this unexpected connection leaves us with a perennial sense of wonder and an appreciation for the unexpected yields of academic inquiry.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our investigation yielded a substantial and statistically significant correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline' over the period 2004 to 2022. The correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 indicates a strong positive association between these seemingly unrelated variables, with an r-squared value of 0.6710293, and a p-value of less than 0.01.
Behold! Fig. 1 shows a clear and undeniable relationship, akin to the symbiotic bond between a farmer and their trusty scarecrow. Speaking of which, why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! Much like the agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois seem to be outstanding in their influence on the public's interest in the 'white house hotline', according to our findings.
It appears that the presence of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois is not only integral to the development of agricultural knowledge but also seems to bolster curiosity and engagement in matters of national governance. It's as if these teachers are planting seeds of inquisitiveness that, when cultivated, lead individuals to seek information about the 'white house hotline'. One might say they are also experts in cultivating interest!
This unexpected connection between the agricultural sciences and political interest certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study. We hope our research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections. We certainly didn't expect to find ourselves cultivating a new field of study, but here we are, reaping the unexpected yields of our inquiry.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has germinated a prolific correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline'. It seems that cultivating crops is not the only thing these teachers excel at - they are also farmers of curiosity, sowing the seeds of public interest in matters of national governance. Just like a well-structured pun, the connection between these variables took us by surprise and left us with a sense of awe.

As we bid adieu to this study, we offer a closing dad joke: What do you call a group of musical farmers? A crop band! In a similar vein, our findings highlight an unexpected harmony between agricultural sciences and public engagement with political affairs.

The strong correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and p < 0.01 reinforces the noteworthy association we have uncovered. It is with great satisfaction and a touch of humor that we encourage the academic community to embrace this unanticipated finding with the enthusiasm of a gardener anticipating a bountiful harvest.

In light of these significant outcomes, we assert that further research in this area would be akin to trying to get a turkey to talk - it's just not going to happen. We firmly believe that our study has fertilized the academic soil enough, and there is no need to plow through this particular field any longer. With that, we leave you with a final pun to ponder: Why don't farmers ever tell secrets in the cornfield? Because the corn has ears! Thank you, and here's to sowing the seeds of unexpected connections.


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 Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline'. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Agricultural Inquiry


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 Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline'. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Center for Agricultural Education and Political Inquiry


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 Planting the Seeds of Political Interest: Cultivating a Connection Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Illinois and Google Searches for 'White House Hotline' with an abstract of In this study, we sow the seeds of inquiry into a unique area of research by investigating the intricate relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the Google searches for 'white house hotline'. Our research team tilled through data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to plow through this perplexing puzzle. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.8191638 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2004 to 2022.
Our findings revealed a robust and unexpected association between the two seemingly disparate variables. As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois grew, so too did the volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline'. This unexpected correlation certainly leaves us reaping what we sowed when we embarked upon this study.
It seems that when it comes to cultivating interest in government affairs, the agricultural community is sowing the seeds of curiosity that lead individuals to seek out the 'white house hotline'. Perhaps this demonstrates that those involved in agriculture are not just dealing with crop cultivation, but also cultivating an interest in matters of national importance. We hope that this research sprouts further interest and discussion within the academic community, as we continue to plow through the fertile fields of unconventional connections.

ChatGPT:

agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois, Google searches, white house hotline, correlation coefficient, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Google Trends, political interest, government affairs, agricultural community, national importance

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Data details

The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
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Google searches for 'white house hotline'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'white house hotline' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

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Correlation r = 0.8191638 (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 = 0.6710293 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 67.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'white house hotline') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois) over the 19 years from 2004 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.8E-5. 0.0000178720640485071600000000
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 0.82 in 0.0018% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 55,953 random variables You don't actually need 55 thousand 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.

[ 0.58, 0.93 ] 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.
2004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois (Laborers)8306804503701409013018015029025013060350380420340430430
Google searches for 'white house hotline' (Rel. search volume)23.25194.833331.083332.166675.753.833331.416675.252.752.833335.254.259.3333310.511.666713.66679.5833311.75




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([830,680,450,370,140,90,130,180,150,290,250,130,60,350,380,420,340,430,430,])
array_2 = np.array([23.25,19,4.83333,1.08333,2.16667,5.75,3.83333,1.41667,5.25,2.75,2.83333,5.25,4.25,9.33333,10.5,11.6667,13.6667,9.58333,11.75,])
array_1_name = "The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'white house hotline'"

# 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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