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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 Air pollution in Orlando and the second variable is Citigroup's stock price (C).  The chart goes from 2002 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As air quality in Orlando improved, people were able to spend more time outside. This led to an increase in overall happiness and well-being. With a new zest for life, residents started reevaluating their financial priorities. Some decided that they no longer wanted to invest in the hustle and bustle of big city corporations like Citigroup, opting instead for a simpler, greener lifestyle. This shift in local sentiment created a ripple effect in the stock market, contributing to the unexpected decrease in Citigroup's stock price. It just goes to show that even stock prices can be influenced by a breath of fresh air!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Sure, here's an image generation prompt for DALL·E-3: ``` [A photo-realistic image] Depict a cityscape of Orlando with a thick, hazy smog hanging over the skyline. In the center of the image, prominently display a digital stock ticker showing Citigroup's stock price (C) rapidly declining. The polluted atmosphere should evoke a sense of uncertainty and financial unease, with the smog casting a toxic spell on the stock market. Keep the visual depiction simple without including 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: Air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price (C). 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: inspired by bauhaus An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie A photo-realistic image A Discovery magazine cover image Cubism
ChatGPT: A photo-realistic 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 Air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price (C), in the following situation: There's a direct correlation! As the smog in Orlando thickens, investors in Citigroup start choking on their returns, leading to a sell-off of stocks faster than you can say "hazy profits." It seems like when the air quality drops, so does the confidence in Citi's financial performance. Who knew that the success of a bank could be so closely tied to the scent of industrial fumes? It's like the city's pollution is casting a toxic spell on the stock market, creating a cloud of uncertainty that's as thick as the exhaust from a thousand cars stuck in traffic. I guess you could say that as Orlando's air gets dirtier, the outlook for Citigroup's stock gets foggier. It's a classic case of smoggy bottom line syndrome – when the air pollution rises, so does the pressure on the stock price. Looks like Citi's fate is truly up in the air, and not in a good way!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: The skyline of Orlando is shrouded in a thick layer of smog, creating a hazy and polluted atmosphere. In the midst of this, the stock ticker for Citigroup's stock price (C) is seen rapidly declining, as investors react to the worsening air quality. The combination of the polluted air and the falling stock price creates a scene of uncertainty and financial unease, as if the smog is casting a toxic spell on the stock market.

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 photo-realistic image ] and depicting this scene: The skyline of Orlando is shrouded in a thick layer of smog, creating a hazy and polluted atmosphere. In the midst of this, the stock ticker for Citigroup's stock price (C) is seen rapidly declining, as investors react to the worsening air quality. The combination of the polluted air and the falling stock price creates a scene of uncertainty and financial unease, as if the smog is casting a toxic spell on the stock market. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Sure, here's an image generation prompt for DALL·E-3: ``` [A photo-realistic image] Depict a cityscape of Orlando with a thick, hazy smog hanging over the skyline. In the center of the image, prominently display a digital stock ticker showing Citigroup's stock price (C) rapidly declining. The polluted atmosphere should evoke a sense of uncertainty and financial unease, with the smog casting a toxic spell on the stock market. Keep the visual depiction simple without including 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 a decrease in Air pollution in Orlando caused Citigroup's stock price (C) to decrease. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price

The Journal of Ecological Economics and Financial Forecasting

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 Air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price (C). 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 Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 and p < 0.01 for 2002 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]]
"Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we delve into the intriguing world of environmental and economic interplay by examining the connection between air pollution levels in Orlando and the fluctuations in Citigroup's stock price. It seems like a breath of fresh air, but don't hold your breath just yet! Our research team embarked on this comical quest, armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics, in order to shed light on this whimsical correlation. This correlation came as quite a gasp, as we uncovered a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 and a p-value of less than 0.01 over the period of 2002 to 2023.

Now, let's clear the air and get to the heart of the matter. Our findings suggest a surprisingly strong positive correlation between air pollution levels in the "City Beautiful" and the movements of Citigroup's stock price, leaving us breathless with amazement. However, it's important to note that correlation does not always imply causation, and there may be some undisclosed confounding factors at play here. But let's not hold our breath on that one, shall we?



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 Air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price (C). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we delve into the intriguing world of environmental and economic interplay by examining the connection between air pollution levels in Orlando and the fluctuations in Citigroup's stock price. It seems like a breath of fresh air, but don't hold your breath just yet! Our research team embarked on this comical quest, armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics, in order to shed light on this whimsical correlation. This correlation came as quite a gasp, as we uncovered a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 and a p-value of less than 0.01 over the period of 2002 to 2023.

Now, let's clear the air and get to the heart of the matter. Our findings suggest a surprisingly strong positive correlation between air pollution levels in the "City Beautiful" and the movements of Citigroup's stock price, leaving us breathless with amazement. However, it's important to note that correlation does not always imply causation, and there may be some undisclosed confounding factors at play here. But let's not hold our breath on that one, shall we?


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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Have you ever stopped to wonder if there is a link between the air you breathe and the stocks you trade? Well, hold on to your gas masks, folks, because we're about to dive into the peculiar relationship between air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price. It's an unlikely match, like a cloud of smog and a soaring stock, but sometimes life likes to throw us curveballs – or should we say, smogballs?

They say where there's smog, there's fire. And boy, did our research team find some smoking hot results! As surprising as finding a diamond in the rough, our investigation uncovered a significant correlation between the hazy skies of Orlando and the ups and downs of Citigroup's stock price. It's enough to make you wheeze with astonishment – and perhaps a touch of pollution-induced respiratory distress.

But before you start holding your breath in anticipation, let's clear the air and set the stage for our peculiar investigation. In this paper, we blend the worlds of environmental science and financial analysis to explore the improbable links between air pollution and stock market performance. It's a fusion that might seem as mismatched as a tie-dye suit, but hey, life's too short for monotony, right?


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 Air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price (C). 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 name a few real TV shows that sound like they might be relevant to the topic that you watched as research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we delve into the intriguing world of environmental and economic interplay by examining the connection between air pollution levels in Orlando and the fluctuations in Citigroup's stock price. It seems like a breath of fresh air, but don't hold your breath just yet! Our research team embarked on this comical quest, armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics, in order to shed light on this whimsical correlation. This correlation came as quite a gasp, as we uncovered a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 and a p-value of less than 0.01 over the period of 2002 to 2023.

Now, let's clear the air and get to the heart of the matter. Our findings suggest a surprisingly strong positive correlation between air pollution levels in the "City Beautiful" and the movements of Citigroup's stock price, leaving us breathless with amazement. However, it's important to note that correlation does not always imply causation, and there may be some undisclosed confounding factors at play here. But let's not hold our breath on that one, shall we?


-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Have you ever stopped to wonder if there is a link between the air you breathe and the stocks you trade? Well, hold on to your gas masks, folks, because we're about to dive into the peculiar relationship between air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price. It's an unlikely match, like a cloud of smog and a soaring stock, but sometimes life likes to throw us curveballs – or should we say, smogballs?
They say where there's smog, there's fire. And boy, did our research team find some smoking hot results! As surprising as finding a diamond in the rough, our investigation uncovered a significant correlation between the hazy skies of Orlando and the ups and downs of Citigroup's stock price. It's enough to make you wheeze with astonishment – and perhaps a touch of pollution-induced respiratory distress.
But before you start holding your breath in anticipation, let's clear the air and set the stage for our peculiar investigation. In this paper, we blend the worlds of environmental science and financial analysis to explore the improbable links between air pollution and stock market performance. It's a fusion that might seem as mismatched as a tie-dye suit, but hey, life's too short for monotony, right?

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Prior studies have explored the interconnectedness of environmental factors and economic indicators, shedding light on the intricate web of influences that shape our financial world. Smith et al. (2010) investigated the impact of air pollution on market trends, while Doe and Jones (2015) delved into the links between urban environmental conditions and stock price movements. Their work highlighted the intricate dance between seemingly unrelated variables, prompting further inquiry into the peculiar connection between air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price.

But let's not be so serious all the time. Why did the economist bring a ladder to the bar? Because they heard the drinks were on the house! Speaking of houses, in "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis, the authors find a correlation between the housing market crash and investment banking. It's a real page-turner, just like the market movements we're about to dive into.

As we navigate the labyrinth of literature, we encounter some fictional narratives with an eerie resemblance to our research topic. In "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the elusive allure of wealth and the enigmatic movements of the stock market mirror the enigma we seek to unravel. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack, only the needle is a stock price and the haystack is air pollution – not the most comforting image.

Now, let's not overlook the valuable insights that popular culture can offer. Shows like "Billions" and "The Wolf of Wall Street" provide a dramatized glimpse into the world of high finance, illustrating the tumultuous nature of stock market dynamics. We watched them for research purposes, of course. It's all business, with a dash of Hollywood flair.

As we embark on our own investigation, we aim to elevate the dialogue surrounding the intertwining forces of environmental factors and financial performance. It's a comedy of errors, or should we say, a comedy of economics. But let's not get too carried away – we still have data to analyze and correlations to scrutinize. After all, a little statistical flair never hurt anyone, right?


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 Air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price (C). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2002 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]]
"Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we delve into the intriguing world of environmental and economic interplay by examining the connection between air pollution levels in Orlando and the fluctuations in Citigroup's stock price. It seems like a breath of fresh air, but don't hold your breath just yet! Our research team embarked on this comical quest, armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics, in order to shed light on this whimsical correlation. This correlation came as quite a gasp, as we uncovered a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 and a p-value of less than 0.01 over the period of 2002 to 2023.

Now, let's clear the air and get to the heart of the matter. Our findings suggest a surprisingly strong positive correlation between air pollution levels in the "City Beautiful" and the movements of Citigroup's stock price, leaving us breathless with amazement. However, it's important to note that correlation does not always imply causation, and there may be some undisclosed confounding factors at play here. But let's not hold our breath on that one, shall we?


[[INTRODUCTION]]
Have you ever stopped to wonder if there is a link between the air you breathe and the stocks you trade? Well, hold on to your gas masks, folks, because we're about to dive into the peculiar relationship between air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price. It's an unlikely match, like a cloud of smog and a soaring stock, but sometimes life likes to throw us curveballs – or should we say, smogballs?
They say where there's smog, there's fire. And boy, did our research team find some smoking hot results! As surprising as finding a diamond in the rough, our investigation uncovered a significant correlation between the hazy skies of Orlando and the ups and downs of Citigroup's stock price. It's enough to make you wheeze with astonishment – and perhaps a touch of pollution-induced respiratory distress.
But before you start holding your breath in anticipation, let's clear the air and set the stage for our peculiar investigation. In this paper, we blend the worlds of environmental science and financial analysis to explore the improbable links between air pollution and stock market performance. It's a fusion that might seem as mismatched as a tie-dye suit, but hey, life's too short for monotony, right?

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Ah, the meat and potatoes of our whimsical research endeavor! The methods we employed in this investigation bear a striking resemblance to a Rube Goldberg machine – convoluted, frivolous, and quite likely to involve some unnecessary steps. But hey, isn't that what makes science more exciting than a well-told dad joke?

To kick things off, we harnessed the power of the digital realm, tapping into the vast expanse of the internet like intrepid explorers seeking treasure. Our data collection strategy would have made the most dedicated information scavenger proud. We scoured the Environmental Protection Agency's databases, dove deep into the analytics offered by LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), and combed through all corners of the web to gather historical data on air pollution levels in Orlando and the tumultuous fluctuations in Citigroup's stock price from the years 2002 to 2023. It was a quest for treasure amidst the digital jungle, with the occasional "Eureka!" punctuating our virtual adventures.

Next, we couldn't resist putting our understanding of statistical analysis to good use (after all, statistics is like a pun – it's all about the clever play on numbers). We calculated the Pearson correlation coefficient to disentangle the intricacies of the relationship between air pollution levels and Citigroup's stock price movements. With bated breath, we delved into the depths of hypothesis testing, paving the way for a pulsating p-value that made us feel like we had struck gold in a sea of data points.

But that's not all! We may have dipped our toes into the realm of econometrics, utilizing time series analysis to unravel the temporal dynamics of air pollution and stock prices. It was a dance of numbers and variables, much like a carefully choreographed slapstick routine – but with a dash of quantitative sophistication.

In a bid to ensure the robustness of our findings, we unleashed the fury of sensitivity analyses, teasing out the influence of potential confounding factors that might have snuck in and played a mischievous role in our results. It was a bit like unraveling a mystery novel, with "Whodunnit?" transformed into "What confounding factor are you hiding from us, you sneaky statistic!"

Lastly, we employed the majestic power of regression models to unveil the potential causal pathways between air pollution and stock price movements. It was a delicate balancing act, akin to walking a tightrope while juggling financial data and atmospheric particulars. The thrill of seeing those regression coefficients aligning like stars in the night sky was almost as satisfying as landing a perfectly timed punchline.

A convoluted, whimsical, and data-driven methodology that would make even the most seasoned researcher wink with approval. Now, onto the moment you've all been waiting for – the results of our comically rigorous investigation! But don't hold your breath just yet.


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 Air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price (C). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

For the time period 2002 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.8393526, r-squared of 0.7045127, 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]]
"Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we delve into the intriguing world of environmental and economic interplay by examining the connection between air pollution levels in Orlando and the fluctuations in Citigroup's stock price. It seems like a breath of fresh air, but don't hold your breath just yet! Our research team embarked on this comical quest, armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics, in order to shed light on this whimsical correlation. This correlation came as quite a gasp, as we uncovered a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 and a p-value of less than 0.01 over the period of 2002 to 2023.

Now, let's clear the air and get to the heart of the matter. Our findings suggest a surprisingly strong positive correlation between air pollution levels in the "City Beautiful" and the movements of Citigroup's stock price, leaving us breathless with amazement. However, it's important to note that correlation does not always imply causation, and there may be some undisclosed confounding factors at play here. But let's not hold our breath on that one, shall we?


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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Have you ever stopped to wonder if there is a link between the air you breathe and the stocks you trade? Well, hold on to your gas masks, folks, because we're about to dive into the peculiar relationship between air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price. It's an unlikely match, like a cloud of smog and a soaring stock, but sometimes life likes to throw us curveballs – or should we say, smogballs?
They say where there's smog, there's fire. And boy, did our research team find some smoking hot results! As surprising as finding a diamond in the rough, our investigation uncovered a significant correlation between the hazy skies of Orlando and the ups and downs of Citigroup's stock price. It's enough to make you wheeze with astonishment – and perhaps a touch of pollution-induced respiratory distress.
But before you start holding your breath in anticipation, let's clear the air and set the stage for our peculiar investigation. In this paper, we blend the worlds of environmental science and financial analysis to explore the improbable links between air pollution and stock market performance. It's a fusion that might seem as mismatched as a tie-dye suit, but hey, life's too short for monotony, right?

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 between air pollution levels in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price over the time period 2002 to 2023. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, leaving us breathless with amazement. It’s like finding a dollar bill inside an air duct - unexpected, but hey, we’ll take it!

A noteworthy r-squared value of 0.7045127 further strengthens the robustness of the relationship between air pollution and Citigroup's stock price. It’s as if the smog and stock price are engaged in a dance, though it's too hazy to determine who's leading.

The p-value of less than 0.01 indicates that the observed correlation is statistically significant, making it about as rare as a sunny day in Seattle. It’s hard to argue with such compelling statistical evidence, even if the correlation seems about as likely as a snowstorm in July.

Fig. 1 demonstrates the aforementioned correlation in a scatterplot, visually showcasing the remarkable relationship between air pollution levels in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price. It’s like watching a foggy morning clear up to reveal hidden treasures – or in this case, a surprising connection between smog and stock movements.

These findings unveil an unexpected connection that challenges conventional wisdom about the relationship between environmental factors and stock market performance. Evidently, the air in Orlando does more than just carry the scent of oranges – it may also have a profound impact on the financial world. But we must remember, correlation does not imply causation. It’s a bit like mistaking fog for smoke – they may look similar, but one is much harder to put out.


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 Air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price (C). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
"Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we delve into the intriguing world of environmental and economic interplay by examining the connection between air pollution levels in Orlando and the fluctuations in Citigroup's stock price. It seems like a breath of fresh air, but don't hold your breath just yet! Our research team embarked on this comical quest, armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics, in order to shed light on this whimsical correlation. This correlation came as quite a gasp, as we uncovered a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 and a p-value of less than 0.01 over the period of 2002 to 2023.

Now, let's clear the air and get to the heart of the matter. Our findings suggest a surprisingly strong positive correlation between air pollution levels in the "City Beautiful" and the movements of Citigroup's stock price, leaving us breathless with amazement. However, it's important to note that correlation does not always imply causation, and there may be some undisclosed confounding factors at play here. But let's not hold our breath on that one, shall we?


[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Prior studies have explored the interconnectedness of environmental factors and economic indicators, shedding light on the intricate web of influences that shape our financial world. Smith et al. (2010) investigated the impact of air pollution on market trends, while Doe and Jones (2015) delved into the links between urban environmental conditions and stock price movements. Their work highlighted the intricate dance between seemingly unrelated variables, prompting further inquiry into the peculiar connection between air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price.
But let's not be so serious all the time. Why did the economist bring a ladder to the bar? Because they heard the drinks were on the house! Speaking of houses, in "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis, the authors find a correlation between the housing market crash and investment banking. It's a real page-turner, just like the market movements we're about to dive into.
As we navigate the labyrinth of literature, we encounter some fictional narratives with an eerie resemblance to our research topic. In "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the elusive allure of wealth and the enigmatic movements of the stock market mirror the enigma we seek to unravel. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack, only the needle is a stock price and the haystack is air pollution – not the most comforting image.
Now, let's not overlook the valuable insights that popular culture can offer. Shows like "Billions" and "The Wolf of Wall Street" provide a dramatized glimpse into the world of high finance, illustrating the tumultuous nature of stock market dynamics. We watched them for research purposes, of course. It's all business, with a dash of Hollywood flair.
As we embark on our own investigation, we aim to elevate the dialogue surrounding the intertwining forces of environmental factors and financial performance. It's a comedy of errors, or should we say, a comedy of economics. But let's not get too carried away – we still have data to analyze and correlations to scrutinize. After all, a little statistical flair never hurt anyone, right?

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 between air pollution levels in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price over the time period 2002 to 2023. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, leaving us breathless with amazement. It’s like finding a dollar bill inside an air duct - unexpected, but hey, we’ll take it!
A noteworthy r-squared value of 0.7045127 further strengthens the robustness of the relationship between air pollution and Citigroup's stock price. It’s as if the smog and stock price are engaged in a dance, though it's too hazy to determine who's leading.
The p-value of less than 0.01 indicates that the observed correlation is statistically significant, making it about as rare as a sunny day in Seattle. It’s hard to argue with such compelling statistical evidence, even if the correlation seems about as likely as a snowstorm in July.
Fig. 1 demonstrates the aforementioned correlation in a scatterplot, visually showcasing the remarkable relationship between air pollution levels in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price. It’s like watching a foggy morning clear up to reveal hidden treasures – or in this case, a surprising connection between smog and stock movements.
These findings unveil an unexpected connection that challenges conventional wisdom about the relationship between environmental factors and stock market performance. Evidently, the air in Orlando does more than just carry the scent of oranges – it may also have a profound impact on the financial world. But we must remember, correlation does not imply causation. It’s a bit like mistaking fog for smoke – they may look similar, but one is much harder to put out.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study have unearthed a striking correlation between air pollution levels in Orlando and the movements of Citigroup's stock price, reaffirming and expanding upon prior research that has delved into the curious relationship between environmental factors and financial indicators. Just as Jane Austen's wit remains timeless, so does the persistence of this unexpected correlation, which mirrors the whimsical plot twists of her novels.

Our findings not only corroborate the works of Smith et al. (2010) and Doe and Jones (2015), but they also add an unexpected twist to the tale. We've shown that the connection between air pollution and stock prices is as tangible as a good ole dad joke - you may not expect it, but when it hits you, it's undeniable. It's like a stock trader walking into a smoggy Orlando evening, only to find that the haze has obscured more than just the sunset.

The robust correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 and the substantial r-squared value of 0.7045127 provide compelling evidence of this unlikely association, akin to stumbling upon a stock market treasure that has long been concealed in a fog of uncertainty. This correlation, though as unexpected as a pigeon playing the stock market, is supported by statistical significance with a p-value of less than 0.01, making it a rare gem in the mine of financial and environmental correlations.

However, we must remain cautious in our interpretation, acknowledging that correlation does not imply causation – just as a stock's upward trajectory does not always entail a guaranteed profit. Although our results indicate a compelling and statistically significant relationship, we must approach this correlation with the same prudence that we apply to market investments – with an eye for unforeseen complications and confounding factors.

In unraveling this peculiar intertwining of air pollution and stock price movements, our study not only contributes to the quirky account of financial phenomena but also highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of the environmental and economic discourse. It's like trying to solve a riddle – the pieces may seem disconnected, but when they come together, they reveal a surprising and enlightening picture.

Our results offer a breath of fresh air in the field of environmental and economic interplay, proving that even unlikely correlations can hold invaluable insights. So, let's continue to turn over every statistical stone, venturing into the maze of economic quirkiness with a curious mix of skepticism and wonder, just like a good old dad joke hidden in the dry economic prose. Keep your mind as open as your wallet, and who knows what correlations and puns might pop up next!


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 Air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price (C). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
"Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we delve into the intriguing world of environmental and economic interplay by examining the connection between air pollution levels in Orlando and the fluctuations in Citigroup's stock price. It seems like a breath of fresh air, but don't hold your breath just yet! Our research team embarked on this comical quest, armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics, in order to shed light on this whimsical correlation. This correlation came as quite a gasp, as we uncovered a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 and a p-value of less than 0.01 over the period of 2002 to 2023.

Now, let's clear the air and get to the heart of the matter. Our findings suggest a surprisingly strong positive correlation between air pollution levels in the "City Beautiful" and the movements of Citigroup's stock price, leaving us breathless with amazement. However, it's important to note that correlation does not always imply causation, and there may be some undisclosed confounding factors at play here. But let's not hold our breath on that one, shall we?


[[INTRDUCTION]]
Have you ever stopped to wonder if there is a link between the air you breathe and the stocks you trade? Well, hold on to your gas masks, folks, because we're about to dive into the peculiar relationship between air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price. It's an unlikely match, like a cloud of smog and a soaring stock, but sometimes life likes to throw us curveballs – or should we say, smogballs?
They say where there's smog, there's fire. And boy, did our research team find some smoking hot results! As surprising as finding a diamond in the rough, our investigation uncovered a significant correlation between the hazy skies of Orlando and the ups and downs of Citigroup's stock price. It's enough to make you wheeze with astonishment – and perhaps a touch of pollution-induced respiratory distress.
But before you start holding your breath in anticipation, let's clear the air and set the stage for our peculiar investigation. In this paper, we blend the worlds of environmental science and financial analysis to explore the improbable links between air pollution and stock market performance. It's a fusion that might seem as mismatched as a tie-dye suit, but hey, life's too short for monotony, right?

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 between air pollution levels in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price over the time period 2002 to 2023. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, leaving us breathless with amazement. It’s like finding a dollar bill inside an air duct - unexpected, but hey, we’ll take it!
A noteworthy r-squared value of 0.7045127 further strengthens the robustness of the relationship between air pollution and Citigroup's stock price. It’s as if the smog and stock price are engaged in a dance, though it's too hazy to determine who's leading.
The p-value of less than 0.01 indicates that the observed correlation is statistically significant, making it about as rare as a sunny day in Seattle. It’s hard to argue with such compelling statistical evidence, even if the correlation seems about as likely as a snowstorm in July.
Fig. 1 demonstrates the aforementioned correlation in a scatterplot, visually showcasing the remarkable relationship between air pollution levels in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price. It’s like watching a foggy morning clear up to reveal hidden treasures – or in this case, a surprising connection between smog and stock movements.
These findings unveil an unexpected connection that challenges conventional wisdom about the relationship between environmental factors and stock market performance. Evidently, the air in Orlando does more than just carry the scent of oranges – it may also have a profound impact on the financial world. But we must remember, correlation does not imply causation. It’s a bit like mistaking fog for smoke – they may look similar, but one is much harder to put out.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

As we conclude our whimsical, yet enlightening exploration into the connection between air pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's stock price, it's clear that there's more to the air in the "City Beautiful" than meets the eye – or shall we say, the nose? Our findings uncovered a correlation between these seemingly unrelated entities that is as surprising as finding a hidden Mickey in the fog.

These results prompt us to consider the implications for both environmental and financial sectors. Could it be that the smog in Orlando is the secret ingredient in Citigroup's stock market success? It's as baffling as discovering a jigsaw puzzle piece in a bag of potato chips, but our research paints a compelling picture of this unexpected relationship.

In the grand scheme of things, it's important to remember that correlation does not imply causation, much like how finding a four-leaf clover doesn't guarantee good luck – but hey, it doesn't hurt to have one in your pocket, right? There may be lurking confounding factors yet to be unearthed, waiting to rain on our parade like an unexpected downpour during a sunny picnic.

Nevertheless, it's time to call it a day on this comical quest. Our findings shed light on a peculiar correlation that challenges traditional wisdom, leaving us with a newfound appreciation for the whimsy of the world – just like stumbling upon a unicorn in a field of finance.

In conclusion, we assert that further research into this arena is as necessary as a fish riding a bicycle – that is to say, not at all! It's time to breathe easy, enjoy the tranquility of the findings, and perhaps indulge in just one more dad joke for the road. No more research is needed in this area – it's as clear as a blue sky above Orlando.


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 Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Ecological Economics and Financial Forecasting


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 Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Center for Environmental Economics and Urban Development.


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 Smog in the City, Stocks Ain't So Pretty: Investigating the Correlation Between Air Pollution in Orlando and Citigroup's Stock Price with an abstract of In this paper, we delve into the intriguing world of environmental and economic interplay by examining the connection between air pollution levels in Orlando and the fluctuations in Citigroup's stock price. It seems like a breath of fresh air, but don't hold your breath just yet! Our research team embarked on this comical quest, armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics, in order to shed light on this whimsical correlation. This correlation came as quite a gasp, as we uncovered a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8393526 and a p-value of less than 0.01 over the period of 2002 to 2023.
Now, let's clear the air and get to the heart of the matter. Our findings suggest a surprisingly strong positive correlation between air pollution levels in the "City Beautiful" and the movements of Citigroup's stock price, leaving us breathless with amazement. However, it's important to note that correlation does not always imply causation, and there may be some undisclosed confounding factors at play here. But let's not hold our breath on that one, shall we?

ChatGPT:

"air pollution Orlando Citigroup stock price correlation," "environmental economic interplay," "air pollution levels Orlando," "Citigroup stock price fluctuations," "correlation coefficient air pollution Citigroup stock," "p-value air pollution Citigroup stock," "positive correlation air pollution Citigroup stock," "correlation causation air pollution Citigroup stock," "confounding factors air pollution Citigroup stock"

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



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Data details

Air pollution in Orlando
Detailed data title: Percentage of days with air quality at 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' or worse in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
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Citigroup's stock price (C)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Citigroup (C) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

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Correlation r = 0.8393526 (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 = 0.7045127 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 70.5% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Citigroup's stock price (C)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Air pollution in Orlando) over the 22 years from 2002 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.05E-6. 0.0000010459061428387380000000
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 0.84 in 0.000105% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 956,109 random variables You don't actually need 956 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 21 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 21 because we have two variables measured over a period of 22 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.

[ 0.65, 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.
2002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Air pollution in Orlando (Bad air quality days)3.287674.109593.825145.753426.301374.931511.639340.8219182.191783.287671.912570.8219180.5479450.2739730.2732240.8219180.8219181.643840001.0989
Citigroup's stock price (C) (Stock price)500.2357490.5490490556.6297.368.733.647.827.1340.9152.0354.3650.7560.6875.0950.6880.1361.5961.1845.75




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([3.28767,4.10959,3.82514,5.75342,6.30137,4.93151,1.63934,0.821918,2.19178,3.28767,1.91257,0.821918,0.547945,0.273973,0.273224,0.821918,0.821918,1.64384,0,0,0,1.0989,])
array_2 = np.array([500.2,357,490.5,490,490,556.6,297.3,68.7,33.6,47.8,27.13,40.91,52.03,54.36,50.75,60.68,75.09,50.68,80.13,61.59,61.18,45.75,])
array_1_name = "Air pollution in Orlando"
array_2_name = "Citigroup's stock price (C)"

# 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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