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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 GMO use in cotton and the second variable is Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY).  The chart goes from 2002 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the cotton plants grew larger due to their GMO enhancements, they provided more shade. This led to a decrease in the demand for umbrellas. One of the major umbrella manufacturers happened to invest heavily in the Royal Bank of Canada, and as their umbrella sales dwindled, they funneled more money into the bank to compensate for their losses. So, in a roundabout way, GMO cotton indirectly boosted the bank's stock price.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image that presents the interconnectedness of the demand for GMO cotton products and the rise in the Royal Bank of Canada's stock price. The scene takes place in a bustling urban setting where people are adorned in stylish, cotton-based attire. GMO cotton plants are prominently growing tall and strong in the background, symbolizing the foundation of the cotton industry. Meanwhile, a large digital screen prominently displays the stock price of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY), showcasing a steady upward trend. The visual representation should underline the symbiotic relationship between the demand for GMO cotton products and the positive trajectory of the Royal Bank of Canada's stock. 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: GMO use in cotton and Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY). 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: Vaporwave a meme Whimsical illustration Scalar art Oragami
ChatGPT: Scalar art

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both GMO use in cotton and Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY), in the following situation: Because genetically modified cotton produces stronger, more durable fibers, there was a heightened demand for cotton products, including clothing. As people flocked to buy these long-lasting garments, they had to reach for their credit cards, beneficially inflating the Royal Bank of Canada's stock price. It's like the cotton was woven into the fabric of their success!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling city, people are seen wearing stylish and durable cotton clothing, with the GMO cotton plants growing tall and strong in the background. Meanwhile, the stock price of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is displayed on a large digital screen, showing a steady upward trend. The scene conveys the interconnectedness of the demand for GMO cotton products and the rise in the Royal Bank of Canada's stock price, illustrating their symbiotic relationship.

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: [ Scalar art ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling city, people are seen wearing stylish and durable cotton clothing, with the GMO cotton plants growing tall and strong in the background. Meanwhile, the stock price of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is displayed on a large digital screen, showing a steady upward trend. The scene conveys the interconnectedness of the demand for GMO cotton products and the rise in the Royal Bank of Canada's stock price, illustrating their symbiotic relationship. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image that presents the interconnectedness of the demand for GMO cotton products and the rise in the Royal Bank of Canada's stock price. The scene takes place in a bustling urban setting where people are adorned in stylish, cotton-based attire. GMO cotton plants are prominently growing tall and strong in the background, symbolizing the foundation of the cotton industry. Meanwhile, a large digital screen prominently displays the stock price of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY), showcasing a steady upward trend. The visual representation should underline the symbiotic relationship between the demand for GMO cotton products and the positive trajectory of the Royal Bank of Canada's stock.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in GMO use in cotton caused Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY) to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth

Journal of Agricultural Innovation and Economic Growth

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 silly 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 GMO use in cotton and Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 and p < 0.01 for 2002 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]]
"The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Cultivating curiosity, this study delves into the surprising interplay between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and its effect on the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). By leveraging USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) data from 2002 to 2022, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 and p < 0.01, unearthing a potentially fruitful partnership between agricultural innovation and financial markets.

It appears that the genetically modified seeds have woven their way into the fabric of RY stock prices, influencing market perceptions and growth. As the cotton industry embraced biotechnological advancements, the RY stock price appeared to be sewn into a tighter correlation, sprouting unexpected connections between the agricultural and financial domains. Planting the seeds of knowledge, this paper aims to uproot the mystery and shed light on this unexpected correlation.



Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 GMO use in cotton and Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY). 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]]
"The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Cultivating curiosity, this study delves into the surprising interplay between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and its effect on the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). By leveraging USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) data from 2002 to 2022, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 and p < 0.01, unearthing a potentially fruitful partnership between agricultural innovation and financial markets.

It appears that the genetically modified seeds have woven their way into the fabric of RY stock prices, influencing market perceptions and growth. As the cotton industry embraced biotechnological advancements, the RY stock price appeared to be sewn into a tighter correlation, sprouting unexpected connections between the agricultural and financial domains. Planting the seeds of knowledge, this paper aims to uproot the mystery and shed light on this unexpected correlation.


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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Gentlebeings of the scientific community, lend me your ears (metaphorically speaking)! Today, we embark on an eye-opening journey that delves deep into the intersection of agricultural biotechnology and financial markets. We are about to unravel the cotton thread that binds the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry to the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). So grab your lab coats and your calculators, because we're diving headfirst into the world of transgenic cotton and stock market shenanigans!

But before we sink our teeth into this juicy research, let me ask you a pressing question: Why did the geneticist go broke? Because he couldn't splice his budget! Now that we've injected a bit of humor into the mix, let's dig into the business at hand.

The significance of this study lies in its capacity to illuminate the previously overlooked relationship between agricultural innovation and financial performance. It's like discovering that the best fertilizer for your investment portfolio might actually be found in a field of GMO cotton! Who knew seeds could hold such sway over stock prices? Well, we aim to find out and share our findings with you.

As we unfold the layers of this intriguing connection, bear in mind that the implications stretch far beyond the realms of cotton fields and stock exchanges. This correlation is a testament to the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate sectors of the global economy. It's akin to finding out that a thread from a cotton bale can lead you straight to the trading floor of Wall Street!

So, buckle up, because we're about to embark on a rollercoaster ride through the fields of genetic modification and the hedge maze of financial markets. And as we traverse this uncharted terrain, remember that in the world of research, curiosity may have killed the cat, but it sure makes for some interesting findings!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 GMO use in cotton and Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY). 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]]
"The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Cultivating curiosity, this study delves into the surprising interplay between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and its effect on the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). By leveraging USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) data from 2002 to 2022, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 and p < 0.01, unearthing a potentially fruitful partnership between agricultural innovation and financial markets.

It appears that the genetically modified seeds have woven their way into the fabric of RY stock prices, influencing market perceptions and growth. As the cotton industry embraced biotechnological advancements, the RY stock price appeared to be sewn into a tighter correlation, sprouting unexpected connections between the agricultural and financial domains. Planting the seeds of knowledge, this paper aims to uproot the mystery and shed light on this unexpected correlation.


-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Gentlebeings of the scientific community, lend me your ears (metaphorically speaking)! Today, we embark on an eye-opening journey that delves deep into the intersection of agricultural biotechnology and financial markets. We are about to unravel the cotton thread that binds the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry to the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). So grab your lab coats and your calculators, because we're diving headfirst into the world of transgenic cotton and stock market shenanigans!
But before we sink our teeth into this juicy research, let me ask you a pressing question: Why did the geneticist go broke? Because he couldn't splice his budget! Now that we've injected a bit of humor into the mix, let's dig into the business at hand.
The significance of this study lies in its capacity to illuminate the previously overlooked relationship between agricultural innovation and financial performance. It's like discovering that the best fertilizer for your investment portfolio might actually be found in a field of GMO cotton! Who knew seeds could hold such sway over stock prices? Well, we aim to find out and share our findings with you.
As we unfold the layers of this intriguing connection, bear in mind that the implications stretch far beyond the realms of cotton fields and stock exchanges. This correlation is a testament to the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate sectors of the global economy. It's akin to finding out that a thread from a cotton bale can lead you straight to the trading floor of Wall Street!
So, buckle up, because we're about to embark on a rollercoaster ride through the fields of genetic modification and the hedge maze of financial markets. And as we traverse this uncharted terrain, remember that in the world of research, curiosity may have killed the cat, but it sure makes for some interesting findings!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "The Cotton Chronicles: A Financial Fable," Smith et al. examine the impact of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds on the cotton industry and its ripple effects on financial markets. They present compelling evidence to support the notion that the adoption of GMO technology in cotton cultivation has led to increased yields and cost savings for farmers. This, in turn, has garnered attention from investors and analysts, who have speculated on the potential influence of this agricultural innovation on stock prices. As the authors conclude their study, one can't help but wonder: Did the GMO seeds sow the seeds of change in RY stock prices?

Now, as we traverse the literary landscape, let's not forget that all this talk about cotton and stocks can really tug at the heartstrings. Speaking of which, what did the cotton say when it got complimented? "Aww, shuks!"

Doe and Jones, in "The Stock Market Symphony: Genetic Composition and Financial Composition," delve deeper into the complexities of genetic modification in agricultural crops and its impact on financial instruments. Their analysis reveals a symphonic harmony between the adoption of GMO seeds in cotton farming and the performance of RY stock. With meticulous attention to detail, the authors untangle the web of factors influencing this peculiar correlation, leaving the reader eager for more answers. It's like they're unraveling the thread of destiny that connects the cotton plants to the stock ticker symbols.

Bringing a touch of fiction into the mix, "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck and "The Botany of Desire" by Michael Pollan offer poignant narratives that underscore the profound implications of agricultural evolution on society and individuals. In a twist that could rival the plot of a suspense thriller, the authors of these works inadvertently provide us with insights into the potential impact of GMO cotton on RY stock prices. Who would've thought that the tailoring of plant genetics could lead to such a gripping financial storyline?

And speaking of gripping storylines, who could forget the intrigue of TV shows like "Breaking Cotton" and "The Financial Seeds of Tomorrow"? While these may not be real TV shows, they sound like they could be, and we can only imagine the intense drama and plot twists they would bring to the table. It's almost as exciting as watching the stock market reactions to GMO cotton news!

As we weave through this colorful tapestry of academic literature, it's important to recognize the multifaceted nature of our research interests. Stay tuned for more unexpected connections and perhaps a few more puns along the way. After all, blending serious research with a sprinkle of humor is like cultivating the perfect blend of cotton and cashmere – it's bound to yield some delightfully unexpected results!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 GMO use in cotton and Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY). 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 USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2002 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]]
"The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Cultivating curiosity, this study delves into the surprising interplay between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and its effect on the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). By leveraging USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) data from 2002 to 2022, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 and p < 0.01, unearthing a potentially fruitful partnership between agricultural innovation and financial markets.

It appears that the genetically modified seeds have woven their way into the fabric of RY stock prices, influencing market perceptions and growth. As the cotton industry embraced biotechnological advancements, the RY stock price appeared to be sewn into a tighter correlation, sprouting unexpected connections between the agricultural and financial domains. Planting the seeds of knowledge, this paper aims to uproot the mystery and shed light on this unexpected correlation.


[[INTRODUCTION]]
Gentlebeings of the scientific community, lend me your ears (metaphorically speaking)! Today, we embark on an eye-opening journey that delves deep into the intersection of agricultural biotechnology and financial markets. We are about to unravel the cotton thread that binds the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry to the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). So grab your lab coats and your calculators, because we're diving headfirst into the world of transgenic cotton and stock market shenanigans!
But before we sink our teeth into this juicy research, let me ask you a pressing question: Why did the geneticist go broke? Because he couldn't splice his budget! Now that we've injected a bit of humor into the mix, let's dig into the business at hand.
The significance of this study lies in its capacity to illuminate the previously overlooked relationship between agricultural innovation and financial performance. It's like discovering that the best fertilizer for your investment portfolio might actually be found in a field of GMO cotton! Who knew seeds could hold such sway over stock prices? Well, we aim to find out and share our findings with you.
As we unfold the layers of this intriguing connection, bear in mind that the implications stretch far beyond the realms of cotton fields and stock exchanges. This correlation is a testament to the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate sectors of the global economy. It's akin to finding out that a thread from a cotton bale can lead you straight to the trading floor of Wall Street!
So, buckle up, because we're about to embark on a rollercoaster ride through the fields of genetic modification and the hedge maze of financial markets. And as we traverse this uncharted terrain, remember that in the world of research, curiosity may have killed the cat, but it sure makes for some interesting findings!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To uncover the tangled relationship between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY), our research team employed a variety of analytical methods that would make even the most seasoned financial analysts scratch their heads in confusion.

First, we painstakingly plucked data from the USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) databases, combing through years of information like diligent farmers inspecting each and every cotton boll. As we sifted through the data, we were reminded of the advice given to the farmer: never trust a cotton plant—it may be two-faced! Our collected dataset spanned the years from 2002 to 2022, providing us with a robust foundation for our analysis.

Next, we employed a complex statistical method that involved more twists and turns than a cotton gin on overdrive. Utilizing the correlation coefficient and p-value calculation, we aimed to reveal the strength and significance of the relationship between GMO cotton usage and RY stock prices. Just like a well-spun yarn, our data analysis sought to weave together the seemingly disparate threads of biotechnology and finance into a coherent narrative.

Furthermore, we crafted a dynamic time-series analysis to track the fluctuations in GMO cotton production and its potential impact on RY stock prices over the years. This process felt akin to trying to predict the weather by studying the movements of cotton seeds in a tornado—challenging, but ultimately enlightening. As the data unfolded before us, we were reminded that studying the financial markets can be unpredictable, much like a cotton plant's growth in the wild.

In addition to these methods, we also employed a sprinkle of qualitative analysis, delving into industry reports and expert insights to contextualize the quantitative findings. This approach allowed us to cultivate a holistic understanding of the cotton industry's embrace of biotechnological advancements and its implications on RY stock performance. Like a seasoned farmer consulting weather forecasts before planting, we carefully considered a range of perspectives to enrich our interpretation of the findings.

Finally, to ensure the robustness and reliability of our results, we subjected our analysis to rigorous sensitivity tests, scrutinizing the data from every conceivable angle like an eagle-eyed hawk looking for a lost cotton seed in a vast field. Through this thorough examination, we aimed to uphold the integrity of our findings and leave no stone unturned in our quest to unravel the cotton connection between GMO usage and RY stock prices.

In the end, our research methodology may have been as convoluted as a knotted ball of yarn, but it provided the means to unearth the intriguing connection between agricultural innovation and financial markets. And just like a bountiful harvest, we hope that our findings yield valuable insights for researchers, investors, and cotton enthusiasts alike.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 GMO use in cotton and Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY). 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 USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2002 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9054606, r-squared of 0.8198589, 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]]
"The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Cultivating curiosity, this study delves into the surprising interplay between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and its effect on the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). By leveraging USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) data from 2002 to 2022, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 and p < 0.01, unearthing a potentially fruitful partnership between agricultural innovation and financial markets.

It appears that the genetically modified seeds have woven their way into the fabric of RY stock prices, influencing market perceptions and growth. As the cotton industry embraced biotechnological advancements, the RY stock price appeared to be sewn into a tighter correlation, sprouting unexpected connections between the agricultural and financial domains. Planting the seeds of knowledge, this paper aims to uproot the mystery and shed light on this unexpected correlation.


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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Gentlebeings of the scientific community, lend me your ears (metaphorically speaking)! Today, we embark on an eye-opening journey that delves deep into the intersection of agricultural biotechnology and financial markets. We are about to unravel the cotton thread that binds the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry to the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). So grab your lab coats and your calculators, because we're diving headfirst into the world of transgenic cotton and stock market shenanigans!
But before we sink our teeth into this juicy research, let me ask you a pressing question: Why did the geneticist go broke? Because he couldn't splice his budget! Now that we've injected a bit of humor into the mix, let's dig into the business at hand.
The significance of this study lies in its capacity to illuminate the previously overlooked relationship between agricultural innovation and financial performance. It's like discovering that the best fertilizer for your investment portfolio might actually be found in a field of GMO cotton! Who knew seeds could hold such sway over stock prices? Well, we aim to find out and share our findings with you.
As we unfold the layers of this intriguing connection, bear in mind that the implications stretch far beyond the realms of cotton fields and stock exchanges. This correlation is a testament to the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate sectors of the global economy. It's akin to finding out that a thread from a cotton bale can lead you straight to the trading floor of Wall Street!
So, buckle up, because we're about to embark on a rollercoaster ride through the fields of genetic modification and the hedge maze of financial markets. And as we traverse this uncharted terrain, remember that in the world of research, curiosity may have killed the cat, but it sure makes for some interesting findings!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The data analysis has revealed a striking correlation between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY) over the 20-year period from 2002 to 2022. The correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 indicates a strong positive relationship between these two variables, suggesting that changes in GMO cotton usage are closely associated with fluctuations in RY stock prices. It's safe to say that this correlation is as tight as a well-spun thread!

While the correlation coefficient sheds light on the strength and direction of the relationship, the r-squared value of 0.8198589 illustrates that approximately 82% of the variability in RY stock prices can be accounted for by changes in GMO cotton usage. That's a significant chunk of the puzzle pie, indicating a robust connection between these seemingly unrelated fields. It looks like the GMO cotton industry has been quietly weaving a compelling narrative in the RY stock market story!

With a p-value of less than 0.01, the statistical significance further bolsters the credibility of our findings. This p-value is so small, it would need a microscope just to be visible! It indicates that the observed correlation is highly unlikely to have occurred by chance, providing strong evidence to support the relationship between GMO cotton usage and RY stock prices. It's safe to say that these findings are as solid as a seed in the ground!

In Figure 1, our scatterplot visually encapsulates the strength of the correlation, with each data point resembling a neatly planted cotton seed in the fertile soil of market dynamics. The upward trend in the scatterplot reveals a clear pattern of how changes in GMO cotton usage align with changes in RY stock prices. This correlation is so stark, it's like finding a needle in a haystack – well, in this case, it's more like finding a cotton seed in a stock exchange!

In conclusion, the results of this study provide compelling evidence of a noteworthy association between the use of GMO seeds in the cotton industry and the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada. These findings open the door to further exploration of the intricate relationship between agricultural biotechnology and financial markets. It's clear that the GMO cotton industry has not only baled its way into the fabric of agriculture but has also left a visible imprint on the stock market canvas. Who knew that the world of finance could be so intertwined with the humble cotton seed? This research has truly unraveled a captivating tale of cotton's influence on the stock market, sewing together unexpected connections and reaping a bountiful harvest of insights!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 GMO use in cotton and Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY). 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]]
"The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Cultivating curiosity, this study delves into the surprising interplay between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and its effect on the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). By leveraging USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) data from 2002 to 2022, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 and p < 0.01, unearthing a potentially fruitful partnership between agricultural innovation and financial markets.

It appears that the genetically modified seeds have woven their way into the fabric of RY stock prices, influencing market perceptions and growth. As the cotton industry embraced biotechnological advancements, the RY stock price appeared to be sewn into a tighter correlation, sprouting unexpected connections between the agricultural and financial domains. Planting the seeds of knowledge, this paper aims to uproot the mystery and shed light on this unexpected correlation.


[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "The Cotton Chronicles: A Financial Fable," Smith et al. examine the impact of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds on the cotton industry and its ripple effects on financial markets. They present compelling evidence to support the notion that the adoption of GMO technology in cotton cultivation has led to increased yields and cost savings for farmers. This, in turn, has garnered attention from investors and analysts, who have speculated on the potential influence of this agricultural innovation on stock prices. As the authors conclude their study, one can't help but wonder: Did the GMO seeds sow the seeds of change in RY stock prices?
Now, as we traverse the literary landscape, let's not forget that all this talk about cotton and stocks can really tug at the heartstrings. Speaking of which, what did the cotton say when it got complimented? "Aww, shuks!"
Doe and Jones, in "The Stock Market Symphony: Genetic Composition and Financial Composition," delve deeper into the complexities of genetic modification in agricultural crops and its impact on financial instruments. Their analysis reveals a symphonic harmony between the adoption of GMO seeds in cotton farming and the performance of RY stock. With meticulous attention to detail, the authors untangle the web of factors influencing this peculiar correlation, leaving the reader eager for more answers. It's like they're unraveling the thread of destiny that connects the cotton plants to the stock ticker symbols.
Bringing a touch of fiction into the mix, "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck and "The Botany of Desire" by Michael Pollan offer poignant narratives that underscore the profound implications of agricultural evolution on society and individuals. In a twist that could rival the plot of a suspense thriller, the authors of these works inadvertently provide us with insights into the potential impact of GMO cotton on RY stock prices. Who would've thought that the tailoring of plant genetics could lead to such a gripping financial storyline?
And speaking of gripping storylines, who could forget the intrigue of TV shows like "Breaking Cotton" and "The Financial Seeds of Tomorrow"? While these may not be real TV shows, they sound like they could be, and we can only imagine the intense drama and plot twists they would bring to the table. It's almost as exciting as watching the stock market reactions to GMO cotton news!
As we weave through this colorful tapestry of academic literature, it's important to recognize the multifaceted nature of our research interests. Stay tuned for more unexpected connections and perhaps a few more puns along the way. After all, blending serious research with a sprinkle of humor is like cultivating the perfect blend of cotton and cashmere – it's bound to yield some delightfully unexpected results!

[[RESULTS]]
The data analysis has revealed a striking correlation between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY) over the 20-year period from 2002 to 2022. The correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 indicates a strong positive relationship between these two variables, suggesting that changes in GMO cotton usage are closely associated with fluctuations in RY stock prices. It's safe to say that this correlation is as tight as a well-spun thread!
While the correlation coefficient sheds light on the strength and direction of the relationship, the r-squared value of 0.8198589 illustrates that approximately 82% of the variability in RY stock prices can be accounted for by changes in GMO cotton usage. That's a significant chunk of the puzzle pie, indicating a robust connection between these seemingly unrelated fields. It looks like the GMO cotton industry has been quietly weaving a compelling narrative in the RY stock market story!
With a p-value of less than 0.01, the statistical significance further bolsters the credibility of our findings. This p-value is so small, it would need a microscope just to be visible! It indicates that the observed correlation is highly unlikely to have occurred by chance, providing strong evidence to support the relationship between GMO cotton usage and RY stock prices. It's safe to say that these findings are as solid as a seed in the ground!
In Figure 1, our scatterplot visually encapsulates the strength of the correlation, with each data point resembling a neatly planted cotton seed in the fertile soil of market dynamics. The upward trend in the scatterplot reveals a clear pattern of how changes in GMO cotton usage align with changes in RY stock prices. This correlation is so stark, it's like finding a needle in a haystack – well, in this case, it's more like finding a cotton seed in a stock exchange!
In conclusion, the results of this study provide compelling evidence of a noteworthy association between the use of GMO seeds in the cotton industry and the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada. These findings open the door to further exploration of the intricate relationship between agricultural biotechnology and financial markets. It's clear that the GMO cotton industry has not only baled its way into the fabric of agriculture but has also left a visible imprint on the stock market canvas. Who knew that the world of finance could be so intertwined with the humble cotton seed? This research has truly unraveled a captivating tale of cotton's influence on the stock market, sewing together unexpected connections and reaping a bountiful harvest of insights!

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study not only affirm but also accentuate prior research findings that have hinted at the intriguing association between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). Our findings provide robust support for the idea that as the cotton industry embraced biotechnological advancements, the RY stock price appeared to be sewn into a tighter correlation, sprouting unexpected connections between the agricultural and financial domains. It's as if these two seemingly unrelated entities have found themselves entangled in a financial pas de deux, with the GMO cotton industry taking the lead.

It seems as though the GMO cotton industry has not only planted the seeds of innovation but has also sown the seeds of change in the RY stock market. This correlation is more than just a cotton-picking coincidence; it's a testament to the pervasive influence of agricultural innovation on the financial landscape. As delightful as blooming cotton fields may be, it's even more awe-inspiring to witness the way these seemingly unrelated factors weave together to form a compelling narrative in the stock market story.

Our results echo the sentiment expressed by Smith et al. in "The Cotton Chronicles: A Financial Fable." Just as they pondered and sowed the seeds of inquiry into the potential influence of GMO cotton on RY stock prices, our findings provide empirical evidence of a robust association between these variables. It's clear that the cotton-picking curiosity surrounding the GMO cotton-RY stock price relationship is not just a whimsical notion; it's a bona fide phenomenon.

Furthermore, our data analysis mirrors the harmonious symphony of genetic composition and financial composition discussed by Doe and Jones. In a twist that would make even the most dramatic TV show jealous, the adoption of GMO seeds in cotton farming has forged an unexpectedly strong connection with the performance of RY stock. This convergence of agricultural and financial elements is as captivating as a page-turner, and it reinforces the profound implications of genetic modification in agriculture on the broader financial landscape.

In conclusion, our study confirms and extends the existing body of knowledge surrounding the improbable yet compelling relationship between GMO cotton usage and RY stock prices. It's as if the cultivation of genetically modified cotton has spun a tale of financial intrigue, intertwining with stock market dynamics in a way that leaves us both entertained and enlightened. As we continue to unravel the mysteries of these interconnected systems, we must remember that a good pun is like cotton candy – it may be light and fluffy, but it sure does sweeten the deal!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 GMO use in cotton and Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY). 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]]
"The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Cultivating curiosity, this study delves into the surprising interplay between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and its effect on the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). By leveraging USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) data from 2002 to 2022, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 and p < 0.01, unearthing a potentially fruitful partnership between agricultural innovation and financial markets.

It appears that the genetically modified seeds have woven their way into the fabric of RY stock prices, influencing market perceptions and growth. As the cotton industry embraced biotechnological advancements, the RY stock price appeared to be sewn into a tighter correlation, sprouting unexpected connections between the agricultural and financial domains. Planting the seeds of knowledge, this paper aims to uproot the mystery and shed light on this unexpected correlation.


[[INTRDUCTION]]
Gentlebeings of the scientific community, lend me your ears (metaphorically speaking)! Today, we embark on an eye-opening journey that delves deep into the intersection of agricultural biotechnology and financial markets. We are about to unravel the cotton thread that binds the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry to the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). So grab your lab coats and your calculators, because we're diving headfirst into the world of transgenic cotton and stock market shenanigans!
But before we sink our teeth into this juicy research, let me ask you a pressing question: Why did the geneticist go broke? Because he couldn't splice his budget! Now that we've injected a bit of humor into the mix, let's dig into the business at hand.
The significance of this study lies in its capacity to illuminate the previously overlooked relationship between agricultural innovation and financial performance. It's like discovering that the best fertilizer for your investment portfolio might actually be found in a field of GMO cotton! Who knew seeds could hold such sway over stock prices? Well, we aim to find out and share our findings with you.
As we unfold the layers of this intriguing connection, bear in mind that the implications stretch far beyond the realms of cotton fields and stock exchanges. This correlation is a testament to the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate sectors of the global economy. It's akin to finding out that a thread from a cotton bale can lead you straight to the trading floor of Wall Street!
So, buckle up, because we're about to embark on a rollercoaster ride through the fields of genetic modification and the hedge maze of financial markets. And as we traverse this uncharted terrain, remember that in the world of research, curiosity may have killed the cat, but it sure makes for some interesting findings!

[[RESULTS]]
The data analysis has revealed a striking correlation between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY) over the 20-year period from 2002 to 2022. The correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 indicates a strong positive relationship between these two variables, suggesting that changes in GMO cotton usage are closely associated with fluctuations in RY stock prices. It's safe to say that this correlation is as tight as a well-spun thread!
While the correlation coefficient sheds light on the strength and direction of the relationship, the r-squared value of 0.8198589 illustrates that approximately 82% of the variability in RY stock prices can be accounted for by changes in GMO cotton usage. That's a significant chunk of the puzzle pie, indicating a robust connection between these seemingly unrelated fields. It looks like the GMO cotton industry has been quietly weaving a compelling narrative in the RY stock market story!
With a p-value of less than 0.01, the statistical significance further bolsters the credibility of our findings. This p-value is so small, it would need a microscope just to be visible! It indicates that the observed correlation is highly unlikely to have occurred by chance, providing strong evidence to support the relationship between GMO cotton usage and RY stock prices. It's safe to say that these findings are as solid as a seed in the ground!
In Figure 1, our scatterplot visually encapsulates the strength of the correlation, with each data point resembling a neatly planted cotton seed in the fertile soil of market dynamics. The upward trend in the scatterplot reveals a clear pattern of how changes in GMO cotton usage align with changes in RY stock prices. This correlation is so stark, it's like finding a needle in a haystack – well, in this case, it's more like finding a cotton seed in a stock exchange!
In conclusion, the results of this study provide compelling evidence of a noteworthy association between the use of GMO seeds in the cotton industry and the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada. These findings open the door to further exploration of the intricate relationship between agricultural biotechnology and financial markets. It's clear that the GMO cotton industry has not only baled its way into the fabric of agriculture but has also left a visible imprint on the stock market canvas. Who knew that the world of finance could be so intertwined with the humble cotton seed? This research has truly unraveled a captivating tale of cotton's influence on the stock market, sewing together unexpected connections and reaping a bountiful harvest of insights!

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has unravelled a thread of correlation between the usage of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). The statistical analyses have spun a web of evidence, indicating a strong positive relationship between these seemingly unrelated entities. It's as if cotton and finance have been secretly knitting an intricate pattern of influence for years!

The implications of these findings are as significant as a pair of Genetically Modified Jeans – they fit well! The results underscore the need for further exploration into the intersection of agricultural innovation and financial markets. After all, who knew that the humble cotton seed could spread its influence all the way into the realm of stock trading? It's like the cotton industry saying, "Hey, don't hedge your bets against us!"

So, why did the stock market investor bring a ladder to work? Because they heard the market was about to reach new highs! The connection between GMO cotton and RY stock prices may seem like a tall tale, but our research has shone a light on a previously underappreciated relationship, bringing it to the forefront of academic discussion.

In light of these findings, it's safe to say that further research in this area is as unnecessary as a scarecrow in a cotton field – it's clear that the correlation between GMO cotton usage and RY stock prices is no mere fluke. This research has sown the seeds of knowledge and reaped a harvest of insights, leaving little room for doubt or ambiguity. It's time for other researchers to cotton on to these findings and weave them into the fabric of economic and agricultural scholarship. No more research is needed in this area – we've already picked this field clean!




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 The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Agricultural Innovation and Economic Growth


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 The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Avant-Garde Institute for Agricultural Advancement


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 The Cotton Connection: Genetically Modified Seeds and RY Stock Price Growth with an abstract of Cultivating curiosity, this study delves into the surprising interplay between the use of genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in the cotton industry and its effect on the stock prices of the Royal Bank of Canada (RY). By leveraging USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) data from 2002 to 2022, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.9054606 and p < 0.01, unearthing a potentially fruitful partnership between agricultural innovation and financial markets.
It appears that the genetically modified seeds have woven their way into the fabric of RY stock prices, influencing market perceptions and growth. As the cotton industry embraced biotechnological advancements, the RY stock price appeared to be sewn into a tighter correlation, sprouting unexpected connections between the agricultural and financial domains. Planting the seeds of knowledge, this paper aims to uproot the mystery and shed light on this unexpected correlation.

ChatGPT:

genetically modified organism seeds, cotton industry, Royal Bank of Canada stock price, USDA data, LSEG Analytics data, agricultural innovation, financial markets, GMO seeds, cotton industry stock prices, genetically modified seeds impact on stock prices, agricultural and financial correlation

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Data details

GMO use in cotton
Detailed data title: Percent of cotton planted in the United States genetically modified with both Bt and HT
Source: USDA
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Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Royal Bank of Canada (RY) 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 = 0.9054606 (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 = 0.8198589 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 82% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., GMO use in cotton) over the 21 years from 2002 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.7E-8. 0.0000000167440980822335640000
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 0.91 in 1.7E-6% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 59,722,536 random variables You don't actually need 59 million 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 20 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 20 because we have two variables measured over a period of 21 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.

[ 0.78, 0.96 ] 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.
200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
GMO use in cotton (GMO cotton %)222730343942454858586367797980808289838886
Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY) (Stock price)16.1718.2624.0226.7238.947.4851.1229.5554.152.7151.7761.567.168.8452.767.9281.8167.879.3482.62106.41




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([22,27,30,34,39,42,45,48,58,58,63,67,79,79,80,80,82,89,83,88,86,])
array_2 = np.array([16.17,18.26,24.02,26.72,38.9,47.48,51.12,29.55,54.1,52.71,51.77,61.5,67.1,68.84,52.7,67.92,81.81,67.8,79.34,82.62,106.41,])
array_1_name = "GMO use in cotton"
array_2_name = "Royal Bank of Canada's stock price (RY)"

# 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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