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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 Popularity of the first name Walker and the second variable is Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO).  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 name Walker surged in popularity, more parents were inspired by the idea of their children growing up to become successful walkers - like Walker, Texas Ranger. This led to a boom in the demand for baby shoes, especially tiny cowboy boots. As a result, companies that specialized in infant footwear, such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, experienced a sudden uptick in stock value, since everyone knows that when it comes to baby shoes, the market is highly competitive and constantly on the move.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Prompt: Generate an image of a cowboy boot factory filled with workers crafting new pairs of cowboy boots amidst a high-tech environment. In the background, display a large screen with Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price ticker continuously rising, reflecting the company's success due to the increased use of their materials in the manufacturing process spurred by the popularity of the name Walker. The factory floor should be teeming with activity, showcasing the blend of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. 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: Popularity of the first name Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). 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: Hyper-realistic Surrealism Cubism High-tech Oragami
ChatGPT: High-tech

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 Popularity of the first name Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO), in the following situation: The increase in popularity of the name Walker led to more parents naming their children after the iconic Texas Ranger character, thereby increasing demand for cowboy boots, which are commonly manufactured using materials supplied by Thermo Fisher Scientific, resulting in a boost in the company's stock price.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling cowboy boot factory, workers are busy crafting the popular footwear. Among them, a significant number of new pairs of cowboy boots are being created, indicative of the increasing demand. Meanwhile, on a large screen in the background, Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price ticker is seen constantly rising, reflecting the company's soaring success due to the increased use of their materials in the manufacturing process spurred by the popularity of the name Walker.

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: [ High-tech ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling cowboy boot factory, workers are busy crafting the popular footwear. Among them, a significant number of new pairs of cowboy boots are being created, indicative of the increasing demand. Meanwhile, on a large screen in the background, Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price ticker is seen constantly rising, reflecting the company's soaring success due to the increased use of their materials in the manufacturing process spurred by the popularity of the name Walker. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Prompt: Generate an image of a cowboy boot factory filled with workers crafting new pairs of cowboy boots amidst a high-tech environment. In the background, display a large screen with Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price ticker continuously rising, reflecting the company's success due to the increased use of their materials in the manufacturing process spurred by the popularity of the name Walker. The factory floor should be teeming with activity, showcasing the blend of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology.

*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 Popularity of the first name Walker caused Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO) to increase.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price

Journal of Financial and Wacky Studies

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 Popularity of the first name Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title seem clever.

Your research team used data from US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9885146 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]]
"Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we embark on a peculiar investigation into the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the fluctuations in the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over a span of twenty years. With a blend of US Social Security Administration data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) insights, we unravel the entwined narrative behind these seemingly incongruous phenomena. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, implying a strong association between the two variables (p < 0.01), defying the conventional understanding of stock price determinants. The implications of this unexpected revelation extend beyond the realm of stock market analytics, beckoning the necessity of further exploratory research into the whimsical influence of nomenclature on financial markets. This study paves the way for a new wave of inquiry, casting light on the uncharted territory of serendipitous connections between human identity and economic trends.


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 Popularity of the first name Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we embark on a peculiar investigation into the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the fluctuations in the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over a span of twenty years. With a blend of US Social Security Administration data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) insights, we unravel the entwined narrative behind these seemingly incongruous phenomena. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, implying a strong association between the two variables (p < 0.01), defying the conventional understanding of stock price determinants. The implications of this unexpected revelation extend beyond the realm of stock market analytics, beckoning the necessity of further exploratory research into the whimsical influence of nomenclature on financial markets. This study paves the way for a new wave of inquiry, casting light on the uncharted territory of serendipitous connections between human identity and economic trends.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The interplay between human behavior and financial markets has long been a subject of fascination among researchers and investors alike. From the obscure theories of market psychology to the more tangible impacts of consumer sentiment, the attempt to understand the underlying forces driving stock price fluctuations has led us down a myriad of convoluted paths. Never could we have predicted that the seemingly innocuous popularity of a first name would emerge as a potential influence on stock market dynamics.

In this research, we set out to explore the curious case of the first name Walker and its unexpected association with the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO). Despite the initial skepticism and raised eyebrows from our colleagues, the data-driven journey we embarked upon led us to unveil an intriguing correlation between these seemingly unrelated variables. The sheer proximity of the correlation coefficient to unity – 0.9885146 to be exact – has left us both astonished and intrigued.

Our investigation delves into over two decades of US Social Security Administration data to unearth the trends in the popularity of the name "Walker." With meticulous attention, we curated this seemingly inconsequential data and juxtaposed it with the historical stock price fluctuations of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The intertwining story that emerged from this analysis has challenged our preconceived notions about the factors at play in financial markets.

The revelation of such a compelling correlation beckons the need for a paradigm shift in our understanding of stock market dynamics. It also compels us to consider a myriad of questions: Do individuals named Walker possess an uncanny influence on market sentiment? Is there a hidden link between the popularity of this moniker and consumer behavior? Or is this just a fortuitous coincidence, a whimsical quirk of statistical anomalies?

This unexpected liaison between nomenclature and financial performance forces us to confront the enigmatic dance between human identity and economic trends. While our journey may have commenced with skepticism, the conspicuous correlation has left us contemplating the often overlooked idiosyncrasies of our world. As we meander through this narrative, we strive to shed light on this uncharted territory, daring to venture into the vast expanse of serendipitous connections between individual identity and economic phenomena.


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 Popularity of the first name Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name some movies that you watched that are tangentially related to the topic.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we embark on a peculiar investigation into the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the fluctuations in the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over a span of twenty years. With a blend of US Social Security Administration data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) insights, we unravel the entwined narrative behind these seemingly incongruous phenomena. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, implying a strong association between the two variables (p < 0.01), defying the conventional understanding of stock price determinants. The implications of this unexpected revelation extend beyond the realm of stock market analytics, beckoning the necessity of further exploratory research into the whimsical influence of nomenclature on financial markets. This study paves the way for a new wave of inquiry, casting light on the uncharted territory of serendipitous connections between human identity and economic trends.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The interplay between human behavior and financial markets has long been a subject of fascination among researchers and investors alike. From the obscure theories of market psychology to the more tangible impacts of consumer sentiment, the attempt to understand the underlying forces driving stock price fluctuations has led us down a myriad of convoluted paths. Never could we have predicted that the seemingly innocuous popularity of a first name would emerge as a potential influence on stock market dynamics.
In this research, we set out to explore the curious case of the first name Walker and its unexpected association with the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO). Despite the initial skepticism and raised eyebrows from our colleagues, the data-driven journey we embarked upon led us to unveil an intriguing correlation between these seemingly unrelated variables. The sheer proximity of the correlation coefficient to unity – 0.9885146 to be exact – has left us both astonished and intrigued.
Our investigation delves into over two decades of US Social Security Administration data to unearth the trends in the popularity of the name "Walker." With meticulous attention, we curated this seemingly inconsequential data and juxtaposed it with the historical stock price fluctuations of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The intertwining story that emerged from this analysis has challenged our preconceived notions about the factors at play in financial markets.
The revelation of such a compelling correlation beckons the need for a paradigm shift in our understanding of stock market dynamics. It also compels us to consider a myriad of questions: Do individuals named Walker possess an uncanny influence on market sentiment? Is there a hidden link between the popularity of this moniker and consumer behavior? Or is this just a fortuitous coincidence, a whimsical quirk of statistical anomalies?
This unexpected liaison between nomenclature and financial performance forces us to confront the enigmatic dance between human identity and economic trends. While our journey may have commenced with skepticism, the conspicuous correlation has left us contemplating the often overlooked idiosyncrasies of our world. As we meander through this narrative, we strive to shed light on this uncharted territory, daring to venture into the vast expanse of serendipitous connections between individual identity and economic phenomena.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The study of naming conventions and their potential impact on financial markets has historically been a niche field nestled within the broader spectrum of behavioral economics and market psychology. Smith et al. in "The Influence of Nomenclature on Economic Indicators" delve into the intriguing possibility of names exerting an understated influence on consumer behavior and market sentiment. Their empirical investigation provides a foundation for our current exploration into the peculiar correlation between the popularity of the first name Walker and the stock price fluctuations of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Building upon this premise, Doe's seminal work "Moniker Economics: Unraveling the Language of the Market" offers a comprehensive analysis of the complexities involved in understanding the often whimsical interplay between human identity and economic trends. Jones et al., in their study "A Name by Any Other Stock: Exploring the Semantic Associations of Nomenclature and Market Dynamics" shed light on the semantic nuances associated with names and their potential impact on market movements, laying the groundwork for our investigation.

Transitioning from the realm of non-fiction literature, we also draw inspiration from reputable sources such as "Data Analytics in Financial Markets" by Brown and "Market Psychology in Practice" by White, which provide theoretical and empirical frameworks relevant to our inquiry. However, as we navigate the convoluted landscape of our research topic, we encounter an eclectic mix of fiction literature that, albeit ostensibly unrelated, offers unexpected insights.

Works of fiction that explore the intricacies of human identity and its potential effects on the world of finance, such as "The Name Game" by Jane A. Writer and "The Stock Sorcerer's Secret" by P.W. Witty, present a peculiar interplay between nomenclature and economic phenomena, albeit from a fantastical lens. Additionally, cinematic endeavors such as "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Moneyball" provide tangential glimpses into the world of financial markets, adding splashes of color to an otherwise monochromatic literature review.

The confluence of these diverse sources underscores the multidimensional nature of our investigation, emboldening us to unearth the enigmatic connections between the popularity of the first name Walker and the stock price fluctuations of Thermo Fisher Scientific. As we tread this uncharted terrain, we are reminded that in the realm of academic rigor, even the most unconventional pursuits can yield unexpected revelations.


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 Popularity of the first name Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration 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]]
"Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we embark on a peculiar investigation into the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the fluctuations in the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over a span of twenty years. With a blend of US Social Security Administration data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) insights, we unravel the entwined narrative behind these seemingly incongruous phenomena. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, implying a strong association between the two variables (p < 0.01), defying the conventional understanding of stock price determinants. The implications of this unexpected revelation extend beyond the realm of stock market analytics, beckoning the necessity of further exploratory research into the whimsical influence of nomenclature on financial markets. This study paves the way for a new wave of inquiry, casting light on the uncharted territory of serendipitous connections between human identity and economic trends.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The interplay between human behavior and financial markets has long been a subject of fascination among researchers and investors alike. From the obscure theories of market psychology to the more tangible impacts of consumer sentiment, the attempt to understand the underlying forces driving stock price fluctuations has led us down a myriad of convoluted paths. Never could we have predicted that the seemingly innocuous popularity of a first name would emerge as a potential influence on stock market dynamics.
In this research, we set out to explore the curious case of the first name Walker and its unexpected association with the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO). Despite the initial skepticism and raised eyebrows from our colleagues, the data-driven journey we embarked upon led us to unveil an intriguing correlation between these seemingly unrelated variables. The sheer proximity of the correlation coefficient to unity – 0.9885146 to be exact – has left us both astonished and intrigued.
Our investigation delves into over two decades of US Social Security Administration data to unearth the trends in the popularity of the name "Walker." With meticulous attention, we curated this seemingly inconsequential data and juxtaposed it with the historical stock price fluctuations of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The intertwining story that emerged from this analysis has challenged our preconceived notions about the factors at play in financial markets.
The revelation of such a compelling correlation beckons the need for a paradigm shift in our understanding of stock market dynamics. It also compels us to consider a myriad of questions: Do individuals named Walker possess an uncanny influence on market sentiment? Is there a hidden link between the popularity of this moniker and consumer behavior? Or is this just a fortuitous coincidence, a whimsical quirk of statistical anomalies?
This unexpected liaison between nomenclature and financial performance forces us to confront the enigmatic dance between human identity and economic trends. While our journey may have commenced with skepticism, the conspicuous correlation has left us contemplating the often overlooked idiosyncrasies of our world. As we meander through this narrative, we strive to shed light on this uncharted territory, daring to venture into the vast expanse of serendipitous connections between individual identity and economic phenomena.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To investigate the enigmatic entanglement between the popularity of the first name Walker and the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), our research team harnessed a blend of data sources and analytical techniques that bore witness to the peculiar convergence of human nomenclature and financial markets.

The primary source of our data on the popularity of the first name Walker was the US Social Security Administration, a treasure trove of information that enabled us to traverse the annals of nomenclature with unprecedented depth and breadth. We meticulously combed through the annual records from 2002 to 2022, tracing the undulating trajectory of the name's popularity and unearthing the subtle waves of societal nomenclature that may have inadvertently washed upon the shores of stock market dynamics.

In parallel, our plunge into the financial dimension led us to LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), where we dived into the historical stock price data of Thermo Fisher Scientific, grasping at the ebbs and flows of market sentiment that may have been unwittingly swayed by the caprice of nomenclature. The concatenation of these disparate datasets became the grist for our analytical mill, providing the raw materials for our quest to unravel the seemingly interrelated fates of Walker and TMO.

Employing an array of statistical tools, including time series analysis and correlation techniques, we sought to discern the obscured patterns woven within this curious tapestry of data. Our rigorous analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, a figure that not only raised the eyebrows of academic purists but also caused apprehensive ripples among financial analysts, prompting them to reconsider the oft-dismissed influence of nomenclature on market dynamics.

By juxtaposing the temporal ebbs and flows of Walker's popularity with the undulating fluctuations of TMO's stock price, we ventured into uncharted waters, where the capricious flotsam of human naming practices appeared to be riding the unforeseen currents of stock market sentiment. As we relinquished ourselves to the enduring mystery of this correlation, we grappled with questions that traversed the borders of conventional economic inquiry, leading us to ponder the whimsical and oft-overlooked vicissitudes of human nomenclature in the seemingly austere domain of market dynamics.


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 Popularity of the first name Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2002 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9885146, r-squared of 0.9771611, 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]]
"Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we embark on a peculiar investigation into the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the fluctuations in the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over a span of twenty years. With a blend of US Social Security Administration data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) insights, we unravel the entwined narrative behind these seemingly incongruous phenomena. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, implying a strong association between the two variables (p < 0.01), defying the conventional understanding of stock price determinants. The implications of this unexpected revelation extend beyond the realm of stock market analytics, beckoning the necessity of further exploratory research into the whimsical influence of nomenclature on financial markets. This study paves the way for a new wave of inquiry, casting light on the uncharted territory of serendipitous connections between human identity and economic trends.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The interplay between human behavior and financial markets has long been a subject of fascination among researchers and investors alike. From the obscure theories of market psychology to the more tangible impacts of consumer sentiment, the attempt to understand the underlying forces driving stock price fluctuations has led us down a myriad of convoluted paths. Never could we have predicted that the seemingly innocuous popularity of a first name would emerge as a potential influence on stock market dynamics.
In this research, we set out to explore the curious case of the first name Walker and its unexpected association with the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO). Despite the initial skepticism and raised eyebrows from our colleagues, the data-driven journey we embarked upon led us to unveil an intriguing correlation between these seemingly unrelated variables. The sheer proximity of the correlation coefficient to unity – 0.9885146 to be exact – has left us both astonished and intrigued.
Our investigation delves into over two decades of US Social Security Administration data to unearth the trends in the popularity of the name "Walker." With meticulous attention, we curated this seemingly inconsequential data and juxtaposed it with the historical stock price fluctuations of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The intertwining story that emerged from this analysis has challenged our preconceived notions about the factors at play in financial markets.
The revelation of such a compelling correlation beckons the need for a paradigm shift in our understanding of stock market dynamics. It also compels us to consider a myriad of questions: Do individuals named Walker possess an uncanny influence on market sentiment? Is there a hidden link between the popularity of this moniker and consumer behavior? Or is this just a fortuitous coincidence, a whimsical quirk of statistical anomalies?
This unexpected liaison between nomenclature and financial performance forces us to confront the enigmatic dance between human identity and economic trends. While our journey may have commenced with skepticism, the conspicuous correlation has left us contemplating the often overlooked idiosyncrasies of our world. As we meander through this narrative, we strive to shed light on this uncharted territory, daring to venture into the vast expanse of serendipitous connections between individual identity and economic phenomena.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our analysis of the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) from 2002 to 2022 unearthed a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, with an r-squared value of 0.9771611. The p-value of less than 0.01 bolstered the statistical significance of this association, leaving us in a state of incredulity -- much like discovering a hedge fund manager with the name "Billionaire Bucks."

The scatterplot in Figure 1, which we present without any further puns about "taking steps," vividly illustrates the close-knit rapport between the two variables. The seemingly incongruous pairing of a moniker and a market giant appears to have authored a narrative steeped in whimsy and statistical intrigue.

This unexpected alliance between the name Walker and the performance of TMO challenges the traditional understanding of stock price determinants, prompting us to contemplate the quirky symphony of human nomenclature and financial markets. It's as if the whims of market sentiment somehow respond to a cosmic call of "Hey, Walker! Look at this stock price" -- a notion that might have seemed ludicrous if it didn't materialize in our data.

This serendipitous discovery compels us to ponder whether individuals named Walker unknowingly wield an enigmatic sway over the market, subtly signaling a bullish stride or a bearish saunter. It also raises the stodgy question of whether there is a causal link between the popularity of this name and consumer behavior, or if this is just an unconventional manifestation of statistical happenstance -- much like finding a stock with soaring performance that's named "Moonshot."

The implications of this unanticipated liaison between nomenclature and market dynamics reach far beyond the realm of financial analysis, beckoning us into uncharted research territory. This discovery opens the floodgates for pursuing a new avenue of inquiry, inviting us to unravel the idiosyncratic connections between individual identity and economic trends. As we contemplate the implications of our findings, we urge the research community to embrace the wondrous serendipity of our interconnected world and stay open to unexpected correlations lurking beneath the surface and waiting to be uncovered.


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 Popularity of the first name Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we embark on a peculiar investigation into the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the fluctuations in the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over a span of twenty years. With a blend of US Social Security Administration data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) insights, we unravel the entwined narrative behind these seemingly incongruous phenomena. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, implying a strong association between the two variables (p < 0.01), defying the conventional understanding of stock price determinants. The implications of this unexpected revelation extend beyond the realm of stock market analytics, beckoning the necessity of further exploratory research into the whimsical influence of nomenclature on financial markets. This study paves the way for a new wave of inquiry, casting light on the uncharted territory of serendipitous connections between human identity and economic trends.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The study of naming conventions and their potential impact on financial markets has historically been a niche field nestled within the broader spectrum of behavioral economics and market psychology. Smith et al. in "The Influence of Nomenclature on Economic Indicators" delve into the intriguing possibility of names exerting an understated influence on consumer behavior and market sentiment. Their empirical investigation provides a foundation for our current exploration into the peculiar correlation between the popularity of the first name Walker and the stock price fluctuations of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Building upon this premise, Doe's seminal work "Moniker Economics: Unraveling the Language of the Market" offers a comprehensive analysis of the complexities involved in understanding the often whimsical interplay between human identity and economic trends. Jones et al., in their study "A Name by Any Other Stock: Exploring the Semantic Associations of Nomenclature and Market Dynamics" shed light on the semantic nuances associated with names and their potential impact on market movements, laying the groundwork for our investigation.
Transitioning from the realm of non-fiction literature, we also draw inspiration from reputable sources such as "Data Analytics in Financial Markets" by Brown and "Market Psychology in Practice" by White, which provide theoretical and empirical frameworks relevant to our inquiry. However, as we navigate the convoluted landscape of our research topic, we encounter an eclectic mix of fiction literature that, albeit ostensibly unrelated, offers unexpected insights.
Works of fiction that explore the intricacies of human identity and its potential effects on the world of finance, such as "The Name Game" by Jane A. Writer and "The Stock Sorcerer's Secret" by P.W. Witty, present a peculiar interplay between nomenclature and economic phenomena, albeit from a fantastical lens. Additionally, cinematic endeavors such as "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Moneyball" provide tangential glimpses into the world of financial markets, adding splashes of color to an otherwise monochromatic literature review.
The confluence of these diverse sources underscores the multidimensional nature of our investigation, emboldening us to unearth the enigmatic connections between the popularity of the first name Walker and the stock price fluctuations of Thermo Fisher Scientific. As we tread this uncharted terrain, we are reminded that in the realm of academic rigor, even the most unconventional pursuits can yield unexpected revelations.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) from 2002 to 2022 unearthed a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, with an r-squared value of 0.9771611. The p-value of less than 0.01 bolstered the statistical significance of this association, leaving us in a state of incredulity -- much like discovering a hedge fund manager with the name "Billionaire Bucks."
The scatterplot in Figure 1, which we present without any further puns about "taking steps," vividly illustrates the close-knit rapport between the two variables. The seemingly incongruous pairing of a moniker and a market giant appears to have authored a narrative steeped in whimsy and statistical intrigue.
This unexpected alliance between the name Walker and the performance of TMO challenges the traditional understanding of stock price determinants, prompting us to contemplate the quirky symphony of human nomenclature and financial markets. It's as if the whims of market sentiment somehow respond to a cosmic call of "Hey, Walker! Look at this stock price" -- a notion that might have seemed ludicrous if it didn't materialize in our data.
This serendipitous discovery compels us to ponder whether individuals named Walker unknowingly wield an enigmatic sway over the market, subtly signaling a bullish stride or a bearish saunter. It also raises the stodgy question of whether there is a causal link between the popularity of this name and consumer behavior, or if this is just an unconventional manifestation of statistical happenstance -- much like finding a stock with soaring performance that's named "Moonshot."
The implications of this unanticipated liaison between nomenclature and market dynamics reach far beyond the realm of financial analysis, beckoning us into uncharted research territory. This discovery opens the floodgates for pursuing a new avenue of inquiry, inviting us to unravel the idiosyncratic connections between individual identity and economic trends. As we contemplate the implications of our findings, we urge the research community to embrace the wondrous serendipity of our interconnected world and stay open to unexpected correlations lurking beneath the surface and waiting to be uncovered.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of our study have brought to light a seemingly whimsical yet robust relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO). This unexpected discovery, akin to stumbling upon a "Fortune 500" CEO named "Dolla Bills," defies traditional market wisdom and prompts us to consider the bizarre interconnectedness of nomenclature and financial markets.

Drawing from the esoteric realm of naming conventions, our results align with the works of Smith et al. and Doe, who, much like the protagonists of a financial labyrinth, delve into the enigmatic influence of monikers on consumer behavior and market sentiment. The empirical insights garnered from these investigations echo the astonishing resonance we observed between the name Walker and the performance of TMO, compelling us to entertain the notion that individual names might hold sway over market dynamics in ways previously unexplored.

Additionally, our findings harken back to the peculiar musings presented in works of fiction such as "The Name Game" and "The Stock Sorcerer's Secret," where the interplay between nomenclature and economic phenomena is fictionalized but strikes an uncanny chord with the revelations from our study. It's as if we stumbled upon an eerie parallel universe where the whimsical hypotheses of fictional narratives materialize into statistical significance.

While the discovery of a striking correlation coefficient between the name Walker and TMO's stock price might seem as improbable as spotting a hedge fund manager moonlighting as a stand-up comedian, our results beckon us to embrace the serendipitous quirks of the financial universe. Our study invites scholars to ponder the implications of this peculiar connection, much like considering the whimsical ripple effect of market sentiment responding to an inadvertent call of "Hey, Walker! Look at this stock price."

As we navigate the uncharted terrain of our research, our findings prompt us to remain open to the unexpected correlations lurking beneath the surface of economic data, akin to uncovering a stock named "Moonshot" soaring to new heights. In doing so, we advocate for a newfound appreciation of the whimsical symphony between human identity and market dynamics, urging the research community to strap on their exploratory boots and embark on a journey to unravel the idiosyncratic connections awaiting discovery.


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 Popularity of the first name Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we embark on a peculiar investigation into the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the fluctuations in the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over a span of twenty years. With a blend of US Social Security Administration data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) insights, we unravel the entwined narrative behind these seemingly incongruous phenomena. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, implying a strong association between the two variables (p < 0.01), defying the conventional understanding of stock price determinants. The implications of this unexpected revelation extend beyond the realm of stock market analytics, beckoning the necessity of further exploratory research into the whimsical influence of nomenclature on financial markets. This study paves the way for a new wave of inquiry, casting light on the uncharted territory of serendipitous connections between human identity and economic trends.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The interplay between human behavior and financial markets has long been a subject of fascination among researchers and investors alike. From the obscure theories of market psychology to the more tangible impacts of consumer sentiment, the attempt to understand the underlying forces driving stock price fluctuations has led us down a myriad of convoluted paths. Never could we have predicted that the seemingly innocuous popularity of a first name would emerge as a potential influence on stock market dynamics.
In this research, we set out to explore the curious case of the first name Walker and its unexpected association with the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO). Despite the initial skepticism and raised eyebrows from our colleagues, the data-driven journey we embarked upon led us to unveil an intriguing correlation between these seemingly unrelated variables. The sheer proximity of the correlation coefficient to unity – 0.9885146 to be exact – has left us both astonished and intrigued.
Our investigation delves into over two decades of US Social Security Administration data to unearth the trends in the popularity of the name "Walker." With meticulous attention, we curated this seemingly inconsequential data and juxtaposed it with the historical stock price fluctuations of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The intertwining story that emerged from this analysis has challenged our preconceived notions about the factors at play in financial markets.
The revelation of such a compelling correlation beckons the need for a paradigm shift in our understanding of stock market dynamics. It also compels us to consider a myriad of questions: Do individuals named Walker possess an uncanny influence on market sentiment? Is there a hidden link between the popularity of this moniker and consumer behavior? Or is this just a fortuitous coincidence, a whimsical quirk of statistical anomalies?
This unexpected liaison between nomenclature and financial performance forces us to confront the enigmatic dance between human identity and economic trends. While our journey may have commenced with skepticism, the conspicuous correlation has left us contemplating the often overlooked idiosyncrasies of our world. As we meander through this narrative, we strive to shed light on this uncharted territory, daring to venture into the vast expanse of serendipitous connections between individual identity and economic phenomena.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) from 2002 to 2022 unearthed a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, with an r-squared value of 0.9771611. The p-value of less than 0.01 bolstered the statistical significance of this association, leaving us in a state of incredulity -- much like discovering a hedge fund manager with the name "Billionaire Bucks."
The scatterplot in Figure 1, which we present without any further puns about "taking steps," vividly illustrates the close-knit rapport between the two variables. The seemingly incongruous pairing of a moniker and a market giant appears to have authored a narrative steeped in whimsy and statistical intrigue.
This unexpected alliance between the name Walker and the performance of TMO challenges the traditional understanding of stock price determinants, prompting us to contemplate the quirky symphony of human nomenclature and financial markets. It's as if the whims of market sentiment somehow respond to a cosmic call of "Hey, Walker! Look at this stock price" -- a notion that might have seemed ludicrous if it didn't materialize in our data.
This serendipitous discovery compels us to ponder whether individuals named Walker unknowingly wield an enigmatic sway over the market, subtly signaling a bullish stride or a bearish saunter. It also raises the stodgy question of whether there is a causal link between the popularity of this name and consumer behavior, or if this is just an unconventional manifestation of statistical happenstance -- much like finding a stock with soaring performance that's named "Moonshot."
The implications of this unanticipated liaison between nomenclature and market dynamics reach far beyond the realm of financial analysis, beckoning us into uncharted research territory. This discovery opens the floodgates for pursuing a new avenue of inquiry, inviting us to unravel the idiosyncratic connections between individual identity and economic trends. As we contemplate the implications of our findings, we urge the research community to embrace the wondrous serendipity of our interconnected world and stay open to unexpected correlations lurking beneath the surface and waiting to be uncovered.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, the enthralling correlation between the popularity of the first name Walker and the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) has illuminated a hitherto unexplored frontier in financial market dynamics. The remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9885146 has left us pondering the peculiar mystique of statistical anomalies. It's as if the market is whispering, "Hey, Walker, look at these stock prices!" While this discovery invites whimsical notions of individuals named Walker subliminally influencing market sentiment, we must acknowledge the nuanced dance between nomenclature and economic trends. We urge fellow researchers to embrace the delightful serendipity of discovering unanticipated correlations while remaining vigilant against falling for false prophets such as "Billionaire Bucks" or "Moonshot" stocks.

As much as we are tempted to delve deeper into this delightful idiosyncrasy, we must solemnly declare that no further research is needed in this area. The sheer unpredictability and quirkiness of human identity and its influence on market trends are best left as a delightful enigma, akin to discovering a pot of gold at the end of a statistical rainbow. Thank you for walking with us through this charming meander of statistical wonder.


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 Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Financial and Wacky Studies


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 Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Ethical Advancements in Stock Market Analysis (SEASMA)


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 Walking the Market: The Curious Case of Walker and Thermo Fisher Scientific's Stock Price with an abstract of In this study, we embark on a peculiar investigation into the relationship between the popularity of the first name Walker and the fluctuations in the stock price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over a span of twenty years. With a blend of US Social Security Administration data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) insights, we unravel the entwined narrative behind these seemingly incongruous phenomena. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9885146, implying a strong association between the two variables (p < 0.01), defying the conventional understanding of stock price determinants. The implications of this unexpected revelation extend beyond the realm of stock market analytics, beckoning the necessity of further exploratory research into the whimsical influence of nomenclature on financial markets. This study paves the way for a new wave of inquiry, casting light on the uncharted territory of serendipitous connections between human identity and economic trends.

ChatGPT:

Walker, Thermo Fisher Scientific, stock price, correlation, social security administration data, LSEG Analytics, Refinitiv, stock market analytics, financial markets, nomenclature influence, economic trends, correlation coefficient, fluctuation, US Social Security Administration, Walker first name, Walker popularity

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Data details

Popularity of the first name Walker
Detailed data title: Babies of all sexes born in the US named Walker
Source: US Social Security Administration
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Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) 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 = 0.9885146 (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 = 0.9771611 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 97.7% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the first name Walker) over the 21 years from 2002 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 4.7E-17. 0.0000000000000000466442903828
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

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

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.99 in 4.7E-15% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 21,438,851,181,853,292 random variables You don't actually need 21 quadrillion variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 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.

[ 0.97, 1 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Popularity of the first name Walker (Babies born)628638740812708609559595656686715857106410281062111913681675190729834389
Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO) (Stock price)23.8520.3525.230.1430.445.1557.6834.2148.0355.6445.7964.79110.69126.3139.45142.39190.8219.86326469.05662.99




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([628,638,740,812,708,609,559,595,656,686,715,857,1064,1028,1062,1119,1368,1675,1907,2983,4389,])
array_2 = np.array([23.85,20.35,25.2,30.14,30.4,45.15,57.68,34.21,48.03,55.64,45.79,64.79,110.69,126.3,139.45,142.39,190.8,219.86,326,469.05,662.99,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the first name Walker"
array_2_name = "Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO)"

# 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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