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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 Lana and the second variable is Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.  The chart goes from 2012 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

Every time someone named Lana watched a LEMMiNO video, they couldn't help but hit the like button in a subconscious act of self-affirmation for having an awesome name. This created a ripple effect, with more and more Lanas promoting the videos simply by having great taste in content. It's like a secret society of Lanas, silently but powerfully boosting video likes across the internet.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: A 2D animation depicts a vibrant and colorful online world, with bright screens and a constant flow of thumbs-up icons and swirling likes filling the digital space. In the center, a LEMMiNO YouTube video glows on a screen, radiating a warm and inviting light. Around the video, a diverse array of animated characters named Lana are shown eagerly watching the content, each nodding in satisfaction and clicking the like button with a joyful expression. Their collective influence forms a luminous aura around the video, symbolizing their unspoken solidarity and silent support that amplifies its popularity. Each Lana character wears a unique outfit and has distinctive features, adding depth and diversity to the scene. 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 Lana and Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. 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 a funny image macro Concept art A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s Cute 2D animation
ChatGPT: Cute 2D animation

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 Lana and Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos, in the following situation: Every time someone named Lana watched a LEMMiNO video, they couldn't help but hit the like button in a subconscious act of self-affirmation for having an awesome name. This created a ripple effect, with more and more Lanas promoting the videos simply by having great taste in content. It's like a secret society of Lanas, silently but powerfully boosting video likes across the internet.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bright and bustling online world, a LEMMiNO YouTube video glows on a screen, surrounded by a sea of thumbs-up icons and swirling likes. Among the viewers, an array of individuals named Lana eagerly watch the video, each giving a contented nod and a satisfied smile before clicking the like button. The collective influence of these Lanas creates a radiant aura around the video, symbolizing their unspoken solidarity and silent support that amplifies its popularity.

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: [ Cute 2D animation ] and depicting this scene: In a bright and bustling online world, a LEMMiNO YouTube video glows on a screen, surrounded by a sea of thumbs-up icons and swirling likes. Among the viewers, an array of individuals named Lana eagerly watch the video, each giving a contented nod and a satisfied smile before clicking the like button. The collective influence of these Lanas creates a radiant aura around the video, symbolizing their unspoken solidarity and silent support that amplifies its popularity. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: A 2D animation depicts a vibrant and colorful online world, with bright screens and a constant flow of thumbs-up icons and swirling likes filling the digital space. In the center, a LEMMiNO YouTube video glows on a screen, radiating a warm and inviting light. Around the video, a diverse array of animated characters named Lana are shown eagerly watching the content, each nodding in satisfaction and clicking the like button with a joyful expression. Their collective influence forms a luminous aura around the video, symbolizing their unspoken solidarity and silent support that amplifies its popularity. Each Lana character wears a unique outfit and has distinctive features, adding depth and diversity to the scene.

*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 increases in Popularity of the first name Lana positively influenced Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes

The Journal of Playful Psychology

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 dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 Lana and Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from US Social Security Administration and YouTube to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and p < 0.01 for 2012 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]]
"Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team delved into this compelling conundrum. Through rigorous analysis, we uncovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the years 2012 to 2022. The implications of these findings are as intriguing as a suspenseful plot twist in a mystery novel. Our results suggest that there is indeed a substantial association between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's video content, offering a curious glimpse into the curious world of name-based phenomena and online engagement.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 Lana and Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team delved into this compelling conundrum. Through rigorous analysis, we uncovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the years 2012 to 2022. The implications of these findings are as intriguing as a suspenseful plot twist in a mystery novel. Our results suggest that there is indeed a substantial association between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's video content, offering a curious glimpse into the curious world of name-based phenomena and online engagement.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
INTRODUCTION

The influential power of a name has been a subject of fascination for centuries, with its impact extending beyond mere nomenclature into various aspects of human behavior and societal trends. This study seeks to unravel the enigmatic connection between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes garnered by the alluringly mysterious LEMMiNO YouTube videos. While the relationship between personal names and individual preferences has been explored in diverse contexts, we cautiously approached this particular inquiry with a sense of intellectual curiosity and statistical diligence.

The allure of names, much like the allure of a compelling YouTube video, captures the imagination and invites investigation. Treading cautiously through the wilderness of data, we navigated through the labyrinth of statistical analysis with the inquisitiveness of an adventurer and the precision of a well-honed compass. As tempting as it may be to leap to premature conclusions or assertions, rigorous examination was paramount in this academic expedition.

Given the evocative nature of both names and YouTube content, an investigation into their potential intersection naturally invokes a degree of abstract contemplation, akin to pondering the essence of a complex algorithm. The tumultuous terrain of statistical analysis, marked by peaks and valleys of correlation coefficients and p-values, offered both the thrill of discovery and the tediousness of meticulous methodology.

Through this investigation, we endeavor to shed light on a seemingly improbable connection, much like a detective unraveling a perplexing mystery. The ever-escalating popularity of the first name Lana faces off against the intriguing allure of LEMMiNO's YouTube content, culminating in a revelation that promises to be as unexpected as an incongruous punchline in a serious academic discourse. As we proceed with our analysis, the implications of our findings promise to be as tantalizing as a cliffhanger ending in a suspenseful drama, leaving the reader eagerly awaiting the resolution of this curious conundrum.

In this paper, we present the culmination of our expedition, charting the landscapes of data and embracing the uncertainties of statistical inference to unmask the intricate dance between the legacy of a name and the allure of online engagement. Our journey shall reveal whether the first name Lana exerts an unseen influence upon the multifaceted realm of LEMMiNO's YouTube presence, eliciting a sense of wonder akin to peering into the cosmos with telescopic precision and inquisitive fascination.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 Lana and Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. 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 cite some social media posts you read that seem to be related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team delved into this compelling conundrum. Through rigorous analysis, we uncovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the years 2012 to 2022. The implications of these findings are as intriguing as a suspenseful plot twist in a mystery novel. Our results suggest that there is indeed a substantial association between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's video content, offering a curious glimpse into the curious world of name-based phenomena and online engagement.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
The influential power of a name has been a subject of fascination for centuries, with its impact extending beyond mere nomenclature into various aspects of human behavior and societal trends. This study seeks to unravel the enigmatic connection between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes garnered by the alluringly mysterious LEMMiNO YouTube videos. While the relationship between personal names and individual preferences has been explored in diverse contexts, we cautiously approached this particular inquiry with a sense of intellectual curiosity and statistical diligence.
The allure of names, much like the allure of a compelling YouTube video, captures the imagination and invites investigation. Treading cautiously through the wilderness of data, we navigated through the labyrinth of statistical analysis with the inquisitiveness of an adventurer and the precision of a well-honed compass. As tempting as it may be to leap to premature conclusions or assertions, rigorous examination was paramount in this academic expedition.
Given the evocative nature of both names and YouTube content, an investigation into their potential intersection naturally invokes a degree of abstract contemplation, akin to pondering the essence of a complex algorithm. The tumultuous terrain of statistical analysis, marked by peaks and valleys of correlation coefficients and p-values, offered both the thrill of discovery and the tediousness of meticulous methodology.
Through this investigation, we endeavor to shed light on a seemingly improbable connection, much like a detective unraveling a perplexing mystery. The ever-escalating popularity of the first name Lana faces off against the intriguing allure of LEMMiNO's YouTube content, culminating in a revelation that promises to be as unexpected as an incongruous punchline in a serious academic discourse. As we proceed with our analysis, the implications of our findings promise to be as tantalizing as a cliffhanger ending in a suspenseful drama, leaving the reader eagerly awaiting the resolution of this curious conundrum.
In this paper, we present the culmination of our expedition, charting the landscapes of data and embracing the uncertainties of statistical inference to unmask the intricate dance between the legacy of a name and the allure of online engagement. Our journey shall reveal whether the first name Lana exerts an unseen influence upon the multifaceted realm of LEMMiNO's YouTube presence, eliciting a sense of wonder akin to peering into the cosmos with telescopic precision and inquisitive fascination.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Numerous studies have delved into the complexities of name-based phenomena, offering a blend of serious inquiry and intellectual whimsy. Smith (2010) discusses the cultural significance of personal names, delving into their emotive and symbolic connotations as well as their broader societal implications. Doe (2015) examines the psychological impact of names on individual self-perception and social interactions, shedding light on the intricate interplay between nomenclature and personal identity. Jones (2018) explores the historical evolution of naming practices and their enduring resonance in contemporary society, providing a comprehensive perspective on the enduring legacy of nomenclature.

Beyond the academic sphere, non-fiction works such as "Freakonomics" (Levitt & Dubner, 2005) and "The Power of Habit" (Duhigg, 2012) offer insightful glimpses into the subtle forces that shape human behaviors and preferences, hinting at the hidden influences that underpin our choices, much like the enigmatic allure of a labyrinthine mystery waiting to be unraveled.

In the realm of fiction, the allure of names and their potential impact on human experiences has been vividly portrayed in literary works such as "The Name of the Wind" (Rothfuss, 2007) and "The Shadow of the Wind" (Zafón, 2001), where the protagonists' entangled destinies are woven with the threads of their names, much like the serendipitous intermingling of two seemingly disparate phenomena, waiting to be discovered in the unlikeliest of places.

Moreover, amidst the realm of social media, anecdotal evidence from various platforms has added a layer of contemporary relevance to our inquiry. A tweet from a user with the handle @NameNerd79 posited a speculative link between the name Lana and the mesmerizing allure of LEMMiNO's video content, cryptically suggesting that "perhaps the resonance of Lana transcends the boundaries of mere nomenclature, weaving into the very fabric of online fascination." Such intriguing musings, akin to a whimsical yet enigmatic riddle, beckon our exploration into uncharted territories of name-based phenomena and digital engagement.

As we navigate through this smorgasbord of literature and online observations, it becomes evident that the interplay between the legacy of a name and contemporary digital phenomena holds a peculiar charm, much like the unexpected punchline of a droll jest in an otherwise staid gathering. With this comprehensive canvas of multidisciplinary influences, we embark upon our empirical inquiry, poised at the precipice of unveiling the wondrous association between the first name Lana and the captivating allure of LEMMiNO's YouTube videos.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 Lana and Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and YouTube . You used data from 2012 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]]
"Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team delved into this compelling conundrum. Through rigorous analysis, we uncovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the years 2012 to 2022. The implications of these findings are as intriguing as a suspenseful plot twist in a mystery novel. Our results suggest that there is indeed a substantial association between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's video content, offering a curious glimpse into the curious world of name-based phenomena and online engagement.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
The influential power of a name has been a subject of fascination for centuries, with its impact extending beyond mere nomenclature into various aspects of human behavior and societal trends. This study seeks to unravel the enigmatic connection between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes garnered by the alluringly mysterious LEMMiNO YouTube videos. While the relationship between personal names and individual preferences has been explored in diverse contexts, we cautiously approached this particular inquiry with a sense of intellectual curiosity and statistical diligence.
The allure of names, much like the allure of a compelling YouTube video, captures the imagination and invites investigation. Treading cautiously through the wilderness of data, we navigated through the labyrinth of statistical analysis with the inquisitiveness of an adventurer and the precision of a well-honed compass. As tempting as it may be to leap to premature conclusions or assertions, rigorous examination was paramount in this academic expedition.
Given the evocative nature of both names and YouTube content, an investigation into their potential intersection naturally invokes a degree of abstract contemplation, akin to pondering the essence of a complex algorithm. The tumultuous terrain of statistical analysis, marked by peaks and valleys of correlation coefficients and p-values, offered both the thrill of discovery and the tediousness of meticulous methodology.
Through this investigation, we endeavor to shed light on a seemingly improbable connection, much like a detective unraveling a perplexing mystery. The ever-escalating popularity of the first name Lana faces off against the intriguing allure of LEMMiNO's YouTube content, culminating in a revelation that promises to be as unexpected as an incongruous punchline in a serious academic discourse. As we proceed with our analysis, the implications of our findings promise to be as tantalizing as a cliffhanger ending in a suspenseful drama, leaving the reader eagerly awaiting the resolution of this curious conundrum.
In this paper, we present the culmination of our expedition, charting the landscapes of data and embracing the uncertainties of statistical inference to unmask the intricate dance between the legacy of a name and the allure of online engagement. Our journey shall reveal whether the first name Lana exerts an unseen influence upon the multifaceted realm of LEMMiNO's YouTube presence, eliciting a sense of wonder akin to peering into the cosmos with telescopic precision and inquisitive fascination.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Data Collection:
The first step in our research endeavor involved sourcing data on the popularity of the first name Lana from the venerable repository of the US Social Security Administration. This dataset, akin to a treasure trove of nomenclature nuances, provided us with the annual occurrences of the name Lana from 2012 to 2022, offering a panoramic view of its waxing and waning prominence. With the precise measurements of name frequency in hand, we embarked upon a quest to unearth the quantifiable manifestations of this appellation's influence.

To complement our foray into the world of names, we ventured into the digital realm of YouTube, where the enigmatic and alluring LEMMiNO's videos awaited our scrutiny. Collecting data on the total likes garnered by these captivating productions, we amassed a veritable trove of engagement metrics, reminiscent of discovering a cache of buried statistical treasure. This exhaustive immersion into YouTube's treasure trove, though laden with the allure of captivating content, necessitated the attentive curation of digital data to facilitate our analytical odyssey.

Data Analysis:
Our exploratory odyssey into the correlation between the popularity of the name Lana and the total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos unfolded through the unveiling of statistical insights. Employing a robust assortment of quantitative techniques, we harnessed the power of correlation analysis to disentangle the intricate web of relationships between these disparate variables, akin to unraveling the convoluted plot of a captivating mystery novel.

To ascertain the strength and direction of the association between the prevalence of the name Lana and the acclaim garnered by LEMMiNO's videos, we calculated the Pearson correlation coefficient. This methodical examination produced a striking value of 0.9507989, akin to a vivid stroke of statistical serendipity that accentuates the profound connection between these seemingly disparate phenomena. Additionally, the resultant p-value, capturing the probability of observing such a strong correlation by mere chance, transcended the conventional threshold of significance, further cementing the robustness of our findings.

Through the lens of linear regression analysis, we endeavored to delineate the predictive prowess of the prevalence of the name Lana in elucidating the total likes of LEMMiNO's videos. Leveraging the intricate interplay of covariates, we endeavored to navigate the labyrinthine landscape of predictive modeling, akin to charting a course through the sprawling expanse of statistical topography. The resulting regression model, steeped in its predictive proclivities, offered tantalizing glimpses into the potential influence wielded by the name Lana on the captivating appeal of LEMMiNO's video content.

Limitations:
Embracing the tenets of scientific rigor, we must acknowledge the inherent limitations of our study. While our findings revel in the resonance between the name Lana and LEMMiNO's video likes, the causal underpinnings of this association elude definitive elucidation. Furthermore, the generalizability of our results may be tempered by the idiosyncrasies of the YouTube platform and the spectrum of name preferences, hinting at the nuanced landscape of human proclivities and digital engagement.

In the pursuit of scholarly transparency, it behooves us to acknowledge the potential influence of extraneous variables that may surreptitiously permeate the observed association. The intricate tapestry of human behavior and online engagement, akin to a complex mosaic of unpredictable patterns, presents a formidable challenge in disentangling the precise threads of influence governing our observed phenomenon.

In light of these methodological considerations, our research bequeaths a compelling portrayal of the interplay between the first name Lana and the captivating allure of LEMMiNO's videos, offering a poignant testament to the entwined narratives of nomenclature renown and digital reverberation.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 Lana and Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and YouTube .

For the time period 2012 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9507989, r-squared of 0.9040186, 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]]
"Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team delved into this compelling conundrum. Through rigorous analysis, we uncovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the years 2012 to 2022. The implications of these findings are as intriguing as a suspenseful plot twist in a mystery novel. Our results suggest that there is indeed a substantial association between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's video content, offering a curious glimpse into the curious world of name-based phenomena and online engagement.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
INTRODUCTION
The influential power of a name has been a subject of fascination for centuries, with its impact extending beyond mere nomenclature into various aspects of human behavior and societal trends. This study seeks to unravel the enigmatic connection between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes garnered by the alluringly mysterious LEMMiNO YouTube videos. While the relationship between personal names and individual preferences has been explored in diverse contexts, we cautiously approached this particular inquiry with a sense of intellectual curiosity and statistical diligence.
The allure of names, much like the allure of a compelling YouTube video, captures the imagination and invites investigation. Treading cautiously through the wilderness of data, we navigated through the labyrinth of statistical analysis with the inquisitiveness of an adventurer and the precision of a well-honed compass. As tempting as it may be to leap to premature conclusions or assertions, rigorous examination was paramount in this academic expedition.
Given the evocative nature of both names and YouTube content, an investigation into their potential intersection naturally invokes a degree of abstract contemplation, akin to pondering the essence of a complex algorithm. The tumultuous terrain of statistical analysis, marked by peaks and valleys of correlation coefficients and p-values, offered both the thrill of discovery and the tediousness of meticulous methodology.
Through this investigation, we endeavor to shed light on a seemingly improbable connection, much like a detective unraveling a perplexing mystery. The ever-escalating popularity of the first name Lana faces off against the intriguing allure of LEMMiNO's YouTube content, culminating in a revelation that promises to be as unexpected as an incongruous punchline in a serious academic discourse. As we proceed with our analysis, the implications of our findings promise to be as tantalizing as a cliffhanger ending in a suspenseful drama, leaving the reader eagerly awaiting the resolution of this curious conundrum.
In this paper, we present the culmination of our expedition, charting the landscapes of data and embracing the uncertainties of statistical inference to unmask the intricate dance between the legacy of a name and the allure of online engagement. Our journey shall reveal whether the first name Lana exerts an unseen influence upon the multifaceted realm of LEMMiNO's YouTube presence, eliciting a sense of wonder akin to peering into the cosmos with telescopic precision and inquisitive fascination.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of the data collected revealed a striking correlation between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes garnered by LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and an r-squared of 0.9040186 suggested a remarkably robust relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. This finding stands out as prominently as a towering scientific discovery, underscored by a p-value of less than 0.01, signifying a high level of statistical significance.

The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually depicts the strong correlation between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's captivating content, which, much like a twist in a narrative, has left us mesmerized by its unexpected coherence.

The implications of such a substantial association reach far and wide, akin to the reverberating impact of a groundbreaking scientific theory. This correlation offers an intriguing glimpse into the curious interplay of human nomenclature and online engagement, enticing us to delve deeper into the enigmatic world of name-based phenomena and digital appreciation.

These results, presented with all the rigors of scientific inquiry, not only confirm the existence of a compelling link between the name Lana and LEMMiNO's online presence but also invite further research into the underlying mechanisms at play, much like an open-ended cliffhanger provoking curiosity and yielding to a sequel.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 Lana and Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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]]
"Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team delved into this compelling conundrum. Through rigorous analysis, we uncovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the years 2012 to 2022. The implications of these findings are as intriguing as a suspenseful plot twist in a mystery novel. Our results suggest that there is indeed a substantial association between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's video content, offering a curious glimpse into the curious world of name-based phenomena and online engagement.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Numerous studies have delved into the complexities of name-based phenomena, offering a blend of serious inquiry and intellectual whimsy. Smith (2010) discusses the cultural significance of personal names, delving into their emotive and symbolic connotations as well as their broader societal implications. Doe (2015) examines the psychological impact of names on individual self-perception and social interactions, shedding light on the intricate interplay between nomenclature and personal identity. Jones (2018) explores the historical evolution of naming practices and their enduring resonance in contemporary society, providing a comprehensive perspective on the enduring legacy of nomenclature.
Beyond the academic sphere, non-fiction works such as "Freakonomics" (Levitt & Dubner, 2005) and "The Power of Habit" (Duhigg, 2012) offer insightful glimpses into the subtle forces that shape human behaviors and preferences, hinting at the hidden influences that underpin our choices, much like the enigmatic allure of a labyrinthine mystery waiting to be unraveled.
In the realm of fiction, the allure of names and their potential impact on human experiences has been vividly portrayed in literary works such as "The Name of the Wind" (Rothfuss, 2007) and "The Shadow of the Wind" (Zafón, 2001), where the protagonists' entangled destinies are woven with the threads of their names, much like the serendipitous intermingling of two seemingly disparate phenomena, waiting to be discovered in the unlikeliest of places.
Moreover, amidst the realm of social media, anecdotal evidence from various platforms has added a layer of contemporary relevance to our inquiry. A tweet from a user with the handle @NameNerd79 posited a speculative link between the name Lana and the mesmerizing allure of LEMMiNO's video content, cryptically suggesting that "perhaps the resonance of Lana transcends the boundaries of mere nomenclature, weaving into the very fabric of online fascination." Such intriguing musings, akin to a whimsical yet enigmatic riddle, beckon our exploration into uncharted territories of name-based phenomena and digital engagement.
As we navigate through this smorgasbord of literature and online observations, it becomes evident that the interplay between the legacy of a name and contemporary digital phenomena holds a peculiar charm, much like the unexpected punchline of a droll jest in an otherwise staid gathering. With this comprehensive canvas of multidisciplinary influences, we embark upon our empirical inquiry, poised at the precipice of unveiling the wondrous association between the first name Lana and the captivating allure of LEMMiNO's YouTube videos.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data collected revealed a striking correlation between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes garnered by LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and an r-squared of 0.9040186 suggested a remarkably robust relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. This finding stands out as prominently as a towering scientific discovery, underscored by a p-value of less than 0.01, signifying a high level of statistical significance.
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually depicts the strong correlation between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's captivating content, which, much like a twist in a narrative, has left us mesmerized by its unexpected coherence.
The implications of such a substantial association reach far and wide, akin to the reverberating impact of a groundbreaking scientific theory. This correlation offers an intriguing glimpse into the curious interplay of human nomenclature and online engagement, enticing us to delve deeper into the enigmatic world of name-based phenomena and digital appreciation.
These results, presented with all the rigors of scientific inquiry, not only confirm the existence of a compelling link between the name Lana and LEMMiNO's online presence but also invite further research into the underlying mechanisms at play, much like an open-ended cliffhanger provoking curiosity and yielding to a sequel.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of this study entwine the legacy of the name "Lana" with the digital allure of LEMMiNO's YouTube videos, painting a peculiar portrait of the unexpected associations that underpin human interaction in the digital age. As we reflect on the results, it becomes apparent that the resonance of a seemingly ordinary name like "Lana" intertwines with the mesmerizing appeal of LEMMiNO's video content in a manner that echoes the seamless fusion of seemingly disparate elements in a meticulously crafted piece of art.

Our investigation resonates with the curious blend of inquiry and whimsy that has characterized previous research exploring the influence of names on human experiences. The earnest inquiries of Smith (2010) and Doe (2015), elucidating the emotional and psychological underpinnings of nomenclature, find an unexpected companion in our exploration of the enigmatic relationship between the name Lana and digital engagement, akin to the fortuitous integration of seemingly incongruent storylines in a gripping narrative.

Moreover, our results align with the pensive musing of @NameNerd79, whose cryptic tweet hinted at the possibility of a transcendental resonance underlying the name Lana's influence on online fascination. Such unexpected synergy between empirical findings and wistfully speculative musings bears resemblance to the unanticipated convergence of statistical significance and imaginative serendipity, much like the interplay of rigorous analysis and playful conjecture encapsulated in the pages of a whimsical novel.

The substantial association between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's video content, highlighted by a strikingly high correlation coefficient and a p-value of less than 0.01, propels us into an enthralling intellectual labyrinth, reminiscent of the gripping allure of an intricately woven mystery waiting to be unraveled. This statistical revelation mirrors the captivating twist of fate in an absorbing narrative, compelling us to further unravel the enigmatic threads of name-based phenomena and digital engagement, much like the suspenseful promise of a remarkable sequel that begs exploration.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 Lana and Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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]]
"Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team delved into this compelling conundrum. Through rigorous analysis, we uncovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the years 2012 to 2022. The implications of these findings are as intriguing as a suspenseful plot twist in a mystery novel. Our results suggest that there is indeed a substantial association between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's video content, offering a curious glimpse into the curious world of name-based phenomena and online engagement.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
The influential power of a name has been a subject of fascination for centuries, with its impact extending beyond mere nomenclature into various aspects of human behavior and societal trends. This study seeks to unravel the enigmatic connection between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes garnered by the alluringly mysterious LEMMiNO YouTube videos. While the relationship between personal names and individual preferences has been explored in diverse contexts, we cautiously approached this particular inquiry with a sense of intellectual curiosity and statistical diligence.
The allure of names, much like the allure of a compelling YouTube video, captures the imagination and invites investigation. Treading cautiously through the wilderness of data, we navigated through the labyrinth of statistical analysis with the inquisitiveness of an adventurer and the precision of a well-honed compass. As tempting as it may be to leap to premature conclusions or assertions, rigorous examination was paramount in this academic expedition.
Given the evocative nature of both names and YouTube content, an investigation into their potential intersection naturally invokes a degree of abstract contemplation, akin to pondering the essence of a complex algorithm. The tumultuous terrain of statistical analysis, marked by peaks and valleys of correlation coefficients and p-values, offered both the thrill of discovery and the tediousness of meticulous methodology.
Through this investigation, we endeavor to shed light on a seemingly improbable connection, much like a detective unraveling a perplexing mystery. The ever-escalating popularity of the first name Lana faces off against the intriguing allure of LEMMiNO's YouTube content, culminating in a revelation that promises to be as unexpected as an incongruous punchline in a serious academic discourse. As we proceed with our analysis, the implications of our findings promise to be as tantalizing as a cliffhanger ending in a suspenseful drama, leaving the reader eagerly awaiting the resolution of this curious conundrum.
In this paper, we present the culmination of our expedition, charting the landscapes of data and embracing the uncertainties of statistical inference to unmask the intricate dance between the legacy of a name and the allure of online engagement. Our journey shall reveal whether the first name Lana exerts an unseen influence upon the multifaceted realm of LEMMiNO's YouTube presence, eliciting a sense of wonder akin to peering into the cosmos with telescopic precision and inquisitive fascination.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data collected revealed a striking correlation between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes garnered by LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and an r-squared of 0.9040186 suggested a remarkably robust relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. This finding stands out as prominently as a towering scientific discovery, underscored by a p-value of less than 0.01, signifying a high level of statistical significance.
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually depicts the strong correlation between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's captivating content, which, much like a twist in a narrative, has left us mesmerized by its unexpected coherence.
The implications of such a substantial association reach far and wide, akin to the reverberating impact of a groundbreaking scientific theory. This correlation offers an intriguing glimpse into the curious interplay of human nomenclature and online engagement, enticing us to delve deeper into the enigmatic world of name-based phenomena and digital appreciation.
These results, presented with all the rigors of scientific inquiry, not only confirm the existence of a compelling link between the name Lana and LEMMiNO's online presence but also invite further research into the underlying mechanisms at play, much like an open-ended cliffhanger provoking curiosity and yielding to a sequel.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

The prodigious correlation uncovered in our investigation unveils an unlikely kinship between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes accumulated by LEMMiNO YouTube videos. This relationship is as striking as a sudden punchline in a serious conversation, leaving us both amused and amazed by its unexpected coherence. The sturdy statistical significance and resolute r-squared value affirm the robustness of this surprising association, captivating our attention much like a captivating plot twist in a suspenseful drama.

The compelling findings of this study beckon us to ponder the mystifying mechanisms through which human nomenclature intertwines with digital engagement, much like a ponderous riddle in need of an insightful resolution. The saga of Lana and LEMMiNO’s likes unfolds with the dramatic flair of a scholarly narrative, as the implications of this peculiar correlation offer an enticing glimpse into the whimsical realm of name-based phenomena and online appreciation.

In the spirit of academic curiosity and statistical rigor, we assert that this remarkable correlation between the name Lana and LEMMiNO's YouTube likes requires no further elucidation or inquiry. The enigmatic bond between the two variables has been illuminated with the precision of a meticulously crafted theorem, leaving no room for doubt or further exploration. Therefore, we confidently conclude that no more research is needed in this domain, and the Lana legacy's influence on LEMMiNO likes stands as a peculiar yet captivating phenomenon in the annals of statistical inquiry.


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 Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Playful Psychology


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 Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

Society for the Advancement of Digital Culture and Entertainment (SADCE)


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 Name Fame and Video Game: The Lana Legacy's Influence on LEMMiNO Likes with an abstract of This study investigates the relationship between the popularity of the first name Lana and the total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and YouTube, our research team delved into this compelling conundrum. Through rigorous analysis, we uncovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9507989 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the years 2012 to 2022. The implications of these findings are as intriguing as a suspenseful plot twist in a mystery novel. Our results suggest that there is indeed a substantial association between the prevalence of the name Lana and the appreciation of LEMMiNO's video content, offering a curious glimpse into the curious world of name-based phenomena and online engagement.

ChatGPT:

Lana, LEMMiNO Likes, YouTube videos, name Lana, US Social Security Administration, correlation coefficient, p-value, name-based phenomena, online engagement

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Data details

Popularity of the first name Lana
Detailed data title: Babies of all sexes born in the US named Lana
Source: US Social Security Administration
See what else correlates with Popularity of the first name Lana

Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos
Detailed data title: Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.
Source: YouTube
See what else correlates with Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos

Correlation r = 0.9507989 (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 = 0.9040186 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 90.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the first name Lana) over the 11 years from 2012 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 7.09E-6. 0.0000070863174417208060000000
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 0.95 in 0.000709% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 141,117 random variables You don't actually need 141 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 10 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 10 because we have two variables measured over a period of 11 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.

[ 0.82, 0.99 ] 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.
20122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Popularity of the first name Lana (Babies born)708732943922847846870814793828747
Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos (Total likes)1154285558772204980223584016838201104080165454014405601023450963087217315




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.
  4. Y-axis doesn't start at zero: I truncated the Y-axes of the graph above. I also used a line graph, which makes the visual connection stand out more than it deserves. Nothing against line graphs. They are great at telling a story when you have linear data! But visually it is deceptive because the only data is at the points on the graph, not the lines on the graph. In between each point, the data could have been doing anything. Like going for a random walk by itself!
    Mathematically what I showed is true, but it is intentionally misleading. Below is the same chart but with both Y-axes starting at zero.




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([708,732,943,922,847,846,870,814,793,828,747,])
array_2 = np.array([115428,555877,2204980,2235840,1683820,1104080,1654540,1440560,1023450,963087,217315,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the first name Lana"
array_2_name = "Total likes of LEMMiNO YouTube videos"

# 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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