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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Air quality in Spokane, Washington and the second variable is Gasoline pumped in South Korea.  The chart goes from 1980 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

The improved air quality in Spokane, Washington led to an uptick in happiness levels. This inexplicably triggered a chain reaction, causing an increase in the production of upbeat commercials in the US. These strangely captivating commercials somehow made their way to South Korea, where they were so effective that they prompted a surge in gasoline consumption. It seems even gasoline can't resist a good mood! So, if you ever need a boost in gasoline production, just remember, it all starts with that fresh Spokane air!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: No problem! Here's the new image generation prompt for DALL·E-3: Generate an image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie. Depict a clear blue sky over Spokane, Washington, with bustling streets filled with people smiling and enjoying the fresh, clean air. In the distance, cheerful commercials are being broadcast, featuring vibrant scenes and happy people. Now, imagine those same commercials playing on giant screens in South Korea, with cars lining up at gas stations, resulting in a sudden increase in gasoline pumped. It's as if the positivity in the air has sparked a chain reaction, spreading joy and prompting unexpected outcomes. Keep the visual depiction simple with no words or speech bubbles. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Air quality in Spokane, Washington and Gasoline pumped in South Korea. 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: An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie An image that looks like it is a scene from 'Star Wars' a funny image macro Whimsical illustration An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Air quality in Spokane, Washington and Gasoline pumped in South Korea, in the following situation: The improved air quality in Spokane, Washington led to an uptick in happiness levels. This inexplicably triggered a chain reaction, causing an increase in the production of upbeat commercials in the US. These strangely captivating commercials somehow made their way to South Korea, where they were so effective that they prompted a surge in gasoline consumption. It seems even gasoline can't resist a good mood! So, if you ever need a boost in gasoline production, just remember, it all starts with that fresh Spokane air!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: Picture a clear blue sky over Spokane, Washington, with people smiling and enjoying the fresh, clean air. In the distance, you see cheerful commercials being broadcast, featuring vibrant scenes and happy people. Now, imagine those same commercials playing on screens in South Korea while cars are lining up at gas stations, resulting in a sudden increase in gasoline pumped. It's as if the positivity in the air has sparked a chain reaction, spreading joy and prompting unexpected outcomes.

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: [ An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie ] and depicting this scene: Picture a clear blue sky over Spokane, Washington, with people smiling and enjoying the fresh, clean air. In the distance, you see cheerful commercials being broadcast, featuring vibrant scenes and happy people. Now, imagine those same commercials playing on screens in South Korea while cars are lining up at gas stations, resulting in a sudden increase in gasoline pumped. It's as if the positivity in the air has sparked a chain reaction, spreading joy and prompting unexpected outcomes. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: No problem! Here's the new image generation prompt for DALL·E-3: Generate an image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie. Depict a clear blue sky over Spokane, Washington, with bustling streets filled with people smiling and enjoying the fresh, clean air. In the distance, cheerful commercials are being broadcast, featuring vibrant scenes and happy people. Now, imagine those same commercials playing on giant screens in South Korea, with cars lining up at gas stations, resulting in a sudden increase in gasoline pumped. It's as if the positivity in the air has sparked a chain reaction, spreading joy and prompting unexpected outcomes. Keep the visual depiction simple with no words or speech bubbles.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Air quality in Spokane, Washington caused Gasoline pumped in South Korea to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline

Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry and International Fuel 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 Air quality in Spokane, Washington and Gasoline pumped in South Korea. 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 Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Information Administration to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01 for 1980 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]]
Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we embark on a whimsical yet empirical examination of the perplexing relationship between air quality in Spokane, Washington, and the gasoline pumped in South Korea. Armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we engage in a data-driven dance to unravel this curious connection.

Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. The air quality index in Spokane, resembling a fickle weather vane, swooped and swirled in synchrony with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. As we delved deeper into the statistical realms, quirky patterns emerged, giving the impression of a cosmic game of "connect the dots" between Spokane's air particles and Seoul's fuel fumes.

It is our hope that this research will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community, not just metaphorically, but quite literally. So, join us as we delve into the curious case of the Air Fair, where we uncover the unexpected harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Spokane, Washington and Gasoline pumped in South Korea. 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]]
Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we embark on a whimsical yet empirical examination of the perplexing relationship between air quality in Spokane, Washington, and the gasoline pumped in South Korea. Armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we engage in a data-driven dance to unravel this curious connection.

Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. The air quality index in Spokane, resembling a fickle weather vane, swooped and swirled in synchrony with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. As we delved deeper into the statistical realms, quirky patterns emerged, giving the impression of a cosmic game of "connect the dots" between Spokane's air particles and Seoul's fuel fumes.

It is our hope that this research will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community, not just metaphorically, but quite literally. So, join us as we delve into the curious case of the Air Fair, where we uncover the unexpected harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As we step into the whimsical world of air quality and gasoline consumption, we find ourselves entranced by the delicate waltz between the atmospheric particles of Spokane, Washington, and the vaporous emanations of South Korean gasoline. This seemingly odd couple draws us into a dance of data, where statistical measures and empirical evidence hold hands with scientific curiosity. It's like a grand science-themed masquerade ball, with the air quality index masquerading as a mercurial mystery guest, and the gasoline consumption data shimmying in from the land of kimchi and K-pop.

Amidst this scientific revelry, we, the researchers, armed with laptops and caffeinated beverages, sought to unravel the enigmatic connection between these seemingly unrelated variables. Our journey began with the gathering of data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration - an electrifying adventure as thrilling as a Nobel Prize acceptance speech, with less formal attire and more coffee spills.

Upon immersing ourselves in the troves of data, we stumbled upon a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. This moment of statistical triumph was akin to discovering the last piece of a jigsaw puzzle or stumbling upon a jackpot of indestructible lab beakers. The air quality index in Spokane, much like a capricious weather forecaster, pirouetted in tandem with the ebbs and flows of South Korean gasoline consumption. The dance of data revealed a synchrony that would make even the most harmonious musical duet blush with envy.

Digging deeper into the statistical bedrock, peculiar patterns emerged, akin to discovering constellations in the night sky or uncovering a hidden formula for statistical stardom. These patterns seemed to outline a cosmic game of "connect the dots" across continents, weaving together the invisible threads of Spokane's air particles with Seoul's fuel fumes in a manner that could make even the most stoic scientist crack a smile.

It is our hope that this journey, filled with wit and whimsy, will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community - not merely symbolically, but quite literally - injecting an air of levity into the often staid corridors of research and statistical analysis. So, join us as we embark on an exploration of the curious case of the Air Fair, where the unlikely pairing of air quality and gasoline unveils a tapestry of unexpected harmony. Let us waltz into the realms of empirical evidence and scientific curiosity, armed with our data-driven dance shoes and a sparkle of statistical dazzle, as we unravel the mysteries of far-flung lands and their atmospheric footprints.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft a literature review section of an academic research paper, that starts out dry for the first few sentences but then becomes hilarious and goofy.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Spokane, Washington and Gasoline pumped in South Korea. 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]]
Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we embark on a whimsical yet empirical examination of the perplexing relationship between air quality in Spokane, Washington, and the gasoline pumped in South Korea. Armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we engage in a data-driven dance to unravel this curious connection.

Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. The air quality index in Spokane, resembling a fickle weather vane, swooped and swirled in synchrony with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. As we delved deeper into the statistical realms, quirky patterns emerged, giving the impression of a cosmic game of "connect the dots" between Spokane's air particles and Seoul's fuel fumes.

It is our hope that this research will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community, not just metaphorically, but quite literally. So, join us as we delve into the curious case of the Air Fair, where we uncover the unexpected harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As we step into the whimsical world of air quality and gasoline consumption, we find ourselves entranced by the delicate waltz between the atmospheric particles of Spokane, Washington, and the vaporous emanations of South Korean gasoline. This seemingly odd couple draws us into a dance of data, where statistical measures and empirical evidence hold hands with scientific curiosity. It's like a grand science-themed masquerade ball, with the air quality index masquerading as a mercurial mystery guest, and the gasoline consumption data shimmying in from the land of kimchi and K-pop.
Amidst this scientific revelry, we, the researchers, armed with laptops and caffeinated beverages, sought to unravel the enigmatic connection between these seemingly unrelated variables. Our journey began with the gathering of data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration - an electrifying adventure as thrilling as a Nobel Prize acceptance speech, with less formal attire and more coffee spills.
Upon immersing ourselves in the troves of data, we stumbled upon a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. This moment of statistical triumph was akin to discovering the last piece of a jigsaw puzzle or stumbling upon a jackpot of indestructible lab beakers. The air quality index in Spokane, much like a capricious weather forecaster, pirouetted in tandem with the ebbs and flows of South Korean gasoline consumption. The dance of data revealed a synchrony that would make even the most harmonious musical duet blush with envy.
Digging deeper into the statistical bedrock, peculiar patterns emerged, akin to discovering constellations in the night sky or uncovering a hidden formula for statistical stardom. These patterns seemed to outline a cosmic game of "connect the dots" across continents, weaving together the invisible threads of Spokane's air particles with Seoul's fuel fumes in a manner that could make even the most stoic scientist crack a smile.
It is our hope that this journey, filled with wit and whimsy, will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community - not merely symbolically, but quite literally - injecting an air of levity into the often staid corridors of research and statistical analysis. So, join us as we embark on an exploration of the curious case of the Air Fair, where the unlikely pairing of air quality and gasoline unveils a tapestry of unexpected harmony. Let us waltz into the realms of empirical evidence and scientific curiosity, armed with our data-driven dance shoes and a sparkle of statistical dazzle, as we unravel the mysteries of far-flung lands and their atmospheric footprints.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Turning to the literature, we commence our scholarly journey with a solemn exploration of the findings by Smith and colleagues in their seminal study "Air Quality Dynamics in Urban Environments." Smith et al. adeptly bridge the gap between air quality index fluctuations and the anthropogenic influences, shedding light on the intricate interplay of industrial activities and atmospheric particulate matter. Yet, amidst this intellectual buffet, one cannot help but ponder the resemblance of these air particles to perennially lost socks, adrift in the laundry of the atmosphere.

Venturing further into the realm of gasoline consumption, the work of Doe and team in "Fuel Fumes: A Global Odyssey" unfolds new dimensions in the tango between fuel emissions and environmental impact. Doe et al. deftly navigate the labyrinth of fuel combustion by delving into the geopolitical forces that shape the ebb and flow of gasoline consumption patterns worldwide. However, one might muse whether the complex interaction of greenhouse gases and fuel fumes resembles a perplexing recipe of soufflé proportions, baking in the planetary oven of climate change.

In a departure from traditional scholarly tomes, we encounter "The Gasoline Chronicles" by Jones, a compelling narrative that weaves together the enigmatic tapestry of fuel supply chains and international trade dynamics. Jones takes us on an adventurous romp through the intrigue-laden underbelly of gasoline transportation, prompting us to wonder if the geopolitical intrigue of fuel trading is akin to an action-packed thriller, replete with covert espionage and clandestine rendezvous amidst fuel tankers at sea.

Bravely striding into the territory of fiction, we find "The Air Affair" by Austen and "The Diesel Dilemma" by Dickens, where the literary maestros paint vivid portraits of atmospheric musings and fuel-laden dilemmas, inviting us to contemplate the whimsical yet thought-provoking connections between seemingly disparate elements. It is as if the characters in these novels engage in a dance of data, spinning through chapters much like statistical outliers in a merry waltz.

Moreover, our foray into the domain of social media brings us face-to-face with intriguing user posts. One notable nugget of wisdom, gleaned from a sparsely populated forum thread, raises the intriguing query: "Do the air particles of Spokane yearn for the distant aromas of South Korean gasoline, akin to a love-struck protagonist pining for an unattainable paramour?" Such musings, while lighthearted, infuse a whimsical flair into the otherwise somber discourse surrounding the atmospheric influences of distant lands.

In summary, the literature surrounding the correlation between air quality in Spokane and gasoline consumption in South Korea intertwines rigorous scholarship with a tapestry of literary nuance and digital discourse. While the scholarly community endeavors to elucidate the scientific underpinnings of this connection, one cannot help but appreciate the offbeat charm of this unusual pairing, akin to a scientific quirk dressed in the garb of whimsy and wonder.



Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Spokane, Washington and Gasoline pumped in South Korea. 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 Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Information Administration . You used data from 1980 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]]
Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we embark on a whimsical yet empirical examination of the perplexing relationship between air quality in Spokane, Washington, and the gasoline pumped in South Korea. Armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we engage in a data-driven dance to unravel this curious connection.

Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. The air quality index in Spokane, resembling a fickle weather vane, swooped and swirled in synchrony with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. As we delved deeper into the statistical realms, quirky patterns emerged, giving the impression of a cosmic game of "connect the dots" between Spokane's air particles and Seoul's fuel fumes.

It is our hope that this research will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community, not just metaphorically, but quite literally. So, join us as we delve into the curious case of the Air Fair, where we uncover the unexpected harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As we step into the whimsical world of air quality and gasoline consumption, we find ourselves entranced by the delicate waltz between the atmospheric particles of Spokane, Washington, and the vaporous emanations of South Korean gasoline. This seemingly odd couple draws us into a dance of data, where statistical measures and empirical evidence hold hands with scientific curiosity. It's like a grand science-themed masquerade ball, with the air quality index masquerading as a mercurial mystery guest, and the gasoline consumption data shimmying in from the land of kimchi and K-pop.
Amidst this scientific revelry, we, the researchers, armed with laptops and caffeinated beverages, sought to unravel the enigmatic connection between these seemingly unrelated variables. Our journey began with the gathering of data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration - an electrifying adventure as thrilling as a Nobel Prize acceptance speech, with less formal attire and more coffee spills.
Upon immersing ourselves in the troves of data, we stumbled upon a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. This moment of statistical triumph was akin to discovering the last piece of a jigsaw puzzle or stumbling upon a jackpot of indestructible lab beakers. The air quality index in Spokane, much like a capricious weather forecaster, pirouetted in tandem with the ebbs and flows of South Korean gasoline consumption. The dance of data revealed a synchrony that would make even the most harmonious musical duet blush with envy.
Digging deeper into the statistical bedrock, peculiar patterns emerged, akin to discovering constellations in the night sky or uncovering a hidden formula for statistical stardom. These patterns seemed to outline a cosmic game of "connect the dots" across continents, weaving together the invisible threads of Spokane's air particles with Seoul's fuel fumes in a manner that could make even the most stoic scientist crack a smile.
It is our hope that this journey, filled with wit and whimsy, will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community - not merely symbolically, but quite literally - injecting an air of levity into the often staid corridors of research and statistical analysis. So, join us as we embark on an exploration of the curious case of the Air Fair, where the unlikely pairing of air quality and gasoline unveils a tapestry of unexpected harmony. Let us waltz into the realms of empirical evidence and scientific curiosity, armed with our data-driven dance shoes and a sparkle of statistical dazzle, as we unravel the mysteries of far-flung lands and their atmospheric footprints.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the mystifying connection between the air quality in Spokane, Washington, and the gasoline consumption in South Korea, our research team embarked on a data mining expedition akin to a treasure hunt in the digital realms. Armed with an arsenal of caffeinated beverages and a plethora of spreadsheets, we traversed the labyrinthine network of the internet, delving through virtual catacombs of data repositories and statistical archives. Our primary sources, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, provided the bedrock for our investigation, serving as the fount of knowledge amidst the digital deluge.

The first task in our methodological escapade involved collecting and collating a comprehensive dataset spanning the years 1980 to 2022, akin to untangling a web of spaghetti or conducting a symphony orchestra of numbers. We meticulously scrutinized air quality indices in Spokane and gasoline consumption patterns in South Korea, cultivating a virtual menagerie of numerical insights that would make even the most astute statistician swoon with scholarly delight.

With the data firmly in our digital clutches, we proceeded to apply a cocktail of statistical analyses to discern and disentangle the intriguing interplay between these seemingly disparate variables. From the humble arithmetic mean to the venerable Pearson correlation coefficient and the enigmatic p-value, we donned our proverbial lab coats and wielded these statistical tools with the finesse of alchemists seeking the philosopher's stone. The aim was to unravel the hidden complexities and unearth the elusive threads of causality that may lurk within this captivating pairing of variables.

Furthermore, we employed a series of time-series analyses to decipher the temporal rhythms and harmonic resonances that underpin the dance of data between Spokane's atmospheric murmurs and South Korea's gasoline effusions. Like virtuosos conducting a symphony, we teased out temporal patterns, trends, and cyclical movements, each reminiscent of an ephemeral melody whispered by the winds of statistical serendipity.

Finally, we meticulously cross-validated our findings across multiple approaches, ensuring the robustness and reliability of our results. This validation process, akin to an intricate game of scientific cat's cradle, allowed us to corroborate our discoveries through a web of statistical checks and balances, fortifying the pillars of our conclusions against the tempests of uncertainty.

In concert with these methodologies, we must also acknowledge the limitations of our study, for no scientific escapade is without its labyrinth of challenges and caveats. While our data wrangling and statistical contortions have uncovered intriguing connections, the inherent constraints of observational data and ecological fallacy loom ominously, a reminder of the humbling boundaries that encircle our scholarly endeavors. Nonetheless, armed with the illuminating glow of empirical insights, we press on, delving deeper into the realms of this enigmatic pairing, forging ahead to reveal the quirks and curiosities that may just dance beneath the surface of our statistical melodies.



Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the results section of an academic research paper. You speak in the past tense (you found...).
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Spokane, Washington and Gasoline pumped in South Korea. 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 Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Information Administration .

For the time period 1980 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9222454, r-squared of 0.8505366, 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]]
Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we embark on a whimsical yet empirical examination of the perplexing relationship between air quality in Spokane, Washington, and the gasoline pumped in South Korea. Armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we engage in a data-driven dance to unravel this curious connection.

Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. The air quality index in Spokane, resembling a fickle weather vane, swooped and swirled in synchrony with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. As we delved deeper into the statistical realms, quirky patterns emerged, giving the impression of a cosmic game of "connect the dots" between Spokane's air particles and Seoul's fuel fumes.

It is our hope that this research will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community, not just metaphorically, but quite literally. So, join us as we delve into the curious case of the Air Fair, where we uncover the unexpected harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As we step into the whimsical world of air quality and gasoline consumption, we find ourselves entranced by the delicate waltz between the atmospheric particles of Spokane, Washington, and the vaporous emanations of South Korean gasoline. This seemingly odd couple draws us into a dance of data, where statistical measures and empirical evidence hold hands with scientific curiosity. It's like a grand science-themed masquerade ball, with the air quality index masquerading as a mercurial mystery guest, and the gasoline consumption data shimmying in from the land of kimchi and K-pop.
Amidst this scientific revelry, we, the researchers, armed with laptops and caffeinated beverages, sought to unravel the enigmatic connection between these seemingly unrelated variables. Our journey began with the gathering of data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration - an electrifying adventure as thrilling as a Nobel Prize acceptance speech, with less formal attire and more coffee spills.
Upon immersing ourselves in the troves of data, we stumbled upon a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. This moment of statistical triumph was akin to discovering the last piece of a jigsaw puzzle or stumbling upon a jackpot of indestructible lab beakers. The air quality index in Spokane, much like a capricious weather forecaster, pirouetted in tandem with the ebbs and flows of South Korean gasoline consumption. The dance of data revealed a synchrony that would make even the most harmonious musical duet blush with envy.
Digging deeper into the statistical bedrock, peculiar patterns emerged, akin to discovering constellations in the night sky or uncovering a hidden formula for statistical stardom. These patterns seemed to outline a cosmic game of "connect the dots" across continents, weaving together the invisible threads of Spokane's air particles with Seoul's fuel fumes in a manner that could make even the most stoic scientist crack a smile.
It is our hope that this journey, filled with wit and whimsy, will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community - not merely symbolically, but quite literally - injecting an air of levity into the often staid corridors of research and statistical analysis. So, join us as we embark on an exploration of the curious case of the Air Fair, where the unlikely pairing of air quality and gasoline unveils a tapestry of unexpected harmony. Let us waltz into the realms of empirical evidence and scientific curiosity, armed with our data-driven dance shoes and a sparkle of statistical dazzle, as we unravel the mysteries of far-flung lands and their atmospheric footprints.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The findings of our research whisk us into a captivating realm of statistical duets and whimsical wonders, revealing a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9222454, an r-squared of 0.8505366, and an impressively low p-value of less than 0.01. As we delved into the realms of Spokane's air quality and South Korean gasoline consumption from 1980 to 2022, the data spun a tale of inexplicable affinity, akin to a cosmic match made in statistical heaven.

The visual portrayal of this fascinating correlation is encapsulated in the figure (Fig. 1) scatterplot, highlighting the enchanting synchrony between the dance of Spokane's air particles and the rhythmic ebb and flow of Seoul's fuel fumes. This scatterplot serves as a window into the whimsical world of statistical harmony, painting a picture that could rival the most enthralling surrealist masterpiece.

In unraveling this enigmatic connection, it became clear that the air quality index in Spokane exhibited a remarkable resemblance to a capricious weather vane, swaying and twirling in perfect sync with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. With each year that passed, the dance of statistical delight unfolded, bringing to light patterns that seem almost to transcend mere data and transform into an otherworldly cosmic game of "connect the dots."

The harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints extends beyond mere statistical measures, infusing a breath of fresh air into the dry corridors of scholarly research. The coupling of Spokane's air quality and South Korean gasoline gives rise to a scientific masquerade ball, where empirical evidence and statistical curiosity twirl together, unearthing unexpected patterns and harmonies amidst the cacophony of data.

The statistical bedrock has revealed itself to be a stage for a whimsical dance, where the unlikely pairing of air quality and gasoline inaugurates a revelry of wit and whimsy. As we unravel the enigmatic Air Fair, we invite the academic community to join us in this journey of statistical dazzle and empirical evidence, infused with a levity that alters the often-staid landscape of research and data analysis.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Spokane, Washington and Gasoline pumped in South Korea. 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]]
Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we embark on a whimsical yet empirical examination of the perplexing relationship between air quality in Spokane, Washington, and the gasoline pumped in South Korea. Armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we engage in a data-driven dance to unravel this curious connection.

Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. The air quality index in Spokane, resembling a fickle weather vane, swooped and swirled in synchrony with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. As we delved deeper into the statistical realms, quirky patterns emerged, giving the impression of a cosmic game of "connect the dots" between Spokane's air particles and Seoul's fuel fumes.

It is our hope that this research will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community, not just metaphorically, but quite literally. So, join us as we delve into the curious case of the Air Fair, where we uncover the unexpected harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Turning to the literature, we commence our scholarly journey with a solemn exploration of the findings by Smith and colleagues in their seminal study "Air Quality Dynamics in Urban Environments." Smith et al. adeptly bridge the gap between air quality index fluctuations and the anthropogenic influences, shedding light on the intricate interplay of industrial activities and atmospheric particulate matter. Yet, amidst this intellectual buffet, one cannot help but ponder the resemblance of these air particles to perennially lost socks, adrift in the laundry of the atmosphere.
Venturing further into the realm of gasoline consumption, the work of Doe and team in "Fuel Fumes: A Global Odyssey" unfolds new dimensions in the tango between fuel emissions and environmental impact. Doe et al. deftly navigate the labyrinth of fuel combustion by delving into the geopolitical forces that shape the ebb and flow of gasoline consumption patterns worldwide. However, one might muse whether the complex interaction of greenhouse gases and fuel fumes resembles a perplexing recipe of soufflé proportions, baking in the planetary oven of climate change.
In a departure from traditional scholarly tomes, we encounter "The Gasoline Chronicles" by Jones, a compelling narrative that weaves together the enigmatic tapestry of fuel supply chains and international trade dynamics. Jones takes us on an adventurous romp through the intrigue-laden underbelly of gasoline transportation, prompting us to wonder if the geopolitical intrigue of fuel trading is akin to an action-packed thriller, replete with covert espionage and clandestine rendezvous amidst fuel tankers at sea.
Bravely striding into the territory of fiction, we find "The Air Affair" by Austen and "The Diesel Dilemma" by Dickens, where the literary maestros paint vivid portraits of atmospheric musings and fuel-laden dilemmas, inviting us to contemplate the whimsical yet thought-provoking connections between seemingly disparate elements. It is as if the characters in these novels engage in a dance of data, spinning through chapters much like statistical outliers in a merry waltz.
Moreover, our foray into the domain of social media brings us face-to-face with intriguing user posts. One notable nugget of wisdom, gleaned from a sparsely populated forum thread, raises the intriguing query: "Do the air particles of Spokane yearn for the distant aromas of South Korean gasoline, akin to a love-struck protagonist pining for an unattainable paramour?" Such musings, while lighthearted, infuse a whimsical flair into the otherwise somber discourse surrounding the atmospheric influences of distant lands.
In summary, the literature surrounding the correlation between air quality in Spokane and gasoline consumption in South Korea intertwines rigorous scholarship with a tapestry of literary nuance and digital discourse. While the scholarly community endeavors to elucidate the scientific underpinnings of this connection, one cannot help but appreciate the offbeat charm of this unusual pairing, akin to a scientific quirk dressed in the garb of whimsy and wonder.


[[RESULTS]]
The findings of our research whisk us into a captivating realm of statistical duets and whimsical wonders, revealing a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9222454, an r-squared of 0.8505366, and an impressively low p-value of less than 0.01. As we delved into the realms of Spokane's air quality and South Korean gasoline consumption from 1980 to 2022, the data spun a tale of inexplicable affinity, akin to a cosmic match made in statistical heaven.
The visual portrayal of this fascinating correlation is encapsulated in the figure (Fig. 1) scatterplot, highlighting the enchanting synchrony between the dance of Spokane's air particles and the rhythmic ebb and flow of Seoul's fuel fumes. This scatterplot serves as a window into the whimsical world of statistical harmony, painting a picture that could rival the most enthralling surrealist masterpiece.
In unraveling this enigmatic connection, it became clear that the air quality index in Spokane exhibited a remarkable resemblance to a capricious weather vane, swaying and twirling in perfect sync with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. With each year that passed, the dance of statistical delight unfolded, bringing to light patterns that seem almost to transcend mere data and transform into an otherworldly cosmic game of "connect the dots."
The harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints extends beyond mere statistical measures, infusing a breath of fresh air into the dry corridors of scholarly research. The coupling of Spokane's air quality and South Korean gasoline gives rise to a scientific masquerade ball, where empirical evidence and statistical curiosity twirl together, unearthing unexpected patterns and harmonies amidst the cacophony of data.
The statistical bedrock has revealed itself to be a stage for a whimsical dance, where the unlikely pairing of air quality and gasoline inaugurates a revelry of wit and whimsy. As we unravel the enigmatic Air Fair, we invite the academic community to join us in this journey of statistical dazzle and empirical evidence, infused with a levity that alters the often-staid landscape of research and data analysis.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The striking correlation between Spokane's air quality and South Korean gasoline consumption unearthed in our study ties back to the eerily intriguing observations made in the literature review. The uncanny resemblance of air particles to wayward socks lost in the laundry of the atmosphere now appears to carry a weighty significance, akin to the confounding correlation we've uncovered. Similarly, the geopolitical forces shaping fuel consumption patterns are not unlike a planetary soufflé recipe, with our statistical analysis adding a dash of empirical evidence to this culinary concoction.

Our results lend empirical credence to the whimsical narratives of action-packed thrillers and romantic musings, as we endeavor to unravel the cosmic game of "connect the dots" through statistical lenses. The enigmatic spectacle of Spokane's air particles engaged in a cosmic waltz with South Korean fuel fumes serves as a testament to the unexpected dances of data, where statistical outliers pirouette through the chapters much like characters in a literary masterpiece.

Moreover, the surprising coupling between atmospheric footprints and gasoline emissions embarks upon a revelry of wit and whimsy, ushering in a scientific masquerade ball where empirical evidence and statistical curiosity twirl together. Our findings provide a lighthearted yet poignant reminder that statistical analyses need not reside exclusively in the halls of solemnity but can playfully elevate the often-staid landscape of research and data analysis.

The connection between Spokane's air quality and South Korean gasoline transcends conventional statistical measures, evoking an otherworldly cosmic dance that infuses a breath of fresh air into the scholarly pursuit of understanding environmental intricacies. As we meditate upon the mutually whimsical and empirical manifestations of the Air Fair, we invite the academic community to embrace this dance of statistical dazzle and empirical evidence with a playful spirit that mirrors the levity of the correlation we've uncovered.

Let's delve deeper into this empirical masquerade together, for the mysteries of statistical whimsy have only just begun to reveal themselves.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the discussion section of goofy academic research papers that sounds like it belongs based on the title and abstract provided.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Spokane, Washington and Gasoline pumped in South Korea. 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]]
Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we embark on a whimsical yet empirical examination of the perplexing relationship between air quality in Spokane, Washington, and the gasoline pumped in South Korea. Armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we engage in a data-driven dance to unravel this curious connection.

Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. The air quality index in Spokane, resembling a fickle weather vane, swooped and swirled in synchrony with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. As we delved deeper into the statistical realms, quirky patterns emerged, giving the impression of a cosmic game of "connect the dots" between Spokane's air particles and Seoul's fuel fumes.

It is our hope that this research will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community, not just metaphorically, but quite literally. So, join us as we delve into the curious case of the Air Fair, where we uncover the unexpected harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As we step into the whimsical world of air quality and gasoline consumption, we find ourselves entranced by the delicate waltz between the atmospheric particles of Spokane, Washington, and the vaporous emanations of South Korean gasoline. This seemingly odd couple draws us into a dance of data, where statistical measures and empirical evidence hold hands with scientific curiosity. It's like a grand science-themed masquerade ball, with the air quality index masquerading as a mercurial mystery guest, and the gasoline consumption data shimmying in from the land of kimchi and K-pop.
Amidst this scientific revelry, we, the researchers, armed with laptops and caffeinated beverages, sought to unravel the enigmatic connection between these seemingly unrelated variables. Our journey began with the gathering of data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration - an electrifying adventure as thrilling as a Nobel Prize acceptance speech, with less formal attire and more coffee spills.
Upon immersing ourselves in the troves of data, we stumbled upon a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. This moment of statistical triumph was akin to discovering the last piece of a jigsaw puzzle or stumbling upon a jackpot of indestructible lab beakers. The air quality index in Spokane, much like a capricious weather forecaster, pirouetted in tandem with the ebbs and flows of South Korean gasoline consumption. The dance of data revealed a synchrony that would make even the most harmonious musical duet blush with envy.
Digging deeper into the statistical bedrock, peculiar patterns emerged, akin to discovering constellations in the night sky or uncovering a hidden formula for statistical stardom. These patterns seemed to outline a cosmic game of "connect the dots" across continents, weaving together the invisible threads of Spokane's air particles with Seoul's fuel fumes in a manner that could make even the most stoic scientist crack a smile.
It is our hope that this journey, filled with wit and whimsy, will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community - not merely symbolically, but quite literally - injecting an air of levity into the often staid corridors of research and statistical analysis. So, join us as we embark on an exploration of the curious case of the Air Fair, where the unlikely pairing of air quality and gasoline unveils a tapestry of unexpected harmony. Let us waltz into the realms of empirical evidence and scientific curiosity, armed with our data-driven dance shoes and a sparkle of statistical dazzle, as we unravel the mysteries of far-flung lands and their atmospheric footprints.

[[RESULTS]]
The findings of our research whisk us into a captivating realm of statistical duets and whimsical wonders, revealing a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9222454, an r-squared of 0.8505366, and an impressively low p-value of less than 0.01. As we delved into the realms of Spokane's air quality and South Korean gasoline consumption from 1980 to 2022, the data spun a tale of inexplicable affinity, akin to a cosmic match made in statistical heaven.
The visual portrayal of this fascinating correlation is encapsulated in the figure (Fig. 1) scatterplot, highlighting the enchanting synchrony between the dance of Spokane's air particles and the rhythmic ebb and flow of Seoul's fuel fumes. This scatterplot serves as a window into the whimsical world of statistical harmony, painting a picture that could rival the most enthralling surrealist masterpiece.
In unraveling this enigmatic connection, it became clear that the air quality index in Spokane exhibited a remarkable resemblance to a capricious weather vane, swaying and twirling in perfect sync with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. With each year that passed, the dance of statistical delight unfolded, bringing to light patterns that seem almost to transcend mere data and transform into an otherworldly cosmic game of "connect the dots."
The harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints extends beyond mere statistical measures, infusing a breath of fresh air into the dry corridors of scholarly research. The coupling of Spokane's air quality and South Korean gasoline gives rise to a scientific masquerade ball, where empirical evidence and statistical curiosity twirl together, unearthing unexpected patterns and harmonies amidst the cacophony of data.
The statistical bedrock has revealed itself to be a stage for a whimsical dance, where the unlikely pairing of air quality and gasoline inaugurates a revelry of wit and whimsy. As we unravel the enigmatic Air Fair, we invite the academic community to join us in this journey of statistical dazzle and empirical evidence, infused with a levity that alters the often-staid landscape of research and data analysis.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has not only unveiled a delightful dance of data but has also concocted a scientific symphony of statistical samba between the atmospheric particles of Spokane and the fuel fumes of Seoul. The whimsical waltz of statistical measures revealed a striking correlation between air quality in Spokane and the gasoline pumped in South Korea, leaving us astounded, as if we stumbled upon a unicorn in the data forest. This unexpected harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints is akin to discovering a hidden comedic novel in the depths of a library - a delightful surprise that brings a twinkle to the eye and a chuckle to the lips. However, as we bid adieu to this curious case of the Air Fair, we assert confidently that the connection between Spokane's air quality and South Korean gasoline has been thoroughly investigated and additional research in this particular area may not be necessary, unless, of course, statistical magic beckons us again with its irresistible allure.


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 Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry and International Fuel 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 Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Atmospheric Analysis and Global Energy Strategies


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 Air Fair: The Pairing of Spokane Air Quality and South Korean Gasoline with an abstract of In this research paper, we embark on a whimsical yet empirical examination of the perplexing relationship between air quality in Spokane, Washington, and the gasoline pumped in South Korea. Armed with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we engage in a data-driven dance to unravel this curious connection.
Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9222454 and p < 0.01, spanning the years 1980 to 2022. The air quality index in Spokane, resembling a fickle weather vane, swooped and swirled in synchrony with the changing trends in South Korean gasoline consumption. As we delved deeper into the statistical realms, quirky patterns emerged, giving the impression of a cosmic game of "connect the dots" between Spokane's air particles and Seoul's fuel fumes.
It is our hope that this research will bring a breath of fresh air to the academic community, not just metaphorically, but quite literally. So, join us as we delve into the curious case of the Air Fair, where we uncover the unexpected harmony between distant lands and their atmospheric footprints.

ChatGPT:

Spokane air quality, South Korean gasoline, correlation coefficient, p value, Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Information Administration, air quality index, Spokane air particles, Seoul fuel fumes, atmospheric footprints, gasoline consumption trends

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Data details

Air quality in Spokane, Washington
Detailed data title: Percentage of days with good air quality in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
See what else correlates with Air quality in Spokane, Washington

Gasoline pumped in South Korea
Detailed data title: Volume of gasoline pumped consumed in South Korea in millions of barrels per day
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Gasoline pumped in South Korea

Correlation r = 0.9222454 (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 = 0.8505366 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 85.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Gasoline pumped in South Korea) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Air quality in Spokane, Washington) over the 43 years from 1980 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.601E-18. 0.0000000000000000016005165152
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 0.92 in 1.601E-16% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 624,798,301,362,757,504 random variables You don't actually need 624 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 42 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 42 because we have two variables measured over a period of 43 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.

[ 0.86, 0.96 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
1980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Air quality in Spokane, Washington (Good air quality)7.3770512.602719.72622.739733.333333.972630.41127.945230.601141.917827.671232.054834.426238.356244.931551.506963.114869.86367.123367.945254.91855.616451.780845.205543.169451.232949.58958.082259.289662.465863.287763.013762.021957.534261.643860.164871.311557.808261.369969.041169.672165.205564.6575
Gasoline pumped in South Korea (Million Barrels/Day)1917141214.732218.978123.441128.375337.103850.128864.917878.66396.3033116.449141.529163.893187.311197.052168.403176.392170.459171.814175.581165.784159.298162.885163.896171.211171.951180.159188.874190.534188.658201.142201.26209.723215.65218.088218.321226.712221.219232.532242.485




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([7.37705,12.6027,19.726,22.7397,33.3333,33.9726,30.411,27.9452,30.6011,41.9178,27.6712,32.0548,34.4262,38.3562,44.9315,51.5069,63.1148,69.863,67.1233,67.9452,54.918,55.6164,51.7808,45.2055,43.1694,51.2329,49.589,58.0822,59.2896,62.4658,63.2877,63.0137,62.0219,57.5342,61.6438,60.1648,71.3115,57.8082,61.3699,69.0411,69.6721,65.2055,64.6575,])
array_2 = np.array([19,17,14,12,14.7322,18.9781,23.4411,28.3753,37.1038,50.1288,64.9178,78.663,96.3033,116.449,141.529,163.893,187.311,197.052,168.403,176.392,170.459,171.814,175.581,165.784,159.298,162.885,163.896,171.211,171.951,180.159,188.874,190.534,188.658,201.142,201.26,209.723,215.65,218.088,218.321,226.712,221.219,232.532,242.485,])
array_1_name = "Air quality in Spokane, Washington"
array_2_name = "Gasoline pumped in South Korea"

# 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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