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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 Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and the second variable is NVIDIA's stock price (NVDA).  The chart goes from 2002 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As Best Supporting Actress winners age, they yearn for roles in heartwarming, emotional films. This leads to increased demand for tissue products, causing a spike in the stock prices of companies like Kimberly-Clark, who make Kleenex. Now, NVIDIA's stock price is linked to the overall market performance, which is bolstered by the success of tissue companies. So, in a roundabout way, the age of these esteemed actresses is bringing a tear-jerking boost to NVIDIA's stock.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create a grayscale image that features a bustling cityscape with an electronics store at the center. In front of the store, a group of enthusiastic gamers queues, their anticipation evident. The store's window displays a vibrant visual showcasing the latest NVIDIA graphics cards. A prominently placed sign reads "New 'Mature' Graphics Cards - Powered by NVIDIA". Onlookers are engaged in discussions, and the scene reflects the excitement and fervor surrounding the release of the new graphics cards. The newspaper illustration style should evoke a classic, timeless feel, capturing the energy and anticipation of the gamers amidst the urban backdrop. 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 situation described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here is a situation: "Rise in Best Supporting Actress Winner Age Linked to Surge in NVIDIA Stock Price: Gamers Demand More 'Mature' Graphics Cards". Given that situation, which of the following image descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand and the tone of the explanation. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: Whimsical illustration A Discovery magazine cover image 3D Pixar Style A black-and-white newspaper illustration Steampunk
ChatGPT: A black-and-white newspaper illustration

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated and the explanation described. Do not reference graphs or charts; describe physical objects.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that depicts the following situation. Keep the description simple. "Rise in Best Supporting Actress Winner Age Linked to Surge in NVIDIA Stock Price: Gamers Demand More 'Mature' Graphics Cards"
ChatGPT: In a bustling city, a group of enthusiastic gamers queue outside an electronics store, eagerly waiting for its doors to open. The store's window showcases a vibrant display of the latest NVIDIA graphics cards. A prominently placed sign reads "New 'Mature' Graphics Cards - Powered by NVIDIA" as onlookers engage in discussions about the enhancements and the growing age of the recent Best Supporting Actress winners.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A black-and-white newspaper illustration ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling city, a group of enthusiastic gamers queue outside an electronics store, eagerly waiting for its doors to open. The store's window showcases a vibrant display of the latest NVIDIA graphics cards. A prominently placed sign reads "New 'Mature' Graphics Cards - Powered by NVIDIA" as onlookers engage in discussions about the enhancements and the growing age of the recent Best Supporting Actress winners. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create a grayscale image that features a bustling cityscape with an electronics store at the center. In front of the store, a group of enthusiastic gamers queues, their anticipation evident. The store's window displays a vibrant visual showcasing the latest NVIDIA graphics cards. A prominently placed sign reads "New 'Mature' Graphics Cards - Powered by NVIDIA". Onlookers are engaged in discussions, and the scene reflects the excitement and fervor surrounding the release of the new graphics cards. The newspaper illustration style should evoke a classic, timeless feel, capturing the energy and anticipation of the gamers amidst the urban backdrop.

*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 Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age caused NVIDIA's stock price (NVDA) to increase. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price

Journal of Hollywood Finance and Statistical Analysis

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!
Quick note: This sequence is long and repetitive. That's how the prompt engineering works for this one. I manage the output in Python to format it into this PDF.




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's stock price. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from Wikipedia and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and p < 0.01 for 2002 to 2021.

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]]
A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we present a statistical analysis of the intriguing relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price of NVIDIA, a leading technology company. Our research team delved into this unconventional connection, aiming to shed light on a seemingly unrelated pair of variables.

Using data extracted from Wikipedia for ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) for NVIDIA's stock prices from 2002 to 2021, we employed robust statistical methods to analyze the correlation between these two datasets. To our surprise, we discovered a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and a significance level of p < 0.01. This finding suggests an unexpected synchronicity between the ages of acclaimed actresses and the financial performance of NVIDIA.

As we delved deeper into the data, we couldn't help but crack a dad joke or two, pondering whether these actresses wielded some "supporting" influence on NVIDIA's stock trajectory. Whether this correlation merely reflects a curious coincidence or harbors a deeper, inexplicable connection remains an alluring mystery, deserving of further investigation.

In conclusion, our study presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between Hollywood glamour and financial markets, offering a playful twist on traditional quantitative research. We hope this research sparks laughter, curiosity, and maybe even a few stock market hunches!


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's stock price. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we present a statistical analysis of the intriguing relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price of NVIDIA, a leading technology company. Our research team delved into this unconventional connection, aiming to shed light on a seemingly unrelated pair of variables.

Using data extracted from Wikipedia for ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) for NVIDIA's stock prices from 2002 to 2021, we employed robust statistical methods to analyze the correlation between these two datasets. To our surprise, we discovered a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and a significance level of p < 0.01. This finding suggests an unexpected synchronicity between the ages of acclaimed actresses and the financial performance of NVIDIA.

As we delved deeper into the data, we couldn't help but crack a dad joke or two, pondering whether these actresses wielded some "supporting" influence on NVIDIA's stock trajectory. Whether this correlation merely reflects a curious coincidence or harbors a deeper, inexplicable connection remains an alluring mystery, deserving of further investigation.

In conclusion, our study presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between Hollywood glamour and financial markets, offering a playful twist on traditional quantitative research. We hope this research sparks laughter, curiosity, and maybe even a few stock market hunches!

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The worlds of Hollywood and finance are often seen as two entirely separate domains, with the former brimming with red carpets and Oscar statues, and the latter entrenched in ticker symbols and market fluctuations. However, in the realm of statistical analysis, one must often expect the unexpected, even if it means navigating the surprising correlation between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners' ages and the stock price of NVIDIA.

Before we dive into our findings, let's set the stage with a bit of levity. What do you call a group of Best Supporting Actress winners who all invest in tech stocks? The supportive cast of NVIDIA's financial performance - a constellation of stars shining a light on the market!

As we unfurl the proverbial red carpet, our study aims to examine the potential relationship between the ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price movements of NVIDIA. Picture this: a statistical tango between Hollywood accolades and Silicon Valley profits. While this seemingly whimsical combination may raise eyebrows, our rigorous analysis lends credence to this unexpected correlation.

Did you hear about the actress who won an Oscar and a lucrative stock portfolio? She really nailed the supporting role, both on and off the screen. But in all seriousness, our curiosity piqued as we embarked on this unconventional research endeavor, fueled by the desire to unravel the enigmatic connections lurking beyond the surface of seemingly unrelated data sets. After all, who wouldn't want to explore the intriguing world where Hollywood meets high finance?


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's stock price. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Perhaps you also got inspiration from some board games that are vaugely related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we present a statistical analysis of the intriguing relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price of NVIDIA, a leading technology company. Our research team delved into this unconventional connection, aiming to shed light on a seemingly unrelated pair of variables.

Using data extracted from Wikipedia for ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) for NVIDIA's stock prices from 2002 to 2021, we employed robust statistical methods to analyze the correlation between these two datasets. To our surprise, we discovered a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and a significance level of p < 0.01. This finding suggests an unexpected synchronicity between the ages of acclaimed actresses and the financial performance of NVIDIA.

As we delved deeper into the data, we couldn't help but crack a dad joke or two, pondering whether these actresses wielded some "supporting" influence on NVIDIA's stock trajectory. Whether this correlation merely reflects a curious coincidence or harbors a deeper, inexplicable connection remains an alluring mystery, deserving of further investigation.

In conclusion, our study presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between Hollywood glamour and financial markets, offering a playful twist on traditional quantitative research. We hope this research sparks laughter, curiosity, and maybe even a few stock market hunches!

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The worlds of Hollywood and finance are often seen as two entirely separate domains, with the former brimming with red carpets and Oscar statues, and the latter entrenched in ticker symbols and market fluctuations. However, in the realm of statistical analysis, one must often expect the unexpected, even if it means navigating the surprising correlation between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners' ages and the stock price of NVIDIA.
Before we dive into our findings, let's set the stage with a bit of levity. What do you call a group of Best Supporting Actress winners who all invest in tech stocks? The supportive cast of NVIDIA's financial performance - a constellation of stars shining a light on the market!
As we unfurl the proverbial red carpet, our study aims to examine the potential relationship between the ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price movements of NVIDIA. Picture this: a statistical tango between Hollywood accolades and Silicon Valley profits. While this seemingly whimsical combination may raise eyebrows, our rigorous analysis lends credence to this unexpected correlation.
Did you hear about the actress who won an Oscar and a lucrative stock portfolio? She really nailed the supporting role, both on and off the screen. But in all seriousness, our curiosity piqued as we embarked on this unconventional research endeavor, fueled by the desire to unravel the enigmatic connections lurking beyond the surface of seemingly unrelated data sets. After all, who wouldn't want to explore the intriguing world where Hollywood meets high finance?

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The relationship between demographic characteristics of individuals and financial indicators has been a subject of interest in various research domains. Smith et al. (2015) conducted a comprehensive study on the influence of age on investment decisions, delving into the effects of age on stock market participation and risk tolerance. Similarly, Doe and Jones (2017) examined the impact of individual career achievements on personal investment choices, shedding light on the potential interplay between professional success and financial decisions.

Of course, it wouldn't be a complete literature review without a nod to some investment classics. In "The Intelligent Investor" by Benjamin Graham, the authors delve into the intricacies of value investing, juxtaposing the timeless wisdom of Hollywood starlets with market trends. On the lighter side, "A Random Walk Down Wall Street" by Burton Malkiel offers a whimsical romp through the unpredictable nature of financial markets, much like the unpredictable nature of Best Supporting Actress winners' ages affecting stock prices.

Moving beyond the realms of non-fiction, fictional narratives have also offered intriguing insights into the intersection of celebrity and finance. Take for instance "The Bonfire of the Vanities" by Tom Wolfe—a satirical exploration of power and privilege in Wall Street, echoing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's award season. From a different angle, "The Devil Wears Prada" by Lauren Weisberger offers a humorous take on the high-stakes world of fashion and finance, prompting us to ponder the potential impact of Academy Award prestige on NVIDIA's bottom line.

In the spirit of whimsy, we couldn't help but draw inspiration from the playful dynamics of board games. Monopoly, with its playful negotiations and strategic investments, perhaps mirrors the intricate dance between Academy Award winners' ages and NVIDIA's stock prices. And let's not forget about the classic trivia game, "Trivial Pursuit," where unexpected connections are celebrated, much like the improbable correlation our study has unearthed.

In the hallowed halls of academia, where seriousness reigns supreme, a playful twist can often shed light on the most unconventional of research inquiries. As we navigate the quirky channel between Hollywood's shining stars and the fluctuating digits of stock prices, we are reminded that even in the world of statistics, a touch of whimsy can spark new insights and unexpected delights. So here's a dad joke to lighten the scholarly mood: Why did the Best Supporting Actress carry around a stock prospectus? To add some "supporting" evidence to her portfolio!


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's stock price. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Wikipedia and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2002 to 2021

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]]
A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we present a statistical analysis of the intriguing relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price of NVIDIA, a leading technology company. Our research team delved into this unconventional connection, aiming to shed light on a seemingly unrelated pair of variables.

Using data extracted from Wikipedia for ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) for NVIDIA's stock prices from 2002 to 2021, we employed robust statistical methods to analyze the correlation between these two datasets. To our surprise, we discovered a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and a significance level of p < 0.01. This finding suggests an unexpected synchronicity between the ages of acclaimed actresses and the financial performance of NVIDIA.

As we delved deeper into the data, we couldn't help but crack a dad joke or two, pondering whether these actresses wielded some "supporting" influence on NVIDIA's stock trajectory. Whether this correlation merely reflects a curious coincidence or harbors a deeper, inexplicable connection remains an alluring mystery, deserving of further investigation.

In conclusion, our study presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between Hollywood glamour and financial markets, offering a playful twist on traditional quantitative research. We hope this research sparks laughter, curiosity, and maybe even a few stock market hunches!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The worlds of Hollywood and finance are often seen as two entirely separate domains, with the former brimming with red carpets and Oscar statues, and the latter entrenched in ticker symbols and market fluctuations. However, in the realm of statistical analysis, one must often expect the unexpected, even if it means navigating the surprising correlation between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners' ages and the stock price of NVIDIA.
Before we dive into our findings, let's set the stage with a bit of levity. What do you call a group of Best Supporting Actress winners who all invest in tech stocks? The supportive cast of NVIDIA's financial performance - a constellation of stars shining a light on the market!
As we unfurl the proverbial red carpet, our study aims to examine the potential relationship between the ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price movements of NVIDIA. Picture this: a statistical tango between Hollywood accolades and Silicon Valley profits. While this seemingly whimsical combination may raise eyebrows, our rigorous analysis lends credence to this unexpected correlation.
Did you hear about the actress who won an Oscar and a lucrative stock portfolio? She really nailed the supporting role, both on and off the screen. But in all seriousness, our curiosity piqued as we embarked on this unconventional research endeavor, fueled by the desire to unravel the enigmatic connections lurking beyond the surface of seemingly unrelated data sets. After all, who wouldn't want to explore the intriguing world where Hollywood meets high finance?

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To embark on our whimsical statistical adventure, we employed an eclectic array of research methods that were as fascinating as the correlation we sought to uncover. First, we meticulously collected data on the ages of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners from the data treasure trove that is Wikipedia. With a few well-timed clicks and keyboard taps, we summoned a cohort of esteemed actresses, ranging from the ingenues to the grande dames of the silver screen.

Once we had harnessed the ages of these distinguished performers, we turned our gaze to the financial realm, where the enigmatic dance of stock prices and market movements awaited. Our data was sourced from LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), providing us with NVIDIA's historical stock prices from 2002 to 2021. We were particularly keen to see if the sumptuous allure of Oscar gold somehow nudged NVIDIA's stock into celestial heights.

Having compiled these disparate yet intriguing datasets, we set out to wrangle and corral them into a harmonious, statistically meaningful relationship. It was akin to coaxing a free-spirited stallion and a graceful ballerina into a meticulously choreographed duet – an endeavor that required finesse, precision, and a touch of whimsy.

Now, let's pause for a moment to appreciate a dad joke, shall we? Why did the statistician break up with the actress? She kept using too much "drama" in their relationship. Speaking of drama, our statistical analysis was a drama in and of itself, as we delved into the depths of correlation coefficient calculations and p-values.

To investigate the waltz between Best Supporting Actress ages and NVIDIA's stock prices, we harnessed the power of Pearson correlation coefficient. This stalwart statistical measure allowed us to quantify the strength and direction of the relationship between two continuous variables, guiding us through the labyrinthine maze of numerical intrigue.

Furthermore, we deployed the formidable t-test to assess the statistical significance of our findings. This test provided the balm of certainty, allowing us to discern whether the correlation we detected was a whimsical fluke or a robust, tangible phenomenon, worthy of a steadfast nod of approval.

In a unique twist, we also introduced an element of qualitative analysis by contemplating the potential narratives and anecdotes that could underpin such a peculiar correlation. It was as if we were scrutinizing the plotlines of a whimsical yet perplexing Hollywood fable, where the leading lady's age whispered secrets to the stock market's trajectory.

As we sought to unravel the mysteries entwined within the datasets, we navigated uncharted statistical territories, embracing the unexpected and relishing the delightful confluence of art and numbers. In doing so, we embarked on a journey as unpredictable as a narrative twist in a Hollywood blockbuster, where the supporting actress takes center stage and the stock market performs a surprising plot twist of its own.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's stock price. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

For the time period 2002 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.8151067, r-squared of 0.6643989, 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]]
A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we present a statistical analysis of the intriguing relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price of NVIDIA, a leading technology company. Our research team delved into this unconventional connection, aiming to shed light on a seemingly unrelated pair of variables.

Using data extracted from Wikipedia for ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) for NVIDIA's stock prices from 2002 to 2021, we employed robust statistical methods to analyze the correlation between these two datasets. To our surprise, we discovered a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and a significance level of p < 0.01. This finding suggests an unexpected synchronicity between the ages of acclaimed actresses and the financial performance of NVIDIA.

As we delved deeper into the data, we couldn't help but crack a dad joke or two, pondering whether these actresses wielded some "supporting" influence on NVIDIA's stock trajectory. Whether this correlation merely reflects a curious coincidence or harbors a deeper, inexplicable connection remains an alluring mystery, deserving of further investigation.

In conclusion, our study presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between Hollywood glamour and financial markets, offering a playful twist on traditional quantitative research. We hope this research sparks laughter, curiosity, and maybe even a few stock market hunches!

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The worlds of Hollywood and finance are often seen as two entirely separate domains, with the former brimming with red carpets and Oscar statues, and the latter entrenched in ticker symbols and market fluctuations. However, in the realm of statistical analysis, one must often expect the unexpected, even if it means navigating the surprising correlation between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners' ages and the stock price of NVIDIA.
Before we dive into our findings, let's set the stage with a bit of levity. What do you call a group of Best Supporting Actress winners who all invest in tech stocks? The supportive cast of NVIDIA's financial performance - a constellation of stars shining a light on the market!
As we unfurl the proverbial red carpet, our study aims to examine the potential relationship between the ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price movements of NVIDIA. Picture this: a statistical tango between Hollywood accolades and Silicon Valley profits. While this seemingly whimsical combination may raise eyebrows, our rigorous analysis lends credence to this unexpected correlation.
Did you hear about the actress who won an Oscar and a lucrative stock portfolio? She really nailed the supporting role, both on and off the screen. But in all seriousness, our curiosity piqued as we embarked on this unconventional research endeavor, fueled by the desire to unravel the enigmatic connections lurking beyond the surface of seemingly unrelated data sets. After all, who wouldn't want to explore the intriguing world where Hollywood meets high finance?

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis of the relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price yielded insightful results. Our research from 2002 to 2021 produced a notably strong positive correlation, represented by a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and an r-squared value of 0.6643989. This significant correlation indicates a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables.

As we uncovered this surprising correlation, we couldn't help but ponder whether the Best Supporting Actress winners were "supporting" NVIDIA's stock price in some mystical way. It seems these actresses might have been the "supporting cast" in NVIDIA's financial performance after all!

The p-value of less than 0.01 further emphasizes the statistical significance of our findings, reinforcing the robustness of our analysis. The scatterplot in Figure 1 visually encapsulates the strong positive correlation between the age of Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price, lending credence to our statistical conclusions.

It's like the age of Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price were about to give a speech together – they truly did support each other! This unexpected alignment prompts further inquiry into the underlying mechanisms driving this correlation, as well as potential implications for future research and investment strategies.

Our results reflect a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the uncharted territory where Hollywood and finance intersect. This unlikely connection between the glamour of the silver screen and the complexities of the stock market presents a delightful twist in quantitative research, inviting further exploration and perhaps even a few more humorous puns.

Our findings offer a lighthearted glimpse into the captivating interplay of unrelated variables, proving that anything is possible in the world of statistical analysis, even if it involves red carpets and ticker symbols.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's stock price. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we present a statistical analysis of the intriguing relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price of NVIDIA, a leading technology company. Our research team delved into this unconventional connection, aiming to shed light on a seemingly unrelated pair of variables.

Using data extracted from Wikipedia for ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) for NVIDIA's stock prices from 2002 to 2021, we employed robust statistical methods to analyze the correlation between these two datasets. To our surprise, we discovered a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and a significance level of p < 0.01. This finding suggests an unexpected synchronicity between the ages of acclaimed actresses and the financial performance of NVIDIA.

As we delved deeper into the data, we couldn't help but crack a dad joke or two, pondering whether these actresses wielded some "supporting" influence on NVIDIA's stock trajectory. Whether this correlation merely reflects a curious coincidence or harbors a deeper, inexplicable connection remains an alluring mystery, deserving of further investigation.

In conclusion, our study presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between Hollywood glamour and financial markets, offering a playful twist on traditional quantitative research. We hope this research sparks laughter, curiosity, and maybe even a few stock market hunches!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The relationship between demographic characteristics of individuals and financial indicators has been a subject of interest in various research domains. Smith et al. (2015) conducted a comprehensive study on the influence of age on investment decisions, delving into the effects of age on stock market participation and risk tolerance. Similarly, Doe and Jones (2017) examined the impact of individual career achievements on personal investment choices, shedding light on the potential interplay between professional success and financial decisions.
Of course, it wouldn't be a complete literature review without a nod to some investment classics. In "The Intelligent Investor" by Benjamin Graham, the authors delve into the intricacies of value investing, juxtaposing the timeless wisdom of Hollywood starlets with market trends. On the lighter side, "A Random Walk Down Wall Street" by Burton Malkiel offers a whimsical romp through the unpredictable nature of financial markets, much like the unpredictable nature of Best Supporting Actress winners' ages affecting stock prices.
Moving beyond the realms of non-fiction, fictional narratives have also offered intriguing insights into the intersection of celebrity and finance. Take for instance "The Bonfire of the Vanities" by Tom Wolfe—a satirical exploration of power and privilege in Wall Street, echoing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's award season. From a different angle, "The Devil Wears Prada" by Lauren Weisberger offers a humorous take on the high-stakes world of fashion and finance, prompting us to ponder the potential impact of Academy Award prestige on NVIDIA's bottom line.
In the spirit of whimsy, we couldn't help but draw inspiration from the playful dynamics of board games. Monopoly, with its playful negotiations and strategic investments, perhaps mirrors the intricate dance between Academy Award winners' ages and NVIDIA's stock prices. And let's not forget about the classic trivia game, "Trivial Pursuit," where unexpected connections are celebrated, much like the improbable correlation our study has unearthed.
In the hallowed halls of academia, where seriousness reigns supreme, a playful twist can often shed light on the most unconventional of research inquiries. As we navigate the quirky channel between Hollywood's shining stars and the fluctuating digits of stock prices, we are reminded that even in the world of statistics, a touch of whimsy can spark new insights and unexpected delights. So here's a dad joke to lighten the scholarly mood: Why did the Best Supporting Actress carry around a stock prospectus? To add some "supporting" evidence to her portfolio!

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price yielded insightful results. Our research from 2002 to 2021 produced a notably strong positive correlation, represented by a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and an r-squared value of 0.6643989. This significant correlation indicates a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables.
As we uncovered this surprising correlation, we couldn't help but ponder whether the Best Supporting Actress winners were "supporting" NVIDIA's stock price in some mystical way. It seems these actresses might have been the "supporting cast" in NVIDIA's financial performance after all!
The p-value of less than 0.01 further emphasizes the statistical significance of our findings, reinforcing the robustness of our analysis. The scatterplot in Figure 1 visually encapsulates the strong positive correlation between the age of Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price, lending credence to our statistical conclusions.
It's like the age of Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price were about to give a speech together – they truly did support each other! This unexpected alignment prompts further inquiry into the underlying mechanisms driving this correlation, as well as potential implications for future research and investment strategies.
Our results reflect a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the uncharted territory where Hollywood and finance intersect. This unlikely connection between the glamour of the silver screen and the complexities of the stock market presents a delightful twist in quantitative research, inviting further exploration and perhaps even a few more humorous puns.
Our findings offer a lighthearted glimpse into the captivating interplay of unrelated variables, proving that anything is possible in the world of statistical analysis, even if it involves red carpets and ticker symbols.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The remarkable correlation between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price, as uncovered in our study, not only astounds statisticians but also harkens back to the whimsical yet thought-provoking literature surrounding unexpected connections between Hollywood glamour and financial markets. The strong positive correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and the significance level of p < 0.01 align with previous research by Smith et al. (2015) and Doe and Jones (2017), who delved into the interplay between demographic characteristics and financial indicators. With this unexpected alignment, it seems the Best Supporting Actress winners were truly "supporting" NVIDIA's stock price all along.

The significance of this correlation cannot be overstated, much like a dad joke at a family gathering. The findings provide empirical evidence suggesting a deeper, inexplicable connection between the ages of acclaimed actresses and the financial performance of NVIDIA. It's almost like the stock prices and the actresses formed a support group of their own!

Our results have larger implications for investment decisions and financial market analysis, adding a dash of whimsy to the traditional quantitative research landscape. Just as "The Intelligent Investor" by Benjamin Graham juxtaposed the timeless wisdom of Hollywood starlets with market trends, our study offers a playful twist on conventional statistical analysis, sparking laughter, curiosity, and perhaps a few stock market hunches along the way. As Burton Malkiel's "A Random Walk Down Wall Street" whimsically romped through the unpredictable nature of financial markets, our findings highlighted an unexpected synchronicity that may prompt a reevaluation of traditional investment strategies.

The unexpected correlation parallels the unpredictability of "A Random Walk Down Wall Street," reminding us that in the world of statistics, sometimes the most unconventional inquiries yield the most surprising insights. Our study captures the essence of this unpredictable dance, where Hollywood's shining stars intersect with the fluctuating digits of stock prices, offering a lighthearted glimpse into the captivating interplay of unrelated variables.

As with a well-timed dad joke, this study's lighthearted approach invites further exploration of the complexities inherent in the intersection between Hollywood glamour and the stock market. So, the next time you consider a stock as an investment choice, remember: age is not just a number; it might also be a stock price influencer in disguise!


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's stock price. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we present a statistical analysis of the intriguing relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price of NVIDIA, a leading technology company. Our research team delved into this unconventional connection, aiming to shed light on a seemingly unrelated pair of variables.

Using data extracted from Wikipedia for ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) for NVIDIA's stock prices from 2002 to 2021, we employed robust statistical methods to analyze the correlation between these two datasets. To our surprise, we discovered a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and a significance level of p < 0.01. This finding suggests an unexpected synchronicity between the ages of acclaimed actresses and the financial performance of NVIDIA.

As we delved deeper into the data, we couldn't help but crack a dad joke or two, pondering whether these actresses wielded some "supporting" influence on NVIDIA's stock trajectory. Whether this correlation merely reflects a curious coincidence or harbors a deeper, inexplicable connection remains an alluring mystery, deserving of further investigation.

In conclusion, our study presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between Hollywood glamour and financial markets, offering a playful twist on traditional quantitative research. We hope this research sparks laughter, curiosity, and maybe even a few stock market hunches!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The worlds of Hollywood and finance are often seen as two entirely separate domains, with the former brimming with red carpets and Oscar statues, and the latter entrenched in ticker symbols and market fluctuations. However, in the realm of statistical analysis, one must often expect the unexpected, even if it means navigating the surprising correlation between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners' ages and the stock price of NVIDIA.
Before we dive into our findings, let's set the stage with a bit of levity. What do you call a group of Best Supporting Actress winners who all invest in tech stocks? The supportive cast of NVIDIA's financial performance - a constellation of stars shining a light on the market!
As we unfurl the proverbial red carpet, our study aims to examine the potential relationship between the ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price movements of NVIDIA. Picture this: a statistical tango between Hollywood accolades and Silicon Valley profits. While this seemingly whimsical combination may raise eyebrows, our rigorous analysis lends credence to this unexpected correlation.
Did you hear about the actress who won an Oscar and a lucrative stock portfolio? She really nailed the supporting role, both on and off the screen. But in all seriousness, our curiosity piqued as we embarked on this unconventional research endeavor, fueled by the desire to unravel the enigmatic connections lurking beyond the surface of seemingly unrelated data sets. After all, who wouldn't want to explore the intriguing world where Hollywood meets high finance?

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price yielded insightful results. Our research from 2002 to 2021 produced a notably strong positive correlation, represented by a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and an r-squared value of 0.6643989. This significant correlation indicates a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables.
As we uncovered this surprising correlation, we couldn't help but ponder whether the Best Supporting Actress winners were "supporting" NVIDIA's stock price in some mystical way. It seems these actresses might have been the "supporting cast" in NVIDIA's financial performance after all!
The p-value of less than 0.01 further emphasizes the statistical significance of our findings, reinforcing the robustness of our analysis. The scatterplot in Figure 1 visually encapsulates the strong positive correlation between the age of Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price, lending credence to our statistical conclusions.
It's like the age of Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price were about to give a speech together – they truly did support each other! This unexpected alignment prompts further inquiry into the underlying mechanisms driving this correlation, as well as potential implications for future research and investment strategies.
Our results reflect a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the uncharted territory where Hollywood and finance intersect. This unlikely connection between the glamour of the silver screen and the complexities of the stock market presents a delightful twist in quantitative research, inviting further exploration and perhaps even a few more humorous puns.
Our findings offer a lighthearted glimpse into the captivating interplay of unrelated variables, proving that anything is possible in the world of statistical analysis, even if it involves red carpets and ticker symbols.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

In conclusion, our study has unveiled a surprising correlation between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and NVIDIA's stock price, shedding light on an unexpected synchronicity between Hollywood glamour and financial performance. It seems that these actresses have not only excelled on the silver screen but have also acted as a "supporting cast" in NVIDIA's stock trajectory. This finding prompts us to ask: are these actresses secretly holding NVIDIA's stock up with their compelling performances, or is it merely a whimsical coincidence?

As we wrap up our investigation, it's clear that the alignment between these seemingly unrelated variables merits more than just a standing ovation. Perhaps it's time to start an Academy Awards index fund as a tribute to the puzzling influence of these acclaimed actresses on the stock market.

However, we must remember that correlation does not imply causation, no matter how tempting it is to imagine Best Supporting Actress winners waving acceptance speeches while also influencing stock prices.

In the spirit of quantitative research, we must acknowledge the limitations of our study and resist the temptation to jump to hasty conclusions. It's important to take these findings with a grain of salt, or maybe a tub of popcorn, as we consider the broader context of market dynamics and the multifaceted factors influencing stock prices.

But hey, who knew that the secret to successful stock trading lay in studying Hollywood trends? It seems that "investing" in past Best Supporting Actress winners might just become the next market strategy.

In the end, while this study has brought about some unexpected humor and speculation, our findings underscore the endless possibilities within the world of statistical analysis. As for the mystery of this correlation, we must leave it to future researchers to tackle. As for us, it's time to roll the credits – no further research needed in this area!


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 A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Hollywood Finance and Statistical Analysis


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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 A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Economic and Cinematic Research


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 A Supporting Role in the Market: A Statistical Study of the Connection Between Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age and NVIDIA's Stock Price with an abstract of In this paper, we present a statistical analysis of the intriguing relationship between the age of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winners and the stock price of NVIDIA, a leading technology company. Our research team delved into this unconventional connection, aiming to shed light on a seemingly unrelated pair of variables.
Using data extracted from Wikipedia for ages of Best Supporting Actress winners and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) for NVIDIA's stock prices from 2002 to 2021, we employed robust statistical methods to analyze the correlation between these two datasets. To our surprise, we discovered a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8151067 and a significance level of p < 0.01. This finding suggests an unexpected synchronicity between the ages of acclaimed actresses and the financial performance of NVIDIA.
As we delved deeper into the data, we couldn't help but crack a dad joke or two, pondering whether these actresses wielded some "supporting" influence on NVIDIA's stock trajectory. Whether this correlation merely reflects a curious coincidence or harbors a deeper, inexplicable connection remains an alluring mystery, deserving of further investigation.
In conclusion, our study presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between Hollywood glamour and financial markets, offering a playful twist on traditional quantitative research. We hope this research sparks laughter, curiosity, and maybe even a few stock market hunches!

ChatGPT:

Academy Award, Best Supporting Actress, age, winners, statistical analysis, correlation, stock price, NVIDIA, technology company, Wikipedia, LSEG Analytics, Refinitiv, correlation coefficient, significance level, p-value, financial performance, acclaimed actresses, Hollywood, glamour, quantitative research, market analysis, data analysis

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Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age
Source: Wikipedia
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NVIDIA's stock price (NVDA)
Detailed data title: Opening price of NVIDIA (NVDA) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

See what else correlates with NVIDIA's stock price (NVDA)

Correlation r = 0.8151067 (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 = 0.6643989 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 66.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., NVIDIA's stock price (NVDA)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age) over the 20 years from 2002 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.2E-5. 0.0000119967472654981020000000
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 0.82 in 0.0012% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 83,356 random variables You don't actually need 83 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 19 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 19 because we have two variables measured over a period of 20 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.

[ 0.58, 0.92 ] 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.
20022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age (Age in years)3133343535254734425041303146275158485273
NVIDIA's stock price (NVDA) (Stock price)5.611.962.033.066.188.532.024.633.883.583.143.985.038.0726.148.9532.6659.69131.04




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([31,33,34,35,35,25,47,34,42,50,41,30,31,46,27,51,58,48,52,73,])
array_2 = np.array([5.6,1,1.96,2.03,3.06,6.18,8.53,2.02,4.63,3.88,3.58,3.14,3.98,5.03,8.07,26.1,48.95,32.66,59.69,131.04,])
array_1_name = "Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Winner Age"
array_2_name = "NVIDIA's stock price (NVDA)"

# 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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