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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Popularity of the first name Jamison and the second variable is The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota.  The chart goes from 2003 to 2018, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the name Jamison gained popularity, more and more parents subconsciously primed their kids to be experts in the field of "mind," creating a future workforce with a natural inclination towards psychiatric care. It's like they were destined to be "jamming" in the psychiatric field, spreading good vibes and helping patients feel like the true "spirit" of healing.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a bustling Minnesota hospital setting with a friendly and popular psychiatric aide named "Jamison." Patients are seen seeking out his support and care, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the facility. The scene should convey a sense of comfort and support through the interactions between Jamison and the patients, as well as the overall positive atmosphere of the hospital environment. The focus should be on the interactions and emotions, capturing the warmth and genuine connections between the psychiatric aide and the patients. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Popularity of the first name Jamison and The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. 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: Celtic art Cybernetic art Cutsy art illustration Glitch art Realistic
ChatGPT: Realistic

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Popularity of the first name Jamison and The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling Minnesota hospital, the name "Jamison" appears on the door of a friendly, popular psychiatric aide. Patients eagerly seek out his support and care, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the facility.

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: [ Realistic ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling Minnesota hospital, the name "Jamison" appears on the door of a friendly, popular psychiatric aide. Patients eagerly seek out his support and care, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the facility. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a bustling Minnesota hospital setting with a friendly and popular psychiatric aide named "Jamison." Patients are seen seeking out his support and care, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the facility. The scene should convey a sense of comfort and support through the interactions between Jamison and the patients, as well as the overall positive atmosphere of the hospital environment. The focus should be on the interactions and emotions, capturing the warmth and genuine connections between the psychiatric aide and the patients.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Popularity of the first name Jamison caused The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota to increase. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota

The Journal of Quirky Psychology

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Jamison and The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title a clever pun.

Your research team used data from US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8490298 and p < 0.01 for 2003 to 2018.

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]]
"Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. Leveraging data from the US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2003 to 2018, our research uncovers a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8490298 and a p-value of less than 0.01. The findings, while surprising, raise important questions about the potential influence of names on career choices and workforce distribution. Amidst the serious analysis, we cannot help but joke that "Jamison" seems to have a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally! Further studies are needed to fully comprehend the quirky connection uncovered in this investigation.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Jamison and The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. Leveraging data from the US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2003 to 2018, our research uncovers a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8490298 and a p-value of less than 0.01. The findings, while surprising, raise important questions about the potential influence of names on career choices and workforce distribution. Amidst the serious analysis, we cannot help but joke that "Jamison" seems to have a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally! Further studies are needed to fully comprehend the quirky connection uncovered in this investigation.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The relationship between a person's name and their career choices has been a topic of interest, providing fodder for dinner table discussions and cocktail party banter for decades. As much as it may sound like a theory concocted by cocktail party sociologists, our study aims to approach this matter with a scientific lens. We focus on the specific case of the name "Jamison" and its purported impact on the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. While the correlation may initially seem as unlikely as finding a clownfish in a coffee pot, the empirical evidence we have gathered suggests otherwise.

One cannot help but wonder whether the name "Jamison" holds a peculiar magnetism towards the field of psychiatric care or if it simply wielded the glow of statistical coincidence. Initially, we assumed this correlation would be as improbable as finding a four-leaf clover in a hayfield. However, our analysis has stumbled upon a correlation coefficient that is as strong as a caffeinated bear – a staggering 0.8490298. To add a dash of statistical spice, our p-value of less than 0.01 further underscores the significance of our findings.

Although the notion that a name can influence a person's career choice may seem as whimsical as a unicorn in a bank, the implications of our discovery are enthralling. It sparks contemplation about the role of nomenclature in occupational trends and leaves us wondering whether the name "Jamison" may indeed hold a peculiar sway over the distribution of psychiatric aides in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. From a lighthearted perspective, one cannot dismiss the notion that "Jamison" may indeed possess a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally!

With the curiosity piqued and the seed of this peculiar correlation sown, further research is undoubtedly warranted to unravel the inexplicable bond between a name and a career field. As we delve deeper into this enigmatic territory, we hope that our investigation will not only entertain those with a penchant for the curious, but also provide valuable insight into the whimsically confounding nuances of human behavior.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Jamison and The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. Leveraging data from the US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2003 to 2018, our research uncovers a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8490298 and a p-value of less than 0.01. The findings, while surprising, raise important questions about the potential influence of names on career choices and workforce distribution. Amidst the serious analysis, we cannot help but joke that "Jamison" seems to have a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally! Further studies are needed to fully comprehend the quirky connection uncovered in this investigation.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The relationship between a person's name and their career choices has been a topic of interest, providing fodder for dinner table discussions and cocktail party banter for decades. As much as it may sound like a theory concocted by cocktail party sociologists, our study aims to approach this matter with a scientific lens. We focus on the specific case of the name "Jamison" and its purported impact on the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. While the correlation may initially seem as unlikely as finding a clownfish in a coffee pot, the empirical evidence we have gathered suggests otherwise.
One cannot help but wonder whether the name "Jamison" holds a peculiar magnetism towards the field of psychiatric care or if it simply wielded the glow of statistical coincidence. Initially, we assumed this correlation would be as improbable as finding a four-leaf clover in a hayfield. However, our analysis has stumbled upon a correlation coefficient that is as strong as a caffeinated bear – a staggering 0.8490298. To add a dash of statistical spice, our p-value of less than 0.01 further underscores the significance of our findings.
Although the notion that a name can influence a person's career choice may seem as whimsical as a unicorn in a bank, the implications of our discovery are enthralling. It sparks contemplation about the role of nomenclature in occupational trends and leaves us wondering whether the name "Jamison" may indeed hold a peculiar sway over the distribution of psychiatric aides in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. From a lighthearted perspective, one cannot dismiss the notion that "Jamison" may indeed possess a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally!
With the curiosity piqued and the seed of this peculiar correlation sown, further research is undoubtedly warranted to unravel the inexplicable bond between a name and a career field. As we delve deeper into this enigmatic territory, we hope that our investigation will not only entertain those with a penchant for the curious, but also provide valuable insight into the whimsically confounding nuances of human behavior.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The connection between nomenclature and career choices has sparked the imaginations of scholars and laypersons alike. Smith, in their study "Names and Career Paths," explores the psychological underpinnings of how names may influence an individual's vocational trajectory.

In "The Name Effect," Doe contemplates the societal implications of names, shedding light on how nomenclature can inadvertently shape professional lives. Jones' research, as presented in "Titles and Occupations," further delves into the complex interplay between names and occupational preferences, presenting compelling evidence that merits consideration.

Adding to this scholarly discourse, "The Power of Names" by Johnson et al. provides a comprehensive analysis of how names can subliminally influence life choices. Conversely, "The Name Game" by Brown offers a humorous take on the potential impact of names on career paths, with a touch of playfulness that resonates with the perplexing correlation under investigation.

Expanding the scope beyond strictly academic pursuits, the fictional works "The Name Enigma" by Blackwood and "Nomenclature Chronicles" by Silverstein offer imaginative accounts that mirror the enigma we are endeavoring to unravel. These literary jewels infuse a sense of whimsy into a topic that is often considered pedestrian, adding a layer of intrigue to the inquiry at hand.

As we journey through the labyrinth of research on this subject, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the influence of popular culture. Cartoons such as "The Adventures of Jamison" and children's shows like "Jamison's Psychiatric Aid Adventures" have, in their own peculiar ways, contributed to the collective consciousness on the interplay between names and professional inclinations. The subtle nuances in these narratives serve as a testament to the enduring curiosity surrounding the whimsically confounding nuances of human behavior.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Jamison and The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Larbor Statistics . You used data from 2003 to 2018

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]]
"Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. Leveraging data from the US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2003 to 2018, our research uncovers a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8490298 and a p-value of less than 0.01. The findings, while surprising, raise important questions about the potential influence of names on career choices and workforce distribution. Amidst the serious analysis, we cannot help but joke that "Jamison" seems to have a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally! Further studies are needed to fully comprehend the quirky connection uncovered in this investigation.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The relationship between a person's name and their career choices has been a topic of interest, providing fodder for dinner table discussions and cocktail party banter for decades. As much as it may sound like a theory concocted by cocktail party sociologists, our study aims to approach this matter with a scientific lens. We focus on the specific case of the name "Jamison" and its purported impact on the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. While the correlation may initially seem as unlikely as finding a clownfish in a coffee pot, the empirical evidence we have gathered suggests otherwise.
One cannot help but wonder whether the name "Jamison" holds a peculiar magnetism towards the field of psychiatric care or if it simply wielded the glow of statistical coincidence. Initially, we assumed this correlation would be as improbable as finding a four-leaf clover in a hayfield. However, our analysis has stumbled upon a correlation coefficient that is as strong as a caffeinated bear – a staggering 0.8490298. To add a dash of statistical spice, our p-value of less than 0.01 further underscores the significance of our findings.
Although the notion that a name can influence a person's career choice may seem as whimsical as a unicorn in a bank, the implications of our discovery are enthralling. It sparks contemplation about the role of nomenclature in occupational trends and leaves us wondering whether the name "Jamison" may indeed hold a peculiar sway over the distribution of psychiatric aides in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. From a lighthearted perspective, one cannot dismiss the notion that "Jamison" may indeed possess a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally!
With the curiosity piqued and the seed of this peculiar correlation sown, further research is undoubtedly warranted to unravel the inexplicable bond between a name and a career field. As we delve deeper into this enigmatic territory, we hope that our investigation will not only entertain those with a penchant for the curious, but also provide valuable insight into the whimsically confounding nuances of human behavior.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the mystifying link between the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota, our research team embarked on a data-driven quest across the vast terrains of the US Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With the precision of a brain surgeon and the tenacity of a unicorn hunter, we combed through datasets spanning the years 2003 to 2018 to capture the essence of this peculiar correlation.

First, we summoned the spirits of the US Social Security Administration to conjure the frequencies of the name "Jamison" across the United States and supplicated them for the annual counts of newborns bearing this melodious appellation. Harnessing the power of statistical sorcery, we calculated the proportion of baby Jamisons born within the confines of Minnesota to discern any patterns in their celestial distribution.

Next, we descended into the enchanting realm of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, where we sought the count of psychiatric aides gracefully tending to the needs of Minnesota's inhabitants. With a fervor matched only by that of ardent spelunkers exploring hidden caves, we meticulously tabulated the number of these compassionate caregivers, year by year, to unveil any harmonious dance between their numbers and the occurrence of the name "Jamison."

Employing the ancient art of correlation analysis, we sought to unravel the intricate web of connections between our two elusive variables. With the dexterity of an acrobatic statistician, we calculated the correlation coefficient and p-value, alchemizing the raw data into the empirical evidence that forms the bedrock of our intriguing findings.

Our methodologies, akin to an elaborate dance of data and deduction, have brought forth the startling revelation of a robust correlation between the frequency of the name "Jamison" and the count of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. As we navigate this landscape of statistical symbolism and peculiar juxtapositions, the veracity of our methodology stands as an unwavering testament to our pursuit of uncovering the inexplicable ties that bind together the realms of nomenclature and occupation.

With the tapestry of data woven and the stars of statistical significance aligned, our methodology charts the course for further exploration into the captivating labyrinth of human behavior and nomenclatural influence within the professional landscape. As we look to the future, much like seekers of hidden treasure, we embrace the intriguing mysteries yet to be unveiled and stand ever-ready to illuminate the enigmatic corridors of human phenomena with the beacon of empirical inquiry.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Jamison and The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

For the time period 2003 to 2018, you found a correlation 0.8490298, r-squared of 0.7208516, 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]]
"Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. Leveraging data from the US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2003 to 2018, our research uncovers a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8490298 and a p-value of less than 0.01. The findings, while surprising, raise important questions about the potential influence of names on career choices and workforce distribution. Amidst the serious analysis, we cannot help but joke that "Jamison" seems to have a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally! Further studies are needed to fully comprehend the quirky connection uncovered in this investigation.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The relationship between a person's name and their career choices has been a topic of interest, providing fodder for dinner table discussions and cocktail party banter for decades. As much as it may sound like a theory concocted by cocktail party sociologists, our study aims to approach this matter with a scientific lens. We focus on the specific case of the name "Jamison" and its purported impact on the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. While the correlation may initially seem as unlikely as finding a clownfish in a coffee pot, the empirical evidence we have gathered suggests otherwise.
One cannot help but wonder whether the name "Jamison" holds a peculiar magnetism towards the field of psychiatric care or if it simply wielded the glow of statistical coincidence. Initially, we assumed this correlation would be as improbable as finding a four-leaf clover in a hayfield. However, our analysis has stumbled upon a correlation coefficient that is as strong as a caffeinated bear – a staggering 0.8490298. To add a dash of statistical spice, our p-value of less than 0.01 further underscores the significance of our findings.
Although the notion that a name can influence a person's career choice may seem as whimsical as a unicorn in a bank, the implications of our discovery are enthralling. It sparks contemplation about the role of nomenclature in occupational trends and leaves us wondering whether the name "Jamison" may indeed hold a peculiar sway over the distribution of psychiatric aides in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. From a lighthearted perspective, one cannot dismiss the notion that "Jamison" may indeed possess a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally!
With the curiosity piqued and the seed of this peculiar correlation sown, further research is undoubtedly warranted to unravel the inexplicable bond between a name and a career field. As we delve deeper into this enigmatic territory, we hope that our investigation will not only entertain those with a penchant for the curious, but also provide valuable insight into the whimsically confounding nuances of human behavior.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis of the relationship between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota yielded a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.8490298, indicating a strong positive correlation between these two variables. Furthermore, the r-squared value of 0.7208516 suggests that approximately 72.09% of the variability in the number of psychiatric aides can be explained by the prevalence of the name "Jamison." With a p-value of less than 0.01, our findings are statistically significant, providing robust evidence to support the unexpected connection we uncovered.

Figure 1 visually represents the significant correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota, further emphasizing the strength of this association. The scatterplot conveys a clear trend, with the prevalence of the name "Jamison" positively associated with an increased number of psychiatric aides in the state.

Our analysis offers intriguing insights into the potential influence of given names on occupational distribution and workforce dynamics. The uncanny correlation exemplifies the intricate interplay between societal factors, individual decision-making, and career pathways. While the implications of our work are both thought-provoking and eyebrow-raising, it is imperative to approach these findings with a healthy dose of skepticism and further investigation.

The robustness of the correlation coefficient indicates a compelling relationship, albeit one that may prompt a chuckle or two. As peculiar as it may seem, the connection between the name "Jamison" and the field of psychiatric care beckons for continued investigation and contemplation. These findings not only raise questions about the quirky nature of human behavior but also inspire a few puns and a sprinkle of humor amidst the scientific rigor. The "psychiatric significance" of the name "Jamison" may just be more than a whimsical coincidence, inviting future research to unravel the enigmatic relationship between nomenclature and occupational choices.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Jamison and The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. Leveraging data from the US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2003 to 2018, our research uncovers a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8490298 and a p-value of less than 0.01. The findings, while surprising, raise important questions about the potential influence of names on career choices and workforce distribution. Amidst the serious analysis, we cannot help but joke that "Jamison" seems to have a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally! Further studies are needed to fully comprehend the quirky connection uncovered in this investigation.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The connection between nomenclature and career choices has sparked the imaginations of scholars and laypersons alike. Smith, in their study "Names and Career Paths," explores the psychological underpinnings of how names may influence an individual's vocational trajectory.
In "The Name Effect," Doe contemplates the societal implications of names, shedding light on how nomenclature can inadvertently shape professional lives. Jones' research, as presented in "Titles and Occupations," further delves into the complex interplay between names and occupational preferences, presenting compelling evidence that merits consideration.
Adding to this scholarly discourse, "The Power of Names" by Johnson et al. provides a comprehensive analysis of how names can subliminally influence life choices. Conversely, "The Name Game" by Brown offers a humorous take on the potential impact of names on career paths, with a touch of playfulness that resonates with the perplexing correlation under investigation.
Expanding the scope beyond strictly academic pursuits, the fictional works "The Name Enigma" by Blackwood and "Nomenclature Chronicles" by Silverstein offer imaginative accounts that mirror the enigma we are endeavoring to unravel. These literary jewels infuse a sense of whimsy into a topic that is often considered pedestrian, adding a layer of intrigue to the inquiry at hand.
As we journey through the labyrinth of research on this subject, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the influence of popular culture. Cartoons such as "The Adventures of Jamison" and children's shows like "Jamison's Psychiatric Aid Adventures" have, in their own peculiar ways, contributed to the collective consciousness on the interplay between names and professional inclinations. The subtle nuances in these narratives serve as a testament to the enduring curiosity surrounding the whimsically confounding nuances of human behavior.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota yielded a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.8490298, indicating a strong positive correlation between these two variables. Furthermore, the r-squared value of 0.7208516 suggests that approximately 72.09% of the variability in the number of psychiatric aides can be explained by the prevalence of the name "Jamison." With a p-value of less than 0.01, our findings are statistically significant, providing robust evidence to support the unexpected connection we uncovered.
Figure 1 visually represents the significant correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota, further emphasizing the strength of this association. The scatterplot conveys a clear trend, with the prevalence of the name "Jamison" positively associated with an increased number of psychiatric aides in the state.
Our analysis offers intriguing insights into the potential influence of given names on occupational distribution and workforce dynamics. The uncanny correlation exemplifies the intricate interplay between societal factors, individual decision-making, and career pathways. While the implications of our work are both thought-provoking and eyebrow-raising, it is imperative to approach these findings with a healthy dose of skepticism and further investigation.
The robustness of the correlation coefficient indicates a compelling relationship, albeit one that may prompt a chuckle or two. As peculiar as it may seem, the connection between the name "Jamison" and the field of psychiatric care beckons for continued investigation and contemplation. These findings not only raise questions about the quirky nature of human behavior but also inspire a few puns and a sprinkle of humor amidst the scientific rigor. The "psychiatric significance" of the name "Jamison" may just be more than a whimsical coincidence, inviting future research to unravel the enigmatic relationship between nomenclature and occupational choices.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of our study shed light on a quirky yet intriguing correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. Strikingly, these results align with prior research that has pondered the influence of names on career choices. The literature review provided a whimsical journey through scholarly investigations, enigmatic fictional narratives, and even popular culture representations, all touching upon the curious association between nomenclature and professional inclinations. Notably, the work of Blackwood and Silverstein, although rooted in imagination, resonates with the perplexing correlation uncovered in our investigation, leading us to contemplate the unforeseen impact of names on career paths.

The statistical analysis of our data revealed a robust correlation coefficient, indicating a strong positive relationship between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. These results not only validate the prior research that has explored the influence of names on occupational choices but also add a peculiar twist to the discourse, infusing a dash of humor into the serious analysis. It seems that the "psychiatric significance" of the name "Jamison" is not merely a whimsical coincidence but a statistically significant association worthy of further consideration.

Our findings not only contribute to the scholarly understanding of the interplay between societal factors and individual decision-making but also add a touch of levity to the often-stoic realm of academic research. While the implications of our work challenge conventional thinking, they also inspire a few lighthearted moments, punctuated by a sprinkle of humor that underscores the intriguing nature of our findings.

In conclusion, this study not only expands our understanding of the potential influence of given names on occupational distribution but also invites future research to unravel the enigmatic relationship between nomenclature and career paths. The unexpected correlation we uncovered embodies the whimsical intricacies of human behavior, urging us to approach academic inquiry with a blend of scientific rigor and a jovial spirit.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Jamison and The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. Leveraging data from the US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2003 to 2018, our research uncovers a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8490298 and a p-value of less than 0.01. The findings, while surprising, raise important questions about the potential influence of names on career choices and workforce distribution. Amidst the serious analysis, we cannot help but joke that "Jamison" seems to have a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally! Further studies are needed to fully comprehend the quirky connection uncovered in this investigation.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The relationship between a person's name and their career choices has been a topic of interest, providing fodder for dinner table discussions and cocktail party banter for decades. As much as it may sound like a theory concocted by cocktail party sociologists, our study aims to approach this matter with a scientific lens. We focus on the specific case of the name "Jamison" and its purported impact on the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. While the correlation may initially seem as unlikely as finding a clownfish in a coffee pot, the empirical evidence we have gathered suggests otherwise.
One cannot help but wonder whether the name "Jamison" holds a peculiar magnetism towards the field of psychiatric care or if it simply wielded the glow of statistical coincidence. Initially, we assumed this correlation would be as improbable as finding a four-leaf clover in a hayfield. However, our analysis has stumbled upon a correlation coefficient that is as strong as a caffeinated bear – a staggering 0.8490298. To add a dash of statistical spice, our p-value of less than 0.01 further underscores the significance of our findings.
Although the notion that a name can influence a person's career choice may seem as whimsical as a unicorn in a bank, the implications of our discovery are enthralling. It sparks contemplation about the role of nomenclature in occupational trends and leaves us wondering whether the name "Jamison" may indeed hold a peculiar sway over the distribution of psychiatric aides in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. From a lighthearted perspective, one cannot dismiss the notion that "Jamison" may indeed possess a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally!
With the curiosity piqued and the seed of this peculiar correlation sown, further research is undoubtedly warranted to unravel the inexplicable bond between a name and a career field. As we delve deeper into this enigmatic territory, we hope that our investigation will not only entertain those with a penchant for the curious, but also provide valuable insight into the whimsically confounding nuances of human behavior.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota yielded a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.8490298, indicating a strong positive correlation between these two variables. Furthermore, the r-squared value of 0.7208516 suggests that approximately 72.09% of the variability in the number of psychiatric aides can be explained by the prevalence of the name "Jamison." With a p-value of less than 0.01, our findings are statistically significant, providing robust evidence to support the unexpected connection we uncovered.
Figure 1 visually represents the significant correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota, further emphasizing the strength of this association. The scatterplot conveys a clear trend, with the prevalence of the name "Jamison" positively associated with an increased number of psychiatric aides in the state.
Our analysis offers intriguing insights into the potential influence of given names on occupational distribution and workforce dynamics. The uncanny correlation exemplifies the intricate interplay between societal factors, individual decision-making, and career pathways. While the implications of our work are both thought-provoking and eyebrow-raising, it is imperative to approach these findings with a healthy dose of skepticism and further investigation.
The robustness of the correlation coefficient indicates a compelling relationship, albeit one that may prompt a chuckle or two. As peculiar as it may seem, the connection between the name "Jamison" and the field of psychiatric care beckons for continued investigation and contemplation. These findings not only raise questions about the quirky nature of human behavior but also inspire a few puns and a sprinkle of humor amidst the scientific rigor. The "psychiatric significance" of the name "Jamison" may just be more than a whimsical coincidence, inviting future research to unravel the enigmatic relationship between nomenclature and occupational choices.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has unveiled a fascinating correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota. The robust correlation coefficient of 0.8490298, akin to discovering a needle in a haystack, coupled with a p-value of less than 0.01, vividly highlights the strength and statistical significance of this unearthed relationship. While one might be tempted to quip about the curious "psychiatric significance" of the name "Jamison," these findings bear serious implications for our understanding of the influence of nomenclature on occupational patterns.

The allure of this unanticipated connection, not unlike stumbling upon a treasure map in a library book, prompts further inquiry into the whimsical nuances of human behavior. The sheer magnitude of the correlation coefficient begs the question: Could the name "Jamison" possess an inexplicable magnetism toward psychiatric care? As we contemplate the implications of our peculiar findings, one cannot help but wonder if a "Jamison" by any other name might still have steered clear of psychiatric care.

The whimsically confounding nature of this correlation, reminiscent of discovering a waltzing polar bear, invites future exploration to unravel the enigmatic relationship between nomenclature and career choices. However, for now, we stand at the precipice of this inexplicable link between a name and a profession, with the understanding that no further research may be needed in this area. After all, sometimes the quirks of statistical analysis yield truly unexpected and humorously confounding results.


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 Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Quirky Psychology


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Psychiatric Aid Research Consortium


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 Jamison: A name of psychiatric significance? An analysis of the impact on psychiatric aides in Minnesota with an abstract of This study delves into the intriguing correlation between the prevalence of the name "Jamison" and the number of psychiatric aides in the state of Minnesota. Leveraging data from the US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2003 to 2018, our research uncovers a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8490298 and a p-value of less than 0.01. The findings, while surprising, raise important questions about the potential influence of names on career choices and workforce distribution. Amidst the serious analysis, we cannot help but joke that "Jamison" seems to have a "psychiatric significance" – quite literally! Further studies are needed to fully comprehend the quirky connection uncovered in this investigation.

ChatGPT:

"Jamison name significance", "psychiatric aides Minnesota correlation", "US Social Security Administration data", "Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis", "names career choices impact", "workforce distribution study"

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Data details

Popularity of the first name Jamison
Detailed data title: Babies of all sexes born in the US named Jamison
Source: US Social Security Administration
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The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of psychiatric aides in Minnesota
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota

Correlation r = 0.8490298 (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 = 0.7208516 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 72.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the first name Jamison) over the 16 years from 2003 through 2018.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 3.2E-5. 0.0000318452117579662300000000
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 0.85 in 0.0032% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 31,402 random variables You don't actually need 31 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. 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.

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 15 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 15 because we have two variables measured over a period of 16 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.

[ 0.61, 0.95 ] 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.
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018
Popularity of the first name Jamison (Babies born)473481537552602581531573571585653737735717756706
The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota (Psychiatric Aides)150150210140430380390190180190510480900840900430




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([473,481,537,552,602,581,531,573,571,585,653,737,735,717,756,706,])
array_2 = np.array([150,150,210,140,430,380,390,190,180,190,510,480,900,840,900,430,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the first name Jamison"
array_2_name = "The number of psychiatric aides in Minnesota"

# 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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