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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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and the second variable is Google searches for 'reddit'.  The chart goes from 2012 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As more people became health experts, they realized the best medicine for a bad day was a hearty dose of cat memes and dog videos on Reddit. So, they prescribed themselves some quality time on the internet's favorite forum, leading to a surge in searches for 'reddit.' After all, laughter is the best medicine, and Reddit is the online pharmacy of humor!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Sure, here's an updated image generation prompt for your request: "Generate an image that has the aesthetic of a scene from a Pixar movie. Depict a bustling university auditorium filled with graduating students proudly holding their Bachelor's degrees in Health professions and related programs. In the background, show a group of people gathered around a computer, visibly enthusiastic as they type 'reddit' into the Google search bar to join an online community discussion." 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: Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. 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: 3D Pixar Style Steampunk Charcoal Minimalism An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit' together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling university auditorium, students in graduation gowns proudly hold their Bachelor's degrees in Health professions and related programs. Meanwhile, in the background, a group of people sit around a computer, eagerly typing "reddit" into the Google search bar to join an online community discussion.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling university auditorium, students in graduation gowns proudly hold their Bachelor's degrees in Health professions and related programs. Meanwhile, in the background, a group of people sit around a computer, eagerly typing "reddit" into the Google search bar to join an online community discussion. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Sure, here's an updated image generation prompt for your request: "Generate an image that has the aesthetic of a scene from a Pixar movie. Depict a bustling university auditorium filled with graduating students proudly holding their Bachelor's degrees in Health professions and related programs. In the background, show a group of people gathered around a computer, visibly enthusiastic as they type 'reddit' into the Google search bar to join an online community discussion."

*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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs caused reddit (Google searches for 'reddit') to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
A Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches

The Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Studies

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title punny if you can come up with clever pun. If not, make it sound serious.

Your research team used data from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and p < 0.01 for 2012 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 Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the peculiar nexus between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Leveraging the vast treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our study unearthed intriguing correlations that would even pique the interest of the most jaded statistician. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and statistical significance at p < 0.01, we found that as the number of health-related degrees increased, so did the frequency of 'reddit' searches. It seems that the pursuit of knowledge in the health field may also drive an intriguing curiosity about the mysteries of the internet. Ah, the joys of healthy curiosity - it's nothing to sneeze at.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
A Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the peculiar nexus between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Leveraging the vast treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our study unearthed intriguing correlations that would even pique the interest of the most jaded statistician. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and statistical significance at p < 0.01, we found that as the number of health-related degrees increased, so did the frequency of 'reddit' searches. It seems that the pursuit of knowledge in the health field may also drive an intriguing curiosity about the mysteries of the internet. Ah, the joys of healthy curiosity - it's nothing to sneeze at.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single statistician in possession of a good dataset, must be in want of a correlation. The quest to unravel the mysteries of human behavior through statistics has led researchers down many winding paths, and the connection between educational pursuits and internet search trends is no exception. In this vein, our study delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. It's a quirky quest, to say the least, but one that promises to shed light on the fascinating intersection of academic curiosity and digital exploration.

Health professions and related programs, including fields such as nursing, pharmacy, and public health, have long been the focus of academic and professional pursuit. The advancement of medical knowledge and the insatiable quest to heal the human body have driven countless individuals to pursue these prestigious degrees. However, the allure of the internet, particularly the enigmatic realm of 'reddit', presents a puzzling juxtaposition to the traditional academic journey. It's almost as if our quest for knowledge has taken a detour through the digital highway - a bit like embarking on a rigorous hiking trail only to find yourself suddenly engrossed in an impromptu dance competition.

Our research aims to provide empirical evidence for this seemingly incongruous connection, utilizing the rich data resources of the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends. Just as a doctor might use a stethoscope to listen for irregularities, we employ statistical tools to discern the heartbeat of this unexpected correlation. After all, sometimes the most fascinating discoveries emerge from the most unlikely pairings - a bit like finding a stray sock in a physics laboratory.

One might wonder, what could possibly provoke this peculiar relationship between the pursuit of health-related knowledge and the curious allure of 'reddit'? Could it be that aspiring healthcare professionals seek solace in internet humor after long hours of studying anatomy? Or perhaps the vast expanse of medical information encountered during studies triggers a craving for the diverse range of topics found on 'reddit'. It's a bit like trying to unravel the mystery of the chicken and the egg - only this time, it's the enigma of health degrees and internet curiosity.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. 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. Then cite some social media posts you read that seem to be related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
A Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the peculiar nexus between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Leveraging the vast treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our study unearthed intriguing correlations that would even pique the interest of the most jaded statistician. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and statistical significance at p < 0.01, we found that as the number of health-related degrees increased, so did the frequency of 'reddit' searches. It seems that the pursuit of knowledge in the health field may also drive an intriguing curiosity about the mysteries of the internet. Ah, the joys of healthy curiosity - it's nothing to sneeze at.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single statistician in possession of a good dataset, must be in want of a correlation. The quest to unravel the mysteries of human behavior through statistics has led researchers down many winding paths, and the connection between educational pursuits and internet search trends is no exception. In this vein, our study delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. It's a quirky quest, to say the least, but one that promises to shed light on the fascinating intersection of academic curiosity and digital exploration.
Health professions and related programs, including fields such as nursing, pharmacy, and public health, have long been the focus of academic and professional pursuit. The advancement of medical knowledge and the insatiable quest to heal the human body have driven countless individuals to pursue these prestigious degrees. However, the allure of the internet, particularly the enigmatic realm of 'reddit', presents a puzzling juxtaposition to the traditional academic journey. It's almost as if our quest for knowledge has taken a detour through the digital highway - a bit like embarking on a rigorous hiking trail only to find yourself suddenly engrossed in an impromptu dance competition.
Our research aims to provide empirical evidence for this seemingly incongruous connection, utilizing the rich data resources of the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends. Just as a doctor might use a stethoscope to listen for irregularities, we employ statistical tools to discern the heartbeat of this unexpected correlation. After all, sometimes the most fascinating discoveries emerge from the most unlikely pairings - a bit like finding a stray sock in a physics laboratory.
One might wonder, what could possibly provoke this peculiar relationship between the pursuit of health-related knowledge and the curious allure of 'reddit'? Could it be that aspiring healthcare professionals seek solace in internet humor after long hours of studying anatomy? Or perhaps the vast expanse of medical information encountered during studies triggers a craving for the diverse range of topics found on 'reddit'. It's a bit like trying to unravel the mystery of the chicken and the egg - only this time, it's the enigma of health degrees and internet curiosity.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The relationship between academic pursuits and internet usage has been a topic of increasing interest in the field of data analysis. Studies have shown that individuals with higher levels of education are more likely to engage in online activities such as social media usage, searching for academic resources, and seeking out information on various topics. In "Smith et al. (2017)", the authors find a positive correlation between educational attainment and internet usage, suggesting that higher levels of education are associated with increased digital engagement.

Speaking of engagement, did you hear about the marriage between the number 0 and the number 8? It's not easy to explain, but it's a solid relationship.

However, the specific connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit' has not been thoroughly explored in the existing literature. This is a gap that our research seeks to address, intertwining the worlds of academic achievement and internet search behavior in a way that's as intriguing as a medical mystery novel.

In "Doe and Jones (2018)", the authors delve into the impact of online platforms on academic pursuits and find that internet usage can both facilitate and distract from educational endeavors. This finding sets the stage for our investigation into the potential influence of health-related academic pursuits on online search behavior, particularly within the realm of 'reddit' – a quintessential hub of diverse internet content that adds a dash of spice to an otherwise predictable internet experience.

Why did the doctor carry a red pen? In case they needed to draw blood.

Turning to non-fiction resources, "The Emperor of All Maladies" by Siddhartha Mukherjee and "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot shed light on the complex and captivating world of health sciences. These works provide insights into the profound impact of medical knowledge and the human experiences that shape it, mirroring the intellectual depth and complexity of the health professions. One could take a break from delving into the intricacies of health-related studies to peruse these compelling narratives, much like taking a brisk jog through a library before reaching the destination of a captivating mystery novel.

On a more light-hearted note, fictional works such as "The House of God" by Samuel Shem and "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova offer fictionalized glimpses into the world of medical education and practice. While these books may not directly explore the correlation between health degrees and 'reddit' searches, they certainly add a touch of storytelling charm to the serious pursuit of academic and professional knowledge in the health field. It's like finding a hidden treasure chest in a sea of research articles - unexpected, delightful, and a welcome reminder of the human side of academic exploration.

I recently saw a social media post that said, "Doctors have a lot of patients. It's a healthy relationship." In the context of our research, this humorous take on the word "patients" reflects the lighthearted spirit with which we approach the exploration of health-related pursuits and online engagement. A healthy dose of humor can be just what the doctor ordered in the quest for understanding the unexpected connections in our data.

As the literature review has illuminated, the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit' is an uncharted territory awaiting meaningful exploration. With a blend of scientific rigor and a touch of whimsy, our research seeks to unravel this intriguing relationship and add a splash of curiosity to the scholarly discourse, much like a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends . You used data from 2012 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 Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the peculiar nexus between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Leveraging the vast treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our study unearthed intriguing correlations that would even pique the interest of the most jaded statistician. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and statistical significance at p < 0.01, we found that as the number of health-related degrees increased, so did the frequency of 'reddit' searches. It seems that the pursuit of knowledge in the health field may also drive an intriguing curiosity about the mysteries of the internet. Ah, the joys of healthy curiosity - it's nothing to sneeze at.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single statistician in possession of a good dataset, must be in want of a correlation. The quest to unravel the mysteries of human behavior through statistics has led researchers down many winding paths, and the connection between educational pursuits and internet search trends is no exception. In this vein, our study delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. It's a quirky quest, to say the least, but one that promises to shed light on the fascinating intersection of academic curiosity and digital exploration.
Health professions and related programs, including fields such as nursing, pharmacy, and public health, have long been the focus of academic and professional pursuit. The advancement of medical knowledge and the insatiable quest to heal the human body have driven countless individuals to pursue these prestigious degrees. However, the allure of the internet, particularly the enigmatic realm of 'reddit', presents a puzzling juxtaposition to the traditional academic journey. It's almost as if our quest for knowledge has taken a detour through the digital highway - a bit like embarking on a rigorous hiking trail only to find yourself suddenly engrossed in an impromptu dance competition.
Our research aims to provide empirical evidence for this seemingly incongruous connection, utilizing the rich data resources of the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends. Just as a doctor might use a stethoscope to listen for irregularities, we employ statistical tools to discern the heartbeat of this unexpected correlation. After all, sometimes the most fascinating discoveries emerge from the most unlikely pairings - a bit like finding a stray sock in a physics laboratory.
One might wonder, what could possibly provoke this peculiar relationship between the pursuit of health-related knowledge and the curious allure of 'reddit'? Could it be that aspiring healthcare professionals seek solace in internet humor after long hours of studying anatomy? Or perhaps the vast expanse of medical information encountered during studies triggers a craving for the diverse range of topics found on 'reddit'. It's a bit like trying to unravel the mystery of the chicken and the egg - only this time, it's the enigma of health degrees and internet curiosity.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Data for this study was sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics to obtain the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs from 2012 to 2021. This information served as the foundational building block for understanding the academic pursuits in the health field. It's like gathering ingredients for a scientific recipe, except instead of baking a cake, we were dishing out some data analysis.

Simultaneously, Google Trends data was utilized to capture the frequency of searches for the term 'reddit' during the same time period. This allowed us to gauge the ebb and flow of curiosity directed towards the sprawling landscapes of 'reddit'. It's as if we were tuning our statistical instruments to measure the resonance of 'reddit' searches in the digital symphony of the internet.

The collected data was then subjected to a series of rigorous statistical analyses, including Pearson's correlation coefficient and multiple regression models. We wanted to ensure that our statistical arsenal was sharp and ready to uncover any hidden relationships lurking within the data. It's like preparing for a scientific battle - with our weaponry consisting of equations and probabilities instead of swords and shields.

To account for potential confounding variables, such as changes in internet usage patterns over time, we employed time series analysis and controlled for external factors that could influence both the pursuit of health-related degrees and 'reddit' searches. It's a bit like trying to separate the strands of spaghetti in a plate of statistical spaghetti and meatballs.

Furthermore, we used advanced econometric models to explore potential causality between the number of health-related degrees awarded and the frequency of 'reddit' searches. We wanted to know if the pursuit of health education was igniting a fiery passion for 'reddit' or if it was the other way around. It's a bit like untangling a particularly complex mystery novel, except this time, the plot revolved around academic pursuits and internet intrigue.

After all these analyses, we were able to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. The resulting descriptive and inferential statistics cast a compelling light on the curious connection between academic pursuits and digital exploration. It's a bit like finding the missing puzzle piece and finally completing the picture, except in this case, the picture was a surprising correlation between health degrees and 'reddit' searches.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends .

For the time period 2012 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9860614, r-squared of 0.9723171, 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 Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the peculiar nexus between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Leveraging the vast treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our study unearthed intriguing correlations that would even pique the interest of the most jaded statistician. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and statistical significance at p < 0.01, we found that as the number of health-related degrees increased, so did the frequency of 'reddit' searches. It seems that the pursuit of knowledge in the health field may also drive an intriguing curiosity about the mysteries of the internet. Ah, the joys of healthy curiosity - it's nothing to sneeze at.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single statistician in possession of a good dataset, must be in want of a correlation. The quest to unravel the mysteries of human behavior through statistics has led researchers down many winding paths, and the connection between educational pursuits and internet search trends is no exception. In this vein, our study delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. It's a quirky quest, to say the least, but one that promises to shed light on the fascinating intersection of academic curiosity and digital exploration.
Health professions and related programs, including fields such as nursing, pharmacy, and public health, have long been the focus of academic and professional pursuit. The advancement of medical knowledge and the insatiable quest to heal the human body have driven countless individuals to pursue these prestigious degrees. However, the allure of the internet, particularly the enigmatic realm of 'reddit', presents a puzzling juxtaposition to the traditional academic journey. It's almost as if our quest for knowledge has taken a detour through the digital highway - a bit like embarking on a rigorous hiking trail only to find yourself suddenly engrossed in an impromptu dance competition.
Our research aims to provide empirical evidence for this seemingly incongruous connection, utilizing the rich data resources of the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends. Just as a doctor might use a stethoscope to listen for irregularities, we employ statistical tools to discern the heartbeat of this unexpected correlation. After all, sometimes the most fascinating discoveries emerge from the most unlikely pairings - a bit like finding a stray sock in a physics laboratory.
One might wonder, what could possibly provoke this peculiar relationship between the pursuit of health-related knowledge and the curious allure of 'reddit'? Could it be that aspiring healthcare professionals seek solace in internet humor after long hours of studying anatomy? Or perhaps the vast expanse of medical information encountered during studies triggers a craving for the diverse range of topics found on 'reddit'. It's a bit like trying to unravel the mystery of the chicken and the egg - only this time, it's the enigma of health degrees and internet curiosity.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our analysis of the data revealed a positively strong correlation between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the volume of Google searches for 'reddit' over the period of 2012 to 2021. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and an r-squared of 0.9723171, the relationship between these two variables seemed as clear as a well-written prescription. The p-value of less than 0.01 indicates a statistically significant association, leaving little doubt that the connection between health-related degrees and internet searches for 'reddit' is more than just a fluke - though it certainly seems to tickle our statistical funny bone.

Fig. 1 displays the scatterplot that visually represents this robust correlation, which would make even the most stoic researcher crack a smile. It's almost as if the data points themselves are engaging in a lively dance on the graph, much like the unpredictable and entertaining content found on 'reddit'. This correlation may seem as unlikely as finding a medical student at a stand-up comedy show, but our findings point to a tangible relationship between these seemingly disparate phenomena.

If we consider this relationship in the context of the broader academic and digital landscape, it's akin to discovering a hidden path connecting two seemingly unrelated destinations – a bit like stumbling upon a secret portal while navigating the labyrinth of statistical analysis.

In summary, our results indicate that as the number of health-related Bachelor's degrees awarded increased, there was a corresponding increase in searches for 'reddit'. This unexpected connection between the pursuit of health-related knowledge and the allure of internet exploration presents a fascinating conundrum worthy of further exploration. It's as though the academic world and the digital realm have forged an unexpected bond, leading to a statistical revelation as surprising as finding a medical textbook in the humor section of the library.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
A Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the peculiar nexus between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Leveraging the vast treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our study unearthed intriguing correlations that would even pique the interest of the most jaded statistician. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and statistical significance at p < 0.01, we found that as the number of health-related degrees increased, so did the frequency of 'reddit' searches. It seems that the pursuit of knowledge in the health field may also drive an intriguing curiosity about the mysteries of the internet. Ah, the joys of healthy curiosity - it's nothing to sneeze at.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The relationship between academic pursuits and internet usage has been a topic of increasing interest in the field of data analysis. Studies have shown that individuals with higher levels of education are more likely to engage in online activities such as social media usage, searching for academic resources, and seeking out information on various topics. In "Smith et al. (2017)", the authors find a positive correlation between educational attainment and internet usage, suggesting that higher levels of education are associated with increased digital engagement.
Speaking of engagement, did you hear about the marriage between the number 0 and the number 8? It's not easy to explain, but it's a solid relationship.
However, the specific connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit' has not been thoroughly explored in the existing literature. This is a gap that our research seeks to address, intertwining the worlds of academic achievement and internet search behavior in a way that's as intriguing as a medical mystery novel.
In "Doe and Jones (2018)", the authors delve into the impact of online platforms on academic pursuits and find that internet usage can both facilitate and distract from educational endeavors. This finding sets the stage for our investigation into the potential influence of health-related academic pursuits on online search behavior, particularly within the realm of 'reddit' – a quintessential hub of diverse internet content that adds a dash of spice to an otherwise predictable internet experience.
Why did the doctor carry a red pen? In case they needed to draw blood.
Turning to non-fiction resources, "The Emperor of All Maladies" by Siddhartha Mukherjee and "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot shed light on the complex and captivating world of health sciences. These works provide insights into the profound impact of medical knowledge and the human experiences that shape it, mirroring the intellectual depth and complexity of the health professions. One could take a break from delving into the intricacies of health-related studies to peruse these compelling narratives, much like taking a brisk jog through a library before reaching the destination of a captivating mystery novel.
On a more light-hearted note, fictional works such as "The House of God" by Samuel Shem and "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova offer fictionalized glimpses into the world of medical education and practice. While these books may not directly explore the correlation between health degrees and 'reddit' searches, they certainly add a touch of storytelling charm to the serious pursuit of academic and professional knowledge in the health field. It's like finding a hidden treasure chest in a sea of research articles - unexpected, delightful, and a welcome reminder of the human side of academic exploration.
I recently saw a social media post that said, "Doctors have a lot of patients. It's a healthy relationship." In the context of our research, this humorous take on the word "patients" reflects the lighthearted spirit with which we approach the exploration of health-related pursuits and online engagement. A healthy dose of humor can be just what the doctor ordered in the quest for understanding the unexpected connections in our data.
As the literature review has illuminated, the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit' is an uncharted territory awaiting meaningful exploration. With a blend of scientific rigor and a touch of whimsy, our research seeks to unravel this intriguing relationship and add a splash of curiosity to the scholarly discourse, much like a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the data revealed a positively strong correlation between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the volume of Google searches for 'reddit' over the period of 2012 to 2021. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and an r-squared of 0.9723171, the relationship between these two variables seemed as clear as a well-written prescription. The p-value of less than 0.01 indicates a statistically significant association, leaving little doubt that the connection between health-related degrees and internet searches for 'reddit' is more than just a fluke - though it certainly seems to tickle our statistical funny bone.
Fig. 1 displays the scatterplot that visually represents this robust correlation, which would make even the most stoic researcher crack a smile. It's almost as if the data points themselves are engaging in a lively dance on the graph, much like the unpredictable and entertaining content found on 'reddit'. This correlation may seem as unlikely as finding a medical student at a stand-up comedy show, but our findings point to a tangible relationship between these seemingly disparate phenomena.
If we consider this relationship in the context of the broader academic and digital landscape, it's akin to discovering a hidden path connecting two seemingly unrelated destinations – a bit like stumbling upon a secret portal while navigating the labyrinth of statistical analysis.
In summary, our results indicate that as the number of health-related Bachelor's degrees awarded increased, there was a corresponding increase in searches for 'reddit'. This unexpected connection between the pursuit of health-related knowledge and the allure of internet exploration presents a fascinating conundrum worthy of further exploration. It's as though the academic world and the digital realm have forged an unexpected bond, leading to a statistical revelation as surprising as finding a medical textbook in the humor section of the library.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of our study compellingly support and extend upon prior research concerning the interplay between academic pursuits and online behaviors in ways that even the most skeptical of scholars would find difficult to dismiss. Our results have illuminated a statistically significant relationship between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit', with a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and p < 0.01. It's as if our data were saying, "Knock knock." "Who's there?" "Statistically significant correlation!" "Statistically significant correlation who?" "Statistically significant correlation between health degrees and 'reddit' searches!"

The significant correlation we uncovered echoes the broader literature on the relationship between educational attainment and online engagement, adding a delightful twist to the narrative much like a plot twist in a good old medical drama. Our findings build upon the work of Smith et al. (2017), highlighting the way that the pursuit of higher education can stimulate increased digital activity. The connection we've discovered is akin to finding a stethoscope at a comedy club – unexpected, yet undeniably attention-grabbing.

Our results do appear to support the notion that the realm of health-related academic pursuits has an unexpected connection to the allure of the internet, particularly the enigmatic rabbit hole of 'reddit'. It's like finding a bandage in a box of chocolates – a surprising discovery that adds an element of intrigue to an already captivating puzzle.

As our study has shown, the association between health-related Bachelor's degrees and 'reddit' searches challenges conventional assumptions about the boundaries between academic and internet domains. It's as if these variables were rewriting the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet, proving that sometimes unexpected connections can lead to fascinating revelations.

In conclusion, our research has expanded the discourse on the intersection of health professions education and digital engagement, revealing a correlation that is as captivating as finding a medical journal in the humor section of a library. This unexpected link between academic pursuits and internet curiosity beckons for further exploration, offering a refreshing deviation from the predictable paths of scholarly inquiry. Our findings, though surprising, hint at the infinitely interconnected nature of our world, where statistical revelations can appear as unexpectedly as a medical textbook in the humor section of life.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
A Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the peculiar nexus between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Leveraging the vast treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our study unearthed intriguing correlations that would even pique the interest of the most jaded statistician. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and statistical significance at p < 0.01, we found that as the number of health-related degrees increased, so did the frequency of 'reddit' searches. It seems that the pursuit of knowledge in the health field may also drive an intriguing curiosity about the mysteries of the internet. Ah, the joys of healthy curiosity - it's nothing to sneeze at.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single statistician in possession of a good dataset, must be in want of a correlation. The quest to unravel the mysteries of human behavior through statistics has led researchers down many winding paths, and the connection between educational pursuits and internet search trends is no exception. In this vein, our study delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. It's a quirky quest, to say the least, but one that promises to shed light on the fascinating intersection of academic curiosity and digital exploration.
Health professions and related programs, including fields such as nursing, pharmacy, and public health, have long been the focus of academic and professional pursuit. The advancement of medical knowledge and the insatiable quest to heal the human body have driven countless individuals to pursue these prestigious degrees. However, the allure of the internet, particularly the enigmatic realm of 'reddit', presents a puzzling juxtaposition to the traditional academic journey. It's almost as if our quest for knowledge has taken a detour through the digital highway - a bit like embarking on a rigorous hiking trail only to find yourself suddenly engrossed in an impromptu dance competition.
Our research aims to provide empirical evidence for this seemingly incongruous connection, utilizing the rich data resources of the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends. Just as a doctor might use a stethoscope to listen for irregularities, we employ statistical tools to discern the heartbeat of this unexpected correlation. After all, sometimes the most fascinating discoveries emerge from the most unlikely pairings - a bit like finding a stray sock in a physics laboratory.
One might wonder, what could possibly provoke this peculiar relationship between the pursuit of health-related knowledge and the curious allure of 'reddit'? Could it be that aspiring healthcare professionals seek solace in internet humor after long hours of studying anatomy? Or perhaps the vast expanse of medical information encountered during studies triggers a craving for the diverse range of topics found on 'reddit'. It's a bit like trying to unravel the mystery of the chicken and the egg - only this time, it's the enigma of health degrees and internet curiosity.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the data revealed a positively strong correlation between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the volume of Google searches for 'reddit' over the period of 2012 to 2021. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and an r-squared of 0.9723171, the relationship between these two variables seemed as clear as a well-written prescription. The p-value of less than 0.01 indicates a statistically significant association, leaving little doubt that the connection between health-related degrees and internet searches for 'reddit' is more than just a fluke - though it certainly seems to tickle our statistical funny bone.
Fig. 1 displays the scatterplot that visually represents this robust correlation, which would make even the most stoic researcher crack a smile. It's almost as if the data points themselves are engaging in a lively dance on the graph, much like the unpredictable and entertaining content found on 'reddit'. This correlation may seem as unlikely as finding a medical student at a stand-up comedy show, but our findings point to a tangible relationship between these seemingly disparate phenomena.
If we consider this relationship in the context of the broader academic and digital landscape, it's akin to discovering a hidden path connecting two seemingly unrelated destinations – a bit like stumbling upon a secret portal while navigating the labyrinth of statistical analysis.
In summary, our results indicate that as the number of health-related Bachelor's degrees awarded increased, there was a corresponding increase in searches for 'reddit'. This unexpected connection between the pursuit of health-related knowledge and the allure of internet exploration presents a fascinating conundrum worthy of further exploration. It's as though the academic world and the digital realm have forged an unexpected bond, leading to a statistical revelation as surprising as finding a medical textbook in the humor section of the library.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has illuminated a veritable cornucopia of insights into the intriguing connection between the attainment of Bachelor's degrees in health professions and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. It seems that as individuals delve into the ins and outs of healthcare education, their curiosity extends into the digital sphere, much like a stethoscope reaching for the pulse of internet discourse. Our findings highlight the resonance between academic pursuit and digital exploration, evoking a sense of statistical synchronicity akin to finding a vitamin bottle neatly arranged in alphabetical order - a true "organ-ized" coincidence, if you will.

As our results reveal, this correlation is as strong as the aroma of a freshly brewed pot of coffee in a research lab - statistically significant and undeniably present. The robust relationship we have uncovered between these seemingly disparate domains is nothing short of a statistical serendipity, akin to stumbling upon a medically-themed joke in the midst of a data analysis seminar. It's as though the academic and digital spheres have engaged in a spirited tango, weaving a statistical narrative as captivating as a medical drama on primetime television.

The implications of our findings extend beyond the realm of mere curiosity, presenting an intriguing avenue for future exploration. Perhaps this correlation signifies a unique intersection of intellectual pursuit and digital engagement, akin to discovering a hidden compartment within a statistical model - a delightful surprise waiting to be uncovered. However, it seems that our research has reached its zenith, much like a perfectly timed punchline at a scientific conference - further exploration in this domain may yield diminishing returns, much like trying to squeeze humor out of a data set with a dwindling sample size.

Therefore, we assert with humorous resolve that no more investigation is warranted in this domain, as this correlation has been thoroughly examined and thoroughly amused. We now bid adieu to this statistical dalliance and turn our attention to new frontiers of research, leaving behind a trail of scientifically sound, yet delightfully amusing, conclusions, much like the remnants of a confetti-filled lab celebration.


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 Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Studies


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited A Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Health Professions Education and Social Media 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 Healthy Degree of Interest: Uncovering the Relationship Between Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees and Reddit Searches with an abstract of This research delves into the peculiar nexus between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Leveraging the vast treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our study unearthed intriguing correlations that would even pique the interest of the most jaded statistician. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9860614 and statistical significance at p < 0.01, we found that as the number of health-related degrees increased, so did the frequency of 'reddit' searches. It seems that the pursuit of knowledge in the health field may also drive an intriguing curiosity about the mysteries of the internet. Ah, the joys of healthy curiosity - it's nothing to sneeze at.

ChatGPT:

health professions bachelor's degrees, reddit searches, Google Trends, National Center for Education Statistics, correlation coefficient, statistical significance, health-related degrees, curiosity, internet searches

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Data details

Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions
Detailed data title: Bachelor's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions, in field of study: Health professions and related programs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions

Google searches for 'reddit'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'reddit' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'reddit'

Correlation r = 0.9860614 (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 = 0.9723171 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 97.2% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'reddit') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions) over the 10 years from 2012 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.6E-7. 0.0000001623935567987746700000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

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

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.99 in 1.6E-5% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 6,157,880 random variables You don't actually need 6 million 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 9 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 9 because we have two variables measured over a period of 10 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.

[ 0.94, 1 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions (Degrees awarded)163018180437197949215478228075236931243876250650257327268018
Google searches for 'reddit' (Rel. search volume)1116.333323.7529.833334.333342.2547.553.2557.083358.1667




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([163018,180437,197949,215478,228075,236931,243876,250650,257327,268018,])
array_2 = np.array([11,16.3333,23.75,29.8333,34.3333,42.25,47.5,53.25,57.0833,58.1667,])
array_1_name = "Bachelor's degrees awarded in Health professions"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'reddit'"

# 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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