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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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and the second variable is Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD).  The chart goes from 2002 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the space between these celestial bodies expanded, it created a gravitational rift, pulling in positive energy waves. These waves, also known as 'stock market surges,' directly influenced the performance of Pioneer Natural Resources Company. It seems like even in the vast expanse of outer space, there's a mutual gravitational attraction between stellar distances and stock prices. It's a quantifiably cosmic connection!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a futuristic spaceship cruising through outer space, with Neptune and Uranus in the background. The solar system provides a dramatic backdrop, with the planets reflecting the light of distant stars. Meanwhile, on a digital screen within the spaceship, display real-time stock price fluctuations for Pioneer Natural Resources Company. The spaceship's sleek design and the vivid depiction of the planets and stock data create a striking cybernetic art style. 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: The distance between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price. 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: Cybernetic art Symbolism inspired by bauhaus Charcoal Macabre
ChatGPT: Cybernetic art

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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: Picture a vast solar system with Neptune and Uranus orbiting in the outer space. Meanwhile, on a digital screen on a spaceship, the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company is displayed fluctuating in real time as the spaceship passes by the planets.

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: [ Cybernetic art ] and depicting this scene: Picture a vast solar system with Neptune and Uranus orbiting in the outer space. Meanwhile, on a digital screen on a spaceship, the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company is displayed fluctuating in real time as the spaceship passes by the planets. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a futuristic spaceship cruising through outer space, with Neptune and Uranus in the background. The solar system provides a dramatic backdrop, with the planets reflecting the light of distant stars. Meanwhile, on a digital screen within the spaceship, display real-time stock price fluctuations for Pioneer Natural Resources Company. The spaceship's sleek design and the vivid depiction of the planets and stock data create a striking cybernetic art style.

*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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus caused Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD) to increase. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Stellar Stocks: Exploring the Celestial Connection Between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's Stock Price (PXD)

Journal of Astroeconomics

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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD). 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 Caclculated using Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8913152 and p < 0.01 for 2002 to 2023.

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]]
"Stellar Stocks: Exploring the Celestial Connection Between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's Stock Price (PXD)"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents an empirical investigation into the intriguing relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we employ rigorous statistical analysis to explore this celestial-physics crossover. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, with a significant p-value of less than 0.01 during the period from 2002 to 2023.

It seems that even in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there may be unseen forces influencing earthly matters, much like how economics and astrophysics align to move stock markets. It's as if Neptune and Uranus are whispering financial secrets to us from their distant orbits! Our findings shed light on the potential interstellar influences on earthly investments, sparking further astronomical discussions on stock market dynamics. It appears that the stars truly do have a hand in guiding financial whims, and this study offers a galactic perspective on portfolio management.


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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD). 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]]
"Stellar Stocks: Exploring the Celestial Connection Between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's Stock Price (PXD)"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents an empirical investigation into the intriguing relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we employ rigorous statistical analysis to explore this celestial-physics crossover. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, with a significant p-value of less than 0.01 during the period from 2002 to 2023.

It seems that even in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there may be unseen forces influencing earthly matters, much like how economics and astrophysics align to move stock markets. It's as if Neptune and Uranus are whispering financial secrets to us from their distant orbits! Our findings shed light on the potential interstellar influences on earthly investments, sparking further astronomical discussions on stock market dynamics. It appears that the stars truly do have a hand in guiding financial whims, and this study offers a galactic perspective on portfolio management.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The intersection of astrophysics and finance has long been an uncharted territory, with more black holes of unknown relationships than known constellations. This study delves into the cosmic dance of Neptune and Uranus, two giants of our solar system, and their purported impact on the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). It's as if we're attempting to unravel the gravity of their influence on earthly investments, both figuratively and, well, literally!

As we navigate through the celestial expanse, it becomes apparent that there may be a force at play, much like the mysterious pull of a distant planet's gravitational field. It's a bit like trying to understand dark matter in economics – perplexing, but certainly not outside the realm of statistical possibility. In fact, it might just be the 'nebulous' factor that has eluded researchers for so long!

Now, I know what you're thinking – "What does the stock price of a natural resources company have to do with the orbits of two distant planets?" Well, dear reader, the answer might just be written in the stars – or at the very least, in the data we've collected and meticulously analyzed!

Speaking of data, our research draws on datasets from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to chart the movements of Neptune and Uranus, as well as the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) from 2002 to 2023. Our statistical analysis goes beyond counting stars to uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, and with a p-value of less than 0.01, the significance of our findings truly shines like the brightest supernova. It's almost as if the planets and the stock market are performing a cosmic ballet of their own – or maybe, just maybe, they're engaging in some sort of interstellar financial exchange!

In the ever-expanding universe of financial research, this study aims to inject a bit of 'lunar' humor, quite literally. After all, why should statistics be as dry as Martian soil when they can be as engaging as a solar eclipse? Let's reach for the stars – and possibly some profitable stock investments – as we explore the celestial connection between astrophysics and economics, one dad joke at a time.


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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD). 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 devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading CVS receipts.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Stellar Stocks: Exploring the Celestial Connection Between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's Stock Price (PXD)"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents an empirical investigation into the intriguing relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we employ rigorous statistical analysis to explore this celestial-physics crossover. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, with a significant p-value of less than 0.01 during the period from 2002 to 2023.

It seems that even in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there may be unseen forces influencing earthly matters, much like how economics and astrophysics align to move stock markets. It's as if Neptune and Uranus are whispering financial secrets to us from their distant orbits! Our findings shed light on the potential interstellar influences on earthly investments, sparking further astronomical discussions on stock market dynamics. It appears that the stars truly do have a hand in guiding financial whims, and this study offers a galactic perspective on portfolio management.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The intersection of astrophysics and finance has long been an uncharted territory, with more black holes of unknown relationships than known constellations. This study delves into the cosmic dance of Neptune and Uranus, two giants of our solar system, and their purported impact on the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). It's as if we're attempting to unravel the gravity of their influence on earthly investments, both figuratively and, well, literally!
As we navigate through the celestial expanse, it becomes apparent that there may be a force at play, much like the mysterious pull of a distant planet's gravitational field. It's a bit like trying to understand dark matter in economics – perplexing, but certainly not outside the realm of statistical possibility. In fact, it might just be the 'nebulous' factor that has eluded researchers for so long!
Now, I know what you're thinking – "What does the stock price of a natural resources company have to do with the orbits of two distant planets?" Well, dear reader, the answer might just be written in the stars – or at the very least, in the data we've collected and meticulously analyzed!
Speaking of data, our research draws on datasets from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to chart the movements of Neptune and Uranus, as well as the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) from 2002 to 2023. Our statistical analysis goes beyond counting stars to uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, and with a p-value of less than 0.01, the significance of our findings truly shines like the brightest supernova. It's almost as if the planets and the stock market are performing a cosmic ballet of their own – or maybe, just maybe, they're engaging in some sort of interstellar financial exchange!
In the ever-expanding universe of financial research, this study aims to inject a bit of 'lunar' humor, quite literally. After all, why should statistics be as dry as Martian soil when they can be as engaging as a solar eclipse? Let's reach for the stars – and possibly some profitable stock investments – as we explore the celestial connection between astrophysics and economics, one dad joke at a time.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The celestial bodies in our solar system have long captivated the human imagination, serving as sources of inspiration for art, literature, and now, as we venture into uncharted territories, even for financial research. The potential influence of Neptune and Uranus on earthly investments presents a tantalizing mystery that beckons for further exploration. Smith and Doe (2017) provide a thorough review of the gravitational effects of celestial bodies on economic indicators, establishing a foundation for our investigation.

But let's not just 'planet' these ideas in our heads – let's dive into the literary universe and see how fiction weaves its own cosmic tales of interstellar connections. In "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams, one cannot help but ponder the economic implications of crossing paths with Neptune and Uranus. Perhaps we'll find that the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything is, after all, intricately tied to stock market fluctuations!

As we traverse through the cosmic landscape, it is essential to consider non-fiction resources that provide a more grounded perspective. "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" by Neil deGrasse Tyson sheds light on the enthralling dance of celestial bodies and their potential impact on earthly affairs. But wait, is that a shooting star or just a comet-tail of our imagination?

In our pursuit of knowledge, we mustn't overlook the unconventional sources that might just hold the key to unlocking the cosmic connection between celestial distances and stock prices. After all, who's to say that the back of a CVS receipt, with its enigmatic stream of printed offers and discounts, couldn't offer a clue or two? One might even say it holds the 'receipts' of interstellar financial exchanges!

Much like the nebulous depths of the cosmos, the relationship between Neptune, Uranus, and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) remains shrouded in mystery. It seems that the stars have aligned, steering us towards an uncharted frontier where the boundaries of astrophysics and economics blend into a cosmic symphony. Let's boldly go where no economics journal has gone before, armed with statistical rigor and an endless supply of dad jokes!


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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD). 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 Caclculated using Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2002 to 2023

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]]
"Stellar Stocks: Exploring the Celestial Connection Between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's Stock Price (PXD)"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents an empirical investigation into the intriguing relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we employ rigorous statistical analysis to explore this celestial-physics crossover. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, with a significant p-value of less than 0.01 during the period from 2002 to 2023.

It seems that even in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there may be unseen forces influencing earthly matters, much like how economics and astrophysics align to move stock markets. It's as if Neptune and Uranus are whispering financial secrets to us from their distant orbits! Our findings shed light on the potential interstellar influences on earthly investments, sparking further astronomical discussions on stock market dynamics. It appears that the stars truly do have a hand in guiding financial whims, and this study offers a galactic perspective on portfolio management.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The intersection of astrophysics and finance has long been an uncharted territory, with more black holes of unknown relationships than known constellations. This study delves into the cosmic dance of Neptune and Uranus, two giants of our solar system, and their purported impact on the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). It's as if we're attempting to unravel the gravity of their influence on earthly investments, both figuratively and, well, literally!
As we navigate through the celestial expanse, it becomes apparent that there may be a force at play, much like the mysterious pull of a distant planet's gravitational field. It's a bit like trying to understand dark matter in economics – perplexing, but certainly not outside the realm of statistical possibility. In fact, it might just be the 'nebulous' factor that has eluded researchers for so long!
Now, I know what you're thinking – "What does the stock price of a natural resources company have to do with the orbits of two distant planets?" Well, dear reader, the answer might just be written in the stars – or at the very least, in the data we've collected and meticulously analyzed!
Speaking of data, our research draws on datasets from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to chart the movements of Neptune and Uranus, as well as the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) from 2002 to 2023. Our statistical analysis goes beyond counting stars to uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, and with a p-value of less than 0.01, the significance of our findings truly shines like the brightest supernova. It's almost as if the planets and the stock market are performing a cosmic ballet of their own – or maybe, just maybe, they're engaging in some sort of interstellar financial exchange!
In the ever-expanding universe of financial research, this study aims to inject a bit of 'lunar' humor, quite literally. After all, why should statistics be as dry as Martian soil when they can be as engaging as a solar eclipse? Let's reach for the stars – and possibly some profitable stock investments – as we explore the celestial connection between astrophysics and economics, one dad joke at a time.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To investigate the celestial connection between the distance of Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD), our research team embarked on a cosmic journey that would make even the most intrepid of space explorers envious. We aimed to unveil the hidden gravitational pull that might be shaping earthly financial markets, and in doing so, we employed a blend of stellar statistics and planetary precision that would make Galileo proud.

Our data collection process was akin to combing through the cosmic debris, sifting through a wealth of information gleamed from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). We acquired detailed metrics related to the orbital positions of Neptune and Uranus, as well as the historical stock price movements of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) from 2002 to 2023. This data-gathering endeavor was as rigorous as navigating through a dense asteroid field – meticulous, yet exhilarating.

Before delving into the statistical analysis, we took a moment to appreciate the cosmic irony of our research question. It's like asking, "What do you get when you cross a stock market with a distant planet?" Well, the punchline might just be in our findings! As we prepared to untangle the celestial web of influences, our team couldn't resist referencing Newton's law of universal gravitation in our daily discussions. After all, what's research without a little gravity?

With data in hand and our wits about us, we navigated toward the statistical analyses. Using robust regression models and time series analysis, we sought to discern any patterns or relationships between the fluctuating distance of Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). Our statistical toolkit resembled a cosmic Swiss army knife, equipped with all the instruments necessary to probe into the depths of this astronomical-economic enigma.

In our analyses, we thoroughly examined the behavior of both variables over time, much like astronomers monitoring the movement of celestial bodies. We performed intricate calculations that would make a rocket scientist proud, including correlation analyses, autocorrelation functions, and Granger causality tests. These tests were chosen strategically, much like navigating through a celestial alignment, to ensure the robustness and validity of our findings.

Now, about that dad joke: Why did the statistician go to Jupiter? To get more space for their data! Sometimes, even in the vastness of the cosmos, a good pun can spark cosmic laughter. And speaking of laughter, our statistical journey was met with moments of levity as we navigated through the intertwining realms of astrophysics and finance. After all, what's research without a bit of interstellar humor?

As our analytical endeavors reached their zenith, we uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, accompanied by a p-value of less than 0.01. These findings shone like a supernova in the astronomical community, offering compelling evidence of a significant relationship between the celestial dance of Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). It's as if the financial markets and the distant planets were performing a celestial tango of sorts, swaying in harmony to the rhythm of the cosmos.

In summary, our methodology treated the celestial and financial variables with an equal measure of scientific rigor and cosmic whimsy, delving into the interstellar depths of data and statistical inquiry. Our findings have opened the door to a universe of possibilities, reshaping the discourse around interstellar influences on earthly investments – and proving that even in the vast expanse of space, statistical analysis can shine as bright as a supernova.


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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD). 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 Caclculated using Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2002 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.8913152, r-squared of 0.7944428, 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]]
"Stellar Stocks: Exploring the Celestial Connection Between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's Stock Price (PXD)"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents an empirical investigation into the intriguing relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we employ rigorous statistical analysis to explore this celestial-physics crossover. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, with a significant p-value of less than 0.01 during the period from 2002 to 2023.

It seems that even in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there may be unseen forces influencing earthly matters, much like how economics and astrophysics align to move stock markets. It's as if Neptune and Uranus are whispering financial secrets to us from their distant orbits! Our findings shed light on the potential interstellar influences on earthly investments, sparking further astronomical discussions on stock market dynamics. It appears that the stars truly do have a hand in guiding financial whims, and this study offers a galactic perspective on portfolio management.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The intersection of astrophysics and finance has long been an uncharted territory, with more black holes of unknown relationships than known constellations. This study delves into the cosmic dance of Neptune and Uranus, two giants of our solar system, and their purported impact on the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). It's as if we're attempting to unravel the gravity of their influence on earthly investments, both figuratively and, well, literally!
As we navigate through the celestial expanse, it becomes apparent that there may be a force at play, much like the mysterious pull of a distant planet's gravitational field. It's a bit like trying to understand dark matter in economics – perplexing, but certainly not outside the realm of statistical possibility. In fact, it might just be the 'nebulous' factor that has eluded researchers for so long!
Now, I know what you're thinking – "What does the stock price of a natural resources company have to do with the orbits of two distant planets?" Well, dear reader, the answer might just be written in the stars – or at the very least, in the data we've collected and meticulously analyzed!
Speaking of data, our research draws on datasets from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to chart the movements of Neptune and Uranus, as well as the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) from 2002 to 2023. Our statistical analysis goes beyond counting stars to uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, and with a p-value of less than 0.01, the significance of our findings truly shines like the brightest supernova. It's almost as if the planets and the stock market are performing a cosmic ballet of their own – or maybe, just maybe, they're engaging in some sort of interstellar financial exchange!
In the ever-expanding universe of financial research, this study aims to inject a bit of 'lunar' humor, quite literally. After all, why should statistics be as dry as Martian soil when they can be as engaging as a solar eclipse? Let's reach for the stars – and possibly some profitable stock investments – as we explore the celestial connection between astrophysics and economics, one dad joke at a time.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). With a correlation coefficient of 0.8913152 and an r-squared of 0.7944428, it appears that these celestial bodies may indeed exert an influence on earthly financial matters. It's as if the gravitational pull between the two distant planets is mirrored in the movement of stock prices – talk about a "stellar" performance!

At a significance level of p < 0.01, the relationship between the planetary distance and stock price is statistically robust, indicating that this cosmic connection is not just a fluke. One might say that these findings are truly "out of this world."

The strength of the correlation is vividly depicted in Figure 1, where the scatterplot illustrates the tight relationship between the distance of Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of PXD. The plot showcases the close alignment of these two variables, as if they were part of a grand celestial choreography – or dare we say, a "stock market waltz" among the planets.

Our results defy the conventional wisdom that stock prices are solely propelled by human decision-making and economic indicators. It seems that the movements of distant planets may also play a role in shaping financial markets, adding a whole new dimension to the term "celestial economics." One can almost imagine Neptune and Uranus whispering their cosmic secrets to traders on Wall Street, prompting celestial inspirations for investment strategies.

In conclusion, our study provides compelling evidence of the interplay between astronomical phenomena and stock market dynamics. As we continue to gaze into the cosmos for answers to earthly mysteries, one thing is clear – when it comes to understanding financial markets, it pays to keep an eye on the stars. After all, in the vastness of space, there's always a "stock constellation" waiting to be discovered!


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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD). 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]]
"Stellar Stocks: Exploring the Celestial Connection Between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's Stock Price (PXD)"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents an empirical investigation into the intriguing relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we employ rigorous statistical analysis to explore this celestial-physics crossover. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, with a significant p-value of less than 0.01 during the period from 2002 to 2023.

It seems that even in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there may be unseen forces influencing earthly matters, much like how economics and astrophysics align to move stock markets. It's as if Neptune and Uranus are whispering financial secrets to us from their distant orbits! Our findings shed light on the potential interstellar influences on earthly investments, sparking further astronomical discussions on stock market dynamics. It appears that the stars truly do have a hand in guiding financial whims, and this study offers a galactic perspective on portfolio management.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The celestial bodies in our solar system have long captivated the human imagination, serving as sources of inspiration for art, literature, and now, as we venture into uncharted territories, even for financial research. The potential influence of Neptune and Uranus on earthly investments presents a tantalizing mystery that beckons for further exploration. Smith and Doe (2017) provide a thorough review of the gravitational effects of celestial bodies on economic indicators, establishing a foundation for our investigation.
But let's not just 'planet' these ideas in our heads – let's dive into the literary universe and see how fiction weaves its own cosmic tales of interstellar connections. In "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams, one cannot help but ponder the economic implications of crossing paths with Neptune and Uranus. Perhaps we'll find that the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything is, after all, intricately tied to stock market fluctuations!
As we traverse through the cosmic landscape, it is essential to consider non-fiction resources that provide a more grounded perspective. "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" by Neil deGrasse Tyson sheds light on the enthralling dance of celestial bodies and their potential impact on earthly affairs. But wait, is that a shooting star or just a comet-tail of our imagination?
In our pursuit of knowledge, we mustn't overlook the unconventional sources that might just hold the key to unlocking the cosmic connection between celestial distances and stock prices. After all, who's to say that the back of a CVS receipt, with its enigmatic stream of printed offers and discounts, couldn't offer a clue or two? One might even say it holds the 'receipts' of interstellar financial exchanges!
Much like the nebulous depths of the cosmos, the relationship between Neptune, Uranus, and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) remains shrouded in mystery. It seems that the stars have aligned, steering us towards an uncharted frontier where the boundaries of astrophysics and economics blend into a cosmic symphony. Let's boldly go where no economics journal has gone before, armed with statistical rigor and an endless supply of dad jokes!

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). With a correlation coefficient of 0.8913152 and an r-squared of 0.7944428, it appears that these celestial bodies may indeed exert an influence on earthly financial matters. It's as if the gravitational pull between the two distant planets is mirrored in the movement of stock prices – talk about a "stellar" performance!
At a significance level of p < 0.01, the relationship between the planetary distance and stock price is statistically robust, indicating that this cosmic connection is not just a fluke. One might say that these findings are truly "out of this world."
The strength of the correlation is vividly depicted in Figure 1, where the scatterplot illustrates the tight relationship between the distance of Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of PXD. The plot showcases the close alignment of these two variables, as if they were part of a grand celestial choreography – or dare we say, a "stock market waltz" among the planets.
Our results defy the conventional wisdom that stock prices are solely propelled by human decision-making and economic indicators. It seems that the movements of distant planets may also play a role in shaping financial markets, adding a whole new dimension to the term "celestial economics." One can almost imagine Neptune and Uranus whispering their cosmic secrets to traders on Wall Street, prompting celestial inspirations for investment strategies.
In conclusion, our study provides compelling evidence of the interplay between astronomical phenomena and stock market dynamics. As we continue to gaze into the cosmos for answers to earthly mysteries, one thing is clear – when it comes to understanding financial markets, it pays to keep an eye on the stars. After all, in the vastness of space, there's always a "stock constellation" waiting to be discovered!

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The celestial dance of Neptune and Uranus has long captured the human imagination, and our study sought to unravel the potential influence of these distant planets on earthly financial matters. Our findings align with the existing literature on the gravitational effects of celestial bodies on economic indicators, as well as the whimsical speculations put forth by Douglas Adams in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." It appears that the stock market may indeed be impacted by interstellar forces, just as Adams humorously hinted at the economic implications of crossing paths with Neptune and Uranus. It seems the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything might just be intertwined with stock market fluctuations after all!

Our study brings a fresh, intergalactic perspective to portfolio management, as we have uncovered a statistically robust correlation between the distance of Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). The strong correlation coefficient of 0.8913152 and the significant p-value of less than 0.01 offer compelling evidence of this celestial-physics crossover. It's almost as if the alignment of these celestial bodies dictates the rise and fall of PXD stock prices – talk about "out of this world" financial influence!

The results vividly depicted in our scatterplot showcase the close relationship between the planetary distance and stock price, as if they were engaged in a grand celestial choreography. This finding not only challenges conventional wisdom but also prompts us to consider a novel dimension in financial market dynamics – that is, the influence of celestial bodies. It seems that when it comes to investment strategies, the stars may hold more sway than previously thought. One might even imagine Neptune and Uranus conspiring to send cosmic trading signals, perhaps prompting traders to echo, "Buy low, and let the planets flow!"

In our pursuit of scientific inquiry, it's crucial to explore unconventional sources that provide clues to such intriguing connections. Our study provides empirical support for the whimsical notion that the back of a CVS receipt might hold the "receipts" of interstellar financial exchanges. It's as if the vast, enigmatic depths of the cosmos are guiding us toward a celestial symphony of economics and astrophysics, fueling our quest for knowledge and, of course, some cosmic humor.

Overall, our research sheds light on the potential interstellar influences on earthly investments, sparking further astronomical discussions on stock market dynamics. Rest assured, as we continue charting the unexplored frontier where astrophysics and economics intersect, there's always a "stock constellation" waiting to be discovered – and remember, when it comes to financial markets, the sky's not the limit, the stars are!


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Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The distance between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD). 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.

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[[TITLE]]
"Stellar Stocks: Exploring the Celestial Connection Between Neptune and Uranus and Pioneer Natural Resources Company's Stock Price (PXD)"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents an empirical investigation into the intriguing relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we employ rigorous statistical analysis to explore this celestial-physics crossover. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, with a significant p-value of less than 0.01 during the period from 2002 to 2023.

It seems that even in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there may be unseen forces influencing earthly matters, much like how economics and astrophysics align to move stock markets. It's as if Neptune and Uranus are whispering financial secrets to us from their distant orbits! Our findings shed light on the potential interstellar influences on earthly investments, sparking further astronomical discussions on stock market dynamics. It appears that the stars truly do have a hand in guiding financial whims, and this study offers a galactic perspective on portfolio management.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The intersection of astrophysics and finance has long been an uncharted territory, with more black holes of unknown relationships than known constellations. This study delves into the cosmic dance of Neptune and Uranus, two giants of our solar system, and their purported impact on the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). It's as if we're attempting to unravel the gravity of their influence on earthly investments, both figuratively and, well, literally!
As we navigate through the celestial expanse, it becomes apparent that there may be a force at play, much like the mysterious pull of a distant planet's gravitational field. It's a bit like trying to understand dark matter in economics – perplexing, but certainly not outside the realm of statistical possibility. In fact, it might just be the 'nebulous' factor that has eluded researchers for so long!
Now, I know what you're thinking – "What does the stock price of a natural resources company have to do with the orbits of two distant planets?" Well, dear reader, the answer might just be written in the stars – or at the very least, in the data we've collected and meticulously analyzed!
Speaking of data, our research draws on datasets from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to chart the movements of Neptune and Uranus, as well as the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) from 2002 to 2023. Our statistical analysis goes beyond counting stars to uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8913152, and with a p-value of less than 0.01, the significance of our findings truly shines like the brightest supernova. It's almost as if the planets and the stock market are performing a cosmic ballet of their own – or maybe, just maybe, they're engaging in some sort of interstellar financial exchange!
In the ever-expanding universe of financial research, this study aims to inject a bit of 'lunar' humor, quite literally. After all, why should statistics be as dry as Martian soil when they can be as engaging as a solar eclipse? Let's reach for the stars – and possibly some profitable stock investments – as we explore the celestial connection between astrophysics and economics, one dad joke at a time.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD). With a correlation coefficient of 0.8913152 and an r-squared of 0.7944428, it appears that these celestial bodies may indeed exert an influence on earthly financial matters. It's as if the gravitational pull between the two distant planets is mirrored in the movement of stock prices – talk about a "stellar" performance!
At a significance level of p < 0.01, the relationship between the planetary distance and stock price is statistically robust, indicating that this cosmic connection is not just a fluke. One might say that these findings are truly "out of this world."
The strength of the correlation is vividly depicted in Figure 1, where the scatterplot illustrates the tight relationship between the distance of Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of PXD. The plot showcases the close alignment of these two variables, as if they were part of a grand celestial choreography – or dare we say, a "stock market waltz" among the planets.
Our results defy the conventional wisdom that stock prices are solely propelled by human decision-making and economic indicators. It seems that the movements of distant planets may also play a role in shaping financial markets, adding a whole new dimension to the term "celestial economics." One can almost imagine Neptune and Uranus whispering their cosmic secrets to traders on Wall Street, prompting celestial inspirations for investment strategies.
In conclusion, our study provides compelling evidence of the interplay between astronomical phenomena and stock market dynamics. As we continue to gaze into the cosmos for answers to earthly mysteries, one thing is clear – when it comes to understanding financial markets, it pays to keep an eye on the stars. After all, in the vastness of space, there's always a "stock constellation" waiting to be discovered!

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]

In summary, our research illuminates a celestial correlation between the distance of Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD), shedding light on the cosmic dance of financial markets. The significant correlation coefficient and p-value highlight the potential influence of these distant planets on earthly investments, demonstrating that the celestial bodies may not be as "distant" from stock market fluctuations as we once thought. It's as if the stock market is truly a "universal" entity!

If we were to make a stellar joke now, we'd say that our findings are as reliable as the gravitational force between Jupiter and its moons - rock solid! This correlation is not just a shooting star in statistical analysis; it's a cosmic ballet of evidence that challenges traditional economic paradigms and encourages us to consider the far-reaching impact of celestial bodies on financial systems.

On a lighter note, it's possible that Neptune and Uranus are the newest "star analysts" on Wall Street, whispering trading tips to investors from their galactic pulpit! As we continue to learn more about their influence, we might just find ourselves taking "astronomical" investment advice from the cosmos.

While our research may leave some feeling starry-eyed, it's clear that further investigation into this astronomical connection might just lead to more "out-of-this-world" insights. However, as a father might quip, "We've taken a giant leap for mankind with this study, so let's not overdo it!" Therefore, we assert with confidence that no further research is needed in this area. After all, even scholarly pursuits must heed the gravitational pull of practicality!


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Journal of Astroeconomics


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The Galactic Economic Research Institute


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It seems that even in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there may be unseen forces influencing earthly matters, much like how economics and astrophysics align to move stock markets. It's as if Neptune and Uranus are whispering financial secrets to us from their distant orbits! Our findings shed light on the potential interstellar influences on earthly investments, sparking further astronomical discussions on stock market dynamics. It appears that the stars truly do have a hand in guiding financial whims, and this study offers a galactic perspective on portfolio management.

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Neptune, Uranus, Pioneer Natural Resources Company, PXD stock price, Astropy data, LSEG Analytics, Refinitiv, celestial-physics crossover, correlation coefficient, p-value, economics, astrophysics, stock market dynamics, interstellar influences, earth investments, astronomical discussions, portfolio management, galactic perspective.

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The distance between Neptune and Uranus
Detailed data title: The average distance between Neptune and Uranus as measured on the first day of each month
Source: Caclculated using Astropy
Additional Info: I wrote a Python script using Astropy to calculate the distance between the named planets on the first day of each month for every year.

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Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

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Correlation r = 0.8913152 (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 = 0.7944428 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 79.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The distance between Neptune and Uranus) over the 22 years from 2002 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 2.6E-8. 0.0000000263218496240805720000
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 0.89 in 2.6E-6% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 37,991,251 random variables You don't actually need 37 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 21 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 21 because we have two variables measured over a period of 22 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.

[ 0.75, 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.
2002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
The distance between Neptune and Uranus (Planetary distance (AU))12.394712.811913.257913.727514.21814.72715.253215.792516.343816.90617.479118.059718.647619.242319.844320.450721.061621.676822.297322.920423.546524.1757
Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD) (Stock price)19.0125.532.033551.639.6948.7716.3749.3887.8691.84109.43182.95147.54125.19182.99174.3128.78152.02115.02180.69225.37




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([12.3947,12.8119,13.2579,13.7275,14.218,14.727,15.2532,15.7925,16.3438,16.906,17.4791,18.0597,18.6476,19.2423,19.8443,20.4507,21.0616,21.6768,22.2973,22.9204,23.5465,24.1757,])
array_2 = np.array([19.01,25.5,32.03,35,51.6,39.69,48.77,16.37,49.38,87.86,91.84,109.43,182.95,147.54,125.19,182.99,174.3,128.78,152.02,115.02,180.69,225.37,])
array_1_name = "The distance between Neptune and Uranus"
array_2_name = "Pioneer Natural Resources Company's stock price (PXD)"

# 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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