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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 Master's degrees awarded in journalism and the second variable is Google searches for 'tummy ache'.  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 the number of Master's degrees in communication and journalism increased, so did the frequency of heated debates and intense discussions. The sheer volume of persuasive arguments being presented led to a spike in stomach-churning, gut-wrenching moments for the general population, ultimately causing a nationwide outbreak of tummy aches. It seems that as the experts honed their communication skills, they also unwittingly mastered the art of causing stomach discomfort in the rest of us.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie] In a brightly lit library room filled with colorful books, a group of graduates in gowns and caps proudly hold their Master's degrees in Communication, journalism, and related programs. They are surrounded by open laptops and cheerful celebrations. In the background, a large screen shows a flurry of Google searches for "tummy ache," reflecting a surge in queries about upset stomachs. The scene exudes the joy of academic achievement and a touch of humor with the comical juxtaposition of the celebratory moment and the unexpected flurry of internet searches. 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: Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. 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: a funny image macro An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie Brutalism Scalar art Parallax art
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 Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and Google searches for 'tummy ache', in the following situation: As more people mastered the art of communication, they were able to convey their feelings and concerns about their upset stomachs more effectively, leading to a surge in tummy ache Google searches.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bright room filled with books and laptops, a group of graduates in gowns and caps proudly hold their Master's degrees in Communication, journalism, and related programs. As they celebrate, a flurry of Google searches for "tummy ache" pops up on the screen behind them, indicating a surge in queries about upset stomachs.

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 bright room filled with books and laptops, a group of graduates in gowns and caps proudly hold their Master's degrees in Communication, journalism, and related programs. As they celebrate, a flurry of Google searches for "tummy ache" pops up on the screen behind them, indicating a surge in queries about upset stomachs. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie] In a brightly lit library room filled with colorful books, a group of graduates in gowns and caps proudly hold their Master's degrees in Communication, journalism, and related programs. They are surrounded by open laptops and cheerful celebrations. In the background, a large screen shows a flurry of Google searches for "tummy ache," reflecting a surge in queries about upset stomachs. The scene exudes the joy of academic achievement and a touch of humor with the comical juxtaposition of the celebratory moment and the unexpected flurry of internet searches.

*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 Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs caused tummy ache (Google searches for 'tummy ache') to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache

The Journal of Irreverent Medical Studies

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title a clever pun.

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 0.9721653 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]]
The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we take a lighthearted look at the serious correlation between the increase in Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the rise in Google searches for 'tummy ache'. We analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to statistically examine this peculiar relationship. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9721653 and p < 0.01 over the period from 2012 to 2021, suggesting that as more individuals graduate from these programs, the more likely the public is to turn to the internet with stomach-related concerns. Our research provides a whimsical insight into the potential effects of academic pursuits on the average person's gastrointestinal well-being and introduces a new and peculiar field of study: Google-somatic communication.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we take a lighthearted look at the serious correlation between the increase in Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the rise in Google searches for 'tummy ache'. We analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to statistically examine this peculiar relationship. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9721653 and p < 0.01 over the period from 2012 to 2021, suggesting that as more individuals graduate from these programs, the more likely the public is to turn to the internet with stomach-related concerns. Our research provides a whimsical insight into the potential effects of academic pursuits on the average person's gastrointestinal well-being and introduces a new and peculiar field of study: Google-somatic communication.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The allure of a well-crafted communication or journalism degree is undeniable - after all, who wouldn't want to spin words like a wizard or report the news with the finesse of a synchronized swimming team? However, delving deeper into the connection between these academic pursuits and the frequency of 'tummy ache' Google searches has led us to stomach a curious finding. As we embarked on this investigation, we couldn't help but chuckle at the seemingly absurd linkage between roving the halls of academia and delving deep into the internet's realm of tummy-related queries. It appears that as our society becomes more adept at crafting narratives, analyzing information, and amplifying voices, we are also fostering a feverish interest in diagnosing our digestive discomforts through the omniscient oracle that is Google.

Amidst the chuckles, we cannot dismiss the notion that there might just be a more substantial connection lurking under these search results. Perhaps the pathways formed in the hallowed halls of communication and journalism programs could also steer individuals towards a heightened awareness of their own bodily sensations. Could it be that as one's capacity for storytelling expands, so does their eloquence in describing the woes of their gut? Or perhaps a compelling headline isn't the only thing causing a stir in today's world of informational overload; could it be the cluster of consonants and vowels carefully assembled by these masterful communicators that is capable of stirring our stomachs into a queasy conundrum?

Our research seeks to answer these questions while winding its way through the winding avenues of academia and the labyrinthine echo chambers of the internet. As we dissect the master's degree programs in communication and journalism, we might just stumble upon the breadcrumbs that lead us to the world of Google-somatic communication, where the digital age meets an unexpected intersection with the visceral truth of tummy aches. So come along for the ride as we explore this whimsical intertwining of knowledge, cunningly disguised as a mere 'tummy ache' search.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading the backs of shampoo bottles.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we take a lighthearted look at the serious correlation between the increase in Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the rise in Google searches for 'tummy ache'. We analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to statistically examine this peculiar relationship. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9721653 and p < 0.01 over the period from 2012 to 2021, suggesting that as more individuals graduate from these programs, the more likely the public is to turn to the internet with stomach-related concerns. Our research provides a whimsical insight into the potential effects of academic pursuits on the average person's gastrointestinal well-being and introduces a new and peculiar field of study: Google-somatic communication.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The allure of a well-crafted communication or journalism degree is undeniable - after all, who wouldn't want to spin words like a wizard or report the news with the finesse of a synchronized swimming team? However, delving deeper into the connection between these academic pursuits and the frequency of 'tummy ache' Google searches has led us to stomach a curious finding. As we embarked on this investigation, we couldn't help but chuckle at the seemingly absurd linkage between roving the halls of academia and delving deep into the internet's realm of tummy-related queries. It appears that as our society becomes more adept at crafting narratives, analyzing information, and amplifying voices, we are also fostering a feverish interest in diagnosing our digestive discomforts through the omniscient oracle that is Google.
Amidst the chuckles, we cannot dismiss the notion that there might just be a more substantial connection lurking under these search results. Perhaps the pathways formed in the hallowed halls of communication and journalism programs could also steer individuals towards a heightened awareness of their own bodily sensations. Could it be that as one's capacity for storytelling expands, so does their eloquence in describing the woes of their gut? Or perhaps a compelling headline isn't the only thing causing a stir in today's world of informational overload; could it be the cluster of consonants and vowels carefully assembled by these masterful communicators that is capable of stirring our stomachs into a queasy conundrum?
Our research seeks to answer these questions while winding its way through the winding avenues of academia and the labyrinthine echo chambers of the internet. As we dissect the master's degree programs in communication and journalism, we might just stumble upon the breadcrumbs that lead us to the world of Google-somatic communication, where the digital age meets an unexpected intersection with the visceral truth of tummy aches. So come along for the ride as we explore this whimsical intertwining of knowledge, cunningly disguised as a mere 'tummy ache' search.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Numerous studies have delved into the complexities of communication and journalism education, examining the impact of these programs on society and individual behavior. In "The Influence of Communication Education on Public Discourse," Smith et al. discuss the implications of communication education on public dialogue, while Doe's "Journalism School: A Love Story" offers an intimate portrayal of the experiences within journalism programs. These studies provide invaluable insights into the multifaceted nature of these disciplines, shedding light on their potential effects on the broader cultural landscape.

Expanding beyond academic literature, non-fiction works such as "Communicate with Confidence" by Dianna Booher and "The Elements of Journalism" by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel offer practical guidance and theoretical frameworks for understanding the nuances of effective communication and journalism. These works serve as pillars of knowledge, providing critical perspectives on the subject matter.

Moving into the realm of fiction, the intriguing world of narrative and storytelling is captured in works such as "The Storytelling Animal" by Jonathan Gottschall and "The Journalist and the Murderer" by Janet Malcolm. Though fictional in nature, these works offer unique interpretations of the power of storytelling and its influence on human cognition and behavior.

In an unconventional turn, our research also extends to unexpected sources, including the back covers of shampoo bottles and the enigmatic messages found in fortune cookies. While comical in nature, these sources have contributed to our understanding of the broader cultural implications of communication and journalism, albeit in a rather peculiar manner.

In synthesizing this diverse array of literature, we find ourselves at the nexus of a peculiar intersection between academia and internet search behavior. As we unravel the enigma of the correlation between Master's degrees in communication and journalism and Google searches for 'tummy ache,' our journey takes on an unexpected whimsy, inviting us to explore the uncharted territories of Google-somatic communication.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from 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]]
The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we take a lighthearted look at the serious correlation between the increase in Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the rise in Google searches for 'tummy ache'. We analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to statistically examine this peculiar relationship. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9721653 and p < 0.01 over the period from 2012 to 2021, suggesting that as more individuals graduate from these programs, the more likely the public is to turn to the internet with stomach-related concerns. Our research provides a whimsical insight into the potential effects of academic pursuits on the average person's gastrointestinal well-being and introduces a new and peculiar field of study: Google-somatic communication.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The allure of a well-crafted communication or journalism degree is undeniable - after all, who wouldn't want to spin words like a wizard or report the news with the finesse of a synchronized swimming team? However, delving deeper into the connection between these academic pursuits and the frequency of 'tummy ache' Google searches has led us to stomach a curious finding. As we embarked on this investigation, we couldn't help but chuckle at the seemingly absurd linkage between roving the halls of academia and delving deep into the internet's realm of tummy-related queries. It appears that as our society becomes more adept at crafting narratives, analyzing information, and amplifying voices, we are also fostering a feverish interest in diagnosing our digestive discomforts through the omniscient oracle that is Google.
Amidst the chuckles, we cannot dismiss the notion that there might just be a more substantial connection lurking under these search results. Perhaps the pathways formed in the hallowed halls of communication and journalism programs could also steer individuals towards a heightened awareness of their own bodily sensations. Could it be that as one's capacity for storytelling expands, so does their eloquence in describing the woes of their gut? Or perhaps a compelling headline isn't the only thing causing a stir in today's world of informational overload; could it be the cluster of consonants and vowels carefully assembled by these masterful communicators that is capable of stirring our stomachs into a queasy conundrum?
Our research seeks to answer these questions while winding its way through the winding avenues of academia and the labyrinthine echo chambers of the internet. As we dissect the master's degree programs in communication and journalism, we might just stumble upon the breadcrumbs that lead us to the world of Google-somatic communication, where the digital age meets an unexpected intersection with the visceral truth of tummy aches. So come along for the ride as we explore this whimsical intertwining of knowledge, cunningly disguised as a mere 'tummy ache' search.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

The methodology of this study was as intricate as navigating a maze of puns and as delicate as crafting the perfect knock-knock joke. We gathered data from two esteemed sources: the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and Google Trends. Our first step was to identify all Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs from 2012 to 2021. With the precision of a comedian delivering a punchline, we sifted through the NCES database to garner these statistics, ensuring each data point was as reliable as a well-timed one-liner.

Next, we stepped into the prodigious realm of Google Trends to uncover the frequency of searches for 'tummy ache' over the same period. Navigating through the peaks and troughs of search volume, we meticulously plotted the trend line, ensuring that our analysis was as smooth as a stand-up comedian's delivery.

To establish a connection between these datasets, we employed sophisticated statistical analyses that rivaled the intricacy of tying a bowtie blindfolded. Utilizing correlation coefficients and regression models, we sought to unearth the potential relationship between the increase in Master's degrees awarded and the surge in 'tummy ache' searches. This process was akin to crafting the perfect comedic timing, as we meticulously calibrated our statistical models to reveal any hidden punchlines in the data.

Our findings emerged like a perfectly executed joke, with a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9721653 and p < 0.01, indicating a compelling relationship between Master's degrees in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the inclination to embark on a digital quest for stomach-related queries.

Our methodology, much like a well-crafted jest, employed a blend of meticulous data collection, precise statistical analyses, and an undercurrent of whimsy to unravel this thought-provoking connection between academic pursuits and stomach-related queries. It is with this meticulous approach that we present our findings, inviting readers to join us on this comical yet enlightening journey through the labyrinth of academic and digital realms.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

For the time period 2012 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9721653, r-squared of 0.9451054, 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]]
The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we take a lighthearted look at the serious correlation between the increase in Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the rise in Google searches for 'tummy ache'. We analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to statistically examine this peculiar relationship. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9721653 and p < 0.01 over the period from 2012 to 2021, suggesting that as more individuals graduate from these programs, the more likely the public is to turn to the internet with stomach-related concerns. Our research provides a whimsical insight into the potential effects of academic pursuits on the average person's gastrointestinal well-being and introduces a new and peculiar field of study: Google-somatic communication.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The allure of a well-crafted communication or journalism degree is undeniable - after all, who wouldn't want to spin words like a wizard or report the news with the finesse of a synchronized swimming team? However, delving deeper into the connection between these academic pursuits and the frequency of 'tummy ache' Google searches has led us to stomach a curious finding. As we embarked on this investigation, we couldn't help but chuckle at the seemingly absurd linkage between roving the halls of academia and delving deep into the internet's realm of tummy-related queries. It appears that as our society becomes more adept at crafting narratives, analyzing information, and amplifying voices, we are also fostering a feverish interest in diagnosing our digestive discomforts through the omniscient oracle that is Google.
Amidst the chuckles, we cannot dismiss the notion that there might just be a more substantial connection lurking under these search results. Perhaps the pathways formed in the hallowed halls of communication and journalism programs could also steer individuals towards a heightened awareness of their own bodily sensations. Could it be that as one's capacity for storytelling expands, so does their eloquence in describing the woes of their gut? Or perhaps a compelling headline isn't the only thing causing a stir in today's world of informational overload; could it be the cluster of consonants and vowels carefully assembled by these masterful communicators that is capable of stirring our stomachs into a queasy conundrum?
Our research seeks to answer these questions while winding its way through the winding avenues of academia and the labyrinthine echo chambers of the internet. As we dissect the master's degree programs in communication and journalism, we might just stumble upon the breadcrumbs that lead us to the world of Google-somatic communication, where the digital age meets an unexpected intersection with the visceral truth of tummy aches. So come along for the ride as we explore this whimsical intertwining of knowledge, cunningly disguised as a mere 'tummy ache' search.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our investigation into the relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the frequency of 'tummy ache' Google searches yielded some stomach-churning insights. Our analysis revealed a remarkably strong positive correlation with a correlation coefficient of 0.9721653, an r-squared value of 0.9451054, and a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association.

Figure 1 (not included here for comedic purposes) illustrates the near-perfect alignment between the two variables, showcasing how an increase in Master's degrees seems to coincide with a surge in digital inquiries about abdominal discomfort. It's like the internet is collectively turning to Dr. Google after being exposed to an influx of eloquent storytellers and masterful messengers. We were left wondering whether this trend is simply a case of heightened awareness or a deep-rooted consequence of academic prowess.

It's almost as if the ink used to craft compelling narratives on the page seeps into the collective consciousness, causing a stir in the pit of our stomachs. But let's not get too carried away; after all, correlation does not imply causation - or does it? Our findings certainly beg the question of whether the communicative prowess gained from these programs could be influencing not just the narratives we weave but also our heightened sensitivity to gastric discomfort.

In summary, our research sheds light on the unexpected intertwining of academia and the internet's fascination with tummy-related concerns. While our results may appear initially comical, they also introduce an intriguing avenue for further exploration in the emerging field we have affectionately coined as Google-somatic communication. So, as the saying goes, 'digest' these findings with a side of humor and a pinch of salt.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we take a lighthearted look at the serious correlation between the increase in Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the rise in Google searches for 'tummy ache'. We analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to statistically examine this peculiar relationship. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9721653 and p < 0.01 over the period from 2012 to 2021, suggesting that as more individuals graduate from these programs, the more likely the public is to turn to the internet with stomach-related concerns. Our research provides a whimsical insight into the potential effects of academic pursuits on the average person's gastrointestinal well-being and introduces a new and peculiar field of study: Google-somatic communication.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Numerous studies have delved into the complexities of communication and journalism education, examining the impact of these programs on society and individual behavior. In "The Influence of Communication Education on Public Discourse," Smith et al. discuss the implications of communication education on public dialogue, while Doe's "Journalism School: A Love Story" offers an intimate portrayal of the experiences within journalism programs. These studies provide invaluable insights into the multifaceted nature of these disciplines, shedding light on their potential effects on the broader cultural landscape.
Expanding beyond academic literature, non-fiction works such as "Communicate with Confidence" by Dianna Booher and "The Elements of Journalism" by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel offer practical guidance and theoretical frameworks for understanding the nuances of effective communication and journalism. These works serve as pillars of knowledge, providing critical perspectives on the subject matter.
Moving into the realm of fiction, the intriguing world of narrative and storytelling is captured in works such as "The Storytelling Animal" by Jonathan Gottschall and "The Journalist and the Murderer" by Janet Malcolm. Though fictional in nature, these works offer unique interpretations of the power of storytelling and its influence on human cognition and behavior.
In an unconventional turn, our research also extends to unexpected sources, including the back covers of shampoo bottles and the enigmatic messages found in fortune cookies. While comical in nature, these sources have contributed to our understanding of the broader cultural implications of communication and journalism, albeit in a rather peculiar manner.
In synthesizing this diverse array of literature, we find ourselves at the nexus of a peculiar intersection between academia and internet search behavior. As we unravel the enigma of the correlation between Master's degrees in communication and journalism and Google searches for 'tummy ache,' our journey takes on an unexpected whimsy, inviting us to explore the uncharted territories of Google-somatic communication.

[[RESULTS]]
Our investigation into the relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the frequency of 'tummy ache' Google searches yielded some stomach-churning insights. Our analysis revealed a remarkably strong positive correlation with a correlation coefficient of 0.9721653, an r-squared value of 0.9451054, and a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association.
Figure 1 (not included here for comedic purposes) illustrates the near-perfect alignment between the two variables, showcasing how an increase in Master's degrees seems to coincide with a surge in digital inquiries about abdominal discomfort. It's like the internet is collectively turning to Dr. Google after being exposed to an influx of eloquent storytellers and masterful messengers. We were left wondering whether this trend is simply a case of heightened awareness or a deep-rooted consequence of academic prowess.
It's almost as if the ink used to craft compelling narratives on the page seeps into the collective consciousness, causing a stir in the pit of our stomachs. But let's not get too carried away; after all, correlation does not imply causation - or does it? Our findings certainly beg the question of whether the communicative prowess gained from these programs could be influencing not just the narratives we weave but also our heightened sensitivity to gastric discomfort.
In summary, our research sheds light on the unexpected intertwining of academia and the internet's fascination with tummy-related concerns. While our results may appear initially comical, they also introduce an intriguing avenue for further exploration in the emerging field we have affectionately coined as Google-somatic communication. So, as the saying goes, 'digest' these findings with a side of humor and a pinch of salt.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

In the whimsical yet oddly perplexing discussion of our findings, the correlation between Master's degrees in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the surge in Google searches for 'tummy ache' takes center stage. Our study confirms and extends prior research into the effects of communication and journalism education on society and individual behavior, allowing us to acknowledge the potential impact of academic pursuits on the sympathetic stomachs of internet users.

Revisiting Doe's "Journalism School: A Love Story," we can't help but wonder if this love story has developed an unexpected twist, leading to a wave of stomach-churning emotions in the digital realm. Additionally, the coy wit found in the enigmatic messages of fortune cookies has slyly beckoned us to consider the clandestine links between academic pursuits and the collective obsession with tummy-related inquiries on the internet.

Our results further buttress findings by Smith et al., providing empirical evidence of a robust positive correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in these fields and the frequency of 'tummy ache' Google searches. It's as if the graduates are unwittingly unraveling not only stories but also stomachs, or perhaps the internet is succumbing to an epidemic of sympathetic indigestion due to the increasing eloquence of our communicators.

While our study does not conclusively establish causation, the strength of the correlation suggests that a deeper exploration of the mechanisms behind this phenomenon is warranted. Could it be that the art of storytelling and persuasive communication, honed in these academic programs, is casting a spell on digital information seekers, inducing a collective bout of somatic awareness? This might just be a case of ‘wordsmithing’ so powerful that it stirs visceral reactions from unsuspecting internet users.

The emergence of this intriguing field we have playfully dubbed Google-somatic communication beckons further investigation and paves the way for a lighthearted yet thought-provoking discourse on the unexpected interplay between academia and the internet's obsession with bellyaches. Our findings call upon researchers to seize this captivating line of inquiry with the seriousness it deserves - stomachache puns aside.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we take a lighthearted look at the serious correlation between the increase in Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the rise in Google searches for 'tummy ache'. We analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to statistically examine this peculiar relationship. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9721653 and p < 0.01 over the period from 2012 to 2021, suggesting that as more individuals graduate from these programs, the more likely the public is to turn to the internet with stomach-related concerns. Our research provides a whimsical insight into the potential effects of academic pursuits on the average person's gastrointestinal well-being and introduces a new and peculiar field of study: Google-somatic communication.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The allure of a well-crafted communication or journalism degree is undeniable - after all, who wouldn't want to spin words like a wizard or report the news with the finesse of a synchronized swimming team? However, delving deeper into the connection between these academic pursuits and the frequency of 'tummy ache' Google searches has led us to stomach a curious finding. As we embarked on this investigation, we couldn't help but chuckle at the seemingly absurd linkage between roving the halls of academia and delving deep into the internet's realm of tummy-related queries. It appears that as our society becomes more adept at crafting narratives, analyzing information, and amplifying voices, we are also fostering a feverish interest in diagnosing our digestive discomforts through the omniscient oracle that is Google.
Amidst the chuckles, we cannot dismiss the notion that there might just be a more substantial connection lurking under these search results. Perhaps the pathways formed in the hallowed halls of communication and journalism programs could also steer individuals towards a heightened awareness of their own bodily sensations. Could it be that as one's capacity for storytelling expands, so does their eloquence in describing the woes of their gut? Or perhaps a compelling headline isn't the only thing causing a stir in today's world of informational overload; could it be the cluster of consonants and vowels carefully assembled by these masterful communicators that is capable of stirring our stomachs into a queasy conundrum?
Our research seeks to answer these questions while winding its way through the winding avenues of academia and the labyrinthine echo chambers of the internet. As we dissect the master's degree programs in communication and journalism, we might just stumble upon the breadcrumbs that lead us to the world of Google-somatic communication, where the digital age meets an unexpected intersection with the visceral truth of tummy aches. So come along for the ride as we explore this whimsical intertwining of knowledge, cunningly disguised as a mere 'tummy ache' search.

[[RESULTS]]
Our investigation into the relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the frequency of 'tummy ache' Google searches yielded some stomach-churning insights. Our analysis revealed a remarkably strong positive correlation with a correlation coefficient of 0.9721653, an r-squared value of 0.9451054, and a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association.
Figure 1 (not included here for comedic purposes) illustrates the near-perfect alignment between the two variables, showcasing how an increase in Master's degrees seems to coincide with a surge in digital inquiries about abdominal discomfort. It's like the internet is collectively turning to Dr. Google after being exposed to an influx of eloquent storytellers and masterful messengers. We were left wondering whether this trend is simply a case of heightened awareness or a deep-rooted consequence of academic prowess.
It's almost as if the ink used to craft compelling narratives on the page seeps into the collective consciousness, causing a stir in the pit of our stomachs. But let's not get too carried away; after all, correlation does not imply causation - or does it? Our findings certainly beg the question of whether the communicative prowess gained from these programs could be influencing not just the narratives we weave but also our heightened sensitivity to gastric discomfort.
In summary, our research sheds light on the unexpected intertwining of academia and the internet's fascination with tummy-related concerns. While our results may appear initially comical, they also introduce an intriguing avenue for further exploration in the emerging field we have affectionately coined as Google-somatic communication. So, as the saying goes, 'digest' these findings with a side of humor and a pinch of salt.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

Oh, the stomach-churning journey we've embarked upon, swirling amidst the ebbs and flows of Master's degrees in Communication and Journalism and the digital aches and pains of google-somatic communication! Our findings have left us simultaneously tickled and intrigued, much like a bout of post-story laughter paired with a perplexing stomach rumble.

Our results undeniably depict a strong correlation, akin to a news anchor and their matching teleprompter - everything seems to align with remarkable precision. This suggests a peculiar dance between academic pursuits and internet queries that might just be more than a mere coincidence. It seems the journey through the hallowed halls of communication may just lead to a heightened sensitivity to not only narrative arcs but also tummy upsets.

But let's hold our digestive horses for a moment; correlation does not causation make, or so they say. However, our results do present a whimsical avenue for further examination, sparking the birth of a new field - the wondrous realm of Google-somatic communication. So, while we've had our fair share of giggles and eyebrow raises on this peculiar journey, it appears that no further academic inquiry is needed in this light-hearted but enlightening domain.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll head to the search engine and see if there's a connection between academic papers and an urge to raid the fridge. It's all in the name of scientific whimsy, of course!


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 The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Irreverent Medical 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 The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for the Study of Absurd Phenomena


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 The Art of Bellyaching: The Relationship Between Master's Degrees in Communication and Journalism and Severe Googling for Tummy Ache with an abstract of In this paper, we take a lighthearted look at the serious correlation between the increase in Master's degrees awarded in Communication, journalism, and related programs and the rise in Google searches for 'tummy ache'. We analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to statistically examine this peculiar relationship. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9721653 and p < 0.01 over the period from 2012 to 2021, suggesting that as more individuals graduate from these programs, the more likely the public is to turn to the internet with stomach-related concerns. Our research provides a whimsical insight into the potential effects of academic pursuits on the average person's gastrointestinal well-being and introduces a new and peculiar field of study: Google-somatic communication.

ChatGPT:

Master's degrees in Communication, Master's degrees in Journalism, National Center for Education Statistics, Google Trends, correlation between Master's degrees and Google searches, rise in 'tummy ache' searches, statistical analysis, correlation coefficient, academic pursuits and gastrointestinal well-being, Google-somatic communication

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Data details

Master's degrees awarded in journalism
Detailed data title: Master's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions in Communication, journalism, and related programs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Master's degrees awarded in journalism

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

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'tummy ache'

Correlation r = 0.9721653 (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 = 0.9451054 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 94.5% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'tummy ache') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Master's degrees awarded in journalism) over the 10 years from 2012 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 2.5E-6. 0.0000025394648786327415000000
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 0.97 in 0.00025% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 393,784 random variables You don't actually need 393 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

p-value calculations are useful for understanding the probability of a result happening by chance. They are most useful when used to highlight the risk of a fluke outcome. For example, if you calculate a p-value of 0.30, the risk that the result is a fluke is high. It is good to know that! But there are lots of ways to get a p-value of less than 0.01, as evidenced by this project.

In this particular case, the values are so extreme as to be meaningless. That's why no one reports p-values with specificity after they drop below 0.01.

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 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.

[ 0.88, 0.99 ] 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
Master's degrees awarded in journalism (Degrees awarded)900587609353958196761011910241104631058810805
Google searches for 'tummy ache' (Rel. search volume)5155.58336065.416769.083371.166777.916782.583383.583.5833




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,213 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 635,695,369 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.




Try it yourself

You can calculate the values on this page on your own! Try running the Python code to see the calculation results. Step 1: Download and install Python on your computer.

Step 2: Open a plaintext editor like Notepad and paste the code below into it.

Step 3: Save the file as "calculate_correlation.py" in a place you will remember, like your desktop. Copy the file location to your clipboard. On Windows, you can right-click the file and click "Properties," and then copy what comes after "Location:" As an example, on my computer the location is "C:\Users\tyler\Desktop"

Step 4: Open a command line window. For example, by pressing start and typing "cmd" and them pressing enter.

Step 5: Install the required modules by typing "pip install numpy", then pressing enter, then typing "pip install scipy", then pressing enter.

Step 6: Navigate to the location where you saved the Python file by using the "cd" command. For example, I would type "cd C:\Users\tyler\Desktop" and push enter.

Step 7: Run the Python script by typing "python calculate_correlation.py"

If you run into any issues, I suggest asking ChatGPT to walk you through installing Python and running the code below on your system. Try this question:

"Walk me through installing Python on my computer to run a script that uses scipy and numpy. Go step-by-step and ask me to confirm before moving on. Start by asking me questions about my operating system so that you know how to proceed. Assume I want the simplest installation with the latest version of Python and that I do not currently have any of the necessary elements installed. Remember to only give me one step per response and confirm I have done it before proceeding."


# These modules make it easier to perform the calculation
import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

# We'll define a function that we can call to return the correlation calculations
def calculate_correlation(array1, array2):

    # Calculate Pearson correlation coefficient and p-value
    correlation, p_value = stats.pearsonr(array1, array2)

    # Calculate R-squared as the square of the correlation coefficient
    r_squared = correlation**2

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([9005,8760,9353,9581,9676,10119,10241,10463,10588,10805,])
array_2 = np.array([51,55.5833,60,65.4167,69.0833,71.1667,77.9167,82.5833,83.5,83.5833,])
array_1_name = "Master's degrees awarded in journalism"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'tummy ache'"

# 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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