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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 Butter consumption and the second variable is Salesforce's stock price (CRM).  The chart goes from 2005 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As butter consumption increased, so did butter production. This led to a rise in the use of dairy machinery, which in turn boosted the sales of industrial equipment. With higher industrial equipment sales, companies like Salesforce, which provide customer relationship management software, saw an uptick in their stock price due to the increased demand for their products to streamline the growing industrial operations.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image in the style of a Discovery magazine cover, featuring a vibrant food market scene. A group of diverse individuals are gathered around a table, enjoying slices of buttered toast, their faces lit up with joy as they savor the rich flavor. Meanwhile, a line of business professionals, dressed in sharp suits, are seen eagerly interacting with their devices, all displaying Salesforce's stock price chart as it climbs steadily higher. The aroma of butter wafts through the air, mingling with the sounds of excited chatter about CRM profits, creating a dynamic and contrasting atmosphere within the scene. 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: Butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). 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 photo-realistic image Symbolism Magic realism A Discovery magazine cover image A scene from Skyrim
ChatGPT: A Discovery magazine cover image

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 Butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM), in the following situation: As butter consumption increased, so did the demand for buttery smooth customer relationship management, leading to a rise in Salesforce's stock price. Hence, the saying, "Butter makes everything better, including CRM profits!". Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: A group of people at a food market is seen enjoying slices of buttered toast, savoring the rich flavor. Nearby, a line of business professionals eagerly interact with their devices, all displaying Salesforce's stock price chart as it climbs steadily higher. The aroma of butter wafts through the air, mingling with the sounds of excited chatter about CRM profits.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A Discovery magazine cover image ] and depicting this scene: A group of people at a food market is seen enjoying slices of buttered toast, savoring the rich flavor. Nearby, a line of business professionals eagerly interact with their devices, all displaying Salesforce's stock price chart as it climbs steadily higher. The aroma of butter wafts through the air, mingling with the sounds of excited chatter about CRM profits. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image in the style of a Discovery magazine cover, featuring a vibrant food market scene. A group of diverse individuals are gathered around a table, enjoying slices of buttered toast, their faces lit up with joy as they savor the rich flavor. Meanwhile, a line of business professionals, dressed in sharp suits, are seen eagerly interacting with their devices, all displaying Salesforce's stock price chart as it climbs steadily higher. The aroma of butter wafts through the air, mingling with the sounds of excited chatter about CRM profits, creating a dynamic and contrasting atmosphere within the scene.

*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 Butter consumption caused Salesforce's stock price (CRM) to increase. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance

The Journal of Gastronomic Economics and Financial Behavior

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 Butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title seem clever.

Your research team used data from USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 and p < 0.01 for 2005 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]]
Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance

[[ABSTRACT]]
Butter us up because we have churned out some dairy-licious findings! This paper conducts a comprehensive statistical analysis to examine the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Leveraging data from the USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) over the period from 2005 to 2021, our research team employed rigorous statistical methods to unveil the surprisingly strong correlation between these seemingly unrelated entities. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 with a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association. The findings of this study not only add flavor to the research world but also offer food for thought for investors and analysts alike. So, butter believe it or not, there may be more to CRM's performance than meets the eye.


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 Butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance

[[ABSTRACT]]
Butter us up because we have churned out some dairy-licious findings! This paper conducts a comprehensive statistical analysis to examine the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Leveraging data from the USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) over the period from 2005 to 2021, our research team employed rigorous statistical methods to unveil the surprisingly strong correlation between these seemingly unrelated entities. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 with a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association. The findings of this study not only add flavor to the research world but also offer food for thought for investors and analysts alike. So, butter believe it or not, there may be more to CRM's performance than meets the eye.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The culinary world and the stock market may seem like two separate domains, but as we delve into this paper, we will uncover the surprising interplay between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock performance. While economists and gastronomists alike may raise an eyebrow at the seemingly random pairing of these variables, our analysis will demonstrate that there is more to this connection than meets the eye – or the taste buds.

In recent years, research in the field of econometric gastronomy has taken an unconventional turn. The study of seemingly unrelated variables has become a butter niche of interest among scholars, particularly as the availability of data has expanded to encompass a wide array of unexpected dimensions. Our quest to shed light on the butter-CRM connection capitalizes on this trend, aiming to churn out insights that transcend conventional wisdom – or should we say, butter transcend expectations.

The motivation behind this research stems from a realization that markets are not quite as distinct from the tangible world as one might initially assume. After all, both the consumption of dairy products and the fluctuations of stock prices are subject to the whims of human behavior and external factors – or as we statisticians like to call them, the "milk and cookies" of our analytical models.

As we dig into the buttery depths of this analysis, we will explore the influence of butter consumption on CRM's stock performance, embracing the challenge of navigating through the cream of the statistical crop. Our findings may not only provide a whimsical twist to traditional econometric research but also offer an opportunity to spread some laughter and insight in an otherwise serious realm of analysis. So, grab your bread and let's dig into this buttery journey of statistical discovery!


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 Butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance

[[ABSTRACT]]
Butter us up because we have churned out some dairy-licious findings! This paper conducts a comprehensive statistical analysis to examine the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Leveraging data from the USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) over the period from 2005 to 2021, our research team employed rigorous statistical methods to unveil the surprisingly strong correlation between these seemingly unrelated entities. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 with a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association. The findings of this study not only add flavor to the research world but also offer food for thought for investors and analysts alike. So, butter believe it or not, there may be more to CRM's performance than meets the eye.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The culinary world and the stock market may seem like two separate domains, but as we delve into this paper, we will uncover the surprising interplay between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock performance. While economists and gastronomists alike may raise an eyebrow at the seemingly random pairing of these variables, our analysis will demonstrate that there is more to this connection than meets the eye – or the taste buds.
In recent years, research in the field of econometric gastronomy has taken an unconventional turn. The study of seemingly unrelated variables has become a butter niche of interest among scholars, particularly as the availability of data has expanded to encompass a wide array of unexpected dimensions. Our quest to shed light on the butter-CRM connection capitalizes on this trend, aiming to churn out insights that transcend conventional wisdom – or should we say, butter transcend expectations.
The motivation behind this research stems from a realization that markets are not quite as distinct from the tangible world as one might initially assume. After all, both the consumption of dairy products and the fluctuations of stock prices are subject to the whims of human behavior and external factors – or as we statisticians like to call them, the "milk and cookies" of our analytical models.
As we dig into the buttery depths of this analysis, we will explore the influence of butter consumption on CRM's stock performance, embracing the challenge of navigating through the cream of the statistical crop. Our findings may not only provide a whimsical twist to traditional econometric research but also offer an opportunity to spread some laughter and insight in an otherwise serious realm of analysis. So, grab your bread and let's dig into this buttery journey of statistical discovery!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "Smith et al.," the authors find that butter consumption has been a staple of dietary habits across various cultures and time periods, contributing to the culinary fabric of societies worldwide. The rich and creamy texture of butter has delighted taste buds and instigated debates about its health implications, drawing attention from both nutritionists and food enthusiasts. Meanwhile, in a study conducted by "Doe and Jones," the authors shed light on the complexities of stock market performance, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of factors influencing the fluctuations in stock prices. These serious investigations into butter and stock performance set the stage for our buttery foray into the world of stocks, spreads, and statistical analyses.

Turning to non-fiction works in related domains, "The Butter Book" by "Pastry Chef" offers a delectable exploration of the art of buttery indulgence, while "The Stock Market Explained" by "Finance Expert" delves into the intricacies of stock market dynamics. These real-world references provide a foundation for understanding the interplay between culinary indulgence and financial markets, setting the tone for our analytical journey.

In the realm of fiction, "Butterflies and Bull Markets" by "Novelist" presents a whimsical narrative intertwining the world of finance with the allure of buttery pastries, offering a playful take on unexpected connections. Similarly, "The Salesforce Saga" by "Imaginative Writer" weaves a tale of corporate intrigue and software prowess, hinting at the potential for unforeseen linkages between stock performance and culinary delights.

As we traverse the unconventional terrain of butter consumption and stock market movements, our research extends beyond the pages of academic literature and delves into unexpected realms of insight. Drawing inspiration from cartoons such as "The Butterfingers and CRM Adventures" and children's shows like "The Stock-Selling Chef," we bring a touch of levity to our analytical pursuit and embrace the unforeseen connections that unfold in our statistical investigation. So, as we embark on this butter-fueled journey, let us not only weigh the data but also savor the unexpected flavors of statistical discovery.

The literature review section should be a rich source of context and inspiration for our approach, offering a blend of intellect and humor that sets the stage for our butter-centric statistical analysis.


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 Butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2005 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]]
Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance

[[ABSTRACT]]
Butter us up because we have churned out some dairy-licious findings! This paper conducts a comprehensive statistical analysis to examine the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Leveraging data from the USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) over the period from 2005 to 2021, our research team employed rigorous statistical methods to unveil the surprisingly strong correlation between these seemingly unrelated entities. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 with a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association. The findings of this study not only add flavor to the research world but also offer food for thought for investors and analysts alike. So, butter believe it or not, there may be more to CRM's performance than meets the eye.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The culinary world and the stock market may seem like two separate domains, but as we delve into this paper, we will uncover the surprising interplay between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock performance. While economists and gastronomists alike may raise an eyebrow at the seemingly random pairing of these variables, our analysis will demonstrate that there is more to this connection than meets the eye – or the taste buds.
In recent years, research in the field of econometric gastronomy has taken an unconventional turn. The study of seemingly unrelated variables has become a butter niche of interest among scholars, particularly as the availability of data has expanded to encompass a wide array of unexpected dimensions. Our quest to shed light on the butter-CRM connection capitalizes on this trend, aiming to churn out insights that transcend conventional wisdom – or should we say, butter transcend expectations.
The motivation behind this research stems from a realization that markets are not quite as distinct from the tangible world as one might initially assume. After all, both the consumption of dairy products and the fluctuations of stock prices are subject to the whims of human behavior and external factors – or as we statisticians like to call them, the "milk and cookies" of our analytical models.
As we dig into the buttery depths of this analysis, we will explore the influence of butter consumption on CRM's stock performance, embracing the challenge of navigating through the cream of the statistical crop. Our findings may not only provide a whimsical twist to traditional econometric research but also offer an opportunity to spread some laughter and insight in an otherwise serious realm of analysis. So, grab your bread and let's dig into this buttery journey of statistical discovery!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unveil the buttery secrets of the stock market world, our research team embarked on a dairy-licious journey of data collection and statistical analysis. Our primary data sources included the USDA, widely known for its dairy statistics, and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), a heavyweight in financial data. The time frame for our data collection stretched from 2005 to 2021, capturing the fluctuations of both butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM) over a significant period.

To munch on this delectable data, we first conducted a thorough review of the available literature, scouring through previous studies that might have touched upon the unlikely relationship between butter and CRM. Sifting through these sources was undoubtedly as labor-intensive as churning butter by hand, but we were determined to uncover any existing breadcrumbs that might lead us to the heart of this statistical sundae.

On the statistical front, we flexed our analytical muscles to execute various methods aimed at uncovering the hidden connections between butter consumption and CRM's performance. We employed the rigorous art of time-series analysis, using flavorsome statistical techniques to digest the fluctuations of butter consumption and CRM's stock price, and to potentially uncover patterns that may have eluded the naked eye.

Furthermore, we dabbled in the mystical realm of econometric modeling, concocting a recipe of regression analyses to tease out the potential impact of butter consumption on CRM's stock performance. This involved a careful blending of covariates and control variables, akin to the harmonious balance of flavors in a gourmet dish, to ensure that our statistical soup was seasoned with precision.

Finally, to preserve the integrity of our findings and guard against any statistical spoilage, we slapped on a robust battery of diagnostic tests to ensure that our results were not mere statistical froth. From residual analyses to heteroskedasticity tests, we left no stone unturned in our quest for statistical excellence.

In summary, our methodology was akin to crafting a complex, multi-layered cake – chock-full of statistical ingredients, mixed with precision, and baked to perfection. With these methods in our arsenal, we confidently unveil the savory, data-backed insights that emerge from our examination of the butter-CRM connection.


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 Butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2005 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9180214, r-squared of 0.8427632, 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]]
Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance

[[ABSTRACT]]
Butter us up because we have churned out some dairy-licious findings! This paper conducts a comprehensive statistical analysis to examine the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Leveraging data from the USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) over the period from 2005 to 2021, our research team employed rigorous statistical methods to unveil the surprisingly strong correlation between these seemingly unrelated entities. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 with a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association. The findings of this study not only add flavor to the research world but also offer food for thought for investors and analysts alike. So, butter believe it or not, there may be more to CRM's performance than meets the eye.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The culinary world and the stock market may seem like two separate domains, but as we delve into this paper, we will uncover the surprising interplay between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock performance. While economists and gastronomists alike may raise an eyebrow at the seemingly random pairing of these variables, our analysis will demonstrate that there is more to this connection than meets the eye – or the taste buds.
In recent years, research in the field of econometric gastronomy has taken an unconventional turn. The study of seemingly unrelated variables has become a butter niche of interest among scholars, particularly as the availability of data has expanded to encompass a wide array of unexpected dimensions. Our quest to shed light on the butter-CRM connection capitalizes on this trend, aiming to churn out insights that transcend conventional wisdom – or should we say, butter transcend expectations.
The motivation behind this research stems from a realization that markets are not quite as distinct from the tangible world as one might initially assume. After all, both the consumption of dairy products and the fluctuations of stock prices are subject to the whims of human behavior and external factors – or as we statisticians like to call them, the "milk and cookies" of our analytical models.
As we dig into the buttery depths of this analysis, we will explore the influence of butter consumption on CRM's stock performance, embracing the challenge of navigating through the cream of the statistical crop. Our findings may not only provide a whimsical twist to traditional econometric research but also offer an opportunity to spread some laughter and insight in an otherwise serious realm of analysis. So, grab your bread and let's dig into this buttery journey of statistical discovery!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis of the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM) has yielded some truly intriguing findings. The correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 uncovered between these two seemingly unrelated variables suggests a strong positive association. This indicates that as butter consumption rises, so does the stock price of CRM, much like cream rising to the top of a churned pot of milk.

The r-squared value of 0.8427632 further supports this robust relationship, implying that approximately 84.3% of the variability in CRM stock price can be explained by changes in butter consumption. It appears that butter may indeed be a key ingredient in the recipe for CRM's market performance.

Notably, the p-value of less than 0.01 provides strong evidence against the null hypothesis of no relationship between butter consumption and CRM stock price. This result is quite a rare find, almost as rare as a perfectly timed stock market trade.

Fig. 1 illustrates the striking correlation between butter consumption and CRM stock prices. The scatterplot clearly depicts a positively sloped trend line, exemplifying the close link between these unlikely bedfellows. It's as if they were destined to be together, like peanut butter and jelly, or in this case, churned butter and stock portfolios.

These results not only enrich the realm of statistical analysis but also serve as a gentle reminder that sometimes the most unexpected pairings can yield the most buttery-licious insights. This study extends an invitation to ponder the broader implications of such peculiar associations, urging researchers and analysts to adopt a "spread it and see" approach in scrutinizing relationships within seemingly unrelated domains.


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 Butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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]]
Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance

[[ABSTRACT]]
Butter us up because we have churned out some dairy-licious findings! This paper conducts a comprehensive statistical analysis to examine the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Leveraging data from the USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) over the period from 2005 to 2021, our research team employed rigorous statistical methods to unveil the surprisingly strong correlation between these seemingly unrelated entities. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 with a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association. The findings of this study not only add flavor to the research world but also offer food for thought for investors and analysts alike. So, butter believe it or not, there may be more to CRM's performance than meets the eye.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith et al.," the authors find that butter consumption has been a staple of dietary habits across various cultures and time periods, contributing to the culinary fabric of societies worldwide. The rich and creamy texture of butter has delighted taste buds and instigated debates about its health implications, drawing attention from both nutritionists and food enthusiasts. Meanwhile, in a study conducted by "Doe and Jones," the authors shed light on the complexities of stock market performance, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of factors influencing the fluctuations in stock prices. These serious investigations into butter and stock performance set the stage for our buttery foray into the world of stocks, spreads, and statistical analyses.
Turning to non-fiction works in related domains, "The Butter Book" by "Pastry Chef" offers a delectable exploration of the art of buttery indulgence, while "The Stock Market Explained" by "Finance Expert" delves into the intricacies of stock market dynamics. These real-world references provide a foundation for understanding the interplay between culinary indulgence and financial markets, setting the tone for our analytical journey.
In the realm of fiction, "Butterflies and Bull Markets" by "Novelist" presents a whimsical narrative intertwining the world of finance with the allure of buttery pastries, offering a playful take on unexpected connections. Similarly, "The Salesforce Saga" by "Imaginative Writer" weaves a tale of corporate intrigue and software prowess, hinting at the potential for unforeseen linkages between stock performance and culinary delights.
As we traverse the unconventional terrain of butter consumption and stock market movements, our research extends beyond the pages of academic literature and delves into unexpected realms of insight. Drawing inspiration from cartoons such as "The Butterfingers and CRM Adventures" and children's shows like "The Stock-Selling Chef," we bring a touch of levity to our analytical pursuit and embrace the unforeseen connections that unfold in our statistical investigation. So, as we embark on this butter-fueled journey, let us not only weigh the data but also savor the unexpected flavors of statistical discovery.
The literature review section should be a rich source of context and inspiration for our approach, offering a blend of intellect and humor that sets the stage for our butter-centric statistical analysis.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM) has yielded some truly intriguing findings. The correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 uncovered between these two seemingly unrelated variables suggests a strong positive association. This indicates that as butter consumption rises, so does the stock price of CRM, much like cream rising to the top of a churned pot of milk.
The r-squared value of 0.8427632 further supports this robust relationship, implying that approximately 84.3% of the variability in CRM stock price can be explained by changes in butter consumption. It appears that butter may indeed be a key ingredient in the recipe for CRM's market performance.
Notably, the p-value of less than 0.01 provides strong evidence against the null hypothesis of no relationship between butter consumption and CRM stock price. This result is quite a rare find, almost as rare as a perfectly timed stock market trade.
Fig. 1 illustrates the striking correlation between butter consumption and CRM stock prices. The scatterplot clearly depicts a positively sloped trend line, exemplifying the close link between these unlikely bedfellows. It's as if they were destined to be together, like peanut butter and jelly, or in this case, churned butter and stock portfolios.
These results not only enrich the realm of statistical analysis but also serve as a gentle reminder that sometimes the most unexpected pairings can yield the most buttery-licious insights. This study extends an invitation to ponder the broader implications of such peculiar associations, urging researchers and analysts to adopt a "spread it and see" approach in scrutinizing relationships within seemingly unrelated domains.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

In this study, we embarked on a journey that may seem as improbable as spreading butter on a calculator – the exploration of the correlation between butter consumption and the stock price of Salesforce (CRM). Our findings, which are as intriguing as a butter sculpture at a stock exchange, have shed light on a surprising connection between these seemingly unrelated variables.

The results of our statistical analysis have provided substantial support for our hypothesis that butter consumption and CRM stock prices are more than just coincidental bedfellows. The correlation coefficient of 0.9180214, which we affectionately refer to as the "Butter-Stock Quotient," is arguably as strong as the odour of sizzling butter on a Sunday morning. This coefficient indicates a remarkably tight bond between the spreadable delight and CRM's market performance.

Drawing on the wisdom of previous academic explorations into the buttery domain, we find that our results align with the broader culinary discourse on butter's influential role in cultural and dietary practices. This finding further solidifies the relevance of butter not only on a plate but also in the financial markets. It appears that, much like the creamy richness of butter enlivens a dish, its consumption has a palpable effect on the stock performances of certain companies – in this case, Salesforce.

The high r-squared value of 0.8427632 is as reliable as a churn that consistently produces premium-grade butter, reinforcing the substantial portion of CRM's stock variance that can be attributed to fluctuations in butter consumption. It is as if the whims of the finance world are being gently stirred by the unseen hand of a butter churn, reminding us that behind every great stock surge, there may be a pat of rich, creamy involvement.

Moreover, our findings align with the jovial, butter-centric narratives in literature, signaling that sometimes the most whimsical and unorthodox connections can hold surprising merit. As we contemplate these findings, we invite the research community to embrace the unexpected, much as one might savor an unexpected crunch in a creamy bit of butter. After all, in the world of statistical analysis, as in cooking, innovation often arises from the unlikeliest of ingredients.

In summary, our statistical inquiry not only elevates the status of butter in the annals of financial analytics but also encourages a broader, more open-minded approach to unconventional statistical relationships, urging researchers to relish the unpredictably flavorful discoveries that may surface in the pursuit of statistical knowledge. And if our findings have buttered up the appetite of the scientific community for further exploration, then our analytical butter-churning has unquestionably served its purpose.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance

[[ABSTRACT]]
Butter us up because we have churned out some dairy-licious findings! This paper conducts a comprehensive statistical analysis to examine the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Leveraging data from the USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) over the period from 2005 to 2021, our research team employed rigorous statistical methods to unveil the surprisingly strong correlation between these seemingly unrelated entities. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 with a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association. The findings of this study not only add flavor to the research world but also offer food for thought for investors and analysts alike. So, butter believe it or not, there may be more to CRM's performance than meets the eye.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The culinary world and the stock market may seem like two separate domains, but as we delve into this paper, we will uncover the surprising interplay between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock performance. While economists and gastronomists alike may raise an eyebrow at the seemingly random pairing of these variables, our analysis will demonstrate that there is more to this connection than meets the eye – or the taste buds.
In recent years, research in the field of econometric gastronomy has taken an unconventional turn. The study of seemingly unrelated variables has become a butter niche of interest among scholars, particularly as the availability of data has expanded to encompass a wide array of unexpected dimensions. Our quest to shed light on the butter-CRM connection capitalizes on this trend, aiming to churn out insights that transcend conventional wisdom – or should we say, butter transcend expectations.
The motivation behind this research stems from a realization that markets are not quite as distinct from the tangible world as one might initially assume. After all, both the consumption of dairy products and the fluctuations of stock prices are subject to the whims of human behavior and external factors – or as we statisticians like to call them, the "milk and cookies" of our analytical models.
As we dig into the buttery depths of this analysis, we will explore the influence of butter consumption on CRM's stock performance, embracing the challenge of navigating through the cream of the statistical crop. Our findings may not only provide a whimsical twist to traditional econometric research but also offer an opportunity to spread some laughter and insight in an otherwise serious realm of analysis. So, grab your bread and let's dig into this buttery journey of statistical discovery!

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM) has yielded some truly intriguing findings. The correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 uncovered between these two seemingly unrelated variables suggests a strong positive association. This indicates that as butter consumption rises, so does the stock price of CRM, much like cream rising to the top of a churned pot of milk.
The r-squared value of 0.8427632 further supports this robust relationship, implying that approximately 84.3% of the variability in CRM stock price can be explained by changes in butter consumption. It appears that butter may indeed be a key ingredient in the recipe for CRM's market performance.
Notably, the p-value of less than 0.01 provides strong evidence against the null hypothesis of no relationship between butter consumption and CRM stock price. This result is quite a rare find, almost as rare as a perfectly timed stock market trade.
Fig. 1 illustrates the striking correlation between butter consumption and CRM stock prices. The scatterplot clearly depicts a positively sloped trend line, exemplifying the close link between these unlikely bedfellows. It's as if they were destined to be together, like peanut butter and jelly, or in this case, churned butter and stock portfolios.
These results not only enrich the realm of statistical analysis but also serve as a gentle reminder that sometimes the most unexpected pairings can yield the most buttery-licious insights. This study extends an invitation to ponder the broader implications of such peculiar associations, urging researchers and analysts to adopt a "spread it and see" approach in scrutinizing relationships within seemingly unrelated domains.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

To butter-ly wrap up this dairy-licious endeavor, our analysis has churned out some truly delectable insights into the butter-CRM connection. It's truly astounding how the world of finance and the world of dairy can come together in such a statistically significant way. It seems we've spread new light on the market forces at play – or should we say, the market sauces?

The surprising correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 has left us utterly impressed, and the p-value of less than 0.01 has provided a rare treat for our statistical palates. This relationship is as strong as the binding of a buttery crust to a perfectly baked pie. Now, it seems that when it comes to CRM stock performance, butter truly does make everything better – at least statistically speaking.

While our findings may have stirred up a butter storm in the research world, it's clear that no further research is needed in this area. After all, we've already buttered up the statistics quite well!


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 Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Gastronomic Economics and Financial Behavior


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 Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Dairy Economics and Financial Analysis


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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 Spread It: The Butter-CRM Connection - A Statistical Analysis of Butter Consumption and Salesforce's Stock Performance with an abstract of Butter us up because we have churned out some dairy-licious findings! This paper conducts a comprehensive statistical analysis to examine the relationship between butter consumption and Salesforce's stock price (CRM). Leveraging data from the USDA and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) over the period from 2005 to 2021, our research team employed rigorous statistical methods to unveil the surprisingly strong correlation between these seemingly unrelated entities. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9180214 with a p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a highly significant association. The findings of this study not only add flavor to the research world but also offer food for thought for investors and analysts alike. So, butter believe it or not, there may be more to CRM's performance than meets the eye.

ChatGPT:

butter consumption, Salesforce stock performance, statistical analysis, CRM stock price, butter consumption statistics, USDA butter consumption data, LSEG Analytics butter consumption data, butter consumption correlation, butter consumption and stock market, butter consumption and financial performance, butter consumption and investment analysis

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Data details

Butter consumption
Detailed data title: Per capita consumption of Butter in the US
Source: USDA
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Salesforce's stock price (CRM)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Salesforce (CRM) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

See what else correlates with Salesforce's stock price (CRM)

Correlation r = 0.9180214 (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 = 0.8427632 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 84.3% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Salesforce's stock price (CRM)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Butter consumption) over the 17 years from 2005 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 2.06E-7. 0.0000002057347872414505300000
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 0.92 in 2.06E-5% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 4,860,627 random variables You don't actually need 4 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 16 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 16 because we have two variables measured over a period of 17 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.

[ 0.78, 0.97 ] 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.
20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Butter consumption (Pounds per person)4.54.74.7554.95.45.55.55.55.65.75.766.26.36.5
Salesforce's stock price (CRM) (Stock price)4.18.039.1415.768.0318.6533.2826.0542.9455.259.977.1469.29102.88133.4163.92222.64




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([4.5,4.7,4.7,5,5,4.9,5.4,5.5,5.5,5.5,5.6,5.7,5.7,6,6.2,6.3,6.5,])
array_2 = np.array([4.1,8.03,9.14,15.76,8.03,18.65,33.28,26.05,42.94,55.2,59.9,77.14,69.29,102.88,133.4,163.92,222.64,])
array_1_name = "Butter consumption"
array_2_name = "Salesforce's stock price (CRM)"

# 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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