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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and the second variable is Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau.  The chart goes from 2004 to 2020, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

These teachers must have been really revving up the tractors, sowing the seeds of high-octane productivity! In all seriousness, it's like they say: when it rains, it bores. Those ag teachers were probably planting the idea that guineas and tractors go hand in hand, leading to a whole new level of fuel-tilled efficiency in Guinea-Bissau. Who knew that Arkansas's agricultural expertise could cultivate such a thirst for petrol in a country halfway around the world? It just goe to show, when it comes to unconventional connections, the plow-sibilities are endless!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [ Symbolism ] In a field in Arkansas, a group of agricultural science teachers stood by a decreasing number sign while examining advanced, eco-friendly tractor models. Meanwhile, in Guinea-Bissau, the sudden increase in agricultural productivity resulted in a surge of trucks transporting the bountiful harvest, leading to an unexpected rise in petroleum consumption. Image prompt: Generate an image of a serene, expansive agricultural field in Arkansas, where the lush greenery is juxtaposed with a prominent, diminishing number sign. On one side, the agricultural science teachers in professional attire are engaging in thoughtful discourse while inspecting futuristic, environmentally sustainable tractor models. Meanwhile, in Guinea-Bissau, the scene transitions to depict a flurry of bustling activity as an influx of trucks loaded with crops navigate the vibrant landscape, symbolizing the sudden boost in agricultural productivity. The unexpected ripple effect is embodied by the subtle, yet evident surge of petroleum consumption, visually conveyed by a subtle increase in fuel consumption indicators amid the bustling activity. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau. 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: An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie Symbolism Symbolism Cutsy graphics Charcoal
ChatGPT: Symbolism

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau, in the following situation: As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas decreased, there was a corresponding increase in the production of highly efficient, eco-friendly tractor models. These tractors made their way to Guinea-Bissau, leading to a surge in agricultural productivity and resulting in an unexpected rise in petroleum consumption for transporting the bountiful harvest.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a field in Arkansas, a group of agricultural science teachers stood by a decreasing number sign while examining advanced, eco-friendly tractor models. Meanwhile, in Guinea-Bissau, the sudden increase in agricultural productivity resulted in a surge of trucks transporting the bountiful harvest, leading to an unexpected rise in petroleum consumption.

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: [ Symbolism ] and depicting this scene: In a field in Arkansas, a group of agricultural science teachers stood by a decreasing number sign while examining advanced, eco-friendly tractor models. Meanwhile, in Guinea-Bissau, the sudden increase in agricultural productivity resulted in a surge of trucks transporting the bountiful harvest, leading to an unexpected rise in petroleum consumption. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [ Symbolism ] In a field in Arkansas, a group of agricultural science teachers stood by a decreasing number sign while examining advanced, eco-friendly tractor models. Meanwhile, in Guinea-Bissau, the sudden increase in agricultural productivity resulted in a surge of trucks transporting the bountiful harvest, leading to an unexpected rise in petroleum consumption. Image prompt: Generate an image of a serene, expansive agricultural field in Arkansas, where the lush greenery is juxtaposed with a prominent, diminishing number sign. On one side, the agricultural science teachers in professional attire are engaging in thoughtful discourse while inspecting futuristic, environmentally sustainable tractor models. Meanwhile, in Guinea-Bissau, the scene transitions to depict a flurry of bustling activity as an influx of trucks loaded with crops navigate the vibrant landscape, symbolizing the sudden boost in agricultural productivity. The unexpected ripple effect is embodied by the subtle, yet evident surge of petroleum consumption, visually conveyed by a subtle increase in fuel consumption indicators amid the bustling activity.

*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 increases in The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas positively influenced Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco

The Journal of Comparative Agriscience Education and Global Energy 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 silly 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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title a clever pun.

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Energy Information Administration to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 and p < 0.01 for 2004 to 2020.

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]]
"Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the peculiar association between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Our research team delved into this perplexing topic, utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration during the years 2004 to 2020. Surprisingly, our findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between these seemingly disparate entities, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Our analysis uncovers a remarkably strong linkage, which leaves us pondering whether the cultivation of agricultural knowledge can fuel the consumption of petroleum. The implications of our results extend beyond the agricultural and energy sectors, raising eyebrows and prompting further investigation into this incongruous relationship.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the peculiar association between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Our research team delved into this perplexing topic, utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration during the years 2004 to 2020. Surprisingly, our findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between these seemingly disparate entities, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Our analysis uncovers a remarkably strong linkage, which leaves us pondering whether the cultivation of agricultural knowledge can fuel the consumption of petroleum. The implications of our results extend beyond the agricultural and energy sectors, raising eyebrows and prompting further investigation into this incongruous relationship.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The relationship between seemingly unrelated variables has long been a source of fascination for researchers across diverse fields. This study ventures into the unexplored territory of the intersecting realms of agricultural sciences education in Arkansas and petrol consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The intersection of these two distinct domains has yielded unexpected findings that beg for further investigation. While some may view this connection as corny and inconsequential, our research seeks to plow through the underlying factors and unearth the curious correlation that has eluded scholarly scrutiny until now.

As we embark on this journey, it is important to note the context of both Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau in their respective arenas. Arkansas, known for its fertile agricultural lands, takes pride in its robust educational infrastructure supporting the cultivation of knowledge in the agricultural sciences. On the other hand, Guinea-Bissau faces challenges in its energy sector, with a significant dependence on petroleum for fuel consumption. The juxtaposition of these contrasting conditions sets the stage for an investigation that borders on the absurd, yet commands serious attention.

The statistical relationship we have uncovered is remarkable. The correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau has left our research team both astounded and scratching our heads. It seems that the roots of this correlation run deep, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 indicating that this is no mere fluke. While some may view this association as mere coincidental fodder for statistical whimsy, the implications of our findings pose a tantalizing challenge to conventional wisdom.

As we delve into the implications of this unlikely correlation, we are forced to confront the inherent paradox it presents. Could the cultivation of agricultural knowledge truly fuel the consumption of petroleum? Or are we merely sowing the seeds of improbable conjecture in our pursuit of academic inquiry? As we till the soil of data and analysis, it is clear that this intriguing linkage demands a deeper understanding, transcending the boundaries of our conventional thinking.

In the subsequent sections of this paper, we will plow through the theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, aiming to cultivate a nuanced understanding of this perplexing connection. The implications stretch beyond the realms of agriculture and energy, beckoning scholars and skeptics alike to reappraise their assumptions and ponder the unconventional ties that bind these disparate entities.

So, let us embark on this unconventional expedition, armed with statistical tools and a healthy dose of skepticism, as we seek to unravel the intricate choreography of agricultural sciences in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's fuel fiasco.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name a couple popular internet memes that are related to one of the topics.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the peculiar association between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Our research team delved into this perplexing topic, utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration during the years 2004 to 2020. Surprisingly, our findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between these seemingly disparate entities, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Our analysis uncovers a remarkably strong linkage, which leaves us pondering whether the cultivation of agricultural knowledge can fuel the consumption of petroleum. The implications of our results extend beyond the agricultural and energy sectors, raising eyebrows and prompting further investigation into this incongruous relationship.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The relationship between seemingly unrelated variables has long been a source of fascination for researchers across diverse fields. This study ventures into the unexplored territory of the intersecting realms of agricultural sciences education in Arkansas and petrol consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The intersection of these two distinct domains has yielded unexpected findings that beg for further investigation. While some may view this connection as corny and inconsequential, our research seeks to plow through the underlying factors and unearth the curious correlation that has eluded scholarly scrutiny until now.
As we embark on this journey, it is important to note the context of both Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau in their respective arenas. Arkansas, known for its fertile agricultural lands, takes pride in its robust educational infrastructure supporting the cultivation of knowledge in the agricultural sciences. On the other hand, Guinea-Bissau faces challenges in its energy sector, with a significant dependence on petroleum for fuel consumption. The juxtaposition of these contrasting conditions sets the stage for an investigation that borders on the absurd, yet commands serious attention.
The statistical relationship we have uncovered is remarkable. The correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau has left our research team both astounded and scratching our heads. It seems that the roots of this correlation run deep, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 indicating that this is no mere fluke. While some may view this association as mere coincidental fodder for statistical whimsy, the implications of our findings pose a tantalizing challenge to conventional wisdom.
As we delve into the implications of this unlikely correlation, we are forced to confront the inherent paradox it presents. Could the cultivation of agricultural knowledge truly fuel the consumption of petroleum? Or are we merely sowing the seeds of improbable conjecture in our pursuit of academic inquiry? As we till the soil of data and analysis, it is clear that this intriguing linkage demands a deeper understanding, transcending the boundaries of our conventional thinking.
In the subsequent sections of this paper, we will plow through the theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, aiming to cultivate a nuanced understanding of this perplexing connection. The implications stretch beyond the realms of agriculture and energy, beckoning scholars and skeptics alike to reappraise their assumptions and ponder the unconventional ties that bind these disparate entities.
So, let us embark on this unconventional expedition, armed with statistical tools and a healthy dose of skepticism, as we seek to unravel the intricate choreography of agricultural sciences in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's fuel fiasco.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

As we rummage through the annals of scholarly inquiry in search of prior investigations combining agricultural sciences education and petrol consumption, we stumble upon an array of austere works. Smith et al. (2015) examine the agricultural education landscape in various states, including Arkansas, without a whiff of suspicion regarding its potential link to global energy dynamics. Meanwhile, Doe and Jones (2018) painstakingly analyze the complexities of petroleum consumption in developing countries, with nary a nod to the agrarian influences in Guinea-Bissau. These solemn studies, though commendable in their own right, leave us yearning for a more whimsical and unexpected exploration of the enigmatic correlation we seek to unearth.

Turning to non-fiction offerings, "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan and "Oil, Power, and War: A Dark History" by Matthieu Auzanneau, offer enlightening perspectives on agricultural practices and petroleum's omnipotence in geopolitics. Yet, their scholarly rigor fails to sprinkle our quest with the levity we crave in this peculiar pursuit. On the other hand, "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck and "There Will Be Blood" by Upton Sinclair, classic works of fiction with agrarian and oil themes, beckon us with their literary allure, hinting at the potential for unexpected insights lurking within the realms of imagination.

Amidst the academic tomes and literary classics, one cannot overlook the online exuberance that permeates our daily lives. Memes, the glorious manifestations of internet culture, offer a surprising touchpoint to our investigation. The infamous "carrot-and-stick" meme, symbolizing the allure of agricultural bounty juxtaposed with the visceral power of petrol transportation, urges us to consider the potential psychological dimensions underlying our seemingly incongruent variables. Similarly, the "this is fine" meme, portraying a dog surrounded by flames, serves as a poignant reminder of the at-times absurd and precarious nature of the world - a sentiment that resonates deeply with the perplexing correlation we are unraveling.

With this idiosyncratic blend of scholarly austerity, literary intrigue, and internet whimsy, we prepare to plow through the existing literature, bracing ourselves for the unexpected twists and turns that await in our endeavor to cultivate a deeper understanding of the link between agricultural sciences in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's fuel fiasco.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Energy Information Administration . You used data from 2004 to 2020

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]]
"Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the peculiar association between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Our research team delved into this perplexing topic, utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration during the years 2004 to 2020. Surprisingly, our findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between these seemingly disparate entities, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Our analysis uncovers a remarkably strong linkage, which leaves us pondering whether the cultivation of agricultural knowledge can fuel the consumption of petroleum. The implications of our results extend beyond the agricultural and energy sectors, raising eyebrows and prompting further investigation into this incongruous relationship.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The relationship between seemingly unrelated variables has long been a source of fascination for researchers across diverse fields. This study ventures into the unexplored territory of the intersecting realms of agricultural sciences education in Arkansas and petrol consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The intersection of these two distinct domains has yielded unexpected findings that beg for further investigation. While some may view this connection as corny and inconsequential, our research seeks to plow through the underlying factors and unearth the curious correlation that has eluded scholarly scrutiny until now.
As we embark on this journey, it is important to note the context of both Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau in their respective arenas. Arkansas, known for its fertile agricultural lands, takes pride in its robust educational infrastructure supporting the cultivation of knowledge in the agricultural sciences. On the other hand, Guinea-Bissau faces challenges in its energy sector, with a significant dependence on petroleum for fuel consumption. The juxtaposition of these contrasting conditions sets the stage for an investigation that borders on the absurd, yet commands serious attention.
The statistical relationship we have uncovered is remarkable. The correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau has left our research team both astounded and scratching our heads. It seems that the roots of this correlation run deep, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 indicating that this is no mere fluke. While some may view this association as mere coincidental fodder for statistical whimsy, the implications of our findings pose a tantalizing challenge to conventional wisdom.
As we delve into the implications of this unlikely correlation, we are forced to confront the inherent paradox it presents. Could the cultivation of agricultural knowledge truly fuel the consumption of petroleum? Or are we merely sowing the seeds of improbable conjecture in our pursuit of academic inquiry? As we till the soil of data and analysis, it is clear that this intriguing linkage demands a deeper understanding, transcending the boundaries of our conventional thinking.
In the subsequent sections of this paper, we will plow through the theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, aiming to cultivate a nuanced understanding of this perplexing connection. The implications stretch beyond the realms of agriculture and energy, beckoning scholars and skeptics alike to reappraise their assumptions and ponder the unconventional ties that bind these disparate entities.
So, let us embark on this unconventional expedition, armed with statistical tools and a healthy dose of skepticism, as we seek to unravel the intricate choreography of agricultural sciences in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's fuel fiasco.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

**[[METHODOLOGY]]**

*Data Collection*

Our research team embarked on a whimsical quest through the labyrinthine corridors of the internet, braving the treacherous waters of the World Wide Web to gather data that would shed light on the enigmatic relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau.

A plethora of sources were scoured, but the shining stars in this constellation of data retrieval were the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration. These hallowed halls of statistical wisdom provided a veritable cornucopia of information, spanning the years 2004 to 2020, which formed the bedrock of our investigation.

*Data Analysis*

With torrents of data at our disposal, our intrepid research team set sail on the tumultuous sea of statistical analysis, equipped with the trusty compass of hypothesis testing and the sextant of correlation calculations. We reveled in the dance of quantitative methods, performing intricate waltzes of regression analysis and tangoes of significance testing to unearth the hidden patterns that lay dormant in the vast expanse of numerical data.

*Quirks and Caveats*

As with any grand expedition, our odyssey was not without its quirks and idiosyncrasies. The caprices of data cleaning and manipulation brought forth unexpected challenges, much like navigating uncharted territories filled with the detritus of missing values and erroneous entries. In sifting through this digital morass, our team exhibited the resilience of intrepid explorers, peeling back the layers of noise to reveal the nuggets of truth that lay buried within.

*Folly and Fancies*

In the pursuit of knowledge, there are moments of levity amidst the gravitas of scholarly inquiry. Our journey through the methodology was no exception, with our research team occasionally indulging in the frivolity of peculiar findings and puzzling anomalies that sparked lively debate and ribald humor. Nevertheless, our steadfast dedication to the scientific method and rigorous analysis remained resolute, guiding us through the meandering pathways of data interpretation with an unyielding resolve.

Thus, armed with the spoils of data collection and the analytical prowess of statistical methods, our research team embarked on its quixotic escapade to unravel the mysterious link between agricultural sciences in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's tumultuous fuel consumption.

This methodology, though enshrouded in the trappings of academic propriety, bore witness to the mirthful frolics and sagacious strides of an intrepid band of researchers setting sail on the tempestuous waters of unconventional inquiry.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

For the time period 2004 to 2020, you found a correlation 0.9012396, r-squared of 0.8122328, 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]]
"Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the peculiar association between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Our research team delved into this perplexing topic, utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration during the years 2004 to 2020. Surprisingly, our findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between these seemingly disparate entities, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Our analysis uncovers a remarkably strong linkage, which leaves us pondering whether the cultivation of agricultural knowledge can fuel the consumption of petroleum. The implications of our results extend beyond the agricultural and energy sectors, raising eyebrows and prompting further investigation into this incongruous relationship.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The relationship between seemingly unrelated variables has long been a source of fascination for researchers across diverse fields. This study ventures into the unexplored territory of the intersecting realms of agricultural sciences education in Arkansas and petrol consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The intersection of these two distinct domains has yielded unexpected findings that beg for further investigation. While some may view this connection as corny and inconsequential, our research seeks to plow through the underlying factors and unearth the curious correlation that has eluded scholarly scrutiny until now.
As we embark on this journey, it is important to note the context of both Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau in their respective arenas. Arkansas, known for its fertile agricultural lands, takes pride in its robust educational infrastructure supporting the cultivation of knowledge in the agricultural sciences. On the other hand, Guinea-Bissau faces challenges in its energy sector, with a significant dependence on petroleum for fuel consumption. The juxtaposition of these contrasting conditions sets the stage for an investigation that borders on the absurd, yet commands serious attention.
The statistical relationship we have uncovered is remarkable. The correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau has left our research team both astounded and scratching our heads. It seems that the roots of this correlation run deep, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 indicating that this is no mere fluke. While some may view this association as mere coincidental fodder for statistical whimsy, the implications of our findings pose a tantalizing challenge to conventional wisdom.
As we delve into the implications of this unlikely correlation, we are forced to confront the inherent paradox it presents. Could the cultivation of agricultural knowledge truly fuel the consumption of petroleum? Or are we merely sowing the seeds of improbable conjecture in our pursuit of academic inquiry? As we till the soil of data and analysis, it is clear that this intriguing linkage demands a deeper understanding, transcending the boundaries of our conventional thinking.
In the subsequent sections of this paper, we will plow through the theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, aiming to cultivate a nuanced understanding of this perplexing connection. The implications stretch beyond the realms of agriculture and energy, beckoning scholars and skeptics alike to reappraise their assumptions and ponder the unconventional ties that bind these disparate entities.
So, let us embark on this unconventional expedition, armed with statistical tools and a healthy dose of skepticism, as we seek to unravel the intricate choreography of agricultural sciences in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's fuel fiasco.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our analysis revealed a surprising and robust correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 indicated a strong positive relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. The R-squared value of 0.8122328 further underscored the substantial degree of variance in petroleum consumption explained by the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas. Moreover, the statistical significance reflected in the p-value of less than 0.01 underscored the reliability of this correlation.

To visually represent this unexpected association, we include Figure 1, a scatterplot that depicts the pronounced correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The undeniable relationship depicted in the scatterplot elucidates the robust nature of this connection, compelling further investigation into the underlying mechanisms driving this curious correlation.

This unprecedented relationship between the agricultural sciences and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau opens a pandora's box of questions and implications, challenging conventional wisdom and demanding a deeper exploration of the intricate ties that bind these disparate domains.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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]]
"Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the peculiar association between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Our research team delved into this perplexing topic, utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration during the years 2004 to 2020. Surprisingly, our findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between these seemingly disparate entities, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Our analysis uncovers a remarkably strong linkage, which leaves us pondering whether the cultivation of agricultural knowledge can fuel the consumption of petroleum. The implications of our results extend beyond the agricultural and energy sectors, raising eyebrows and prompting further investigation into this incongruous relationship.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
As we rummage through the annals of scholarly inquiry in search of prior investigations combining agricultural sciences education and petrol consumption, we stumble upon an array of austere works. Smith et al. (2015) examine the agricultural education landscape in various states, including Arkansas, without a whiff of suspicion regarding its potential link to global energy dynamics. Meanwhile, Doe and Jones (2018) painstakingly analyze the complexities of petroleum consumption in developing countries, with nary a nod to the agrarian influences in Guinea-Bissau. These solemn studies, though commendable in their own right, leave us yearning for a more whimsical and unexpected exploration of the enigmatic correlation we seek to unearth.
Turning to non-fiction offerings, "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan and "Oil, Power, and War: A Dark History" by Matthieu Auzanneau, offer enlightening perspectives on agricultural practices and petroleum's omnipotence in geopolitics. Yet, their scholarly rigor fails to sprinkle our quest with the levity we crave in this peculiar pursuit. On the other hand, "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck and "There Will Be Blood" by Upton Sinclair, classic works of fiction with agrarian and oil themes, beckon us with their literary allure, hinting at the potential for unexpected insights lurking within the realms of imagination.
Amidst the academic tomes and literary classics, one cannot overlook the online exuberance that permeates our daily lives. Memes, the glorious manifestations of internet culture, offer a surprising touchpoint to our investigation. The infamous "carrot-and-stick" meme, symbolizing the allure of agricultural bounty juxtaposed with the visceral power of petrol transportation, urges us to consider the potential psychological dimensions underlying our seemingly incongruent variables. Similarly, the "this is fine" meme, portraying a dog surrounded by flames, serves as a poignant reminder of the at-times absurd and precarious nature of the world - a sentiment that resonates deeply with the perplexing correlation we are unraveling.
With this idiosyncratic blend of scholarly austerity, literary intrigue, and internet whimsy, we prepare to plow through the existing literature, bracing ourselves for the unexpected twists and turns that await in our endeavor to cultivate a deeper understanding of the link between agricultural sciences in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's fuel fiasco.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a surprising and robust correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 indicated a strong positive relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. The R-squared value of 0.8122328 further underscored the substantial degree of variance in petroleum consumption explained by the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas. Moreover, the statistical significance reflected in the p-value of less than 0.01 underscored the reliability of this correlation.
To visually represent this unexpected association, we include Figure 1, a scatterplot that depicts the pronounced correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The undeniable relationship depicted in the scatterplot elucidates the robust nature of this connection, compelling further investigation into the underlying mechanisms driving this curious correlation.
This unprecedented relationship between the agricultural sciences and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau opens a pandora's box of questions and implications, challenging conventional wisdom and demanding a deeper exploration of the intricate ties that bind these disparate domains.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The elucidation of a remarkably strong correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau has left us scratching our heads - and not just in response to mosquito bites. Our findings have lent an unexpected twist to the often solemn landscape of academic research, proving that even the most unlikely pairings can cultivate groundbreaking insights. So, let's till the fertile ground of scholarly inquiry and delve into the implications and mechanisms underlying this enigmatic correlation.

Our results, as peculiar as they may seem at first glance, find support in the prior research we uncovered. While Smith et al. (2015) and Doe and Jones (2018) approached the subjects of agricultural education and petroleum consumption with admirable gravity, their oversight of the potential interplay between these domains appears as intriguing as a crop circle in a rural field. Similarly, Pollan's musings on the omnivore's dilemma and Auzanneau's chronicles of oil's omnipotence may lack the levity we crave, but their insights into the complex interdependence of agriculture and petroleum lay the groundwork for the unexpected correlation we have unveiled.

As we turn to the unlikeliest sources for inspiration, we harken back to the "carrot-and-stick" meme, perhaps unknowingly foreshadowing our discovery of the allure of agricultural knowledge in propelling petrol consumption. Likewise, the "this is fine" meme, with its whimsical portrayal of the world teetering on the edge of chaos, offers a startlingly apt reflection of the absurdity we confront in this incongruous correlation. In this light, our findings not only challenge conventional wisdom but also beckon us to embrace the whimsy and unexpected in scholarly pursuits.

While our study does not purport to offer a silver bullet explanation for this unlikely connection, it calls for a paradigm shift in how we perceive the interconnections between seemingly disparate domains. Could the cultivation of agricultural knowledge inadvertently fuel the consumption of petroleum, as suggested by our findings? Does the allure of tilling the land carry over into the demand for petroleum products in far-flung corners of the globe? These questions may appear as bewildering as a labyrinthine corn maze, but they prompt us to plow deeper into the fertile fields of interdisciplinary research, unearthing unexpected insights and delightfully absurd correlations along the way.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly 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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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]]
"Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the peculiar association between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Our research team delved into this perplexing topic, utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration during the years 2004 to 2020. Surprisingly, our findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between these seemingly disparate entities, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Our analysis uncovers a remarkably strong linkage, which leaves us pondering whether the cultivation of agricultural knowledge can fuel the consumption of petroleum. The implications of our results extend beyond the agricultural and energy sectors, raising eyebrows and prompting further investigation into this incongruous relationship.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The relationship between seemingly unrelated variables has long been a source of fascination for researchers across diverse fields. This study ventures into the unexplored territory of the intersecting realms of agricultural sciences education in Arkansas and petrol consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The intersection of these two distinct domains has yielded unexpected findings that beg for further investigation. While some may view this connection as corny and inconsequential, our research seeks to plow through the underlying factors and unearth the curious correlation that has eluded scholarly scrutiny until now.
As we embark on this journey, it is important to note the context of both Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau in their respective arenas. Arkansas, known for its fertile agricultural lands, takes pride in its robust educational infrastructure supporting the cultivation of knowledge in the agricultural sciences. On the other hand, Guinea-Bissau faces challenges in its energy sector, with a significant dependence on petroleum for fuel consumption. The juxtaposition of these contrasting conditions sets the stage for an investigation that borders on the absurd, yet commands serious attention.
The statistical relationship we have uncovered is remarkable. The correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau has left our research team both astounded and scratching our heads. It seems that the roots of this correlation run deep, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 indicating that this is no mere fluke. While some may view this association as mere coincidental fodder for statistical whimsy, the implications of our findings pose a tantalizing challenge to conventional wisdom.
As we delve into the implications of this unlikely correlation, we are forced to confront the inherent paradox it presents. Could the cultivation of agricultural knowledge truly fuel the consumption of petroleum? Or are we merely sowing the seeds of improbable conjecture in our pursuit of academic inquiry? As we till the soil of data and analysis, it is clear that this intriguing linkage demands a deeper understanding, transcending the boundaries of our conventional thinking.
In the subsequent sections of this paper, we will plow through the theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, aiming to cultivate a nuanced understanding of this perplexing connection. The implications stretch beyond the realms of agriculture and energy, beckoning scholars and skeptics alike to reappraise their assumptions and ponder the unconventional ties that bind these disparate entities.
So, let us embark on this unconventional expedition, armed with statistical tools and a healthy dose of skepticism, as we seek to unravel the intricate choreography of agricultural sciences in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's fuel fiasco.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a surprising and robust correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 indicated a strong positive relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. The R-squared value of 0.8122328 further underscored the substantial degree of variance in petroleum consumption explained by the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas. Moreover, the statistical significance reflected in the p-value of less than 0.01 underscored the reliability of this correlation.
To visually represent this unexpected association, we include Figure 1, a scatterplot that depicts the pronounced correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. The undeniable relationship depicted in the scatterplot elucidates the robust nature of this connection, compelling further investigation into the underlying mechanisms driving this curious correlation.
This unprecedented relationship between the agricultural sciences and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau opens a pandora's box of questions and implications, challenging conventional wisdom and demanding a deeper exploration of the intricate ties that bind these disparate domains.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our investigation into the relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau has yielded surprisingly robust and statistically significant findings. The striking correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 has left us both marveling at the unanticipated nature of this connection and musing over the potential mechanisms underlying it. While some may view this association as little more than a whimsical anomaly, it undeniably warrants serious consideration and further scrutiny.

The implications of this curious correlation extend beyond the realms of agriculture and energy, raising intriguing questions and challenging conventional wisdom. It has set the stage for a delightful dance between the tilling of soil and the pumping of petrol, where the roots of agricultural knowledge seem to intertwine inexplicably with the consumption of petroleum. This bizarre tango has left us pondering whether the plows and petroleum truly dance together in a coordinated performance or whether we are merely witnessing an erratic and comical two-step.

The visual representation of this correlation in Figure 1, akin to a surrealist masterpiece, encapsulates the unexpected nature of this linkage and beckons further exploration into the underlying mechanisms at play. As we navigate through this baffling terrain, we cannot help but be amused by the absurdity of this relationship, yet we are deeply aware of its potential significance.

However, as entertaining and thought-provoking as this venture has been, we must begrudgingly concede that perhaps plowing through petrol consumption with the lens of agricultural sciences may have reached its zenith. It seems that our findings, while intriguing, may elude a definitive explanation, leaving us with little more than a hearty chuckle and a raised eyebrow. Hence, we assert with some relief that further pursuit of this incongruous connection may, in fact, be an exercise in futility.

In light of these findings, it is our scholarly duty to bid adieu to this particular conundrum, armed with newfound respect for the whimsy of statistical relationships and a renewed appreciation for the unexpected intersections that pepper the landscape of academic inquiry. As we draw the curtain on this charmingly perplexing correlation, it becomes evident that no further research is warranted in this peculiar but delightful realm.


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 Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Comparative Agriscience Education and Global Energy 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 Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

Center for International Agricultural Research and Development


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 Plowing through Petrol Consumption: Exploring the Link Between Agricultural Sciences Teachers in Arkansas and Guinea-Bissau's Fuel Fiasco with an abstract of This paper investigates the peculiar association between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas and petroleum consumption in Guinea-Bissau. Our research team delved into this perplexing topic, utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration during the years 2004 to 2020. Surprisingly, our findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9012396 between these seemingly disparate entities, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Our analysis uncovers a remarkably strong linkage, which leaves us pondering whether the cultivation of agricultural knowledge can fuel the consumption of petroleum. The implications of our results extend beyond the agricultural and energy sectors, raising eyebrows and prompting further investigation into this incongruous relationship.

ChatGPT:

agricultural sciences teachers, Arkansas, petroleum consumption, Guinea-Bissau, fuel consumption, correlation coefficient, energy consumption, agricultural knowledge, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Energy Information Administration, petroleum consumption trends, petroleum consumption analysis

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Data details

The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary in Arkansas
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas

Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau
Detailed data title: Volume of petroluem consumption consumed in Guinea-Bissau in millions of barrels per day
Source: Energy Information Administration
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Correlation r = 0.9012396 (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 = 0.8122328 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 81.2% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas) over the 17 years from 2004 through 2020.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 7.9E-7. 0.0000007910986875473406000000
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 0.9 in 7.9E-5% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 1,264,065 random variables You don't actually need 1 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.

[ 0.74, 0.96 ] 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.
20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas (Laborers)3030170180210250260240230230300370400200140110100
Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau (Million Barrels/Day)1.98552.018672.066842.198192.135362.219962.278632.314512.354952.418072.539312.624542.740282.206772.213142.213142.11329




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([30,30,170,180,210,250,260,240,230,230,300,370,400,200,140,110,100,])
array_2 = np.array([1.9855,2.01867,2.06684,2.19819,2.13536,2.21996,2.27863,2.31451,2.35495,2.41807,2.53931,2.62454,2.74028,2.20677,2.21314,2.21314,2.11329,])
array_1_name = "The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Arkansas"
array_2_name = "Petroluem consumption in Guinea-Bissau"

# 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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