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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 Air pollution in Cincinnati and the second variable is Gasoline pumped in France.  The chart goes from 1980 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the air over Cincinnati cleared up, it created a ripple effect in the atmosphere, leading to a literal 'clean air express' that wafted all the way to France. This naturally filtered the gasoline, making it purer and more efficient. It's like the pollution was the clingy ex that just couldn't let go, but cleaner air in Cincinnati finally gave it the space to move on, leaving the gasoline in France to find its true independence.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [ Cyberpunk ] Generate an image where the city skyline of Cincinnati is juxtaposed against a futuristic, neon-lit metropolis. The traditional skyline is overlaid with holographic billboards and hover vehicles, while the streets are bustling with augmented reality advertisements. Show a clear blue sky and greenery integrated seamlessly into the cyberpunk landscape, signifying a reduced impact of pollution. Additionally, depict a futuristic gas station in France, where sleek electric vehicles charge up on advanced energy platforms, highlighting the decreased demand for gasoline in a technologically advanced setting. 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: Air pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline pumped in France. 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: Cutsy graphics Cyberpunk Charcoal Oragami Cute cartoon
ChatGPT: Cyberpunk

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 Air pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline pumped in France, in the following situation: Because the decrease in air pollution in Cincinnati led to a decrease in the number of gas-passing, or "gasoline," emissions, France experienced a reduced demand for gasoline due to a decrease in global flatulence, leading to a decrease in the amount of gasoline pumped in the country.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a visual scene, we see the skyline of Cincinnati with clear blue skies and fresh air, indicating a decrease in air pollution. At the same time, in a gas station in France, there are fewer cars pumping gasoline, reflecting the reduced demand for gasoline due to the decrease in global flatulence.

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: [ Cyberpunk ] and depicting this scene: In a visual scene, we see the skyline of Cincinnati with clear blue skies and fresh air, indicating a decrease in air pollution. At the same time, in a gas station in France, there are fewer cars pumping gasoline, reflecting the reduced demand for gasoline due to the decrease in global flatulence. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [ Cyberpunk ] Generate an image where the city skyline of Cincinnati is juxtaposed against a futuristic, neon-lit metropolis. The traditional skyline is overlaid with holographic billboards and hover vehicles, while the streets are bustling with augmented reality advertisements. Show a clear blue sky and greenery integrated seamlessly into the cyberpunk landscape, signifying a reduced impact of pollution. Additionally, depict a futuristic gas station in France, where sleek electric vehicles charge up on advanced energy platforms, highlighting the decreased demand for gasoline in a technologically advanced setting.

*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 a decrease in Air pollution in Cincinnati caused Gasoline pumped in France to decrease.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France

The Journal of Environmental Quirkiness

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 Air pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline pumped in France. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

Your research team used data from Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Information Administration to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 and p < 0.01 for 1980 to 2022.

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]]
Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France

[[ABSTRACT]]
Breathe easy, folks! In this paper, we embark on a journey to explore the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and the amount of gasoline pumped in France. We employ data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, filling our tanks with statistics to uncover the correlation between these seemingly disparate variables. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2022, steering us toward the conclusion that there's more than just exhaust fumes linking these two distant locales.

Our study doesn't merely tread the beaten path - instead, we traverse uncharted territory, navigating the air currents and fueling our curiosity with novel insights. We bring forth evidence to suggest that the air we breathe in Cincinnati may have more in common with the gasoline being dispensed in France than meets the eye. This revelation may leave you gasping for breath or simply gasping at the unexpected connections we've unveiled.

In the spirit of our findings, here's a pun to fill your scholarly tires with some added pressure: Did you hear about the Cincinnati air pollution research? They found it really "Poullution."


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 Air pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline pumped in France. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France

[[ABSTRACT]]
Breathe easy, folks! In this paper, we embark on a journey to explore the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and the amount of gasoline pumped in France. We employ data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, filling our tanks with statistics to uncover the correlation between these seemingly disparate variables. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2022, steering us toward the conclusion that there's more than just exhaust fumes linking these two distant locales.

Our study doesn't merely tread the beaten path - instead, we traverse uncharted territory, navigating the air currents and fueling our curiosity with novel insights. We bring forth evidence to suggest that the air we breathe in Cincinnati may have more in common with the gasoline being dispensed in France than meets the eye. This revelation may leave you gasping for breath or simply gasping at the unexpected connections we've unveiled.

In the spirit of our findings, here's a pun to fill your scholarly tires with some added pressure: Did you hear about the Cincinnati air pollution research? They found it really "Poullution."

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire." But what about when there's smog? Our study delves into this question by probing the elusive relationship between air pollution in Cincinnati and the gasoline consumption in France. It's a tale of two cities, connected by an invisible thread of pollutants and petrol, and we're here to uncover the plot twist that ties them together.

Let's kick things off with a gas pun to fuel your scholarly enthusiasm: Why did the gasoline molecule break up with the oxygen molecule? It just couldn't handle the pressure! Now, with the pun pump primed, let's turn our attention to the serious business at hand.

Air pollution and fuel consumption are two key components of our modern industrialized world, influencing the health of our planet and its inhabitants. While the direct effects of these factors on local environments are well-established, their potential link on an international scale remains an intriguing enigma. This study aims to bridge the gap in our understanding by unveiling the correlation between air quality in Cincinnati and the gasoline market in France.

But before we get too deep into the gas puns, let's take a moment to appreciate the irony: while one location deals with the aftermath of gas combustion, another is busy filling up their tanks with the very substance causing the pollution. It's like a cosmic game of interconnected emissions and energy consumption, with each location unwittingly influencing the other.

Fueling our investigation with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we went full throttle in deciphering the empirical fuel-air relationship. Our findings not only illuminate the statistical link between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France but also raise eyebrows and spark fascination among researchers and enthusiasts alike.

Speaking of which, here's a scholarly dad joke to ignite your intellectual curiosity: Why did the French gasoline pump refuse to speak? It didn't want to fuel the conversation! With our analysis firing on all cylinders, it's time to uncover the engine driving this unconventional correlation between air pollution and gasoline consumption.


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 Air pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline pumped in France. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France

[[ABSTRACT]]
Breathe easy, folks! In this paper, we embark on a journey to explore the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and the amount of gasoline pumped in France. We employ data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, filling our tanks with statistics to uncover the correlation between these seemingly disparate variables. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2022, steering us toward the conclusion that there's more than just exhaust fumes linking these two distant locales.

Our study doesn't merely tread the beaten path - instead, we traverse uncharted territory, navigating the air currents and fueling our curiosity with novel insights. We bring forth evidence to suggest that the air we breathe in Cincinnati may have more in common with the gasoline being dispensed in France than meets the eye. This revelation may leave you gasping for breath or simply gasping at the unexpected connections we've unveiled.

In the spirit of our findings, here's a pun to fill your scholarly tires with some added pressure: Did you hear about the Cincinnati air pollution research? They found it really "Poullution."

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire." But what about when there's smog? Our study delves into this question by probing the elusive relationship between air pollution in Cincinnati and the gasoline consumption in France. It's a tale of two cities, connected by an invisible thread of pollutants and petrol, and we're here to uncover the plot twist that ties them together.
Let's kick things off with a gas pun to fuel your scholarly enthusiasm: Why did the gasoline molecule break up with the oxygen molecule? It just couldn't handle the pressure! Now, with the pun pump primed, let's turn our attention to the serious business at hand.
Air pollution and fuel consumption are two key components of our modern industrialized world, influencing the health of our planet and its inhabitants. While the direct effects of these factors on local environments are well-established, their potential link on an international scale remains an intriguing enigma. This study aims to bridge the gap in our understanding by unveiling the correlation between air quality in Cincinnati and the gasoline market in France.
But before we get too deep into the gas puns, let's take a moment to appreciate the irony: while one location deals with the aftermath of gas combustion, another is busy filling up their tanks with the very substance causing the pollution. It's like a cosmic game of interconnected emissions and energy consumption, with each location unwittingly influencing the other.
Fueling our investigation with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we went full throttle in deciphering the empirical fuel-air relationship. Our findings not only illuminate the statistical link between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France but also raise eyebrows and spark fascination among researchers and enthusiasts alike.
Speaking of which, here's a scholarly dad joke to ignite your intellectual curiosity: Why did the French gasoline pump refuse to speak? It didn't want to fuel the conversation! With our analysis firing on all cylinders, it's time to uncover the engine driving this unconventional correlation between air pollution and gasoline consumption.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The investigation of the relationship between air pollution in Cincinnati and the quantity of gasoline pumped in France has garnered significant scholarly attention in recent years. Smith et al. (2018) demonstrated a compelling link between particulate matter levels in Cincinnati and gasoline consumption patterns in various European countries, shedding light on the interconnected nature of air quality and fuel usage. Building on this foundation, Doe and Jones (2020) delved deeper into the intricate web of atmospheric pollutants and international energy markets, uncovering surprising parallels between air pollution dynamics and gasoline demand in different regions.

Now, let's shift gears and veer off the conventional academic route to explore some unconventional sources that have informed our understanding of this seemingly incongruous connection. "The Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson offers a poignant reflection on the detrimental impact of pollution on the environment, making us reconsider the air we breathe and the fuels we consume. On the fictional front, "The Air Affair" by Jasper Fforde tantalizingly weaves a whimsical tale of air pollution regulation and its curious influences on distant lands, teasing the idea of air molecules and gasoline particles dancing an intricate duet through time and space.

In a lighter vein, who could forget the animated charm of "Captain Planet and the Planeteers"? This iconic show not only entertained a generation of viewers but also instilled the importance of environmental stewardship, inspiring us to ponder the far-reaching implications of pollutants and energy sources across borders. Similarly, "The Magic School Bus" series took young audiences on educational escapades, igniting a sense of wonder about the intricate relationship between air quality and global fuel consumption.

Speaking of global connections, here's a dad joke to infuse some levity into our scholarly discourse: What did the air pollution researcher from Cincinnati say to the French gasoline pump? "Hey, we're in this together - let's keep the air clean and the tank full!" As we delve into the peculiar association between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France, let's ride the winds of curiosity and embrace the unexpected intersections that await our exploration.


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 Air pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline pumped in France. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Information Administration . You used data from 1980 to 2022

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]]
Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France

[[ABSTRACT]]
Breathe easy, folks! In this paper, we embark on a journey to explore the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and the amount of gasoline pumped in France. We employ data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, filling our tanks with statistics to uncover the correlation between these seemingly disparate variables. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2022, steering us toward the conclusion that there's more than just exhaust fumes linking these two distant locales.

Our study doesn't merely tread the beaten path - instead, we traverse uncharted territory, navigating the air currents and fueling our curiosity with novel insights. We bring forth evidence to suggest that the air we breathe in Cincinnati may have more in common with the gasoline being dispensed in France than meets the eye. This revelation may leave you gasping for breath or simply gasping at the unexpected connections we've unveiled.

In the spirit of our findings, here's a pun to fill your scholarly tires with some added pressure: Did you hear about the Cincinnati air pollution research? They found it really "Poullution."

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire." But what about when there's smog? Our study delves into this question by probing the elusive relationship between air pollution in Cincinnati and the gasoline consumption in France. It's a tale of two cities, connected by an invisible thread of pollutants and petrol, and we're here to uncover the plot twist that ties them together.
Let's kick things off with a gas pun to fuel your scholarly enthusiasm: Why did the gasoline molecule break up with the oxygen molecule? It just couldn't handle the pressure! Now, with the pun pump primed, let's turn our attention to the serious business at hand.
Air pollution and fuel consumption are two key components of our modern industrialized world, influencing the health of our planet and its inhabitants. While the direct effects of these factors on local environments are well-established, their potential link on an international scale remains an intriguing enigma. This study aims to bridge the gap in our understanding by unveiling the correlation between air quality in Cincinnati and the gasoline market in France.
But before we get too deep into the gas puns, let's take a moment to appreciate the irony: while one location deals with the aftermath of gas combustion, another is busy filling up their tanks with the very substance causing the pollution. It's like a cosmic game of interconnected emissions and energy consumption, with each location unwittingly influencing the other.
Fueling our investigation with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we went full throttle in deciphering the empirical fuel-air relationship. Our findings not only illuminate the statistical link between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France but also raise eyebrows and spark fascination among researchers and enthusiasts alike.
Speaking of which, here's a scholarly dad joke to ignite your intellectual curiosity: Why did the French gasoline pump refuse to speak? It didn't want to fuel the conversation! With our analysis firing on all cylinders, it's time to uncover the engine driving this unconventional correlation between air pollution and gasoline consumption.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To untangle the web of air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline consumption in France, our research team employed a combination of statistical analysis and whimsical data gathering methods. First, we engaged in the ancient art of data spelunking, delving deep into the catacombs of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration archives, braving the labyrinthine corridors of information to emerge victorious with datasets spanning the years 1980 to 2022.

With our treasure trove of data in hand, we embarked on a quest to wrangle these unwieldy numbers into submission. Using a method we affectionately termed "Statistical Jiu-Jitsu," we harnessed the power of regression analysis to pin down the elusive relationship between air pollution levels in Cincinnati and the volume of gasoline being guzzled in France. Our analysis accounted for various confounding variables, ensuring that our findings weren't merely blowing smoke.

In order to breathe life into our findings and assess the strength of the unearthed association, we calculated the correlation coefficient between the two variables. This process involved some heavy lifting as we sought to quantify the degree to which changes in one variable could predict changes in the other. The resulting coefficient of 0.7819567 had us exhaling with satisfaction, affirming a robust and significant connection between these seemingly disparate domains.

In the spirit of scientific inquiry and a nod to vehicular humor, here's a dad joke to rev up your academic engines: How do statisticians travel to France? By reading the correlation coefficient and letting the data drive them!

Continuing our data escapade, we also performed a series of sensitivity analyses to test the robustness of our results. These analyses involved metaphorical stress-testing of our statistical models, ensuring that our findings weren't just a passing gust of wind but stood firm in the face of scrutiny. This validation process fortified our conclusions, providing solid ground to support the unexpected relationship we uncovered.

Finally, to dabble in a touch of speculative science fiction, we employed a time series analysis to glimpse into the future and explore the potential trajectory of this interconnected tale of air pollution and gasoline consumption. While we don't have the power to predict the future, our findings hint at the enduring nature of this unlikely bond, painting a forecast of continued entwined destinies for these distant elements.

As we conclude the methodological discourse, here's a scholarly jest to refuel your academic enthusiasm: Why don't statisticians play hide and seek? Because good luck trying to find significance that easily!

In summary, our methodology combined the precision of statistical analysis with a dash of whimsy, illuminating the surprising correlation between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France.


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 Air pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline pumped in France. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Information Administration .

For the time period 1980 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.7819567, r-squared of 0.6114563, 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]]
Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France

[[ABSTRACT]]
Breathe easy, folks! In this paper, we embark on a journey to explore the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and the amount of gasoline pumped in France. We employ data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, filling our tanks with statistics to uncover the correlation between these seemingly disparate variables. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2022, steering us toward the conclusion that there's more than just exhaust fumes linking these two distant locales.

Our study doesn't merely tread the beaten path - instead, we traverse uncharted territory, navigating the air currents and fueling our curiosity with novel insights. We bring forth evidence to suggest that the air we breathe in Cincinnati may have more in common with the gasoline being dispensed in France than meets the eye. This revelation may leave you gasping for breath or simply gasping at the unexpected connections we've unveiled.

In the spirit of our findings, here's a pun to fill your scholarly tires with some added pressure: Did you hear about the Cincinnati air pollution research? They found it really "Poullution."

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire." But what about when there's smog? Our study delves into this question by probing the elusive relationship between air pollution in Cincinnati and the gasoline consumption in France. It's a tale of two cities, connected by an invisible thread of pollutants and petrol, and we're here to uncover the plot twist that ties them together.
Let's kick things off with a gas pun to fuel your scholarly enthusiasm: Why did the gasoline molecule break up with the oxygen molecule? It just couldn't handle the pressure! Now, with the pun pump primed, let's turn our attention to the serious business at hand.
Air pollution and fuel consumption are two key components of our modern industrialized world, influencing the health of our planet and its inhabitants. While the direct effects of these factors on local environments are well-established, their potential link on an international scale remains an intriguing enigma. This study aims to bridge the gap in our understanding by unveiling the correlation between air quality in Cincinnati and the gasoline market in France.
But before we get too deep into the gas puns, let's take a moment to appreciate the irony: while one location deals with the aftermath of gas combustion, another is busy filling up their tanks with the very substance causing the pollution. It's like a cosmic game of interconnected emissions and energy consumption, with each location unwittingly influencing the other.
Fueling our investigation with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we went full throttle in deciphering the empirical fuel-air relationship. Our findings not only illuminate the statistical link between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France but also raise eyebrows and spark fascination among researchers and enthusiasts alike.
Speaking of which, here's a scholarly dad joke to ignite your intellectual curiosity: Why did the French gasoline pump refuse to speak? It didn't want to fuel the conversation! With our analysis firing on all cylinders, it's time to uncover the engine driving this unconventional correlation between air pollution and gasoline consumption.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our analysis unveiled a statistically significant correlation between air pollution in Cincinnati and the quantity of gasoline pumped in France for the years spanning 1980 to 2022. The correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 indicates a strong positive relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This means that as air pollution levels in Cincinnati increased, so did the amount of gasoline pumped in France, and vice versa. It's as if the smog in Cincinnati is whispering "Bonjour" to the gasoline being dispensed in France.

Furthermore, the r-squared value of 0.6114563 suggests that approximately 61.1% of the variability in gasoline consumption in France can be explained by the variation in air pollution levels in Cincinnati. In other words, there's a remarkable level of predictability in how much gasoline is pumped in France based on the air quality in Cincinnati. It's like clockwork, but with exhaust fumes instead of gears!

As for the statistical significance, with a p-value of less than 0.01, we can confidently reject the null hypothesis and assert that the observed correlation is not due to random chance. For all the skeptics out there, this result is as certain as the inevitability of traffic congestion during rush hour.

In keeping with the lighthearted spirit of our study, here's a dad joke to keep the scholarly atmosphere fueled: Why don't we ever tell secrets on a farm? Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears! While this joke may not be directly related to our findings, it provides a momentary distraction from the exhaustingly impressive correlation we've uncovered.

In summary, our analysis has provided compelling evidence of the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France. This revelation not only broadens our understanding of the intercontinental interplay between environmental and fuel consumption factors but also injects a dose of levity into the scholarly discourse. Are we there yet? Well, with these findings, it seems we've arrived at an intriguing crossroads where the air we breathe intersects with the fuel being consumed, forming an unlikely partnership in our global narrative.


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 Air pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline pumped in France. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France

[[ABSTRACT]]
Breathe easy, folks! In this paper, we embark on a journey to explore the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and the amount of gasoline pumped in France. We employ data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, filling our tanks with statistics to uncover the correlation between these seemingly disparate variables. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2022, steering us toward the conclusion that there's more than just exhaust fumes linking these two distant locales.

Our study doesn't merely tread the beaten path - instead, we traverse uncharted territory, navigating the air currents and fueling our curiosity with novel insights. We bring forth evidence to suggest that the air we breathe in Cincinnati may have more in common with the gasoline being dispensed in France than meets the eye. This revelation may leave you gasping for breath or simply gasping at the unexpected connections we've unveiled.

In the spirit of our findings, here's a pun to fill your scholarly tires with some added pressure: Did you hear about the Cincinnati air pollution research? They found it really "Poullution."

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The investigation of the relationship between air pollution in Cincinnati and the quantity of gasoline pumped in France has garnered significant scholarly attention in recent years. Smith et al. (2018) demonstrated a compelling link between particulate matter levels in Cincinnati and gasoline consumption patterns in various European countries, shedding light on the interconnected nature of air quality and fuel usage. Building on this foundation, Doe and Jones (2020) delved deeper into the intricate web of atmospheric pollutants and international energy markets, uncovering surprising parallels between air pollution dynamics and gasoline demand in different regions.
Now, let's shift gears and veer off the conventional academic route to explore some unconventional sources that have informed our understanding of this seemingly incongruous connection. "The Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson offers a poignant reflection on the detrimental impact of pollution on the environment, making us reconsider the air we breathe and the fuels we consume. On the fictional front, "The Air Affair" by Jasper Fforde tantalizingly weaves a whimsical tale of air pollution regulation and its curious influences on distant lands, teasing the idea of air molecules and gasoline particles dancing an intricate duet through time and space.
In a lighter vein, who could forget the animated charm of "Captain Planet and the Planeteers"? This iconic show not only entertained a generation of viewers but also instilled the importance of environmental stewardship, inspiring us to ponder the far-reaching implications of pollutants and energy sources across borders. Similarly, "The Magic School Bus" series took young audiences on educational escapades, igniting a sense of wonder about the intricate relationship between air quality and global fuel consumption.
Speaking of global connections, here's a dad joke to infuse some levity into our scholarly discourse: What did the air pollution researcher from Cincinnati say to the French gasoline pump? "Hey, we're in this together - let's keep the air clean and the tank full!" As we delve into the peculiar association between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France, let's ride the winds of curiosity and embrace the unexpected intersections that await our exploration.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis unveiled a statistically significant correlation between air pollution in Cincinnati and the quantity of gasoline pumped in France for the years spanning 1980 to 2022. The correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 indicates a strong positive relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This means that as air pollution levels in Cincinnati increased, so did the amount of gasoline pumped in France, and vice versa. It's as if the smog in Cincinnati is whispering "Bonjour" to the gasoline being dispensed in France.
Furthermore, the r-squared value of 0.6114563 suggests that approximately 61.1% of the variability in gasoline consumption in France can be explained by the variation in air pollution levels in Cincinnati. In other words, there's a remarkable level of predictability in how much gasoline is pumped in France based on the air quality in Cincinnati. It's like clockwork, but with exhaust fumes instead of gears!
As for the statistical significance, with a p-value of less than 0.01, we can confidently reject the null hypothesis and assert that the observed correlation is not due to random chance. For all the skeptics out there, this result is as certain as the inevitability of traffic congestion during rush hour.
In keeping with the lighthearted spirit of our study, here's a dad joke to keep the scholarly atmosphere fueled: Why don't we ever tell secrets on a farm? Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears! While this joke may not be directly related to our findings, it provides a momentary distraction from the exhaustingly impressive correlation we've uncovered.
In summary, our analysis has provided compelling evidence of the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France. This revelation not only broadens our understanding of the intercontinental interplay between environmental and fuel consumption factors but also injects a dose of levity into the scholarly discourse. Are we there yet? Well, with these findings, it seems we've arrived at an intriguing crossroads where the air we breathe intersects with the fuel being consumed, forming an unlikely partnership in our global narrative.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study offer a tantalizing glimpse into the intertwined relationship between air pollution in Cincinnati and the quantity of gasoline pumped in France. Our findings robustly support the prior research by Smith et al. (2018) and Doe and Jones (2020), demonstrating a strong correlation between air quality in Cincinnati and the demand for gasoline in European countries. It appears that the air pollution in Cincinnati is not merely blowing smoke but is intricately choreographing a nuanced dance with the gasoline consumption patterns in France. This unexpected connection echoes the findings of Smith et al., building upon their groundwork and fueling our understanding of this curious association.

As for the unconventional sources that informed our exploration, "The Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson's poignant reflection on pollution and environmental impact seems to reverberate through our findings. While Carson's work may not directly address the Cincinnati-France connection, it beckons us to consider the broader implications of air quality on a global scale. Similarly, the whimsical tale of air pollution regulation in "The Air Affair" by Jasper Fforde may not have been a factual account, but it playfully crafts a narrative that resonates with our unexpected discovery.

In light of the surprising correlation unearthed, it becomes evident that the air we breathe in Cincinnati does, in fact, share more than just molecules with the gasoline being dispensed in France. One could say they are sending each other "air-mail" across the miles, fostering an unspoken bond that transcends geographical boundaries and resonates with the tune of environmental interconnectedness.

Building on the fortuitous findings of our study, it is clear that the impact of air pollution in Cincinnati extends far beyond local implications. Our results emphasize the need for cross-border collaboration and international dialogue on environmental policies and energy consumption. This discovery is a breath of fresh air in the scholarly discourse and presents an opportunity to reinvigorate discussions on the global ramifications of air quality and fuel usage.

In the spirit of scholarly camaraderie, let's exhale a dad joke to regale our readers: Why did the environmental researcher bring a map to the gasoline station in France? To chart the course of their air-pollution-powered transcontinental voyage!

In conclusion, our research propels us toward a deeper understanding of the unexpected intersections between seemingly disparate variables. As we navigate this uncharted territory, it's a reminder that when the air in Cincinnati speaks, the gasoline in France is not merely listening – it's dancing to the beat of a global environmental symphony.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline pumped in France. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France

[[ABSTRACT]]
Breathe easy, folks! In this paper, we embark on a journey to explore the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and the amount of gasoline pumped in France. We employ data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, filling our tanks with statistics to uncover the correlation between these seemingly disparate variables. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2022, steering us toward the conclusion that there's more than just exhaust fumes linking these two distant locales.

Our study doesn't merely tread the beaten path - instead, we traverse uncharted territory, navigating the air currents and fueling our curiosity with novel insights. We bring forth evidence to suggest that the air we breathe in Cincinnati may have more in common with the gasoline being dispensed in France than meets the eye. This revelation may leave you gasping for breath or simply gasping at the unexpected connections we've unveiled.

In the spirit of our findings, here's a pun to fill your scholarly tires with some added pressure: Did you hear about the Cincinnati air pollution research? They found it really "Poullution."

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire." But what about when there's smog? Our study delves into this question by probing the elusive relationship between air pollution in Cincinnati and the gasoline consumption in France. It's a tale of two cities, connected by an invisible thread of pollutants and petrol, and we're here to uncover the plot twist that ties them together.
Let's kick things off with a gas pun to fuel your scholarly enthusiasm: Why did the gasoline molecule break up with the oxygen molecule? It just couldn't handle the pressure! Now, with the pun pump primed, let's turn our attention to the serious business at hand.
Air pollution and fuel consumption are two key components of our modern industrialized world, influencing the health of our planet and its inhabitants. While the direct effects of these factors on local environments are well-established, their potential link on an international scale remains an intriguing enigma. This study aims to bridge the gap in our understanding by unveiling the correlation between air quality in Cincinnati and the gasoline market in France.
But before we get too deep into the gas puns, let's take a moment to appreciate the irony: while one location deals with the aftermath of gas combustion, another is busy filling up their tanks with the very substance causing the pollution. It's like a cosmic game of interconnected emissions and energy consumption, with each location unwittingly influencing the other.
Fueling our investigation with data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, we went full throttle in deciphering the empirical fuel-air relationship. Our findings not only illuminate the statistical link between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France but also raise eyebrows and spark fascination among researchers and enthusiasts alike.
Speaking of which, here's a scholarly dad joke to ignite your intellectual curiosity: Why did the French gasoline pump refuse to speak? It didn't want to fuel the conversation! With our analysis firing on all cylinders, it's time to uncover the engine driving this unconventional correlation between air pollution and gasoline consumption.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis unveiled a statistically significant correlation between air pollution in Cincinnati and the quantity of gasoline pumped in France for the years spanning 1980 to 2022. The correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 indicates a strong positive relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This means that as air pollution levels in Cincinnati increased, so did the amount of gasoline pumped in France, and vice versa. It's as if the smog in Cincinnati is whispering "Bonjour" to the gasoline being dispensed in France.
Furthermore, the r-squared value of 0.6114563 suggests that approximately 61.1% of the variability in gasoline consumption in France can be explained by the variation in air pollution levels in Cincinnati. In other words, there's a remarkable level of predictability in how much gasoline is pumped in France based on the air quality in Cincinnati. It's like clockwork, but with exhaust fumes instead of gears!
As for the statistical significance, with a p-value of less than 0.01, we can confidently reject the null hypothesis and assert that the observed correlation is not due to random chance. For all the skeptics out there, this result is as certain as the inevitability of traffic congestion during rush hour.
In keeping with the lighthearted spirit of our study, here's a dad joke to keep the scholarly atmosphere fueled: Why don't we ever tell secrets on a farm? Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears! While this joke may not be directly related to our findings, it provides a momentary distraction from the exhaustingly impressive correlation we've uncovered.
In summary, our analysis has provided compelling evidence of the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and gasoline pumped in France. This revelation not only broadens our understanding of the intercontinental interplay between environmental and fuel consumption factors but also injects a dose of levity into the scholarly discourse. Are we there yet? Well, with these findings, it seems we've arrived at an intriguing crossroads where the air we breathe intersects with the fuel being consumed, forming an unlikely partnership in our global narrative.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has shed light on the surprising correlation between air pollution in Cincinnati and the quantity of gasoline pumped in France. The statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 between these seemingly disparate variables has left us breathless, not from pollution, but from the unexpected interconnectedness of these distant locales. It appears that the air in Cincinnati and the gasoline in France are engaged in a truly continental embrace, proving that this relationship is more than just a mere "gas"light romance.

Moreover, with an r-squared value of 0.6114563, our findings suggest that over 61.1% of the variability in gasoline consumption in France can be explained by the variation in air pollution levels in Cincinnati. It's as if the pollution levels are whispering sweet nothings to the gasoline pumps, revealing a predictability that's more reliable than a well-maintained engine. It seems that even in the realm of environmental statistics, the "pollution pump" primes the "fuel faucet"!

With a p-value of less than 0.01, we can confidently dismiss the notion that this correlation is mere coincidence. It's as clear as the air we breathe, or in this case, the smog we try not to breathe. This robust statistical evidence puts to rest any doubts about the legitimacy of this unanticipated relationship.

And to wrap things up with a scholarly dad joke to fuel some laughter, here it is: Why don't statisticians trust gas stations? Because they operate on a "pumped-up" premise! While our findings are no joke, this lighthearted pun serves as a reminder that even in the world of academia, a good chuckle can't hurt.

In light of our comprehensive analysis and the interconnected nature of our findings, it is our scholarly duty to assert that further research in this area is unnecessary. With this investigation, we've filled our tanks with insight and humor, steering the scholarly conversation to a new destination where the air we breathe and the gasoline we pump coalesce in a statistical tango that is both captivating and unmistakably real. We have finally arrived at our destination – there's no need for further gaswords!


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 Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Environmental Quirkiness


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 Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Transcontinental Environmental Studies


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 Air We There Yet? Examining the Relationship Between Air Pollution in Cincinnati and Gasoline Pumped in France with an abstract of Breathe easy, folks! In this paper, we embark on a journey to explore the unexpected connection between air pollution in Cincinnati and the amount of gasoline pumped in France. We employ data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Information Administration, filling our tanks with statistics to uncover the correlation between these seemingly disparate variables. Our findings reveal a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.7819567 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2022, steering us toward the conclusion that there's more than just exhaust fumes linking these two distant locales.
Our study doesn't merely tread the beaten path - instead, we traverse uncharted territory, navigating the air currents and fueling our curiosity with novel insights. We bring forth evidence to suggest that the air we breathe in Cincinnati may have more in common with the gasoline being dispensed in France than meets the eye. This revelation may leave you gasping for breath or simply gasping at the unexpected connections we've unveiled.
In the spirit of our findings, here's a pun to fill your scholarly tires with some added pressure: Did you hear about the Cincinnati air pollution research? They found it really "Poullution.

ChatGPT:

air pollution Cincinnati, gasoline consumption France, correlation air pollution gasoline consumption, environmental data analysis, EPA statistics, EIA data, correlation coefficient air pollution gasoline consumption, air quality research, cross-country air pollution analysis

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Data details

Air pollution in Cincinnati
Detailed data title: Percentage of days 'unhealthy' or worse air quality in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
See what else correlates with Air pollution in Cincinnati

Gasoline pumped in France
Detailed data title: Volume of gasoline pumped consumed in France in millions of barrels per day
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Gasoline pumped in France

Correlation r = 0.7819567 (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 = 0.6114563 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 61.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Gasoline pumped in France) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Air pollution in Cincinnati) over the 43 years from 1980 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 6.0E-10. 0.0000000005984487695834213000
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 0.78 in 6.0E-8% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 1,670,986,809 random variables You don't actually need 1 billion 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 42 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 42 because we have two variables measured over a period of 43 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.

[ 0.63, 0.88 ] 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.
1980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Air pollution in Cincinnati (Bad air quality days)11.74866.301379.5890412.87675.464484.109597.3972613.150716.12025.479456.02747.397261.639344.383565.479457.397265.464483.835626.301378.767122.732243.835628.219183.287670.5464485.205481.917813.287671.6393401.095891.917812.45902000.273973000.5479450000.273973
Gasoline pumped in France (Million Barrels/Day)413423415422423.077416.852427.918429.14434.713428.055422.06415.142407.306395.805382.359362.882346.658339.134337.101334.901318.396310.167299.411280.54266.134250.997236.436224.773206.934199.214184.91181.775172.12167.288168.748171.175175.137182.704189.523203.364174.025207.449232.54




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([11.7486,6.30137,9.58904,12.8767,5.46448,4.10959,7.39726,13.1507,16.1202,5.47945,6.0274,7.39726,1.63934,4.38356,5.47945,7.39726,5.46448,3.83562,6.30137,8.76712,2.73224,3.83562,8.21918,3.28767,0.546448,5.20548,1.91781,3.28767,1.63934,0,1.09589,1.91781,2.45902,0,0,0.273973,0,0,0.547945,0,0,0,0.273973,])
array_2 = np.array([413,423,415,422,423.077,416.852,427.918,429.14,434.713,428.055,422.06,415.142,407.306,395.805,382.359,362.882,346.658,339.134,337.101,334.901,318.396,310.167,299.411,280.54,266.134,250.997,236.436,224.773,206.934,199.214,184.91,181.775,172.12,167.288,168.748,171.175,175.137,182.704,189.523,203.364,174.025,207.449,232.54,])
array_1_name = "Air pollution in Cincinnati"
array_2_name = "Gasoline pumped in France"

# 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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