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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 skincare specialists in New Hampshire and the second variable is Professor salaries in the US.  The chart goes from 2010 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire increased, so did the demand for their services. This led to a flourishing spa industry, prompting affluent individuals to indulge in more frequent luxurious spa treatments. With their skin glowing and rejuvenated, these clients exuded a newfound aura of success, catching the attention of university officials nationwide. The persuasive power of impeccable, radiant skin could not be ignored, ultimately leading to higher salaries for professors across the US. After all, a luminous complexion is truly the secret to academic advancement!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Using the style of [ Cutsy graphics ], generate an image of a bustling spa in New Hampshire. The spa is filled with skincare specialists attending to a steady stream of affluent clients. The atmosphere is vibrant and luxurious as the clients emerge with glowing, rejuvenated skin. Meanwhile, across the US, university officials take notice and professors are celebrated for their luminous complexions, resulting in a depiction of higher academic success and prosperity for the professors. 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 skincare specialists in New Hampshire and Professor salaries in the US. Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: A photo-realistic image a Polaroid photo Scalar art Cutsy graphics Low poly
ChatGPT: Cutsy graphics

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 skincare specialists in New Hampshire and Professor salaries in the US, in the following situation: As the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire increased, so did the demand for their services. This led to a flourishing spa industry, prompting affluent individuals to indulge in more frequent luxurious spa treatments. With their skin glowing and rejuvenated, these clients exuded a newfound aura of success, catching the attention of university officials nationwide. The persuasive power of impeccable, radiant skin could not be ignored, ultimately leading to higher salaries for professors across the US. After all, a luminous complexion is truly the secret to academic advancement!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling spa in New Hampshire, a growing number of skincare specialists are attending to a steady stream of clients. The atmosphere is vibrant, as affluent individuals partake in luxurious spa treatments. As they emerge with glowing, rejuvenated skin, they exude an aura of success. Simultaneously, university officials across the US take notice of these radiant clients, recognizing the persuasive power of impeccable skin. This results in higher salaries for professors nationwide, as the secret to academic advancement becomes clear: a luminous complexion.

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: [ Cutsy graphics ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling spa in New Hampshire, a growing number of skincare specialists are attending to a steady stream of clients. The atmosphere is vibrant, as affluent individuals partake in luxurious spa treatments. As they emerge with glowing, rejuvenated skin, they exude an aura of success. Simultaneously, university officials across the US take notice of these radiant clients, recognizing the persuasive power of impeccable skin. This results in higher salaries for professors nationwide, as the secret to academic advancement becomes clear: a luminous complexion. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Using the style of [ Cutsy graphics ], generate an image of a bustling spa in New Hampshire. The spa is filled with skincare specialists attending to a steady stream of affluent clients. The atmosphere is vibrant and luxurious as the clients emerge with glowing, rejuvenated skin. Meanwhile, across the US, university officials take notice and professors are celebrated for their luminous complexions, resulting in a depiction of higher academic success and prosperity for the professors.

*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 skincare specialists in New Hampshire positively influenced Professor salaries in the US.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Face Value of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US

The Journal of Dermatology and Education Economics

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 dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and Professor salaries in the US. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and p < 0.01 for 2010 to 2021.

Please respond in this format (replace "Lorem ipsum dolor sit" with your title and abstract)

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
The "Face Value" of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the unexpected connection between the number of skincare specialists in the quaint state of New Hampshire and the salaries of esteemed professors throughout the United States. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, our research team set out to investigate this peculiar relationship. We found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 2010 to 2021. Astonishingly, it appears that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire rises, so do the salaries of professors in the US. This eyebrow-raising correlation prompts further inquiry into the intersecting worlds of skincare and academia, leaving us cautiously optimistic that perhaps there's more to this field of research than meets the eye.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and Professor salaries in the US. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The "Face Value" of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the unexpected connection between the number of skincare specialists in the quaint state of New Hampshire and the salaries of esteemed professors throughout the United States. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, our research team set out to investigate this peculiar relationship. We found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 2010 to 2021. Astonishingly, it appears that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire rises, so do the salaries of professors in the US. This eyebrow-raising correlation prompts further inquiry into the intersecting worlds of skincare and academia, leaving us cautiously optimistic that perhaps there's more to this field of research than meets the eye.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The pursuit of knowledge often leads us down unexpected paths, and in the case of the correlation between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US, we find ourselves in uncharted territory, venturing from the realm of lotions and potions into the hallowed halls of academia. This unlikely connection seems like a fish out of water, or perhaps more appropriately, a salve out of skincare.

While skincare specialists focus on the outer layers, it seems there may be something deeper at play here. With the rise in the number of skincare specialists in the picturesque state of New Hampshire, we have observed a surprising parallel uptick in the salaries of esteemed professors across the United States. This revelation raises the question: Could there really be a significant correlation between tending to one's skin and advancing one's intellectual pursuits?

As we embark on our academic exploration, we are reminded that truth is often stranger than fiction, and the correlation we have uncovered is no mere skincare routine - it's a full-blown facial for the mind. The data at our disposal has raised not just our eyebrows, but also our curiosity, as we delve into the confluence of these disparate fields with a healthy dose of skepticism and a dollop of delight.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and Professor salaries in the US. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then 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]]
The "Face Value" of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the unexpected connection between the number of skincare specialists in the quaint state of New Hampshire and the salaries of esteemed professors throughout the United States. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, our research team set out to investigate this peculiar relationship. We found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 2010 to 2021. Astonishingly, it appears that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire rises, so do the salaries of professors in the US. This eyebrow-raising correlation prompts further inquiry into the intersecting worlds of skincare and academia, leaving us cautiously optimistic that perhaps there's more to this field of research than meets the eye.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The pursuit of knowledge often leads us down unexpected paths, and in the case of the correlation between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US, we find ourselves in uncharted territory, venturing from the realm of lotions and potions into the hallowed halls of academia. This unlikely connection seems like a fish out of water, or perhaps more appropriately, a salve out of skincare.
While skincare specialists focus on the outer layers, it seems there may be something deeper at play here. With the rise in the number of skincare specialists in the picturesque state of New Hampshire, we have observed a surprising parallel uptick in the salaries of esteemed professors across the United States. This revelation raises the question: Could there really be a significant correlation between tending to one's skin and advancing one's intellectual pursuits?
As we embark on our academic exploration, we are reminded that truth is often stranger than fiction, and the correlation we have uncovered is no mere skincare routine - it's a full-blown facial for the mind. The data at our disposal has raised not just our eyebrows, but also our curiosity, as we delve into the confluence of these disparate fields with a healthy dose of skepticism and a dollop of delight.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "Smith et al.," the authors find a correlation between the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and the salaries of professors in the US. This unexpected relationship calls for further investigation into the intrinsic link between skincare and academia. While the initial discovery may seem like a mere skincare routine, our exploration has revealed that there may be more than meets the eye in this seemingly unassuming connection.

Furthermore, Doe's study delves into the economic impact of skincare services and their influence on various industries, including education. This shines a light on a potential avenue for unraveling the mysterious correlation between skincare specialists and professor salaries. As the data presents an eyebrow-raising correlation coefficient, we are drawn to consider the implications of this unexpected relationship.

Jones' research adds another layer to our understanding, examining the regional variations in skincare specialty services and their ripple effects on labor markets. The nuances uncovered in this study prompt us to approach the correlation between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US with a critical yet open-minded perspective.

Turning to non-fiction literature, "The Skincare Bible" offers insight into the science behind skincare practices and the potential impact on cognitive function, mirroring the tangential pathways of our investigation. Meanwhile, "Economics for Dummies" provides a framework for understanding the economic implications of seemingly unrelated industries, encouraging us to view the correlation through a multidisciplinary lens.

In a surprising twist, fictional works such as "The Secret Life of Bees" and "The Picture of Dorian Gray" invite us to ponder the complexities of external appearances and their underlying ramifications, mirroring the intricacies of our findings. These unexpected parallels remind us that truth, indeed, can be stranger than fiction.

On a more lighthearted note, cartoons and children's shows like "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Dora the Explorer" entertain the idea of skincare and intellectual pursuits coexisting, albeit in a whimsical and exaggerated manner. While these cultural references may seem far-fetched, they serve as a playful reminder of the unexpected connections we encounter in our research.

In summary, the literature reviewed provides a foundation for understanding the correlation between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US, urging us to approach this peculiar relationship with a blend of scholarly gravity and whimsical wonder.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and Professor salaries in the US. Make lots of 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 National Center for Education Statistics . You used data from 2010 to 2021

Make up the research methods you don't know. Make them a bit goofy and convoluted.

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The "Face Value" of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the unexpected connection between the number of skincare specialists in the quaint state of New Hampshire and the salaries of esteemed professors throughout the United States. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, our research team set out to investigate this peculiar relationship. We found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 2010 to 2021. Astonishingly, it appears that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire rises, so do the salaries of professors in the US. This eyebrow-raising correlation prompts further inquiry into the intersecting worlds of skincare and academia, leaving us cautiously optimistic that perhaps there's more to this field of research than meets the eye.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The pursuit of knowledge often leads us down unexpected paths, and in the case of the correlation between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US, we find ourselves in uncharted territory, venturing from the realm of lotions and potions into the hallowed halls of academia. This unlikely connection seems like a fish out of water, or perhaps more appropriately, a salve out of skincare.
While skincare specialists focus on the outer layers, it seems there may be something deeper at play here. With the rise in the number of skincare specialists in the picturesque state of New Hampshire, we have observed a surprising parallel uptick in the salaries of esteemed professors across the United States. This revelation raises the question: Could there really be a significant correlation between tending to one's skin and advancing one's intellectual pursuits?
As we embark on our academic exploration, we are reminded that truth is often stranger than fiction, and the correlation we have uncovered is no mere skincare routine - it's a full-blown facial for the mind. The data at our disposal has raised not just our eyebrows, but also our curiosity, as we delve into the confluence of these disparate fields with a healthy dose of skepticism and a dollop of delight.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

The data collection process for this study was as meticulous as a skincare routine, with the research team combing through a plethora of sources from 2010 to 2021. The primary sources of data were the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, providing a robust foundation for our investigation. We opted to skip the "fluff" and focus on the cold, hard numbers — much like a reliable moisturizer that gets straight to the point.

To assess the correlation between the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US, we employed a convoluted method that may appear as puzzling as deciphering the ingredients list on a skincare product. The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire was gathered from state licensing boards, industry reports, and even social media influencer accounts (because, let's face it, they seem to know everything). As for professor salaries, we harnessed the power of the National Center for Education Statistics to obtain annual mean wage data for postsecondary teachers, ensuring our methodology was as solid as a well-structured facial mask.

The main analysis involved calculating the correlation coefficient using statistical software, ensuring that our findings were as reliable as a high-quality sunscreen. After conducting numerous tests, which might have seemed as arduous as a multi-step skincare regimen, we arrived at the eyebrow-raising correlation coefficient of 0.8801962, indicating a remarkably strong relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. The statistical significance was assessed through hypothesis testing, yielding a p-value of less than 0.01, much like stumbling upon a budget-friendly yet effective skincare product.

While the complexity of our methodology may have, at times, seemed as baffling as deciphering the labeling of a French skincare product, the rigorous approach was essential to unveil this unexpected skin-deep connection. This meticulous process leaves us not just with clearer complexion, but also with reliable findings that invite further exploration and, quite possibly, a few more well-placed puns.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and Professor salaries in the US. Make lots of 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 National Center for Education Statistics .

For the time period 2010 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.8801962, r-squared of 0.7747454, and p < 0.01.

One figure will be included. The figure (Fig. 1) is a scatterplot showing the strong correlation between the two variables. You don't need to specify where; I will add the figure.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The "Face Value" of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the unexpected connection between the number of skincare specialists in the quaint state of New Hampshire and the salaries of esteemed professors throughout the United States. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, our research team set out to investigate this peculiar relationship. We found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 2010 to 2021. Astonishingly, it appears that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire rises, so do the salaries of professors in the US. This eyebrow-raising correlation prompts further inquiry into the intersecting worlds of skincare and academia, leaving us cautiously optimistic that perhaps there's more to this field of research than meets the eye.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The pursuit of knowledge often leads us down unexpected paths, and in the case of the correlation between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US, we find ourselves in uncharted territory, venturing from the realm of lotions and potions into the hallowed halls of academia. This unlikely connection seems like a fish out of water, or perhaps more appropriately, a salve out of skincare.
While skincare specialists focus on the outer layers, it seems there may be something deeper at play here. With the rise in the number of skincare specialists in the picturesque state of New Hampshire, we have observed a surprising parallel uptick in the salaries of esteemed professors across the United States. This revelation raises the question: Could there really be a significant correlation between tending to one's skin and advancing one's intellectual pursuits?
As we embark on our academic exploration, we are reminded that truth is often stranger than fiction, and the correlation we have uncovered is no mere skincare routine - it's a full-blown facial for the mind. The data at our disposal has raised not just our eyebrows, but also our curiosity, as we delve into the confluence of these disparate fields with a healthy dose of skepticism and a dollop of delight.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics unveiled a striking correlation between the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US. With a correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and an r-squared of 0.7747454, this relationship surpassed our initial expectations, much like a rejuvenating facial treatment exceeding one's hopes for clear skin.

The statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 further cemented the robustness of this connection, demonstrating that it is not just a mere blemish in the data or a fleeting wrinkle in statistical analysis. The strength of this correlation insists on being taken seriously, akin to a determined pimple refusing to be overlooked on an otherwise smooth complexion.

The scatterplot (Fig. 1) provides a visual representation of this unexpected correlation, showing a clear upward trend indicating that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire increased, so did the salaries of professors in the US. This visual evidence further reinforces the solidity of our findings, much like a good sunscreen fortifying the skin against UV rays.

This unanticipated link between skincare specialists and professor salaries has uncovered a new layer of complexity in the world of academia, akin to revealing an unexpected ingredient in a skincare product. It beckons further investigation into the intertwined dynamics of scholarly pursuits and the skincare industry, leaving us pondering the implications of this connection with a mix of scholarly sobriety and a dash of whimsical wonder.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and Professor salaries in the US. Make lots of 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]]
The "Face Value" of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the unexpected connection between the number of skincare specialists in the quaint state of New Hampshire and the salaries of esteemed professors throughout the United States. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, our research team set out to investigate this peculiar relationship. We found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 2010 to 2021. Astonishingly, it appears that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire rises, so do the salaries of professors in the US. This eyebrow-raising correlation prompts further inquiry into the intersecting worlds of skincare and academia, leaving us cautiously optimistic that perhaps there's more to this field of research than meets the eye.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith et al.," the authors find a correlation between the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and the salaries of professors in the US. This unexpected relationship calls for further investigation into the intrinsic link between skincare and academia. While the initial discovery may seem like a mere skincare routine, our exploration has revealed that there may be more than meets the eye in this seemingly unassuming connection.
Furthermore, Doe's study delves into the economic impact of skincare services and their influence on various industries, including education. This shines a light on a potential avenue for unraveling the mysterious correlation between skincare specialists and professor salaries. As the data presents an eyebrow-raising correlation coefficient, we are drawn to consider the implications of this unexpected relationship.
Jones' research adds another layer to our understanding, examining the regional variations in skincare specialty services and their ripple effects on labor markets. The nuances uncovered in this study prompt us to approach the correlation between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US with a critical yet open-minded perspective.
Turning to non-fiction literature, "The Skincare Bible" offers insight into the science behind skincare practices and the potential impact on cognitive function, mirroring the tangential pathways of our investigation. Meanwhile, "Economics for Dummies" provides a framework for understanding the economic implications of seemingly unrelated industries, encouraging us to view the correlation through a multidisciplinary lens.
In a surprising twist, fictional works such as "The Secret Life of Bees" and "The Picture of Dorian Gray" invite us to ponder the complexities of external appearances and their underlying ramifications, mirroring the intricacies of our findings. These unexpected parallels remind us that truth, indeed, can be stranger than fiction.
On a more lighthearted note, cartoons and children's shows like "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Dora the Explorer" entertain the idea of skincare and intellectual pursuits coexisting, albeit in a whimsical and exaggerated manner. While these cultural references may seem far-fetched, they serve as a playful reminder of the unexpected connections we encounter in our research.
In summary, the literature reviewed provides a foundation for understanding the correlation between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US, urging us to approach this peculiar relationship with a blend of scholarly gravity and whimsical wonder.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics unveiled a striking correlation between the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US. With a correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and an r-squared of 0.7747454, this relationship surpassed our initial expectations, much like a rejuvenating facial treatment exceeding one's hopes for clear skin.
The statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 further cemented the robustness of this connection, demonstrating that it is not just a mere blemish in the data or a fleeting wrinkle in statistical analysis. The strength of this correlation insists on being taken seriously, akin to a determined pimple refusing to be overlooked on an otherwise smooth complexion.
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) provides a visual representation of this unexpected correlation, showing a clear upward trend indicating that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire increased, so did the salaries of professors in the US. This visual evidence further reinforces the solidity of our findings, much like a good sunscreen fortifying the skin against UV rays.
This unanticipated link between skincare specialists and professor salaries has uncovered a new layer of complexity in the world of academia, akin to revealing an unexpected ingredient in a skincare product. It beckons further investigation into the intertwined dynamics of scholarly pursuits and the skincare industry, leaving us pondering the implications of this connection with a mix of scholarly sobriety and a dash of whimsical wonder.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The data presented in our study support and extend the prior research on the correlation between the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US. As noted in the literature review, the unexpected relationship between these seemingly disparate fields has sparked both scholarly gravity and whimsical wonder, akin to uncovering a hidden blemish-preventing ingredient in a skincare product.

Our findings corroborate those of Smith et al., revealing a robust correlation between the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and the salaries of professors in the US. Much like an effective sunscreen fortifying the skin against UV rays, our results fortify the previously established connection between skincare and academia, serving as a reminder that truth, indeed, can be stranger than fiction.

The eyebrow-raising correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 aligns with the initial discovery that may seem like a mere skincare routine. The statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 further cements the solidity of this connection, demonstrating that it is not just a fleeting wrinkle in statistical analysis but a consistent relationship akin to a determined pimple refusing to be overlooked on an otherwise smooth complexion.

This unexpected correlation prompts further inquiry into the intersecting worlds of skincare and academia, revealing a new layer of complexity in the academic realm, much like revealing an unexpected ingredient in a skincare product. Our findings underscore the need for a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the implications of this connection, encouraging us to view the correlation through a blend of scholarly sobriety and a dash of whimsical wonder.

Therefore, this peculiar relationship between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US merits continued investigation. Who would have thought that the seemingly unassuming field of skincare could potentially hold the key to unraveling the mysteries of academic compensation? It appears that in the world of scholarly pursuits and skincare industry, there is indeed more than meets the eye.

In conclusion, our study sheds light on the complex and unexpected correlation between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US, highlighting the need for further multidisciplinary exploration in this area. The peculiar relationship between skincare and academia serves as a stimulating reminder that the truth in research, much like in skincare, often defies expectations.


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System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics 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 The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and Professor salaries in the US. Make lots of 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]]
The "Face Value" of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study examines the unexpected connection between the number of skincare specialists in the quaint state of New Hampshire and the salaries of esteemed professors throughout the United States. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, our research team set out to investigate this peculiar relationship. We found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 2010 to 2021. Astonishingly, it appears that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire rises, so do the salaries of professors in the US. This eyebrow-raising correlation prompts further inquiry into the intersecting worlds of skincare and academia, leaving us cautiously optimistic that perhaps there's more to this field of research than meets the eye.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The pursuit of knowledge often leads us down unexpected paths, and in the case of the correlation between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US, we find ourselves in uncharted territory, venturing from the realm of lotions and potions into the hallowed halls of academia. This unlikely connection seems like a fish out of water, or perhaps more appropriately, a salve out of skincare.
While skincare specialists focus on the outer layers, it seems there may be something deeper at play here. With the rise in the number of skincare specialists in the picturesque state of New Hampshire, we have observed a surprising parallel uptick in the salaries of esteemed professors across the United States. This revelation raises the question: Could there really be a significant correlation between tending to one's skin and advancing one's intellectual pursuits?
As we embark on our academic exploration, we are reminded that truth is often stranger than fiction, and the correlation we have uncovered is no mere skincare routine - it's a full-blown facial for the mind. The data at our disposal has raised not just our eyebrows, but also our curiosity, as we delve into the confluence of these disparate fields with a healthy dose of skepticism and a dollop of delight.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics unveiled a striking correlation between the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US. With a correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and an r-squared of 0.7747454, this relationship surpassed our initial expectations, much like a rejuvenating facial treatment exceeding one's hopes for clear skin.
The statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 further cemented the robustness of this connection, demonstrating that it is not just a mere blemish in the data or a fleeting wrinkle in statistical analysis. The strength of this correlation insists on being taken seriously, akin to a determined pimple refusing to be overlooked on an otherwise smooth complexion.
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) provides a visual representation of this unexpected correlation, showing a clear upward trend indicating that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire increased, so did the salaries of professors in the US. This visual evidence further reinforces the solidity of our findings, much like a good sunscreen fortifying the skin against UV rays.
This unanticipated link between skincare specialists and professor salaries has uncovered a new layer of complexity in the world of academia, akin to revealing an unexpected ingredient in a skincare product. It beckons further investigation into the intertwined dynamics of scholarly pursuits and the skincare industry, leaving us pondering the implications of this connection with a mix of scholarly sobriety and a dash of whimsical wonder.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has shed light on the surprising correlation between the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US, showcasing a connection that is as clear as a well-moisturized complexion. This unexpected relationship has demonstrated that the pursuit of knowledge and the pursuit of radiant skin may not be as unrelated as one might initially assume.

The remarkable correlation coefficient and r-squared values have provided solid evidence that this connection is more than just skin-deep, much like a potent anti-aging serum that penetrates beyond the surface. The statistically significant p-value has further cemented the legitimacy of this association, leaving little room for doubt, much like a high SPF sunscreen leaves little room for sunburn.

Our findings have added a new layer of complexity to the tapestry of academia, much like the addition of a new skincare product to a comprehensive beauty routine. As we reflect on the eyebrow-raising nature of this correlation, we are reminded that sometimes the most captivating discoveries emerge from the unlikeliest of pairings.

In light of these revelatory findings, it is perhaps time to stop turning up our noses at the unlikely alliances between seemingly disparate fields and embrace the delightful unpredictability of academic inquiry. This study signals to us that in the world of research, one should always be prepared for an unexpected ingredient in the scholarly recipe.

In closing, we assert that no further research is needed in this area. Our data has made it clear that the connection between skincare specialists in New Hampshire and professor salaries in the US is no fluke, just as a well-crafted moisturizer is no flimsy concoction. It is time for the academic community to embrace this unconventional link and revel in the delightful mystery it brings to the table.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of academic journals. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited The Face Value of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Dermatology and Education Economics


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User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited The Face Value of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Interdisciplinary Research on Professional Grooming and Economic Impacts (SIRPGEI)


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled The Face Value of Education: A Correlation Between Skincare Specialists in New Hampshire and Professor Salaries in the US with an abstract of This study examines the unexpected connection between the number of skincare specialists in the quaint state of New Hampshire and the salaries of esteemed professors throughout the United States. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, our research team set out to investigate this peculiar relationship. We found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8801962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 2010 to 2021. Astonishingly, it appears that as the number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire rises, so do the salaries of professors in the US. This eyebrow-raising correlation prompts further inquiry into the intersecting worlds of skincare and academia, leaving us cautiously optimistic that perhaps there's more to this field of research than meets the eye.

ChatGPT:

skincare specialists, New Hampshire, professor salaries, United States, correlation coefficient, p-value, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center for Education Statistics, 2010-2021, academia

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Data details

The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of skincare specialists in New Hampshire
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
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Professor salaries in the US
Detailed data title: Average salary of full-time instructional faculty on 9-month contracts in degree-granting postsecondary institutions, by academic rank of Professor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Correlation r = 0.8801962 (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 = 0.7747454 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 77.5% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Professor salaries in the US) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire) over the 12 years from 2010 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.00016. 0.0001584360001974254600000000
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 0.88 in 0.016% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 6,312 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 11 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 11 because we have two variables measured over a period of 12 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.

[ 0.62, 0.97 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

This one is a bit more complciated than the other calculations, but I include it because many people have been pushing for confidence intervals instead of p-value calculations (for example: NEJM. However, if you are dredging data, you can reliably find yourself in the 5%. That's my goal!


All values for the years included above: If I were being very sneaky, I could trim years from the beginning or end of the datasets to increase the correlation on some pairs of variables. I don't do that because there are already plenty of correlations in my database without monkeying with the years.

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire (Skincare Specialists)170120120140260310360270260300240130
Professor salaries in the US (Salary)133892132719131745132028134443136755138492138746138826139640136906130262




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([170,120,120,140,260,310,360,270,260,300,240,130,])
array_2 = np.array([133892,132719,131745,132028,134443,136755,138492,138746,138826,139640,136906,130262,])
array_1_name = "The number of skincare specialists in New Hampshire"
array_2_name = "Professor salaries in the US"

# 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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