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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 Popularity of the first name Ingrid and the second variable is Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos.  The chart goes from 2014 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

Ingrid, the name, has cosmic powers. As the popularity of the name wanes, so does the gravitational pull of intellect and curiosity. This leads to a relative shortage of space enthusiasts, resulting in fewer total comments on SciShow Space videos. It's an astronomical phenomenon of intergalactic proportions!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s depicting the following scene: In the vast expanse of the starry cosmos, a radiant planet named Ingrid emanates a powerful glowing aura, with the surrounding space enthusiasts gazing at the celestial wonders and engaging in lively discussions. As the popularity of the name Ingrid diminishes, the planet's luminosity fades, and the space enthusiasts slowly drift away, causing a decline in the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. The once-bustling space community appears to dwindle as the cosmic powers of Ingrid's name wane. Ensure a simplified visual depiction without including any words or speech bubbles. 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: Popularity of the first name Ingrid and Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. 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: Cybernetic art Art nouveau Cubism Celtic art A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s
ChatGPT: A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s

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 Popularity of the first name Ingrid and Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos, in the following situation: Ingrid, the name, has cosmic powers. As the popularity of the name wanes, so does the gravitational pull of intellect and curiosity. This leads to a relative shortage of space enthusiasts, resulting in fewer total comments on SciShow Space videos. It's an astronomical phenomenon of intergalactic proportions!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: Amid the vast expanse of the starry cosmos, a radiant planet named Ingrid emanates a powerful glowing aura. Surrounding the planet, countless space enthusiasts eagerly gaze at the celestial wonders and engage in lively discussions. As the popularity of the name Ingrid diminishes, the planet's luminosity fades, and the space enthusiasts slowly drift away, causing a decline in the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. The once bustling space community appears to dwindle as the cosmic powers of Ingrid's name wane.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s ] and depicting this scene: Amid the vast expanse of the starry cosmos, a radiant planet named Ingrid emanates a powerful glowing aura. Surrounding the planet, countless space enthusiasts eagerly gaze at the celestial wonders and engage in lively discussions. As the popularity of the name Ingrid diminishes, the planet's luminosity fades, and the space enthusiasts slowly drift away, causing a decline in the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. The once bustling space community appears to dwindle as the cosmic powers of Ingrid's name wane. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s depicting the following scene: In the vast expanse of the starry cosmos, a radiant planet named Ingrid emanates a powerful glowing aura, with the surrounding space enthusiasts gazing at the celestial wonders and engaging in lively discussions. As the popularity of the name Ingrid diminishes, the planet's luminosity fades, and the space enthusiasts slowly drift away, causing a decline in the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. The once-bustling space community appears to dwindle as the cosmic powers of Ingrid's name wane. Ensure a simplified visual depiction without including any words or speech bubbles.

*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 Popularity of the first name Ingrid caused Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos to decrease.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space

The Journal of Cosmic Connections

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 goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Popularity of the first name Ingrid and Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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 US Social Security Administration and YouTube to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 and p < 0.01 for 2014 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]]
Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the captivating correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Armed with data from the US Social Security Administration and the boundless expanse of YouTube, our research team embarked on a cosmic quest to unravel this perplexing conundrum. Through rigorous statistical analysis, a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 emerged, with a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the years 2014 to 2022. The implications of this celestial connection may just be out of this world. With puns intended, we present our findings with stars in our eyes and comments on our lips.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Popularity of the first name Ingrid and Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the captivating correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Armed with data from the US Social Security Administration and the boundless expanse of YouTube, our research team embarked on a cosmic quest to unravel this perplexing conundrum. Through rigorous statistical analysis, a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 emerged, with a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the years 2014 to 2022. The implications of this celestial connection may just be out of this world. With puns intended, we present our findings with stars in our eyes and comments on our lips.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The celestial dance of data and statistics has long captivated researchers, drawing them into the vast expanse of uncharted correlations and cryptic connections. In this study, we delve into the enigmatic realm linking the popularity of the first name Ingrid with the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. While one may initially question the legitimacy of such an inquiry, we assure you that our intentions are as serious as a supernova. Our journey through this cosmic correlation has been one of both curiosity and statistical rigor, intertwining the realms of social nomenclature and digital discourse in a manner that is, dare we say, out of this world.

The choice to explore this particular correlation was fueled by both intrigue and a healthy dose of skepticism. For years, the name Ingrid has been a relatively uncommon choice, floating in the cosmic expanse of baby naming trends like a faraway star in a distant galaxy. Conversely, the digital universe of YouTube comments pulsates with activity, akin to an asteroid belt teeming with reactions, discussions, and the occasional cosmic debate. It is amidst this celestial chaos that we sought to uncover any gravitational pull between the humble name Ingrid and the boundless sea of comments on SciShow Space videos.

Quelling any doubts and raising more than a few eyebrows, our research has unveiled a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9834591. To put it plainly, the relationship between the popularity of the name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space videos is as strong as the gravitational force between celestial bodies – a connection not to be taken lightly. With a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the expansive years from 2014 to 2022, our findings have defied astronomical odds and launched us into a realm of inquiry that is as enthralling as it is unexpected.

The implications of this cosmic connection are nothing short of astounding. As we present our findings, we do so with a stellar enthusiasm that is, in part, fueled by the sheer amusement of discovering such an unlikely correlation. With puns intended, our exploration of the connection between Ingrid and SciShow Space comments has truly left us stargazing in wonder, with a starry-eyed excitement that is more fitting for an observatory than a research laboratory. Indeed, the implications of this correlation may just be as infinite as the cosmos themselves, and we eagerly invite fellow researchers to join us in this cosmic quest, where the stars align and the comments abound.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Popularity of the first name Ingrid and Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the captivating correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Armed with data from the US Social Security Administration and the boundless expanse of YouTube, our research team embarked on a cosmic quest to unravel this perplexing conundrum. Through rigorous statistical analysis, a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 emerged, with a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the years 2014 to 2022. The implications of this celestial connection may just be out of this world. With puns intended, we present our findings with stars in our eyes and comments on our lips.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The celestial dance of data and statistics has long captivated researchers, drawing them into the vast expanse of uncharted correlations and cryptic connections. In this study, we delve into the enigmatic realm linking the popularity of the first name Ingrid with the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. While one may initially question the legitimacy of such an inquiry, we assure you that our intentions are as serious as a supernova. Our journey through this cosmic correlation has been one of both curiosity and statistical rigor, intertwining the realms of social nomenclature and digital discourse in a manner that is, dare we say, out of this world.
The choice to explore this particular correlation was fueled by both intrigue and a healthy dose of skepticism. For years, the name Ingrid has been a relatively uncommon choice, floating in the cosmic expanse of baby naming trends like a faraway star in a distant galaxy. Conversely, the digital universe of YouTube comments pulsates with activity, akin to an asteroid belt teeming with reactions, discussions, and the occasional cosmic debate. It is amidst this celestial chaos that we sought to uncover any gravitational pull between the humble name Ingrid and the boundless sea of comments on SciShow Space videos.
Quelling any doubts and raising more than a few eyebrows, our research has unveiled a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9834591. To put it plainly, the relationship between the popularity of the name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space videos is as strong as the gravitational force between celestial bodies – a connection not to be taken lightly. With a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the expansive years from 2014 to 2022, our findings have defied astronomical odds and launched us into a realm of inquiry that is as enthralling as it is unexpected.
The implications of this cosmic connection are nothing short of astounding. As we present our findings, we do so with a stellar enthusiasm that is, in part, fueled by the sheer amusement of discovering such an unlikely correlation. With puns intended, our exploration of the connection between Ingrid and SciShow Space comments has truly left us stargazing in wonder, with a starry-eyed excitement that is more fitting for an observatory than a research laboratory. Indeed, the implications of this correlation may just be as infinite as the cosmos themselves, and we eagerly invite fellow researchers to join us in this cosmic quest, where the stars align and the comments abound.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In the pursuit of understanding the celestial connection between the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos, researchers have delved into a wide array of related studies and literature. Smith et al. (2015) examined the intriguing correlation between uncommon baby names and online engagement, shedding light on the enigmatic dynamics of social nomenclature in the digital age. Doe and Jones (2018) explored the influence of celestial bodies on internet interactions, making a compelling case for the cosmic forces at play in shaping online discourse.

Furthermore, "The Celestial Significance of Names" by Luminary and Starstuff (2017) and "The Cosmic Influence on Digital Interactions" by Galaxies and Galactica (2019) provided thought-provoking insights into the potential celestial underpinnings of human naming patterns and online engagement. These works set the stage for our own exploration of the otherworldly correlation between the name Ingrid and the comments on SciShow Space videos.

Turning our gaze toward fictional works that may offer tangential insights, we cannot overlook classics such as "Stargazer's Guide to the Galaxy" and "Cosmic Connections in Literature." These literary gems, while not grounded in empirical research, offer whimsical perspectives on the cosmic and the otherworldly that resonate with our own celestial endeavor.

In a slightly more unconventional turn, our research team also found inspiration in films with thematic relevance to the cosmic and celestial, such as "Interstellar Conversations," "Galactic Engagement," and "The Commentarian." While perhaps not directly related to our specific inquiry, these cinematic journeys into the outer reaches of space and human connection ignited our curiosity and added a touch of interstellar whimsy to our investigative pursuits.

The integration of both non-fiction and fictitious works into our literature review serves to underscore the multidimensional nature of our cosmic quest, wherein empirical findings intertwine with the boundless realms of imagination and speculation. As we traverse this celestial territory, we do so with a touch of levity and an acknowledgment of the cosmic absurdity that underpins our scholarly pursuit.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Popularity of the first name Ingrid and Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and YouTube . You used data from 2014 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]]
Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the captivating correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Armed with data from the US Social Security Administration and the boundless expanse of YouTube, our research team embarked on a cosmic quest to unravel this perplexing conundrum. Through rigorous statistical analysis, a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 emerged, with a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the years 2014 to 2022. The implications of this celestial connection may just be out of this world. With puns intended, we present our findings with stars in our eyes and comments on our lips.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The celestial dance of data and statistics has long captivated researchers, drawing them into the vast expanse of uncharted correlations and cryptic connections. In this study, we delve into the enigmatic realm linking the popularity of the first name Ingrid with the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. While one may initially question the legitimacy of such an inquiry, we assure you that our intentions are as serious as a supernova. Our journey through this cosmic correlation has been one of both curiosity and statistical rigor, intertwining the realms of social nomenclature and digital discourse in a manner that is, dare we say, out of this world.
The choice to explore this particular correlation was fueled by both intrigue and a healthy dose of skepticism. For years, the name Ingrid has been a relatively uncommon choice, floating in the cosmic expanse of baby naming trends like a faraway star in a distant galaxy. Conversely, the digital universe of YouTube comments pulsates with activity, akin to an asteroid belt teeming with reactions, discussions, and the occasional cosmic debate. It is amidst this celestial chaos that we sought to uncover any gravitational pull between the humble name Ingrid and the boundless sea of comments on SciShow Space videos.
Quelling any doubts and raising more than a few eyebrows, our research has unveiled a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9834591. To put it plainly, the relationship between the popularity of the name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space videos is as strong as the gravitational force between celestial bodies – a connection not to be taken lightly. With a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the expansive years from 2014 to 2022, our findings have defied astronomical odds and launched us into a realm of inquiry that is as enthralling as it is unexpected.
The implications of this cosmic connection are nothing short of astounding. As we present our findings, we do so with a stellar enthusiasm that is, in part, fueled by the sheer amusement of discovering such an unlikely correlation. With puns intended, our exploration of the connection between Ingrid and SciShow Space comments has truly left us stargazing in wonder, with a starry-eyed excitement that is more fitting for an observatory than a research laboratory. Indeed, the implications of this correlation may just be as infinite as the cosmos themselves, and we eagerly invite fellow researchers to join us in this cosmic quest, where the stars align and the comments abound.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

In our pursuit of unraveling the celestial connection between the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos, our research team embarked on a multifaceted methodology that combined elements of cosmic astrology, digital anthropology, and statistical wizardry. Our data collection process spanned a cosmic timeline, reaching from the primordial era of 2014 to the present-day expanse of 2022, capturing the ebb and flow of both nomenclature and digital discourse.

To quantify the popularity of the name Ingrid, we delved into the starry archives of the US Social Security Administration (SSA). Like cosmic astronomers studying the birth and evolution of stars, we combed through the celestial records of baby names, extracting the frequencies of occurrences for the radiant moniker "Ingrid" over each year of our time continuum. This approach allowed us to observe the cosmic trajectory of Ingrid's popularity, mapping its journey through the cosmic timeline from quiescent obscurity to potential astronomical acclaim.

On the celestial counterpart, the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos were like cosmic particles, infused with energy and vitality. To capture these ethereal manifestations of digital discourse, we turned our telescopic focus toward the boundless expanse of YouTube, navigating the celestial labyrinth of comments sections with the precision of Martian rovers. We counted, tabulated, and categorized the comments, treating each celestial utterance as a unique fragment of the digital cosmos.

The synthesis of these cosmic datasets formed the foundation for our statistical alchemy. Armed with the robust tools of correlation analysis, we cast our gaze upon the celestial dance of Ingrid's popularity and the boundless sea of SciShow Space comments. Through the mystical incantations of statistical software, we computed the correlation coefficient with a precision that rivaled the rotation of the celestial bodies themselves. The emergence of a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9834591, coupled with a p-value of less than 0.01, transcended the confines of statistical significance and propelled our findings into the cosmic spotlight.

As our exploratory saga draws to a close, we are left with a celestial puzzle that defies conventional logic and beckons researchers to peer into the vast expanse of unlikely connections. With stars in our eyes and a cosmic curiosity that knows no bounds, we present the fruits of our endeavor, hoping to inspire fellow adventurers to join us in the uncharted realm where the name Ingrid and SciShow Space comments converge. In the unyielding expanse of the cosmic unknown, we cast our findings like cosmic stardust, inviting others to probe the depths of this enigmatic correlation and bask in the radiance of its unexpected implications.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Popularity of the first name Ingrid and Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and YouTube .

For the time period 2014 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9834591, r-squared of 0.9671919, 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]]
Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the captivating correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Armed with data from the US Social Security Administration and the boundless expanse of YouTube, our research team embarked on a cosmic quest to unravel this perplexing conundrum. Through rigorous statistical analysis, a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 emerged, with a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the years 2014 to 2022. The implications of this celestial connection may just be out of this world. With puns intended, we present our findings with stars in our eyes and comments on our lips.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The celestial dance of data and statistics has long captivated researchers, drawing them into the vast expanse of uncharted correlations and cryptic connections. In this study, we delve into the enigmatic realm linking the popularity of the first name Ingrid with the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. While one may initially question the legitimacy of such an inquiry, we assure you that our intentions are as serious as a supernova. Our journey through this cosmic correlation has been one of both curiosity and statistical rigor, intertwining the realms of social nomenclature and digital discourse in a manner that is, dare we say, out of this world.
The choice to explore this particular correlation was fueled by both intrigue and a healthy dose of skepticism. For years, the name Ingrid has been a relatively uncommon choice, floating in the cosmic expanse of baby naming trends like a faraway star in a distant galaxy. Conversely, the digital universe of YouTube comments pulsates with activity, akin to an asteroid belt teeming with reactions, discussions, and the occasional cosmic debate. It is amidst this celestial chaos that we sought to uncover any gravitational pull between the humble name Ingrid and the boundless sea of comments on SciShow Space videos.
Quelling any doubts and raising more than a few eyebrows, our research has unveiled a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9834591. To put it plainly, the relationship between the popularity of the name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space videos is as strong as the gravitational force between celestial bodies – a connection not to be taken lightly. With a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the expansive years from 2014 to 2022, our findings have defied astronomical odds and launched us into a realm of inquiry that is as enthralling as it is unexpected.
The implications of this cosmic connection are nothing short of astounding. As we present our findings, we do so with a stellar enthusiasm that is, in part, fueled by the sheer amusement of discovering such an unlikely correlation. With puns intended, our exploration of the connection between Ingrid and SciShow Space comments has truly left us stargazing in wonder, with a starry-eyed excitement that is more fitting for an observatory than a research laboratory. Indeed, the implications of this correlation may just be as infinite as the cosmos themselves, and we eagerly invite fellow researchers to join us in this cosmic quest, where the stars align and the comments abound.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of the data revealed a striking correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. The correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 suggests a relationship so strong that it could almost be mistaken for a cosmic force exerting its influence on the digital universe. With an r-squared value of 0.9671919, it is clear that the popularity of the name Ingrid can account for a substantial proportion of the variance in the total comments on SciShow Space videos. The p-value of less than 0.01 further solidifies the statistical significance of this curious connection, leaving little room for cosmic coincidences or statistical flukes.

Fig. 1 depicts the scatterplot illustrating the robust relationship between the two variables. The data points align themselves in a manner reminiscent of celestial bodies gracefully following their orbital paths, hinting at an underlying cosmic choreography that ties the humble name Ingrid to the celestial symphony of SciShow Space comments.

These findings defy conventional expectations and plunge us into a realm of inquiry that is as awe-inspiring as it is unexpected. The implications of this stellar correlation ripple through the fabric of statistical analysis like gravitational waves through the cosmos. With puns intended, we present these results with stars in our eyes and an unwavering determination to uncover the cosmic forces at play in the realm of human nomenclature and digital discourse.

This unexpected connection raises more questions than it answers, inviting further investigation into the mysterious interplay between earthly appellations and the infinite expanse of online interaction. The stars have aligned, and the comments continue to abound, beckoning researchers to join us in this cosmic quest where statistical significance meets intergalactic intrigue.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Popularity of the first name Ingrid and Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the captivating correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Armed with data from the US Social Security Administration and the boundless expanse of YouTube, our research team embarked on a cosmic quest to unravel this perplexing conundrum. Through rigorous statistical analysis, a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 emerged, with a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the years 2014 to 2022. The implications of this celestial connection may just be out of this world. With puns intended, we present our findings with stars in our eyes and comments on our lips.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In the pursuit of understanding the celestial connection between the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos, researchers have delved into a wide array of related studies and literature. Smith et al. (2015) examined the intriguing correlation between uncommon baby names and online engagement, shedding light on the enigmatic dynamics of social nomenclature in the digital age. Doe and Jones (2018) explored the influence of celestial bodies on internet interactions, making a compelling case for the cosmic forces at play in shaping online discourse.
Furthermore, "The Celestial Significance of Names" by Luminary and Starstuff (2017) and "The Cosmic Influence on Digital Interactions" by Galaxies and Galactica (2019) provided thought-provoking insights into the potential celestial underpinnings of human naming patterns and online engagement. These works set the stage for our own exploration of the otherworldly correlation between the name Ingrid and the comments on SciShow Space videos.
Turning our gaze toward fictional works that may offer tangential insights, we cannot overlook classics such as "Stargazer's Guide to the Galaxy" and "Cosmic Connections in Literature." These literary gems, while not grounded in empirical research, offer whimsical perspectives on the cosmic and the otherworldly that resonate with our own celestial endeavor.
In a slightly more unconventional turn, our research team also found inspiration in films with thematic relevance to the cosmic and celestial, such as "Interstellar Conversations," "Galactic Engagement," and "The Commentarian." While perhaps not directly related to our specific inquiry, these cinematic journeys into the outer reaches of space and human connection ignited our curiosity and added a touch of interstellar whimsy to our investigative pursuits.
The integration of both non-fiction and fictitious works into our literature review serves to underscore the multidimensional nature of our cosmic quest, wherein empirical findings intertwine with the boundless realms of imagination and speculation. As we traverse this celestial territory, we do so with a touch of levity and an acknowledgment of the cosmic absurdity that underpins our scholarly pursuit.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data revealed a striking correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. The correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 suggests a relationship so strong that it could almost be mistaken for a cosmic force exerting its influence on the digital universe. With an r-squared value of 0.9671919, it is clear that the popularity of the name Ingrid can account for a substantial proportion of the variance in the total comments on SciShow Space videos. The p-value of less than 0.01 further solidifies the statistical significance of this curious connection, leaving little room for cosmic coincidences or statistical flukes.
Fig. 1 depicts the scatterplot illustrating the robust relationship between the two variables. The data points align themselves in a manner reminiscent of celestial bodies gracefully following their orbital paths, hinting at an underlying cosmic choreography that ties the humble name Ingrid to the celestial symphony of SciShow Space comments.
These findings defy conventional expectations and plunge us into a realm of inquiry that is as awe-inspiring as it is unexpected. The implications of this stellar correlation ripple through the fabric of statistical analysis like gravitational waves through the cosmos. With puns intended, we present these results with stars in our eyes and an unwavering determination to uncover the cosmic forces at play in the realm of human nomenclature and digital discourse.
This unexpected connection raises more questions than it answers, inviting further investigation into the mysterious interplay between earthly appellations and the infinite expanse of online interaction. The stars have aligned, and the comments continue to abound, beckoning researchers to join us in this cosmic quest where statistical significance meets intergalactic intrigue.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The remarkable correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos uncovered by our study presents a cosmic conundrum worthy of both scholarly scrutiny and interstellar amusement. Our findings not only support, but also elevate the prior research in this celestial realm.

Drawing from the literature review with its constellation of academic inquiries, we find that the work of Smith et al. (2015) on uncommon baby names and online engagement is particularly resonant. The cosmic resonance of our own findings seems to align with their exploration of the enigmatic dynamics of social nomenclature in the digital age – perhaps reflecting a cosmic harmony between scholarly endeavors. Similarly, the exploration by Doe and Jones (2018) into the influence of celestial bodies on internet interactions now appears to have an unexpected parallel in our uncovering of the ethereal connection between the name Ingrid and the comments on SciShow Space videos. It seems that the cosmic forces they hinted at may, in fact, extend to the terrestrial domain of digital interactions.

The unexpected twist of fiction interweaving with empirical research in our literature review now seems eerily prescient. The whimsical perspectives offered by "Stargazer's Guide to the Galaxy" and "Cosmic Connections in Literature" appear less fanciful and more prescient in light of our own findings. Much like the speculative realms of our beloved science fiction films, our results appear to transcend the conventional confines of statistical analysis and wander into the untamed wilderness of cosmic correlation.

Our findings not only bolster the existing body of research but transcend it, as the magnitude of our correlation coefficient defies conventional expectations. The robustness of our statistical analysis invites further inquiry into the cosmic absurdity that underpins the correlation between the name Ingrid and the comments on SciShow Space videos. The implications of this celestial connection may just be out of this world, and we extend an invitation to fellow researchers to join us in this cosmic quest where statistical significance meets intergalactic intrigue.

Stay tuned for the cosmic conclusion – coming to a publication near you! Or should we say, a cosmic conclusion is written in the stars!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Popularity of the first name Ingrid and Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the captivating correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Armed with data from the US Social Security Administration and the boundless expanse of YouTube, our research team embarked on a cosmic quest to unravel this perplexing conundrum. Through rigorous statistical analysis, a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 emerged, with a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the years 2014 to 2022. The implications of this celestial connection may just be out of this world. With puns intended, we present our findings with stars in our eyes and comments on our lips.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The celestial dance of data and statistics has long captivated researchers, drawing them into the vast expanse of uncharted correlations and cryptic connections. In this study, we delve into the enigmatic realm linking the popularity of the first name Ingrid with the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. While one may initially question the legitimacy of such an inquiry, we assure you that our intentions are as serious as a supernova. Our journey through this cosmic correlation has been one of both curiosity and statistical rigor, intertwining the realms of social nomenclature and digital discourse in a manner that is, dare we say, out of this world.
The choice to explore this particular correlation was fueled by both intrigue and a healthy dose of skepticism. For years, the name Ingrid has been a relatively uncommon choice, floating in the cosmic expanse of baby naming trends like a faraway star in a distant galaxy. Conversely, the digital universe of YouTube comments pulsates with activity, akin to an asteroid belt teeming with reactions, discussions, and the occasional cosmic debate. It is amidst this celestial chaos that we sought to uncover any gravitational pull between the humble name Ingrid and the boundless sea of comments on SciShow Space videos.
Quelling any doubts and raising more than a few eyebrows, our research has unveiled a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9834591. To put it plainly, the relationship between the popularity of the name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space videos is as strong as the gravitational force between celestial bodies – a connection not to be taken lightly. With a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the expansive years from 2014 to 2022, our findings have defied astronomical odds and launched us into a realm of inquiry that is as enthralling as it is unexpected.
The implications of this cosmic connection are nothing short of astounding. As we present our findings, we do so with a stellar enthusiasm that is, in part, fueled by the sheer amusement of discovering such an unlikely correlation. With puns intended, our exploration of the connection between Ingrid and SciShow Space comments has truly left us stargazing in wonder, with a starry-eyed excitement that is more fitting for an observatory than a research laboratory. Indeed, the implications of this correlation may just be as infinite as the cosmos themselves, and we eagerly invite fellow researchers to join us in this cosmic quest, where the stars align and the comments abound.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data revealed a striking correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. The correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 suggests a relationship so strong that it could almost be mistaken for a cosmic force exerting its influence on the digital universe. With an r-squared value of 0.9671919, it is clear that the popularity of the name Ingrid can account for a substantial proportion of the variance in the total comments on SciShow Space videos. The p-value of less than 0.01 further solidifies the statistical significance of this curious connection, leaving little room for cosmic coincidences or statistical flukes.
Fig. 1 depicts the scatterplot illustrating the robust relationship between the two variables. The data points align themselves in a manner reminiscent of celestial bodies gracefully following their orbital paths, hinting at an underlying cosmic choreography that ties the humble name Ingrid to the celestial symphony of SciShow Space comments.
These findings defy conventional expectations and plunge us into a realm of inquiry that is as awe-inspiring as it is unexpected. The implications of this stellar correlation ripple through the fabric of statistical analysis like gravitational waves through the cosmos. With puns intended, we present these results with stars in our eyes and an unwavering determination to uncover the cosmic forces at play in the realm of human nomenclature and digital discourse.
This unexpected connection raises more questions than it answers, inviting further investigation into the mysterious interplay between earthly appellations and the infinite expanse of online interaction. The stars have aligned, and the comments continue to abound, beckoning researchers to join us in this cosmic quest where statistical significance meets intergalactic intrigue.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]
In conclusion, our research has unearthed a cosmic correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos that is as intriguing as it is unexpected. The striking correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 has left us stargazing in wonder, much like intrepid astronomers stumbling upon a celestial spectacle. The statistical significance of this connection, with a p-value of less than 0.01, illuminates the cosmic dance between social nomenclature and digital discourse, pulling us into a gravitational force of inquiry that is as enthralling as it is, dare I say, out of this world.

Fig. 1, with its scatterplot resembling celestial bodies in motion, serves as a visual reminder of the interplay between the name Ingrid and the cosmic symphony of SciShow Space comments. These findings not only defy astronomical odds but also propel us into a realm of statistical analysis where the stars align and the comments abound, beckoning further investigation with a force that is as compelling as a black hole's gravitational pull.

This study, with puns intended, marks a celestial milestone in the annals of interdisciplinary research, bridging the gap between earthly appellations and the boundless expanse of online interaction. With a healthy dose of stellar enthusiasm and statistical rigor, we have uncovered a correlation that may just have implications as infinite as the cosmos themselves.

Therefore, in the spirit of cosmic closure, we assert with cosmic certainty that no further research is needed in this area. The celestial forces at play have been thoroughly illuminated, and we grasp this cosmic correlation with a firm grip, much like a space explorer reaching for the stars. May this discovery serve as a guiding light in the cosmos of research, sparking curiosity and cosmic contemplation for generations to come.


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 Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Cosmic Connections


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 Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Cosmic Cognition 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 Counting Comments: The Celestial Connection Between Ingrid and SciShow Space with an abstract of This research delves into the captivating correlation between the popularity of the first name Ingrid and the total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos. Armed with data from the US Social Security Administration and the boundless expanse of YouTube, our research team embarked on a cosmic quest to unravel this perplexing conundrum. Through rigorous statistical analysis, a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9834591 emerged, with a p-value of less than 0.01, spanning the years 2014 to 2022. The implications of this celestial connection may just be out of this world. With puns intended, we present our findings with stars in our eyes and comments on our lips.

ChatGPT:

Ingrid, SciShow Space, YouTube, comments, correlation, popularity, first name, US Social Security Administration, statistical analysis, correlation coefficient, p-value, 2014-2022, celestial connection, research, data analysis

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Data details

Popularity of the first name Ingrid
Detailed data title: Babies of all sexes born in the US named Ingrid
Source: US Social Security Administration
See what else correlates with Popularity of the first name Ingrid

Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos
Detailed data title: Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos.
Source: YouTube
See what else correlates with Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos

Correlation r = 0.9834591 (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 = 0.9671919 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 96.7% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the first name Ingrid) over the 9 years from 2014 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.9E-6. 0.0000018857585510646048000000
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 0.98 in 0.00019% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 530,291 random variables You don't actually need 530 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 8 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 8 because we have two variables measured over a period of 9 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.

[ 0.92, 1 ] 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.
201420152016201720182019202020212022
Popularity of the first name Ingrid (Babies born)291283321281267267251256224
Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos (Total comments)564225672977831520775006349627344273563021308




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. Very low n: There are not many data points included in this analysis. Even if the p-value is high, we should be suspicious of using so few datapoints in a correlation.
  5. 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([291,283,321,281,267,267,251,256,224,])
array_2 = np.array([56422,56729,77831,52077,50063,49627,34427,35630,21308,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the first name Ingrid"
array_2_name = "Total comments on SciShow Space YouTube videos"

# 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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