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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 'its wednesday my dudes' meme and the second variable is Boeing's stock price (BA).  The chart goes from 2006 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the 'its wednesday my dudes' meme gained popularity, more and more people found themselves unexpectedly drawn to midweek enthusiasm. This led to a surge in productivity and innovative thinking among the general populace every Wednesday. Coincidentally, Boeing's top engineers and executives were also infected by this midweek fervor, leading to a remarkable spike in groundbreaking aircraft designs and business strategies. This, in turn, delighted investors, who couldn't help but buy up Boeing's stock, propelling it to new heights. Who knew that a simple midweek meme could send Boeing soaring towards success, making Wednesday not just a day of the week, but a day of financial triumph!

Create a meme inspired by the its wednesday my dudes meme that in some way references Boeing's stock price (BA). Try to emulate the style of the meme - don’t violate the copyright, just make it look and feel like the original meme.
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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 Popularity of the 'its wednesday my dudes' meme positively influenced Boeing's stock price (BA). Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
It's Hump Day for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price

The Journal of Internet Memes and Market Analysis

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 'its wednesday my dudes' meme and Boeing's stock price (BA). 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, make it sound serious.

Your research team used data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358 and p < 0.01 for 2006 to 2023.

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]]
It's "Hump Day" for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the findings of an in-depth exploration of the intriguing connection between the viral internet "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of aerospace giant Boeing (BA). Using data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a thorough analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2023. Our research team calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358, indicating a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a p-value less than 0.01, thus rejecting the null hypothesis, much like how the internet rejects anything not meme-worthy. The results of this study not only shed light on the astonishing influence of internet memes on the financial markets but also serve as a lighthearted reminder that even in the world of high finance, the whims of internet culture can have surprising impacts. With a touch of humor, this investigation adds a quirky twist to the otherwise serious realm of stock market analysis, reminding us that sometimes, the most unexpected factors can "meme" a lot to investors.


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 'its wednesday my dudes' meme and Boeing's stock price (BA). 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]]
It's "Hump Day" for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the findings of an in-depth exploration of the intriguing connection between the viral internet "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of aerospace giant Boeing (BA). Using data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a thorough analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2023. Our research team calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358, indicating a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a p-value less than 0.01, thus rejecting the null hypothesis, much like how the internet rejects anything not meme-worthy. The results of this study not only shed light on the astonishing influence of internet memes on the financial markets but also serve as a lighthearted reminder that even in the world of high finance, the whims of internet culture can have surprising impacts. With a touch of humor, this investigation adds a quirky twist to the otherwise serious realm of stock market analysis, reminding us that sometimes, the most unexpected factors can "meme" a lot to investors.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
Ah, the world of finance and memes – two seemingly unrelated realms colliding in an unexpected dance of correlation. In this paper, we delve into the peculiar and often whimsical intersection of internet culture and stock market dynamics, specifically honing in on the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and its surprising relationship to the stock price of aerospace behemoth Boeing (BA).

Now, one might wonder why such an esoteric meme would be of interest to the world of high finance. However, as we venture into this uncharted territory, we are reminded of the timeless adage: "Not all that glitters is gold, but some of it might just be meme-worthy."

While the financial world is often associated with seriousness and solemn analyses, we cannot help but be captivated by the quirky influence of online memes on stock market performance. It begs the question: Can internet memes, with their ephemeral and often perplexing nature, really hold sway over the hallowed halls of Wall Street? One might say that this investigation is venturing into uncharted waters, akin to a meme navigating the turbulent seas of internet culture.

As we embark on this journey, it is important to remember that correlation does not imply causation – unless, of course, the cause happens to be a mischievous frog uttering "it's wednesday my dudes." So, grab your calculators and your sense of humor, because we are about to untangle the seemingly inexplicable connection between a midweek catchphrase and stock market performances. After all, in the labyrinthine world of finance, even the most seemingly innocuous memes may hold the key to unlocking unexpected market movements.


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 'its wednesday my dudes' meme and Boeing's stock price (BA). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name a few real TV shows that sound like they might be relevant to the topic that you watched as research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
It's "Hump Day" for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the findings of an in-depth exploration of the intriguing connection between the viral internet "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of aerospace giant Boeing (BA). Using data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a thorough analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2023. Our research team calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358, indicating a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a p-value less than 0.01, thus rejecting the null hypothesis, much like how the internet rejects anything not meme-worthy. The results of this study not only shed light on the astonishing influence of internet memes on the financial markets but also serve as a lighthearted reminder that even in the world of high finance, the whims of internet culture can have surprising impacts. With a touch of humor, this investigation adds a quirky twist to the otherwise serious realm of stock market analysis, reminding us that sometimes, the most unexpected factors can "meme" a lot to investors.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Ah, the world of finance and memes – two seemingly unrelated realms colliding in an unexpected dance of correlation. In this paper, we delve into the peculiar and often whimsical intersection of internet culture and stock market dynamics, specifically honing in on the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and its surprising relationship to the stock price of aerospace behemoth Boeing (BA).
Now, one might wonder why such an esoteric meme would be of interest to the world of high finance. However, as we venture into this uncharted territory, we are reminded of the timeless adage: "Not all that glitters is gold, but some of it might just be meme-worthy."
While the financial world is often associated with seriousness and solemn analyses, we cannot help but be captivated by the quirky influence of online memes on stock market performance. It begs the question: Can internet memes, with their ephemeral and often perplexing nature, really hold sway over the hallowed halls of Wall Street? One might say that this investigation is venturing into uncharted waters, akin to a meme navigating the turbulent seas of internet culture.
As we embark on this journey, it is important to remember that correlation does not imply causation – unless, of course, the cause happens to be a mischievous frog uttering "it's wednesday my dudes." So, grab your calculators and your sense of humor, because we are about to untangle the seemingly inexplicable connection between a midweek catchphrase and stock market performances. After all, in the labyrinthine world of finance, even the most seemingly innocuous memes may hold the key to unlocking unexpected market movements.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The relationship between internet memes and stock market performance has been a topic of increasing interest in recent years, with several studies delving into the intriguing dynamics of this peculiar intersection. Smith (2015) examined the impact of viral memes on consumer behavior and brand perception, highlighting the potential influence of internet culture on market trends. Similarly, Doe (2017) conducted a comprehensive analysis of social media trends and their correlation with stock price movements, uncovering surprising connections between online viral content and investor sentiment.

However, as we journey further into the realm of internet memes and their impact on financial markets, it's important to broaden our scope and consider unconventional sources of inspiration. For instance, Jones (2019) expanded the discourse on market psychology by integrating elements of popular culture into the analysis of investor behavior, indirectly laying the groundwork for our exploration of meme-related stock price correlations.

Turning our attention to literature beyond scholarly articles, non-fiction works such as "The Power of Memes: How Internet Culture Influences Society" by R. Memester and "Market Mayhem: Unconventional Factors in Stock Price Movements" by A. Ticker provide valuable context for understanding the potential influence of internet phenomena on market dynamics. These insightful texts offer nuanced perspectives on the interplay between online culture and financial behaviors, setting the stage for our offbeat investigation.

In the realm of fiction, books such as "Market Manipulation: A Tale of Meme Magic" by E. Bullish and "The Meme Stock Mysteries: An Unconventional Approach to Market Analysis" by P. Stonks, while not rooted in empirical research, add a whimsical charm to our exploration of meme-related financial phenomena. These imaginative narratives playfully intertwine internet subculture with the enigmatic world of stock market intrigue, mirroring the lighthearted spirit of our own investigation.

The avenues of entertainment have also provided insight, with TV shows like "The Big Bang Theory" and "Silicon Valley" offering humorous caricatures of finance and tech culture, serving as incidental inspiration for our approach to bridging the gap between internet memes and market dynamics. Through their exaggerated portrayals of the peculiarities inherent in the world of high finance, these shows inadvertently underscore the absurdity of our own inquiry while providing a light-hearted backdrop for our analytical endeavor.

As we delve into the unconventional terrain of meme stock correlations, it becomes apparent that embracing a touch of levity may just hold the key to unraveling the relationship between internet culture and financial markets. After all, in the unpredictable landscape of stock price movements, a bit of humor may prove to be more than just a token gesture.


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 'its wednesday my dudes' meme and Boeing's stock price (BA). 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 Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2006 to 2023

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]]
It's "Hump Day" for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the findings of an in-depth exploration of the intriguing connection between the viral internet "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of aerospace giant Boeing (BA). Using data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a thorough analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2023. Our research team calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358, indicating a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a p-value less than 0.01, thus rejecting the null hypothesis, much like how the internet rejects anything not meme-worthy. The results of this study not only shed light on the astonishing influence of internet memes on the financial markets but also serve as a lighthearted reminder that even in the world of high finance, the whims of internet culture can have surprising impacts. With a touch of humor, this investigation adds a quirky twist to the otherwise serious realm of stock market analysis, reminding us that sometimes, the most unexpected factors can "meme" a lot to investors.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Ah, the world of finance and memes – two seemingly unrelated realms colliding in an unexpected dance of correlation. In this paper, we delve into the peculiar and often whimsical intersection of internet culture and stock market dynamics, specifically honing in on the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and its surprising relationship to the stock price of aerospace behemoth Boeing (BA).
Now, one might wonder why such an esoteric meme would be of interest to the world of high finance. However, as we venture into this uncharted territory, we are reminded of the timeless adage: "Not all that glitters is gold, but some of it might just be meme-worthy."
While the financial world is often associated with seriousness and solemn analyses, we cannot help but be captivated by the quirky influence of online memes on stock market performance. It begs the question: Can internet memes, with their ephemeral and often perplexing nature, really hold sway over the hallowed halls of Wall Street? One might say that this investigation is venturing into uncharted waters, akin to a meme navigating the turbulent seas of internet culture.
As we embark on this journey, it is important to remember that correlation does not imply causation – unless, of course, the cause happens to be a mischievous frog uttering "it's wednesday my dudes." So, grab your calculators and your sense of humor, because we are about to untangle the seemingly inexplicable connection between a midweek catchphrase and stock market performances. After all, in the labyrinthine world of finance, even the most seemingly innocuous memes may hold the key to unlocking unexpected market movements.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

In our pursuit of unraveling the intertwining fates of the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and Boeing's stock price, our research team employed a blend of data collection, statistical analysis, and a dash of meme-worthy wit. Our data collection spanned the digital landscape, taking us on a journey through cyberspace to capture the ebbs and flows of internet culture and stock market dynamics.

To capture the zeitgeist of the meme, we turned to the Google Trends platform, a digital oracle that illuminates the relative search interest for specific keywords over time. Our keywords of interest included variations of the meme's iconic catchphrase, carefully noting the fluctuations in search volume as "hump day" made its recurring midweek appearances. This allowed us to gauge the pulse of the internet, akin to measuring the beats of a humorous heart that pumps out Wednesday whimsy.

In tandem with our foray into the meme-scape, we ventured into the domain of financial data using LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). Here, we unearthed the historical stock prices of Boeing (BA), meticulously tracing the undulations of market performance with a keen eye for any synchronicities with meme-related phenomena. We sifted through mountains of numerical data, navigating the peaks and valleys of stock price movements much like a spirited adventurer embarking on a quest for elusive memes.

Once our data trove had been procured, we harnessed the power of statistical analysis, unleashing a formidable array of tools to distill meaning from the digital uproar. Correlation analysis emerged as our stalwart companion in this scholarly endeavor, weaving together the threads of search interest and stock prices to reveal the subtle dance between internet ethos and financial fortunes.

With our analytical framework in place, we computed the correlation coefficient between the meme's prominence and Boeing's stock price, unfurling the numerical tendrils of connectivity between the seemingly disparate realms. Our quest for empirical insight led us to uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358, wielding statistical evidence akin to a meme magician conjuring correlations from thin air. The resulting p-value, less than 0.01, provided empirical ammunition to reject the null hypothesis, akin to a resounding internet meme rebuffing dissent with irreverent glee.

While our methods may appear unconventional at first glance, the lighthearted undercurrent of meme culture and the pragmatic core of financial analysis coalesced into a harmonious symphony of data exploration. By marrying the whimsical with the rigorous, we endeavored to shed light on the unexpected tendrils of influence that extend from the virtual realms to the hallowed grounds of stock market performance.


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 'its wednesday my dudes' meme and Boeing's stock price (BA). 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 Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2006 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.8766358, r-squared of 0.7684904, 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]]
It's "Hump Day" for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the findings of an in-depth exploration of the intriguing connection between the viral internet "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of aerospace giant Boeing (BA). Using data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a thorough analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2023. Our research team calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358, indicating a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a p-value less than 0.01, thus rejecting the null hypothesis, much like how the internet rejects anything not meme-worthy. The results of this study not only shed light on the astonishing influence of internet memes on the financial markets but also serve as a lighthearted reminder that even in the world of high finance, the whims of internet culture can have surprising impacts. With a touch of humor, this investigation adds a quirky twist to the otherwise serious realm of stock market analysis, reminding us that sometimes, the most unexpected factors can "meme" a lot to investors.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Ah, the world of finance and memes – two seemingly unrelated realms colliding in an unexpected dance of correlation. In this paper, we delve into the peculiar and often whimsical intersection of internet culture and stock market dynamics, specifically honing in on the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and its surprising relationship to the stock price of aerospace behemoth Boeing (BA).
Now, one might wonder why such an esoteric meme would be of interest to the world of high finance. However, as we venture into this uncharted territory, we are reminded of the timeless adage: "Not all that glitters is gold, but some of it might just be meme-worthy."
While the financial world is often associated with seriousness and solemn analyses, we cannot help but be captivated by the quirky influence of online memes on stock market performance. It begs the question: Can internet memes, with their ephemeral and often perplexing nature, really hold sway over the hallowed halls of Wall Street? One might say that this investigation is venturing into uncharted waters, akin to a meme navigating the turbulent seas of internet culture.
As we embark on this journey, it is important to remember that correlation does not imply causation – unless, of course, the cause happens to be a mischievous frog uttering "it's wednesday my dudes." So, grab your calculators and your sense of humor, because we are about to untangle the seemingly inexplicable connection between a midweek catchphrase and stock market performances. After all, in the labyrinthine world of finance, even the most seemingly innocuous memes may hold the key to unlocking unexpected market movements.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our analysis revealed a surprisingly strong positive correlation between the popularity of the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and Boeing's stock price (BA) over the period from 2006 to 2023. The correlation coefficient was calculated to be 0.8766358, indicating a robust positive relationship between the two variables. In other words, as the utterance of "it's wednesday my dudes" reverberated across the internet, the stock price of Boeing appeared to echo its enthusiasm, much like a meme-fueled call and response.

Further bolstering the strength of this correlation, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) was determined to be 0.7684904. This suggests that approximately 76.85% of the variation in Boeing's stock price can be explained by the popularity of the "its wednesday my dudes" meme. It's as if the meme had whispered to Boeing's stock price, "Hey, today's the day," and the stock price, in turn, eagerly responded, "Let's take it to new heights!"

Moreover, the statistical significance of this relationship was confirmed with a p-value of less than 0.01, rejecting the null hypothesis that there was no relationship between the meme's popularity and Boeing's stock price. In the world of statistics, this level of significance is akin to a resounding chorus of "it's wednesday my dudes" permeating the digital landscape, heralding a noteworthy impact on Boeing's stock performance.

The remarkable strength of this relationship is further elucidated in Fig. 1, a scatterplot that visually depicts the positive correlation between the popularity of the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of Boeing. As one examines the figure, it becomes abundantly clear that the meme's influence on Boeing's stock price is not to be underestimated. One could almost envision the meme as a co-pilot guiding Boeing's stock price through the fluctuations of market sentiment.

In summary, the findings of this study offer compelling evidence of the unlikely yet conspicuous link between the pervasive "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of Boeing. We must reckon with the fact that in the landscape of financial analysis, even the most unexpected, whimsical forces may exert an intriguing influence. As we unpack the implications of this research, we cannot help but appreciate the whimsical journey that led us to this captivating intersection of internet culture and stock market dynamics. While some may dismiss the significance of a midweek meme, our study emphasizes that in the realm of finance, even the most unlikely factors can have a tangible impact—proving that sometimes, the most unexpected entities can soar to new heights, just like a Boeing aircraft on a Wednesday.


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 'its wednesday my dudes' meme and Boeing's stock price (BA). 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]]
It's "Hump Day" for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the findings of an in-depth exploration of the intriguing connection between the viral internet "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of aerospace giant Boeing (BA). Using data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a thorough analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2023. Our research team calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358, indicating a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a p-value less than 0.01, thus rejecting the null hypothesis, much like how the internet rejects anything not meme-worthy. The results of this study not only shed light on the astonishing influence of internet memes on the financial markets but also serve as a lighthearted reminder that even in the world of high finance, the whims of internet culture can have surprising impacts. With a touch of humor, this investigation adds a quirky twist to the otherwise serious realm of stock market analysis, reminding us that sometimes, the most unexpected factors can "meme" a lot to investors.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The relationship between internet memes and stock market performance has been a topic of increasing interest in recent years, with several studies delving into the intriguing dynamics of this peculiar intersection. Smith (2015) examined the impact of viral memes on consumer behavior and brand perception, highlighting the potential influence of internet culture on market trends. Similarly, Doe (2017) conducted a comprehensive analysis of social media trends and their correlation with stock price movements, uncovering surprising connections between online viral content and investor sentiment.
However, as we journey further into the realm of internet memes and their impact on financial markets, it's important to broaden our scope and consider unconventional sources of inspiration. For instance, Jones (2019) expanded the discourse on market psychology by integrating elements of popular culture into the analysis of investor behavior, indirectly laying the groundwork for our exploration of meme-related stock price correlations.
Turning our attention to literature beyond scholarly articles, non-fiction works such as "The Power of Memes: How Internet Culture Influences Society" by R. Memester and "Market Mayhem: Unconventional Factors in Stock Price Movements" by A. Ticker provide valuable context for understanding the potential influence of internet phenomena on market dynamics. These insightful texts offer nuanced perspectives on the interplay between online culture and financial behaviors, setting the stage for our offbeat investigation.
In the realm of fiction, books such as "Market Manipulation: A Tale of Meme Magic" by E. Bullish and "The Meme Stock Mysteries: An Unconventional Approach to Market Analysis" by P. Stonks, while not rooted in empirical research, add a whimsical charm to our exploration of meme-related financial phenomena. These imaginative narratives playfully intertwine internet subculture with the enigmatic world of stock market intrigue, mirroring the lighthearted spirit of our own investigation.
The avenues of entertainment have also provided insight, with TV shows like "The Big Bang Theory" and "Silicon Valley" offering humorous caricatures of finance and tech culture, serving as incidental inspiration for our approach to bridging the gap between internet memes and market dynamics. Through their exaggerated portrayals of the peculiarities inherent in the world of high finance, these shows inadvertently underscore the absurdity of our own inquiry while providing a light-hearted backdrop for our analytical endeavor.
As we delve into the unconventional terrain of meme stock correlations, it becomes apparent that embracing a touch of levity may just hold the key to unraveling the relationship between internet culture and financial markets. After all, in the unpredictable landscape of stock price movements, a bit of humor may prove to be more than just a token gesture.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a surprisingly strong positive correlation between the popularity of the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and Boeing's stock price (BA) over the period from 2006 to 2023. The correlation coefficient was calculated to be 0.8766358, indicating a robust positive relationship between the two variables. In other words, as the utterance of "it's wednesday my dudes" reverberated across the internet, the stock price of Boeing appeared to echo its enthusiasm, much like a meme-fueled call and response.
Further bolstering the strength of this correlation, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) was determined to be 0.7684904. This suggests that approximately 76.85% of the variation in Boeing's stock price can be explained by the popularity of the "its wednesday my dudes" meme. It's as if the meme had whispered to Boeing's stock price, "Hey, today's the day," and the stock price, in turn, eagerly responded, "Let's take it to new heights!"
Moreover, the statistical significance of this relationship was confirmed with a p-value of less than 0.01, rejecting the null hypothesis that there was no relationship between the meme's popularity and Boeing's stock price. In the world of statistics, this level of significance is akin to a resounding chorus of "it's wednesday my dudes" permeating the digital landscape, heralding a noteworthy impact on Boeing's stock performance.
The remarkable strength of this relationship is further elucidated in Fig. 1, a scatterplot that visually depicts the positive correlation between the popularity of the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of Boeing. As one examines the figure, it becomes abundantly clear that the meme's influence on Boeing's stock price is not to be underestimated. One could almost envision the meme as a co-pilot guiding Boeing's stock price through the fluctuations of market sentiment.
In summary, the findings of this study offer compelling evidence of the unlikely yet conspicuous link between the pervasive "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of Boeing. We must reckon with the fact that in the landscape of financial analysis, even the most unexpected, whimsical forces may exert an intriguing influence. As we unpack the implications of this research, we cannot help but appreciate the whimsical journey that led us to this captivating intersection of internet culture and stock market dynamics. While some may dismiss the significance of a midweek meme, our study emphasizes that in the realm of finance, even the most unlikely factors can have a tangible impact—proving that sometimes, the most unexpected entities can soar to new heights, just like a Boeing aircraft on a Wednesday.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of our study have illuminated a compelling association between the ubiquitous "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of Boeing. Our investigation ventured into uncharted territory, bringing together the whimsical world of internet culture and the stalwart realm of stock market analytics. Delving into the fallout of internet phenomena on finance may seem quirky, but as our results underscore, there's more to "hump day" memes than meets the eye.

Connecting back to the literature review, we cannot overlook the influence of narrative fictions like "Market Manipulation: A Tale of Meme Magic" by E. Bullish and "The Meme Stock Mysteries: An Unconventional Approach to Market Analysis" by P. Stonks. While hailing from the world of fiction, these whimsical tales inadvertently echoed the intriguing correlation that our study unveiled, hinting at an interplay between internet culture and market dynamics that defies conventional expectations. Who would have thought that the antics of meme culture could hold the potential to sway the paths of stocks like a hidden breeze?

Furthermore, our results align with the groundbreaking work of Jones (2019), who advocated for a broader consideration of unconventional sources of inspiration in market psychology. In a similar spirit, our study implores researchers and financiers alike to embrace the unexpected and delve into the unexplored territories of internet subculture, where memes are not merely fleeting jokes but potential game-changers in the financial sphere.

The statistical robustness of our findings, reflected in a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358 and a p-value less than 0.01, fortifies the reality of this unexpected relationship. This correlation mirrors the quirky yet considerable impact of midweek memes on a major corporation's stock performance. While it may seem improbable, our study echoes the sentiment that in the ever-evolving landscape of finance, even the most unconventional factors bear weighty significance.

In unraveling the connection between the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and Boeing's stock price, we have not merely identified a statistical relationship; we have stumbled upon a subtle yet resonating illustration of the influence of internet culture on market behaviors. As our results indicate, the meme's resonance reverberated through digital spheres, imparting a tangible effect on Boeing's stock performance, reminding us that significant market movements can, at times, be set in motion by the most unassuming catalysts. This dalliance between internet whimsy and stock market vitality underscores the curious duality of finance—the interplay of serious numbers and the unexpected, reminding us that even in the weighty cosmos of stocks, a touch of levity can prove to be more than just a passing amusement.

Although our investigation may elicit a chuckle or two, it stands testament to the oft-forgotten truth that within the enigma of financial markets, the most whimsical factors may hold the power to incite substantial ripples. And so, our exploration of the captivating liaison between a midweek meme and Boeing's stock price serves as a quirky but thought-provoking nod to the multifaceted nature of market dynamics—a reminder that even amid graphs and statistics, the unexpected may just be the stock-in-trade of finance.


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 'its wednesday my dudes' meme and Boeing's stock price (BA). 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]]
It's "Hump Day" for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the findings of an in-depth exploration of the intriguing connection between the viral internet "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of aerospace giant Boeing (BA). Using data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a thorough analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2023. Our research team calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358, indicating a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a p-value less than 0.01, thus rejecting the null hypothesis, much like how the internet rejects anything not meme-worthy. The results of this study not only shed light on the astonishing influence of internet memes on the financial markets but also serve as a lighthearted reminder that even in the world of high finance, the whims of internet culture can have surprising impacts. With a touch of humor, this investigation adds a quirky twist to the otherwise serious realm of stock market analysis, reminding us that sometimes, the most unexpected factors can "meme" a lot to investors.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Ah, the world of finance and memes – two seemingly unrelated realms colliding in an unexpected dance of correlation. In this paper, we delve into the peculiar and often whimsical intersection of internet culture and stock market dynamics, specifically honing in on the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and its surprising relationship to the stock price of aerospace behemoth Boeing (BA).
Now, one might wonder why such an esoteric meme would be of interest to the world of high finance. However, as we venture into this uncharted territory, we are reminded of the timeless adage: "Not all that glitters is gold, but some of it might just be meme-worthy."
While the financial world is often associated with seriousness and solemn analyses, we cannot help but be captivated by the quirky influence of online memes on stock market performance. It begs the question: Can internet memes, with their ephemeral and often perplexing nature, really hold sway over the hallowed halls of Wall Street? One might say that this investigation is venturing into uncharted waters, akin to a meme navigating the turbulent seas of internet culture.
As we embark on this journey, it is important to remember that correlation does not imply causation – unless, of course, the cause happens to be a mischievous frog uttering "it's wednesday my dudes." So, grab your calculators and your sense of humor, because we are about to untangle the seemingly inexplicable connection between a midweek catchphrase and stock market performances. After all, in the labyrinthine world of finance, even the most seemingly innocuous memes may hold the key to unlocking unexpected market movements.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a surprisingly strong positive correlation between the popularity of the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and Boeing's stock price (BA) over the period from 2006 to 2023. The correlation coefficient was calculated to be 0.8766358, indicating a robust positive relationship between the two variables. In other words, as the utterance of "it's wednesday my dudes" reverberated across the internet, the stock price of Boeing appeared to echo its enthusiasm, much like a meme-fueled call and response.
Further bolstering the strength of this correlation, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) was determined to be 0.7684904. This suggests that approximately 76.85% of the variation in Boeing's stock price can be explained by the popularity of the "its wednesday my dudes" meme. It's as if the meme had whispered to Boeing's stock price, "Hey, today's the day," and the stock price, in turn, eagerly responded, "Let's take it to new heights!"
Moreover, the statistical significance of this relationship was confirmed with a p-value of less than 0.01, rejecting the null hypothesis that there was no relationship between the meme's popularity and Boeing's stock price. In the world of statistics, this level of significance is akin to a resounding chorus of "it's wednesday my dudes" permeating the digital landscape, heralding a noteworthy impact on Boeing's stock performance.
The remarkable strength of this relationship is further elucidated in Fig. 1, a scatterplot that visually depicts the positive correlation between the popularity of the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of Boeing. As one examines the figure, it becomes abundantly clear that the meme's influence on Boeing's stock price is not to be underestimated. One could almost envision the meme as a co-pilot guiding Boeing's stock price through the fluctuations of market sentiment.
In summary, the findings of this study offer compelling evidence of the unlikely yet conspicuous link between the pervasive "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of Boeing. We must reckon with the fact that in the landscape of financial analysis, even the most unexpected, whimsical forces may exert an intriguing influence. As we unpack the implications of this research, we cannot help but appreciate the whimsical journey that led us to this captivating intersection of internet culture and stock market dynamics. While some may dismiss the significance of a midweek meme, our study emphasizes that in the realm of finance, even the most unlikely factors can have a tangible impact—proving that sometimes, the most unexpected entities can soar to new heights, just like a Boeing aircraft on a Wednesday.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has unveiled a truly remarkable correlation between the "its wednesday my dudes" meme and Boeing's stock price. The robust positive relationship we uncovered is a testament to the whimsical influence of internet culture on the world of finance. It's as if the meme and the stock price performed a harmonious midweek duet, with Boeing's stock price eschewing its usual aloofness to participate in the spirited chorus of "it's wednesday my dudes."

As we think about the implications of our findings, one can't help but marvel at the unanticipated ways in which internet memes seep into the intricate fabric of financial markets. It's like stumbling upon a wacky sidekick in a serious drama. While we're used to attributing stock market movements to complex economic forces, our study reminds us that sometimes, a simple "it's wednesday my dudes" can stir up more excitement than a market report.

Furthermore, the statistical significance of this relationship prompts us to consider the meme as a potential leading indicator for market behavior on Wednesdays. It's almost as if financial analysts will have to add "checking meme trends" to their midweek routines. Who knew that in the gilded corridors of Wall Street, the call of a frog would ring so resoundingly?

In light of these findings, it may be tempting to dismiss this unusual connection as mere happenstance. However, we must resist the urge to overlook the impact of internet memes on market dynamics. Our study underscores the importance of embracing the unpredictable nature of internet culture, even in the most serious of financial contexts.

In serving both as a lighthearted reminder and a thought-provoking paradigm shift, our research emphasizes the need to consider unconventional factors in understanding market movements. The unexpected influence of a midweek meme on a heavyweight corporation's stock price elucidates the idiosyncratic nature of market behavior.

Ultimately, our findings highlight the enchanting unpredictability of the market and the surprising forces at play in shaping financial trajectories. Our study brings a breath of fresh air into the sometimes-stifling discourse of stock market analysis, urging investors to keep an eye on the offbeat and the unexpected.

In conclusion, our investigation makes it clear that further research in this area is unnecessary. After all, who would have thought we needed to examine the stock market influence of a midweek meme in the first place? It's as if the research question itself were a punchline in the comedy of academia.


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 It's Hump Day for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Internet Memes and Market Analysis


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 It's Hump Day for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Meme Economics and Aerospace Dynamics


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 It's Hump Day for Boeing: Exploring the Relationship Between the 'its wednesday my dudes' Meme Popularity and Boeing's Stock Price with an abstract of This paper presents the findings of an in-depth exploration of the intriguing connection between the viral internet "its wednesday my dudes" meme and the stock price of aerospace giant Boeing (BA). Using data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a thorough analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2023. Our research team calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.8766358, indicating a remarkably strong positive correlation, with a p-value less than 0.01, thus rejecting the null hypothesis, much like how the internet rejects anything not meme-worthy. The results of this study not only shed light on the astonishing influence of internet memes on the financial markets but also serve as a lighthearted reminder that even in the world of high finance, the whims of internet culture can have surprising impacts. With a touch of humor, this investigation adds a quirky twist to the otherwise serious realm of stock market analysis, reminding us that sometimes, the most unexpected factors can "meme" a lot to investors.

ChatGPT:

"its wednesday my dudes" meme, Boeing stock price, meme popularity, internet meme influence on stock market, Google Trends data analysis, LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), correlation between memes and stock price, viral internet memes, impact of internet culture on financial markets, stock market analysis, unexpected factors in stock market, humor in stock market research

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Data details

Popularity of the 'its wednesday my dudes' meme
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'its wednesday my dudes' (without quotes, in the United States)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume is a unique Google thing; the shape of the chart is accurate but the actual numbers are meaningless.

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Boeing's stock price (BA)
Detailed data title: Opening price of The Boeing Company (BA) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

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Correlation r = 0.8766358 (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 = 0.7684904 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 76.8% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Boeing's stock price (BA)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the 'its wednesday my dudes' meme) over the 18 years from 2006 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.8E-6. 0.0000018189228425205288000000
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 0.00018% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 549,776 random variables You don't actually need 549 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 17 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 17 because we have two variables measured over a period of 18 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.

[ 0.69, 0.95 ] 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.
200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Popularity of the 'its wednesday my dudes' meme (Relative popularity)3.8203.7777810.250.8750.31.1250.81818215.833315.666761.7536.83333021.916720.166715.9167
Boeing's stock price (BA) (Stock price)70.488.987.5742.855.7266.1574.776.55136.01131.07141.38156.3295.75316.19328.55210204192.95




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.




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([3.8,2,0,3.77778,1,0.25,0.875,0.3,1.125,0.818182,15.8333,15.6667,61.75,36.8333,30,21.9167,20.1667,15.9167,])
array_2 = np.array([70.4,88.9,87.57,42.8,55.72,66.15,74.7,76.55,136.01,131.07,141.38,156.3,295.75,316.19,328.55,210,204,192.95,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the 'its wednesday my dudes' meme"
array_2_name = "Boeing's stock price (BA)"

# 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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