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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 Votes for Libertarian Senators in Missouri and the second variable is The number of conveyor operators in Missouri.  The chart goes from 2003 to 2018, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri increased, more people were drawn to the idea of individual freedom and limited government intervention. This culture of self-reliance and autonomy led to a spike in demand for conveyor operators in Missouri. It seems like when it comes to politics and conveyor operations, the 'liberating' mindset really gets things moving!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a bustling woodblock painting capturing a campaign rally in Missouri. Show a large crowd of people gathered proudly to cast their votes for Libertarian Senators. In the background, depict a bustling factory filled with conveyor operators diligently working on the production line, emphasizing the increased demand for their services. This image should reflect the surge of support for individual freedom and the parallel growth in the conveyor operator workforce as a result of the libertarian mindset. Remember to keep the visual depiction simple, 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: Votes for Libertarian Senators in Missouri and The number of conveyor operators in Missouri. Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: A TIME magazine cover image High-tech Scalar art Woodblock painting Photorealism
ChatGPT: Woodblock painting

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 Votes for Libertarian Senators in Missouri and The number of conveyor operators in Missouri, in the following situation: As the Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri increased, more people were drawn to the idea of individual freedom and limited government intervention. This culture of self-reliance and autonomy led to a spike in demand for conveyor operators in Missouri. It seems like when it comes to politics and conveyor operations, the 'liberating' mindset really gets things moving!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: A campaign rally in Missouri shows a large crowd of people proudly casting their votes for Libertarian Senators. In the background, a bustling factory is filled with conveyor operators hard at work, reflecting the increased demand for their services. The scene highlights the surge of support for individual freedom and the simultaneous growth in the conveyor operator workforce as a result of the libertarian mindset.

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: [ Woodblock painting ] and depicting this scene: A campaign rally in Missouri shows a large crowd of people proudly casting their votes for Libertarian Senators. In the background, a bustling factory is filled with conveyor operators hard at work, reflecting the increased demand for their services. The scene highlights the surge of support for individual freedom and the simultaneous growth in the conveyor operator workforce as a result of the libertarian mindset. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a bustling woodblock painting capturing a campaign rally in Missouri. Show a large crowd of people gathered proudly to cast their votes for Libertarian Senators. In the background, depict a bustling factory filled with conveyor operators diligently working on the production line, emphasizing the increased demand for their services. This image should reflect the surge of support for individual freedom and the parallel growth in the conveyor operator workforce as a result of the libertarian mindset. Remember to keep the visual depiction simple, 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 increases in Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri positively influenced The number of conveyor operators in Missouri. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition

Journal of Libertarian Economics and Policy

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!
Quick note: This sequence is long and repetitive. That's how the prompt engineering works for this one. I manage the output in Python to format it into this PDF.




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and The number of conveyor operators in Missouri. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse and Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and p < 0.01 for 2003 to 2018.

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]]
Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the number of Libertarian votes cast for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state. Using data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a thorough analysis covering the years 2003 to 2018. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and a statistical significance of p < 0.01, indicating a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables. Our results suggest that the political landscape may exert a curiously palpable influence on the labor market dynamics in Missouri. We offer insights into the potential mechanisms underlying this quirky and unexpected link, presenting an intriguing perspective that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of political and economic research. Our study sheds light on the often-overlooked interplay between political ideologies and occupational pursuits, emphasizing the whimsical nature of societal trends and their impact on the labor force.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and The number of conveyor operators in Missouri. 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]]
Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the number of Libertarian votes cast for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state. Using data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a thorough analysis covering the years 2003 to 2018. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and a statistical significance of p < 0.01, indicating a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables. Our results suggest that the political landscape may exert a curiously palpable influence on the labor market dynamics in Missouri. We offer insights into the potential mechanisms underlying this quirky and unexpected link, presenting an intriguing perspective that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of political and economic research. Our study sheds light on the often-overlooked interplay between political ideologies and occupational pursuits, emphasizing the whimsical nature of societal trends and their impact on the labor force.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As the sage adage goes, "Politics make strange bedfellows." In this vein, our study delves into the curious realm of political-economic dynamics, aiming to unravel the peculiar connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the Show-Me State. While the casual observer may find these two variables as incongruous as a chicken in a tuxedo, our rigorous analysis presents compelling evidence of a surprisingly robust association.

The stark contrast between the philosophical underpinnings of Libertarianism and the day-to-day tasks of conveyor operators might initially provoke a quizzical furrowing of eyebrows. However, as Henry David Thoreau once mused, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." Perhaps it is this sentiment that binds these seemingly disparate elements together, as we uncover a statistically significant relationship that suggests a deeper interplay between political inclinations and occupational propensities than previously acknowledged.

Before we delve into the intricate tapestry of our findings, a brief exploration of the historical backdrop may elucidate the confluence of factors at play. Missouri, renowned for its whims and caprices in political alignments, offers a fertile ground for dissecting the entwined nature of ideological leanings and workforce composition. As Mark Twain wryly observed, "It's no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense." Indeed, our endeavor to unravel this curious association exemplifies the colorful saga of political narratives intersecting with the labor market tableau.

The theoretical groundwork for our investigation is rooted in the premise that electoral choices, reflective of an electorate's political ethos, reverberate across the fabric of societal structures. In this context, the employment patterns of conveyor operators, emblematic of the industrial bedrock of Missouri, serve as an unassuming yet profoundly emblematic barometer of the economic ramifications of political proclivities. As we venture forth into the labyrinth of statistical analyses, the interplay of correlation coefficients and p-values becomes our compass, guiding us through the convoluted terrain of political visions and occupational pursuits.

In the vein of this improbable liaison between political ideologies and labor market dynamics, our study embarks on a peregrination through the idiosyncrasies of societal trends and their curious manifestations. Through this endeavor, we espouse the notion that the interweaving of politics and economics yields a tapestry that is equal parts confounding and captivating, akin to a cryptic riddle cloaked in Monty Python-esque absurdity. As we unfurl the veils of statistical revelations and contextual nuances, a vivid panorama emerges, showcasing the whimsical dance between political choices and vocational endeavors.

As we delve into the subsequent sections of our research, the enigmatic dance of Libertarians and conveyor operators will undoubtedly yield a blend of revelations and absurdities that are emblematic of the captivating labyrinth of human behavior. In the words of the inimitable Oscar Wilde, "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about." With this sentiment in mind, we invite the reader to partake in this whimsical excursion through the whims and caprices of Missouri's political-economic tradition.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and The number of conveyor operators in Missouri. 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. Perhaps you also got inspiration from some board games that are vaugely related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the number of Libertarian votes cast for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state. Using data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a thorough analysis covering the years 2003 to 2018. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and a statistical significance of p < 0.01, indicating a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables. Our results suggest that the political landscape may exert a curiously palpable influence on the labor market dynamics in Missouri. We offer insights into the potential mechanisms underlying this quirky and unexpected link, presenting an intriguing perspective that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of political and economic research. Our study sheds light on the often-overlooked interplay between political ideologies and occupational pursuits, emphasizing the whimsical nature of societal trends and their impact on the labor force.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the sage adage goes, "Politics make strange bedfellows." In this vein, our study delves into the curious realm of political-economic dynamics, aiming to unravel the peculiar connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the Show-Me State. While the casual observer may find these two variables as incongruous as a chicken in a tuxedo, our rigorous analysis presents compelling evidence of a surprisingly robust association.
The stark contrast between the philosophical underpinnings of Libertarianism and the day-to-day tasks of conveyor operators might initially provoke a quizzical furrowing of eyebrows. However, as Henry David Thoreau once mused, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." Perhaps it is this sentiment that binds these seemingly disparate elements together, as we uncover a statistically significant relationship that suggests a deeper interplay between political inclinations and occupational propensities than previously acknowledged.
Before we delve into the intricate tapestry of our findings, a brief exploration of the historical backdrop may elucidate the confluence of factors at play. Missouri, renowned for its whims and caprices in political alignments, offers a fertile ground for dissecting the entwined nature of ideological leanings and workforce composition. As Mark Twain wryly observed, "It's no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense." Indeed, our endeavor to unravel this curious association exemplifies the colorful saga of political narratives intersecting with the labor market tableau.
The theoretical groundwork for our investigation is rooted in the premise that electoral choices, reflective of an electorate's political ethos, reverberate across the fabric of societal structures. In this context, the employment patterns of conveyor operators, emblematic of the industrial bedrock of Missouri, serve as an unassuming yet profoundly emblematic barometer of the economic ramifications of political proclivities. As we venture forth into the labyrinth of statistical analyses, the interplay of correlation coefficients and p-values becomes our compass, guiding us through the convoluted terrain of political visions and occupational pursuits.
In the vein of this improbable liaison between political ideologies and labor market dynamics, our study embarks on a peregrination through the idiosyncrasies of societal trends and their curious manifestations. Through this endeavor, we espouse the notion that the interweaving of politics and economics yields a tapestry that is equal parts confounding and captivating, akin to a cryptic riddle cloaked in Monty Python-esque absurdity. As we unfurl the veils of statistical revelations and contextual nuances, a vivid panorama emerges, showcasing the whimsical dance between political choices and vocational endeavors.
As we delve into the subsequent sections of our research, the enigmatic dance of Libertarians and conveyor operators will undoubtedly yield a blend of revelations and absurdities that are emblematic of the captivating labyrinth of human behavior. In the words of the inimitable Oscar Wilde, "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about." With this sentiment in mind, we invite the reader to partake in this whimsical excursion through the whims and caprices of Missouri's political-economic tradition.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The intricate interplay between political inclinations and occupational pursuits has been a subject of scholarly intrigue, engendering meticulous attempts to untangle the enigmatic web of societal phenomena. The authors find that this peculiar relationship between the number of Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state has not been extensively explored in prior literature. However, a cursory review of related studies reveals intriguing parallels in seemingly incongruous domains.

In "The Political Economy of Labor" by Smith, the authors delve into the multifaceted connections between political ideologies and workforce dynamics, shedding light on the subtle yet palpable influences that political maneuvers exert on labor market configurations. Despite the earnest scholarly endeavor, the sheer absurdity of our specific inquiry may have eluded the purview of conventional analyses, nestled in the cocoon of quirkiness and unpredictability.

Doe's seminal work, "The Libertarian Manifesto: From Rhetoric to Action," paves an ideological pathway that intersects with the labyrinthine contours of labor market intricacies, albeit in a context divergent from the present inquiry. Nevertheless, the examination of Libertarian thought and its potential reverberations on occupational landscapes sets the stage for our whimsically peculiar investigation into Missouri's idiosyncratic landscape.

Jones, in "Industrial Evolution: Sociopolitical Metamorphoses in the Heartland," offers a sweeping panoramic view of the intricate dance between political ideologies and industrial pursuits, encapsulating the essence of our endeavor within a broader narrative of societal metamorphoses. The convergence of political reverberations and occupational metamorphoses in Missouri accentuates the whimsical nature of our exploratory path, mirroring the unpredictability that colors the fabric of societal interactions.

Venturing beyond the confines of traditional academic tomes, the realm of non-fiction offers intriguing insights into the amalgamation of political ideologies and economic undercurrents. "Freakonomics" by Levitt and Dubner presents a riveting account of the unexpected links between seemingly unrelated variables, serving as a nod to the quirky and unexpected associations that underpin our own investigation. Furthermore, "Nudge" by Thaler and Sunstein injects a dose of behavioral economics into the underlying framework, reflecting the whimsical nudges that underlie the intersection of political choices and occupational pursuits.

Turning to the realm of fiction, the thematic undercurrents of dystopian narratives offer an allegorical resonance with our study. "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, "1984" by George Orwell, and "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, though not explicitly germane to our inquiry, evoke the specter of societal intricacies and political permutations, underscoring the cryptic tapestry of human behavior and ideological undercurrents.

In a whimsical turn of events, the board game "Monopoly" serves as a playful allegory for our investigation. The intricate dance of property acquisition and strategic acumen within the game's framework resonates with the underlying themes of economic undercurrents and political proclivities, encapsulating the quirkiness that pervades our exploration.

As we traverse the subtle alleys of scholarly pursuits, it becomes evident that our investigation into the puzzling partnership of Libertarian votes and conveyor operators stands as a lighthearted testament to the confounding and captivating interplay between politics and economics, evoking a Monty Python-esque absurdity that permeates the colorful landscape of human interactions.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and The number of conveyor operators in Missouri. 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 MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse and Bureau of Larbor Statistics . You used data from 2003 to 2018

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]]
Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the number of Libertarian votes cast for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state. Using data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a thorough analysis covering the years 2003 to 2018. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and a statistical significance of p < 0.01, indicating a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables. Our results suggest that the political landscape may exert a curiously palpable influence on the labor market dynamics in Missouri. We offer insights into the potential mechanisms underlying this quirky and unexpected link, presenting an intriguing perspective that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of political and economic research. Our study sheds light on the often-overlooked interplay between political ideologies and occupational pursuits, emphasizing the whimsical nature of societal trends and their impact on the labor force.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the sage adage goes, "Politics make strange bedfellows." In this vein, our study delves into the curious realm of political-economic dynamics, aiming to unravel the peculiar connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the Show-Me State. While the casual observer may find these two variables as incongruous as a chicken in a tuxedo, our rigorous analysis presents compelling evidence of a surprisingly robust association.
The stark contrast between the philosophical underpinnings of Libertarianism and the day-to-day tasks of conveyor operators might initially provoke a quizzical furrowing of eyebrows. However, as Henry David Thoreau once mused, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." Perhaps it is this sentiment that binds these seemingly disparate elements together, as we uncover a statistically significant relationship that suggests a deeper interplay between political inclinations and occupational propensities than previously acknowledged.
Before we delve into the intricate tapestry of our findings, a brief exploration of the historical backdrop may elucidate the confluence of factors at play. Missouri, renowned for its whims and caprices in political alignments, offers a fertile ground for dissecting the entwined nature of ideological leanings and workforce composition. As Mark Twain wryly observed, "It's no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense." Indeed, our endeavor to unravel this curious association exemplifies the colorful saga of political narratives intersecting with the labor market tableau.
The theoretical groundwork for our investigation is rooted in the premise that electoral choices, reflective of an electorate's political ethos, reverberate across the fabric of societal structures. In this context, the employment patterns of conveyor operators, emblematic of the industrial bedrock of Missouri, serve as an unassuming yet profoundly emblematic barometer of the economic ramifications of political proclivities. As we venture forth into the labyrinth of statistical analyses, the interplay of correlation coefficients and p-values becomes our compass, guiding us through the convoluted terrain of political visions and occupational pursuits.
In the vein of this improbable liaison between political ideologies and labor market dynamics, our study embarks on a peregrination through the idiosyncrasies of societal trends and their curious manifestations. Through this endeavor, we espouse the notion that the interweaving of politics and economics yields a tapestry that is equal parts confounding and captivating, akin to a cryptic riddle cloaked in Monty Python-esque absurdity. As we unfurl the veils of statistical revelations and contextual nuances, a vivid panorama emerges, showcasing the whimsical dance between political choices and vocational endeavors.
As we delve into the subsequent sections of our research, the enigmatic dance of Libertarians and conveyor operators will undoubtedly yield a blend of revelations and absurdities that are emblematic of the captivating labyrinth of human behavior. In the words of the inimitable Oscar Wilde, "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about." With this sentiment in mind, we invite the reader to partake in this whimsical excursion through the whims and caprices of Missouri's political-economic tradition.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To uncover the improbable yet intriguing association between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state, we embarked on a methodological journey that rivals the adventurous exploits of Indiana Jones. Our data collection process resembled a treasure hunt spanning the digital expanse, with forays into the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics acting as our proverbial maps to uncover these enigmatic linkages.

We obtained data spanning the years 2003 to 2018, permitting a comprehensive investigation into the temporal evolution of this bewildering relationship. The assemblage of these disparate datasets called for a delicate balance akin to tightrope walking, ensuring that the integrity and coherence of the information remained unblemished throughout our analyses.

Our statistical wizardry commenced with the application of Pearson correlation coefficients to discern the strength and direction of the relationship between the number of Libertarian votes and the employment of conveyor operators. This analytical wizardry allowed us to unravel the enigmatic dance between political ideologies and occupational pursuits, akin to decoding the cryptic messages of an ancient scroll.

In scrutinizing the statistical significance of our findings, we invoked the almighty p-value, subjecting our results to rigorous scrutiny within the hallowed halls of hypothesis testing. The deployment of this sanctified metric served as a sentinel, guarding against erroneous leaps of faith in the hunt for spurious correlations.

Furthermore, our analytical odyssey did not shy away from the deployment of advanced econometric models, akin to unleashing a battalion of intellectual gladiators in the Colosseum of data analysis. Our regression analyses sought to disentangle the intricate web of causality underlying the association, akin to deducing the complex machinations of a Sherlockian mystery.

As we tread through this methodological labyrinth, it is crucial to acknowledge the myriad assumptions and nuances that underpin our approach, akin to navigating a cognitive maze fraught with conceptual minotaurs. Our methodological confluence of statistical rigour and empirical inquiry encapsulates our relentless pursuit of truth within the whimsical tapestry of Missouri's political-economic tradition.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and The number of conveyor operators in Missouri. 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 MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse and Bureau of Larbor Statistics .

For the time period 2003 to 2018, you found a correlation 0.9703150, r-squared of 0.9415113, 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]]
Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the number of Libertarian votes cast for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state. Using data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a thorough analysis covering the years 2003 to 2018. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and a statistical significance of p < 0.01, indicating a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables. Our results suggest that the political landscape may exert a curiously palpable influence on the labor market dynamics in Missouri. We offer insights into the potential mechanisms underlying this quirky and unexpected link, presenting an intriguing perspective that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of political and economic research. Our study sheds light on the often-overlooked interplay between political ideologies and occupational pursuits, emphasizing the whimsical nature of societal trends and their impact on the labor force.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As the sage adage goes, "Politics make strange bedfellows." In this vein, our study delves into the curious realm of political-economic dynamics, aiming to unravel the peculiar connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the Show-Me State. While the casual observer may find these two variables as incongruous as a chicken in a tuxedo, our rigorous analysis presents compelling evidence of a surprisingly robust association.
The stark contrast between the philosophical underpinnings of Libertarianism and the day-to-day tasks of conveyor operators might initially provoke a quizzical furrowing of eyebrows. However, as Henry David Thoreau once mused, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." Perhaps it is this sentiment that binds these seemingly disparate elements together, as we uncover a statistically significant relationship that suggests a deeper interplay between political inclinations and occupational propensities than previously acknowledged.
Before we delve into the intricate tapestry of our findings, a brief exploration of the historical backdrop may elucidate the confluence of factors at play. Missouri, renowned for its whims and caprices in political alignments, offers a fertile ground for dissecting the entwined nature of ideological leanings and workforce composition. As Mark Twain wryly observed, "It's no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense." Indeed, our endeavor to unravel this curious association exemplifies the colorful saga of political narratives intersecting with the labor market tableau.
The theoretical groundwork for our investigation is rooted in the premise that electoral choices, reflective of an electorate's political ethos, reverberate across the fabric of societal structures. In this context, the employment patterns of conveyor operators, emblematic of the industrial bedrock of Missouri, serve as an unassuming yet profoundly emblematic barometer of the economic ramifications of political proclivities. As we venture forth into the labyrinth of statistical analyses, the interplay of correlation coefficients and p-values becomes our compass, guiding us through the convoluted terrain of political visions and occupational pursuits.
In the vein of this improbable liaison between political ideologies and labor market dynamics, our study embarks on a peregrination through the idiosyncrasies of societal trends and their curious manifestations. Through this endeavor, we espouse the notion that the interweaving of politics and economics yields a tapestry that is equal parts confounding and captivating, akin to a cryptic riddle cloaked in Monty Python-esque absurdity. As we unfurl the veils of statistical revelations and contextual nuances, a vivid panorama emerges, showcasing the whimsical dance between political choices and vocational endeavors.
As we delve into the subsequent sections of our research, the enigmatic dance of Libertarians and conveyor operators will undoubtedly yield a blend of revelations and absurdities that are emblematic of the captivating labyrinth of human behavior. In the words of the inimitable Oscar Wilde, "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about." With this sentiment in mind, we invite the reader to partake in this whimsical excursion through the whims and caprices of Missouri's political-economic tradition.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The fruitful exploration of the connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the Show-Me State has unearthed a bedazzling correlation coefficient of 0.9703150. This finding, combined with an r-squared value of 0.9415113 and a p-value less than 0.01, suggests a robust and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly incongruous variables. It appears that the political landscape in Missouri may have a rather tangible impact on the number of individuals employed as conveyor operators, much to the surprise of both political pundits and economic analysts alike.

The scatterplot depicted in Figure 1 elegantly showcases this compelling association, with data points coalescing in harmonious alignment, akin to a synchronised dance between political ideals and occupational preferences. The duality of these variables, one steeped in political ideology and the other in the realm of manual labor, converges in a remarkable display of statistical concordance. The visualization vividly encapsulates the whimsical nature of their interrelationship, providing a peek into the enigmatic tango of Missouri's political-economic tradition.

These findings paint a fascinating portrait of the intertwined nature of political choices and workforce composition, underscoring the notion that the political-occupational nexus is far from a black-and-white, conveyor-belt affair. Through this unexpected juxtaposition, our research has illuminated the idiosyncratic channels through which political visions may shape the contours of the labor market, offering a perspective that is as captivating as it is unconventional.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and The number of conveyor operators in Missouri. 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]]
Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the number of Libertarian votes cast for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state. Using data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a thorough analysis covering the years 2003 to 2018. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and a statistical significance of p < 0.01, indicating a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables. Our results suggest that the political landscape may exert a curiously palpable influence on the labor market dynamics in Missouri. We offer insights into the potential mechanisms underlying this quirky and unexpected link, presenting an intriguing perspective that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of political and economic research. Our study sheds light on the often-overlooked interplay between political ideologies and occupational pursuits, emphasizing the whimsical nature of societal trends and their impact on the labor force.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The intricate interplay between political inclinations and occupational pursuits has been a subject of scholarly intrigue, engendering meticulous attempts to untangle the enigmatic web of societal phenomena. The authors find that this peculiar relationship between the number of Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state has not been extensively explored in prior literature. However, a cursory review of related studies reveals intriguing parallels in seemingly incongruous domains.
In "The Political Economy of Labor" by Smith, the authors delve into the multifaceted connections between political ideologies and workforce dynamics, shedding light on the subtle yet palpable influences that political maneuvers exert on labor market configurations. Despite the earnest scholarly endeavor, the sheer absurdity of our specific inquiry may have eluded the purview of conventional analyses, nestled in the cocoon of quirkiness and unpredictability.
Doe's seminal work, "The Libertarian Manifesto: From Rhetoric to Action," paves an ideological pathway that intersects with the labyrinthine contours of labor market intricacies, albeit in a context divergent from the present inquiry. Nevertheless, the examination of Libertarian thought and its potential reverberations on occupational landscapes sets the stage for our whimsically peculiar investigation into Missouri's idiosyncratic landscape.
Jones, in "Industrial Evolution: Sociopolitical Metamorphoses in the Heartland," offers a sweeping panoramic view of the intricate dance between political ideologies and industrial pursuits, encapsulating the essence of our endeavor within a broader narrative of societal metamorphoses. The convergence of political reverberations and occupational metamorphoses in Missouri accentuates the whimsical nature of our exploratory path, mirroring the unpredictability that colors the fabric of societal interactions.
Venturing beyond the confines of traditional academic tomes, the realm of non-fiction offers intriguing insights into the amalgamation of political ideologies and economic undercurrents. "Freakonomics" by Levitt and Dubner presents a riveting account of the unexpected links between seemingly unrelated variables, serving as a nod to the quirky and unexpected associations that underpin our own investigation. Furthermore, "Nudge" by Thaler and Sunstein injects a dose of behavioral economics into the underlying framework, reflecting the whimsical nudges that underlie the intersection of political choices and occupational pursuits.
Turning to the realm of fiction, the thematic undercurrents of dystopian narratives offer an allegorical resonance with our study. "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, "1984" by George Orwell, and "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, though not explicitly germane to our inquiry, evoke the specter of societal intricacies and political permutations, underscoring the cryptic tapestry of human behavior and ideological undercurrents.
In a whimsical turn of events, the board game "Monopoly" serves as a playful allegory for our investigation. The intricate dance of property acquisition and strategic acumen within the game's framework resonates with the underlying themes of economic undercurrents and political proclivities, encapsulating the quirkiness that pervades our exploration.
As we traverse the subtle alleys of scholarly pursuits, it becomes evident that our investigation into the puzzling partnership of Libertarian votes and conveyor operators stands as a lighthearted testament to the confounding and captivating interplay between politics and economics, evoking a Monty Python-esque absurdity that permeates the colorful landscape of human interactions.

[[RESULTS]]
The fruitful exploration of the connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the Show-Me State has unearthed a bedazzling correlation coefficient of 0.9703150. This finding, combined with an r-squared value of 0.9415113 and a p-value less than 0.01, suggests a robust and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly incongruous variables. It appears that the political landscape in Missouri may have a rather tangible impact on the number of individuals employed as conveyor operators, much to the surprise of both political pundits and economic analysts alike.
The scatterplot depicted in Figure 1 elegantly showcases this compelling association, with data points coalescing in harmonious alignment, akin to a synchronised dance between political ideals and occupational preferences. The duality of these variables, one steeped in political ideology and the other in the realm of manual labor, converges in a remarkable display of statistical concordance. The visualization vividly encapsulates the whimsical nature of their interrelationship, providing a peek into the enigmatic tango of Missouri's political-economic tradition.
These findings paint a fascinating portrait of the intertwined nature of political choices and workforce composition, underscoring the notion that the political-occupational nexus is far from a black-and-white, conveyor-belt affair. Through this unexpected juxtaposition, our research has illuminated the idiosyncratic channels through which political visions may shape the contours of the labor market, offering a perspective that is as captivating as it is unconventional.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The prodigious correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and the compelling statistical significance of p < 0.01 underscore a robust and unexpected relationship between the number of Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state. Our findings affirm the offbeat yet discernible connection between political proclivities and occupational pursuits, oozing with the quirkiness and unpredictability that color the fabric of societal interactions. The synchrony between political ideologies and workforce dynamics, as revealed in our study, heralds an unconventional tango that defies conventional analytical constraints and tickles the scholarly palate with its whimsical allure.

Our results build upon the scholarly tapestry woven by Smith, Doe, and Jones, enveloping the eccentric amalgamation of political reverberations and occupational metamorphoses within the intricate dance of societal intricacies. While the sheer absurdity of our specific inquiry may have elicited bemusement, our findings bolster the underlying undertones of bizarre coherence that underlie the multidimensional interplay of societal phenomena. It appears that the rugged individualism espoused by Libertarian thought may reverberate through the latticework of labor market dynamics, imbuing the employment landscape with an idiosyncratic flavor that transcends traditional political and economic paradigms.

Bearing the whimsical insights of Levitt and Dubner, and the nudges of Thaler and Sunstein, our study delves into the unexpected links between seemingly unrelated variables, echoing the playful allegory of "Monopoly" as an apt parallel to the quirkiness that pervades the political-economic landscape of Missouri. This multidisciplinary nod to the colorful absurdity that envelops human interactions adds a delightful layer of whimsy to our investigation, capturing the bewitching spirit of scholarly pursuit while underscoring the confounding and captivating interplay between politics and economics.

The scatterplot in Figure 1 charmingly manifests the harmonious alignment of data points, akin to a synchronized dance between political ideals and occupational preferences. The evocative visualization provides a whimsical peek into the enigmatic tango of Missouri's political-economic tradition, encapsulating the enchanting vitality of the political-occupational nexus. Through this improbable dalliance, our research has spotlighted the idiosyncratic channels through which political visions may shape the contours of the labor market, enriching the scholarly discourse with an unconventional perspective that is as captivating as it is peculiar.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and The number of conveyor operators in Missouri. 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]]
Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the relationship between the number of Libertarian votes cast for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state. Using data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a thorough analysis covering the years 2003 to 2018. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and a statistical significance of p < 0.01, indicating a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables. Our results suggest that the political landscape may exert a curiously palpable influence on the labor market dynamics in Missouri. We offer insights into the potential mechanisms underlying this quirky and unexpected link, presenting an intriguing perspective that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of political and economic research. Our study sheds light on the often-overlooked interplay between political ideologies and occupational pursuits, emphasizing the whimsical nature of societal trends and their impact on the labor force.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As the sage adage goes, "Politics make strange bedfellows." In this vein, our study delves into the curious realm of political-economic dynamics, aiming to unravel the peculiar connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the Show-Me State. While the casual observer may find these two variables as incongruous as a chicken in a tuxedo, our rigorous analysis presents compelling evidence of a surprisingly robust association.
The stark contrast between the philosophical underpinnings of Libertarianism and the day-to-day tasks of conveyor operators might initially provoke a quizzical furrowing of eyebrows. However, as Henry David Thoreau once mused, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." Perhaps it is this sentiment that binds these seemingly disparate elements together, as we uncover a statistically significant relationship that suggests a deeper interplay between political inclinations and occupational propensities than previously acknowledged.
Before we delve into the intricate tapestry of our findings, a brief exploration of the historical backdrop may elucidate the confluence of factors at play. Missouri, renowned for its whims and caprices in political alignments, offers a fertile ground for dissecting the entwined nature of ideological leanings and workforce composition. As Mark Twain wryly observed, "It's no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense." Indeed, our endeavor to unravel this curious association exemplifies the colorful saga of political narratives intersecting with the labor market tableau.
The theoretical groundwork for our investigation is rooted in the premise that electoral choices, reflective of an electorate's political ethos, reverberate across the fabric of societal structures. In this context, the employment patterns of conveyor operators, emblematic of the industrial bedrock of Missouri, serve as an unassuming yet profoundly emblematic barometer of the economic ramifications of political proclivities. As we venture forth into the labyrinth of statistical analyses, the interplay of correlation coefficients and p-values becomes our compass, guiding us through the convoluted terrain of political visions and occupational pursuits.
In the vein of this improbable liaison between political ideologies and labor market dynamics, our study embarks on a peregrination through the idiosyncrasies of societal trends and their curious manifestations. Through this endeavor, we espouse the notion that the interweaving of politics and economics yields a tapestry that is equal parts confounding and captivating, akin to a cryptic riddle cloaked in Monty Python-esque absurdity. As we unfurl the veils of statistical revelations and contextual nuances, a vivid panorama emerges, showcasing the whimsical dance between political choices and vocational endeavors.
As we delve into the subsequent sections of our research, the enigmatic dance of Libertarians and conveyor operators will undoubtedly yield a blend of revelations and absurdities that are emblematic of the captivating labyrinth of human behavior. In the words of the inimitable Oscar Wilde, "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about." With this sentiment in mind, we invite the reader to partake in this whimsical excursion through the whims and caprices of Missouri's political-economic tradition.

[[RESULTS]]
The fruitful exploration of the connection between Libertarian votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the Show-Me State has unearthed a bedazzling correlation coefficient of 0.9703150. This finding, combined with an r-squared value of 0.9415113 and a p-value less than 0.01, suggests a robust and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly incongruous variables. It appears that the political landscape in Missouri may have a rather tangible impact on the number of individuals employed as conveyor operators, much to the surprise of both political pundits and economic analysts alike.
The scatterplot depicted in Figure 1 elegantly showcases this compelling association, with data points coalescing in harmonious alignment, akin to a synchronised dance between political ideals and occupational preferences. The duality of these variables, one steeped in political ideology and the other in the realm of manual labor, converges in a remarkable display of statistical concordance. The visualization vividly encapsulates the whimsical nature of their interrelationship, providing a peek into the enigmatic tango of Missouri's political-economic tradition.
These findings paint a fascinating portrait of the intertwined nature of political choices and workforce composition, underscoring the notion that the political-occupational nexus is far from a black-and-white, conveyor-belt affair. Through this unexpected juxtaposition, our research has illuminated the idiosyncratic channels through which political visions may shape the contours of the labor market, offering a perspective that is as captivating as it is unconventional.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has brought to light a rather unexpected yet robust relationship between the expression of Libertarian ideologies through votes for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state. The remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and a p-value less than 0.01 underscore the whimsical nature of societal trends and their impact on the labor force, reminiscent of a surrealist painting where Libertarians and conveyor operators engage in a comical waltz.

The incontrovertible statistical evidence presented here has peeled back the layers of Missouri’s political-economic tradition, revealing a narrative that is as confounding as it is compelling. As we ponder the implications of this serendipitous discovery, one cannot help but marvel at the notion that even in the realm of statistics, reality often outstrips the most outlandish fiction.

It is abundantly clear that no further research in this area is warranted, as we have perhaps stumbled upon the pinnacle of intriguing and delightfully absurd connections between political leanings and vocational preferences. As our findings underscore, sometimes the most improbable pairings yield the most tantalizing insights, akin to a cosmic joke delivered by the enigmatic hand of fate. With this, we enthusiastically invite the reader to indulge in the delightful peculiarity of our results, probing the intersection of political visions and occupational pursuits with the same mirthful bemusement with which one may watch a slapstick comedy unfold.


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 Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Libertarian Economics and Policy


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 Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Interdisciplinary Research on Political-Economic Traditions in the Midwest.


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 Libertarian Visions and Conveyor Operator Positions: A Coordinated Condition in Missouri's Political-Economic Tradition with an abstract of This study investigates the relationship between the number of Libertarian votes cast for Senators in Missouri and the employment of conveyor operators in the state. Using data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a thorough analysis covering the years 2003 to 2018. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9703150 and a statistical significance of p < 0.01, indicating a compelling association between these seemingly disparate variables. Our results suggest that the political landscape may exert a curiously palpable influence on the labor market dynamics in Missouri. We offer insights into the potential mechanisms underlying this quirky and unexpected link, presenting an intriguing perspective that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of political and economic research. Our study sheds light on the often-overlooked interplay between political ideologies and occupational pursuits, emphasizing the whimsical nature of societal trends and their impact on the labor force.

ChatGPT:

Libertarian votes Missouri, conveyor operators employment, political landscape influence labor market, Libertarian senators voting data Missouri, labor market dynamics, political ideologies occupational pursuits, correlation between political landscape and employment, Missouri political-economic tradition, societal trends impact labor force

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Data details

Votes for Libertarian Senators in Missouri
Detailed data title: Total number of votes cast for Federal Libertarian Senate candidates in Missouri
Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse
See what else correlates with Votes for Libertarian Senators in Missouri

The number of conveyor operators in Missouri
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of conveyor operators and tenders in Missouri
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of conveyor operators in Missouri

Correlation r = 0.9703150 (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 = 0.9415113 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 94.2% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of conveyor operators in Missouri) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Votes for Libertarian Senators in Missouri) over the 6 years from 2003 through 2018.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.00131. 0.0013087166117949542000000000
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 0.97 in 0.131% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 764 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 5 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 5 because we have two variables measured over a period of 6 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.

[ 0.75, 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.
200420062010201220162018
Votes for Libertarian Senators in Missouri (Total votes)1964847792586631654686773827316
The number of conveyor operators in Missouri (Laborers)8408908801330950720




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,237 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 636,906,169 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([19648,47792,58663,165468,67738,27316,])
array_2 = np.array([840,890,880,1330,950,720,])
array_1_name = "Votes for Libertarian Senators in Missouri"
array_2_name = "The number of conveyor operators in Missouri"

# 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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