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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 Annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the second variable is Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI).  The chart goes from 2002 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As US households spent more on fresh fruits, there was a higher demand for fruit transportation. This led to Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) to have more business in shipping fruits across the border. This increased revenue and projected earnings, leading to a rise in stock price. It's like the fruits of their labor were ripe for the picking!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Prompt: Generate an image in the style of pop art that shows a vivid and dynamic depiction of the increasing demand for fresh fruits driving the rise in Canadian National Railway Company's (CNI) stock price. The image should feature a bold and eye-catching graph representing the steady increase in Annual US household spending on fresh fruits. Alongside, there should be a colorful and exuberant stock market chart displaying CNI's stock price steadily climbing. In the background, an electric and vivid train loaded with an assortment of vibrant fresh fruits should be depicted traveling across the border between the US and Canada, symbolizing the heightened demand and transportation of fruits that fueled the rise in CNI's stock price. The entire image should exude a sense of excitement and the vibrancy associated with pop art aesthetics. 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: Annual US household spending on fresh fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI). 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: Hyper-realistic Magic realism Pop art Brutalism Cybernetic art
ChatGPT: Pop art

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 Annual US household spending on fresh fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI), in the following situation: As US households spent more on fresh fruits, there was a higher demand for fruit transportation. This led to Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) to have more business in shipping fruits across the border. This increased revenue and projected earnings, leading to a rise in stock price. It's like the fruits of their labor were ripe for the picking!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In the scene, we see a graph displaying a steady increase in Annual US household spending on fresh fruits. Alongside, we see a stock market chart showing Canadian National Railway Company's (CNI) stock price steadily climbing. In the background, a train loaded with colorful fresh fruits travels across the border between the US and Canada, symbolizing the increased demand and transportation of fruits that drove the rise in CNI's stock price.

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: [ Pop art ] and depicting this scene: In the scene, we see a graph displaying a steady increase in Annual US household spending on fresh fruits. Alongside, we see a stock market chart showing Canadian National Railway Company's (CNI) stock price steadily climbing. In the background, a train loaded with colorful fresh fruits travels across the border between the US and Canada, symbolizing the increased demand and transportation of fruits that drove the rise in CNI's stock price. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Prompt: Generate an image in the style of pop art that shows a vivid and dynamic depiction of the increasing demand for fresh fruits driving the rise in Canadian National Railway Company's (CNI) stock price. The image should feature a bold and eye-catching graph representing the steady increase in Annual US household spending on fresh fruits. Alongside, there should be a colorful and exuberant stock market chart displaying CNI's stock price steadily climbing. In the background, an electric and vivid train loaded with an assortment of vibrant fresh fruits should be depicted traveling across the border between the US and Canada, symbolizing the heightened demand and transportation of fruits that fueled the rise in CNI's stock price. The entire image should exude a sense of excitement and the vibrancy associated with pop art aesthetics.

*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 an increase in Annual US household spending on fresh fruits caused Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI) to increase. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price

The Journal of Quantitative Fruitomics

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 researcher writing an academic paper.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 Annual US household spending on fresh fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 and p < 0.01 for 2002 to 2022.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
The age-old question of whether fresh fruits can have an impact on the stock market comes to the forefront in this study. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our research team set out to determine if there was any meaningful connection between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). We crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2022 and uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a strong and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables.

A peach of a finding, our research suggests that the more the American households spend on fresh fruits, the higher the stock price of Canadian National Railway Company tends to be. It seems like the old saying of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" may extend to "a grapefruit a day keeps the stock market at bay," for investors and consumers alike. Our results shed light on the potential interplay between consumer behavior and stock performance, with bananas and blueberries potentially becoming new barometers of market trends.

Overall, our findings indicate that there may be more to the market than meets the eye, and it might just be fruit salad. This research opens up the floodgates to a melon-cholic understanding of market drivers and the potential for unconventional indicators to sway stock prices. As the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, investors make lemonade," and with our study, we've certainly squeezed out some surprising results.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.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 Annual US household spending on fresh fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
The age-old question of whether fresh fruits can have an impact on the stock market comes to the forefront in this study. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our research team set out to determine if there was any meaningful connection between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). We crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2022 and uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a strong and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables.

A peach of a finding, our research suggests that the more the American households spend on fresh fruits, the higher the stock price of Canadian National Railway Company tends to be. It seems like the old saying of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" may extend to "a grapefruit a day keeps the stock market at bay," for investors and consumers alike. Our results shed light on the potential interplay between consumer behavior and stock performance, with bananas and blueberries potentially becoming new barometers of market trends.

Overall, our findings indicate that there may be more to the market than meets the eye, and it might just be fruit salad. This research opens up the floodgates to a melon-cholic understanding of market drivers and the potential for unconventional indicators to sway stock prices. As the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, investors make lemonade," and with our study, we've certainly squeezed out some surprising results.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The whimsical world of stock market analysis has long been a playground of formidable minds and strategic thinkers, delving into every nook and cranny in search of the elusive keys to market movements. From trends in consumer behavior to financial reports and economic indicators, the quest for understanding and predicting stock prices has been akin to a gastronomic adventure. Speaking of gastronomy, one cannot help but ponder whether the fruits of a stock market aficionado's labor might, quite literally, lie in the fruits nestled in American households.

Much like a well-timed knock-knock joke, our research endeavors to bring an unexpected twist to the age-old question of market influences. In this study, we set forth to explore the curious correlation between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). Our findings not only peel back the layers of conventional market analysis but also offer a fruitfully thought-provoking perspective on the underlying drivers of stock prices.

As we dive into the apple of our research, it becomes apparent that the link between fresh fruits and stock prices is not as far-fetched as one might initially assume. It's almost as if the market has a soft spot for sweet and juicy tidbits from the produce aisle – a ripe opportunity to sow the seeds of a new frontier in predictive analytics. With our findings in tow, we aim to make a grape pun in the world of market insights and cultivate a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate economic variables.

Just as the stock market is rife with twists and turns, we aim to sprinkle a dash of humor and an unexpected zest into our analysis. After all, a study as unique as this one ought to offer not only ripe findings but also an enjoyable read akin to biting into a perfectly ripened peach – juicy and satisfying. So, without further ado, let’s peel back the layers of this intriguing correlation and see what fruitful secrets it may reveal.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.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 Annual US household spending on fresh fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading the backs of shampoo bottles.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
The age-old question of whether fresh fruits can have an impact on the stock market comes to the forefront in this study. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our research team set out to determine if there was any meaningful connection between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). We crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2022 and uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a strong and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables.

A peach of a finding, our research suggests that the more the American households spend on fresh fruits, the higher the stock price of Canadian National Railway Company tends to be. It seems like the old saying of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" may extend to "a grapefruit a day keeps the stock market at bay," for investors and consumers alike. Our results shed light on the potential interplay between consumer behavior and stock performance, with bananas and blueberries potentially becoming new barometers of market trends.

Overall, our findings indicate that there may be more to the market than meets the eye, and it might just be fruit salad. This research opens up the floodgates to a melon-cholic understanding of market drivers and the potential for unconventional indicators to sway stock prices. As the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, investors make lemonade," and with our study, we've certainly squeezed out some surprising results.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The whimsical world of stock market analysis has long been a playground of formidable minds and strategic thinkers, delving into every nook and cranny in search of the elusive keys to market movements. From trends in consumer behavior to financial reports and economic indicators, the quest for understanding and predicting stock prices has been akin to a gastronomic adventure. Speaking of gastronomy, one cannot help but ponder whether the fruits of a stock market aficionado's labor might, quite literally, lie in the fruits nestled in American households.
Much like a well-timed knock-knock joke, our research endeavors to bring an unexpected twist to the age-old question of market influences. In this study, we set forth to explore the curious correlation between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). Our findings not only peel back the layers of conventional market analysis but also offer a fruitfully thought-provoking perspective on the underlying drivers of stock prices.
As we dive into the apple of our research, it becomes apparent that the link between fresh fruits and stock prices is not as far-fetched as one might initially assume. It's almost as if the market has a soft spot for sweet and juicy tidbits from the produce aisle – a ripe opportunity to sow the seeds of a new frontier in predictive analytics. With our findings in tow, we aim to make a grape pun in the world of market insights and cultivate a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate economic variables.
Just as the stock market is rife with twists and turns, we aim to sprinkle a dash of humor and an unexpected zest into our analysis. After all, a study as unique as this one ought to offer not only ripe findings but also an enjoyable read akin to biting into a perfectly ripened peach – juicy and satisfying. So, without further ado, let’s peel back the layers of this intriguing correlation and see what fruitful secrets it may reveal.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In their seminal work "The Fruitiest Forecasts: Analyzing Consumer Behavior and Stock Prices," Smith et al. delve into the intriguing relationship between consumer spending on fresh fruits and its impact on the stock market. They uncover a significant correlation between these variables, sparking curiosity about the potential insights lurking in the aisles of the grocery store. It seems that the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" might also apply to keeping the stock market at bay.

As we peel back the layers of market analysis, Jones and Doe, in "The Juicy Connection: Exploring Unconventional Market Indicators," provide further evidence of the influence of fresh fruits on stock prices. Their findings suggest that consumer behaviors, particularly in the realm of healthy eating, can indeed sway market trends. It's as if the market prefers its investors to have a berry good understanding of healthy eating habits.

Turning over a new leaf, we explore the potential impact of fresh fruits on the Canadian National Railway Company's stock price. Could this seemingly tangential connection bear fruit in our understanding of market dynamics? These questions prompt a deeper dive into the impact of consumer behavior on the stock market, unraveling the potential influence of grocery shopping habits on investors' portfolios.

Fresh off the press, "Fruitonomics: A Citrus-y Approach to Market Analysis" brings a unique perspective to the table, suggesting that the world of market analysis might benefit from a sprinkle of sweetness and a dash of vitamin C. It's as if every stock portfolio could use a daily dose of strawberries for that extra zing.

Venturing further into the literature, we encounter non-fiction works such as "The Economic Power of Apples" and "Bananas and Blue-chips: Unraveling the Secrets of Market Success." These books highlight the pervasive influence of fruits in shaping economic trends, hinting at the juicy potential waiting to be squeezed out of consumer habits and stock market dynamics. It's all very a-peeling, to say the least.

Moving into the world of fiction, the works of "The Grapes of Wealth" and "War and Peaches" offer a whimsical yet surprisingly relevant take on the interplay between fruits and financial prosperity. While these books may be fictional, they plant the seeds of thought about the potential symbolic significance of fruits in economic narratives. It's as if the literary world is ripe with insights waiting to be plucked and savored.

Diving deeper into the world of literature, our research team left no stone unturned in our quest for unconventional insights. We perused the backs of shampoo bottles, hoping to lather up some sudsy wisdom, but alas, found no mention of the correlation between consumer fruit consumption and stock prices. It seems the essence of wisdom does not lie in shampoo after all.

Our literary journey has provided a ripe harvest of insights, indicating that the whimsical world of fruits and finance may hold more juice than meets the eye. The evidence pomegranate to a fruitful connection between fresh fruits and stock prices, leaving us with a pear of surprising magnitude. With our findings in hand, we invite readers to dig into the fruitful world of market analysis, armed with a zest for knowledge and a healthy dose of humor. After all, when it comes to market insights, a good pun is nothing to take lightly.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.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 Annual US household spending on fresh fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2002 to 2022

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
The age-old question of whether fresh fruits can have an impact on the stock market comes to the forefront in this study. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our research team set out to determine if there was any meaningful connection between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). We crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2022 and uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a strong and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables.

A peach of a finding, our research suggests that the more the American households spend on fresh fruits, the higher the stock price of Canadian National Railway Company tends to be. It seems like the old saying of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" may extend to "a grapefruit a day keeps the stock market at bay," for investors and consumers alike. Our results shed light on the potential interplay between consumer behavior and stock performance, with bananas and blueberries potentially becoming new barometers of market trends.

Overall, our findings indicate that there may be more to the market than meets the eye, and it might just be fruit salad. This research opens up the floodgates to a melon-cholic understanding of market drivers and the potential for unconventional indicators to sway stock prices. As the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, investors make lemonade," and with our study, we've certainly squeezed out some surprising results.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The whimsical world of stock market analysis has long been a playground of formidable minds and strategic thinkers, delving into every nook and cranny in search of the elusive keys to market movements. From trends in consumer behavior to financial reports and economic indicators, the quest for understanding and predicting stock prices has been akin to a gastronomic adventure. Speaking of gastronomy, one cannot help but ponder whether the fruits of a stock market aficionado's labor might, quite literally, lie in the fruits nestled in American households.
Much like a well-timed knock-knock joke, our research endeavors to bring an unexpected twist to the age-old question of market influences. In this study, we set forth to explore the curious correlation between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). Our findings not only peel back the layers of conventional market analysis but also offer a fruitfully thought-provoking perspective on the underlying drivers of stock prices.
As we dive into the apple of our research, it becomes apparent that the link between fresh fruits and stock prices is not as far-fetched as one might initially assume. It's almost as if the market has a soft spot for sweet and juicy tidbits from the produce aisle – a ripe opportunity to sow the seeds of a new frontier in predictive analytics. With our findings in tow, we aim to make a grape pun in the world of market insights and cultivate a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate economic variables.
Just as the stock market is rife with twists and turns, we aim to sprinkle a dash of humor and an unexpected zest into our analysis. After all, a study as unique as this one ought to offer not only ripe findings but also an enjoyable read akin to biting into a perfectly ripened peach – juicy and satisfying. So, without further ado, let’s peel back the layers of this intriguing correlation and see what fruitful secrets it may reveal.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unearth the juicy correlation between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), our research team embarked on a veritable fruit salad of data collection and analysis. Armed with an insatiable curiosity and a healthy appetite for statistical shenanigans, we mulled over various methodologies and finally plucked the ripest approach.

Our data collection process involved scouring the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) archives, sifting through reams of data like a determined fruit picker in an orchard. We harvested data from 2002 to 2022, carefully hand-picking each datum as if selecting the finest grapes for a vintage wine. This rigorous approach ensured that our data basket was filled with the crispest, most succulent empirical fruits for our analysis.

To crunch the numbers, we employed a sophisticated statistical model known as the "Banana Split Regression Method." This method entails slicing and dicing the datasets into bite-sized chunks, then systematically blending them together with a dollop of cream and a sprinkle of statistical sprinkles. It's a method as delightful as indulging in a fruity dessert – sweet, satisfying, and sure to leave a statistical aftertaste.

Furthermore, in line with the spirit of our whimsical inquiry, we concocted our own statistical fruit bowl, incorporating variables like apple expenditures, grape expenditures, and even kumquat expenditures as predictors of CNI stock prices. It was a berry good time exploring the potential influence of each delectable variable on the stock market, and we certainly did not shy away from a "think outside the juice box" approach.

As this study aimed to peel back the layers of conventional market analysis, we couldn't resist the temptation to engage in a bit of wordplay with our statistical tests. After all, a good joke is like a ripe pineapple – it leaves a sweet taste in the mouth. Navigating through statistical tests with names as colorful as the fruits we studied, we employed the "Pearson's Correlation Coefficient" to measure the strength and direction of the relationship, and the "Fruit F-test" to assess the overall significance of our fruity predictors.

With our research recipe in place, we whipped up a statistical storm, stirring the pot with precision and a dash of whimsy. The result was a tantalizing blend of empirical rigor, unconventional insights, and a sprinkle of fruity wit – a concoction that we hope will resonate with audiences and leave them thirsting for more fruity correlations in the stock market.

By the way, did you hear about the fruit that went to college? It wanted to be a "melon-cologist"!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.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 Annual US household spending on fresh fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2002 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9857967, r-squared of 0.9717951, 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]]
Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
The age-old question of whether fresh fruits can have an impact on the stock market comes to the forefront in this study. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our research team set out to determine if there was any meaningful connection between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). We crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2022 and uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a strong and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables.

A peach of a finding, our research suggests that the more the American households spend on fresh fruits, the higher the stock price of Canadian National Railway Company tends to be. It seems like the old saying of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" may extend to "a grapefruit a day keeps the stock market at bay," for investors and consumers alike. Our results shed light on the potential interplay between consumer behavior and stock performance, with bananas and blueberries potentially becoming new barometers of market trends.

Overall, our findings indicate that there may be more to the market than meets the eye, and it might just be fruit salad. This research opens up the floodgates to a melon-cholic understanding of market drivers and the potential for unconventional indicators to sway stock prices. As the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, investors make lemonade," and with our study, we've certainly squeezed out some surprising results.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The whimsical world of stock market analysis has long been a playground of formidable minds and strategic thinkers, delving into every nook and cranny in search of the elusive keys to market movements. From trends in consumer behavior to financial reports and economic indicators, the quest for understanding and predicting stock prices has been akin to a gastronomic adventure. Speaking of gastronomy, one cannot help but ponder whether the fruits of a stock market aficionado's labor might, quite literally, lie in the fruits nestled in American households.
Much like a well-timed knock-knock joke, our research endeavors to bring an unexpected twist to the age-old question of market influences. In this study, we set forth to explore the curious correlation between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). Our findings not only peel back the layers of conventional market analysis but also offer a fruitfully thought-provoking perspective on the underlying drivers of stock prices.
As we dive into the apple of our research, it becomes apparent that the link between fresh fruits and stock prices is not as far-fetched as one might initially assume. It's almost as if the market has a soft spot for sweet and juicy tidbits from the produce aisle – a ripe opportunity to sow the seeds of a new frontier in predictive analytics. With our findings in tow, we aim to make a grape pun in the world of market insights and cultivate a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate economic variables.
Just as the stock market is rife with twists and turns, we aim to sprinkle a dash of humor and an unexpected zest into our analysis. After all, a study as unique as this one ought to offer not only ripe findings but also an enjoyable read akin to biting into a perfectly ripened peach – juicy and satisfying. So, without further ado, let’s peel back the layers of this intriguing correlation and see what fruitful secrets it may reveal.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) over the period from 2002 to 2022. This finding suggests a remarkably strong positive association between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's as if investors have been secretly getting their daily dose of Vitamin C from the market trends all along!

The scatterplot (Fig. 1) further illustrates the relationship, showcasing a beautiful alignment of data points that resembles a neatly arranged fruit basket. Who knew stock market analysis could be so a-peeling? It seems the market truly does operate on a berry healthy diet.

In addition, our research uncovered an r-squared value of 0.9717951, indicating that approximately 97.18% of the variation in CNI stock price can be explained by the annual household spending on fresh fruits. It's like finding the perfect balance between pineapple and pizza – surprisingly harmonious and oh so satisfying.

Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.01 signifies statistically significant results, providing strong evidence to support the notion that the correlation we identified is not just a random berry happy accident. It's safe to say we've officially thrown out the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" and replaced it with "a kiwi a day keeps the bear market at bay" – talk about a juicy stock tip!

Our findings suggest that there may be underlying market forces at play that go beyond traditional economic indicators. It's like discovering the forbidden fruit of market analysis – a succulent and unexpected addition to the financial buffet. Who would have thought that the produce aisle could hold the key to understanding stock market movements?

In sum, our study presents a ripe opportunity to challenge conventional wisdom and introduce a fresh perspective into the world of stock market analysis. As we dig deeper into the fruitful mysteries of market behavior, it's clear that there's more to the market than just numbers and charts – there's a whole orchard of potential insights waiting to be picked.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.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 Annual US household spending on fresh fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
The age-old question of whether fresh fruits can have an impact on the stock market comes to the forefront in this study. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our research team set out to determine if there was any meaningful connection between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). We crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2022 and uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a strong and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables.

A peach of a finding, our research suggests that the more the American households spend on fresh fruits, the higher the stock price of Canadian National Railway Company tends to be. It seems like the old saying of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" may extend to "a grapefruit a day keeps the stock market at bay," for investors and consumers alike. Our results shed light on the potential interplay between consumer behavior and stock performance, with bananas and blueberries potentially becoming new barometers of market trends.

Overall, our findings indicate that there may be more to the market than meets the eye, and it might just be fruit salad. This research opens up the floodgates to a melon-cholic understanding of market drivers and the potential for unconventional indicators to sway stock prices. As the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, investors make lemonade," and with our study, we've certainly squeezed out some surprising results.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In their seminal work "The Fruitiest Forecasts: Analyzing Consumer Behavior and Stock Prices," Smith et al. delve into the intriguing relationship between consumer spending on fresh fruits and its impact on the stock market. They uncover a significant correlation between these variables, sparking curiosity about the potential insights lurking in the aisles of the grocery store. It seems that the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" might also apply to keeping the stock market at bay.
As we peel back the layers of market analysis, Jones and Doe, in "The Juicy Connection: Exploring Unconventional Market Indicators," provide further evidence of the influence of fresh fruits on stock prices. Their findings suggest that consumer behaviors, particularly in the realm of healthy eating, can indeed sway market trends. It's as if the market prefers its investors to have a berry good understanding of healthy eating habits.
Turning over a new leaf, we explore the potential impact of fresh fruits on the Canadian National Railway Company's stock price. Could this seemingly tangential connection bear fruit in our understanding of market dynamics? These questions prompt a deeper dive into the impact of consumer behavior on the stock market, unraveling the potential influence of grocery shopping habits on investors' portfolios.

Fresh off the press, "Fruitonomics: A Citrus-y Approach to Market Analysis" brings a unique perspective to the table, suggesting that the world of market analysis might benefit from a sprinkle of sweetness and a dash of vitamin C. It's as if every stock portfolio could use a daily dose of strawberries for that extra zing.
Venturing further into the literature, we encounter non-fiction works such as "The Economic Power of Apples" and "Bananas and Blue-chips: Unraveling the Secrets of Market Success." These books highlight the pervasive influence of fruits in shaping economic trends, hinting at the juicy potential waiting to be squeezed out of consumer habits and stock market dynamics. It's all very a-peeling, to say the least.
Moving into the world of fiction, the works of "The Grapes of Wealth" and "War and Peaches" offer a whimsical yet surprisingly relevant take on the interplay between fruits and financial prosperity. While these books may be fictional, they plant the seeds of thought about the potential symbolic significance of fruits in economic narratives. It's as if the literary world is ripe with insights waiting to be plucked and savored.
Diving deeper into the world of literature, our research team left no stone unturned in our quest for unconventional insights. We perused the backs of shampoo bottles, hoping to lather up some sudsy wisdom, but alas, found no mention of the correlation between consumer fruit consumption and stock prices. It seems the essence of wisdom does not lie in shampoo after all.
Our literary journey has provided a ripe harvest of insights, indicating that the whimsical world of fruits and finance may hold more juice than meets the eye. The evidence pomegranate to a fruitful connection between fresh fruits and stock prices, leaving us with a pear of surprising magnitude. With our findings in hand, we invite readers to dig into the fruitful world of market analysis, armed with a zest for knowledge and a healthy dose of humor. After all, when it comes to market insights, a good pun is nothing to take lightly.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) over the period from 2002 to 2022. This finding suggests a remarkably strong positive association between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's as if investors have been secretly getting their daily dose of Vitamin C from the market trends all along!
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) further illustrates the relationship, showcasing a beautiful alignment of data points that resembles a neatly arranged fruit basket. Who knew stock market analysis could be so a-peeling? It seems the market truly does operate on a berry healthy diet.
In addition, our research uncovered an r-squared value of 0.9717951, indicating that approximately 97.18% of the variation in CNI stock price can be explained by the annual household spending on fresh fruits. It's like finding the perfect balance between pineapple and pizza – surprisingly harmonious and oh so satisfying.
Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.01 signifies statistically significant results, providing strong evidence to support the notion that the correlation we identified is not just a random berry happy accident. It's safe to say we've officially thrown out the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" and replaced it with "a kiwi a day keeps the bear market at bay" – talk about a juicy stock tip!
Our findings suggest that there may be underlying market forces at play that go beyond traditional economic indicators. It's like discovering the forbidden fruit of market analysis – a succulent and unexpected addition to the financial buffet. Who would have thought that the produce aisle could hold the key to understanding stock market movements?
In sum, our study presents a ripe opportunity to challenge conventional wisdom and introduce a fresh perspective into the world of stock market analysis. As we dig deeper into the fruitful mysteries of market behavior, it's clear that there's more to the market than just numbers and charts – there's a whole orchard of potential insights waiting to be picked.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study provide compelling evidence of a robust correlation between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), affirming the previous research by Smith et al. and Jones and Doe. Our findings not only supported, but arguably substantiated the claims made in these prior works, revealing an undeniable link between consumer spending on fresh fruits and stock market performance. It's like finally finding the missing piece of the puzzle in a fruit salad – a delicious revelation indeed!

Our study builds upon the literature that hints at the ripple effects of consumer behavior on stock prices, particularly in the context of healthy eating habits. The substantial correlation coefficient we uncovered aligns with the intriguing findings of Smith et al., reinforcing the notion that the market might indeed prefer its investors to have a berry good understanding of nutrition and healthy living. It's clear that the traditional dichotomy between apples and oranges might not be so clear-cut after all – at least not in the context of market analysis.

Moreover, the significant r-squared value we obtained adds weight to the argument that consumer spending on fresh fruits holds significant explanatory power for fluctuations in CNI stock price, bolstering the claims made by prior researchers about the influence of fruit consumption on market trends. Our results suggest that the impact of consumer behavior, particularly in relation to dietary choices, extends beyond conventional economic indicators, highlighting the potential for fresh fruit consumption to sway stock prices. It's as if the market has been secretly snacking on a fruit salad all along, with market trends mirroring the ebb and flow of juicy consumer choices.

The statistically significant p-value further cements our findings as a substantial contribution to the understanding of market behavior, providing strong evidence that the observed correlation is not merely a chance occurrence. It's like stumbling upon the strawberry in a patch of wild blueberries – a delightful surprise that can't be overlooked. Our results open up an intriguing avenue for considering consumer spending on fresh fruits as an unconventional yet potent indicator of stock market dynamics, suggesting that the grocery store might be the new ground zero for market trend analysis. It's fascinating to think that a package of raspberries could hold the key to understanding stock market movements.

Ultimately, our study brings to light the potential insights that can be gleaned from seemingly unrelated variables, challenging the boundaries of traditional market analysis. It's as if we've discovered a hidden fruit treasure trove of market wisdom, ripe for exploration and exploitation. The implications of our findings extend far beyond the realm of the stock market, echoing the sentiment that there may be more to the market than meets the eye, and it might just be fruit salad. Whether investors are truly getting their daily dose of Vitamin C from the market trends remains to be seen, but one thing is clear – the link between fruit consumption and stock prices is definitely not just a banana in the tailpipe!

The interplay between dietary habits and market dynamics raises exciting possibilities for further research and underscores the need to broaden the scope of market analysis to incorporate unconventional indicators. It's time to juice up the market analysis, armed with a zest for knowledge and a healthy dose of humor. After all, when it comes to unraveling the secrets of market success, a good pun is nothing to take lightly.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a researcher writing an academic paper.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 Annual US household spending on fresh fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
The age-old question of whether fresh fruits can have an impact on the stock market comes to the forefront in this study. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our research team set out to determine if there was any meaningful connection between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). We crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2022 and uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a strong and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables.

A peach of a finding, our research suggests that the more the American households spend on fresh fruits, the higher the stock price of Canadian National Railway Company tends to be. It seems like the old saying of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" may extend to "a grapefruit a day keeps the stock market at bay," for investors and consumers alike. Our results shed light on the potential interplay between consumer behavior and stock performance, with bananas and blueberries potentially becoming new barometers of market trends.

Overall, our findings indicate that there may be more to the market than meets the eye, and it might just be fruit salad. This research opens up the floodgates to a melon-cholic understanding of market drivers and the potential for unconventional indicators to sway stock prices. As the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, investors make lemonade," and with our study, we've certainly squeezed out some surprising results.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The whimsical world of stock market analysis has long been a playground of formidable minds and strategic thinkers, delving into every nook and cranny in search of the elusive keys to market movements. From trends in consumer behavior to financial reports and economic indicators, the quest for understanding and predicting stock prices has been akin to a gastronomic adventure. Speaking of gastronomy, one cannot help but ponder whether the fruits of a stock market aficionado's labor might, quite literally, lie in the fruits nestled in American households.
Much like a well-timed knock-knock joke, our research endeavors to bring an unexpected twist to the age-old question of market influences. In this study, we set forth to explore the curious correlation between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). Our findings not only peel back the layers of conventional market analysis but also offer a fruitfully thought-provoking perspective on the underlying drivers of stock prices.
As we dive into the apple of our research, it becomes apparent that the link between fresh fruits and stock prices is not as far-fetched as one might initially assume. It's almost as if the market has a soft spot for sweet and juicy tidbits from the produce aisle – a ripe opportunity to sow the seeds of a new frontier in predictive analytics. With our findings in tow, we aim to make a grape pun in the world of market insights and cultivate a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate economic variables.
Just as the stock market is rife with twists and turns, we aim to sprinkle a dash of humor and an unexpected zest into our analysis. After all, a study as unique as this one ought to offer not only ripe findings but also an enjoyable read akin to biting into a perfectly ripened peach – juicy and satisfying. So, without further ado, let’s peel back the layers of this intriguing correlation and see what fruitful secrets it may reveal.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) over the period from 2002 to 2022. This finding suggests a remarkably strong positive association between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's as if investors have been secretly getting their daily dose of Vitamin C from the market trends all along!
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) further illustrates the relationship, showcasing a beautiful alignment of data points that resembles a neatly arranged fruit basket. Who knew stock market analysis could be so a-peeling? It seems the market truly does operate on a berry healthy diet.
In addition, our research uncovered an r-squared value of 0.9717951, indicating that approximately 97.18% of the variation in CNI stock price can be explained by the annual household spending on fresh fruits. It's like finding the perfect balance between pineapple and pizza – surprisingly harmonious and oh so satisfying.
Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.01 signifies statistically significant results, providing strong evidence to support the notion that the correlation we identified is not just a random berry happy accident. It's safe to say we've officially thrown out the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" and replaced it with "a kiwi a day keeps the bear market at bay" – talk about a juicy stock tip!
Our findings suggest that there may be underlying market forces at play that go beyond traditional economic indicators. It's like discovering the forbidden fruit of market analysis – a succulent and unexpected addition to the financial buffet. Who would have thought that the produce aisle could hold the key to understanding stock market movements?
In sum, our study presents a ripe opportunity to challenge conventional wisdom and introduce a fresh perspective into the world of stock market analysis. As we dig deeper into the fruitful mysteries of market behavior, it's clear that there's more to the market than just numbers and charts – there's a whole orchard of potential insights waiting to be picked.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

Our research findings have peeled back the layers of market analysis to reveal a surprisingly strong and statistically significant relationship between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). It seems that the market's love for fresh fruits is not just a fruit of our imagination. Our results support the notion that this correlation is not just a grape coincidence but a compelling indicator of market trends.

This study has certainly borne fruit in expanding our understanding of the intricate dynamics at play in the stock market. As investors ponder over their portfolios, perhaps they should also consider stocking up on a variety of fresh fruits for a prime market prediction. After all, it seems that a melon a day might just keep the stock market blues away.

In conclusion, it's clear that there is a fruitful connection between consumer behavior and stock performance, and it's nothing to be taken lightly. As the saying goes, "when it comes to market analysis, don't let anyone give you any lip – it's all about the pips, as in apple pips!" Our study has shown that the fruits of our labor have not been in vain, and the market may indeed have a taste for the juicy secrets hidden within the produce aisle.

Therefore, in the spirit of this fruitful endeavor, we hereby assert that no more research is needed in this area. The correlation between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company has been officially squeezed dry of any further scholarly pursuit. It's time to bid adieu to this particular research orchard and move forward, seeking new and equally surprising correlations in the ever-growing landscape of market analysis.


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 Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Quantitative Fruitomics


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 Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

National Institute for Fruit Economics


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 Fruit-Fueled Fortunes: The Correlation between Annual US Household Spending on Fresh Fruits and Canadian National Railway Company's Stock Price with an abstract of The age-old question of whether fresh fruits can have an impact on the stock market comes to the forefront in this study. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our research team set out to determine if there was any meaningful connection between annual US household spending on fresh fruits and the stock price of the Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). We crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2022 and uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9857967 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a strong and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables.
A peach of a finding, our research suggests that the more the American households spend on fresh fruits, the higher the stock price of Canadian National Railway Company tends to be. It seems like the old saying of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" may extend to "a grapefruit a day keeps the stock market at bay," for investors and consumers alike. Our results shed light on the potential interplay between consumer behavior and stock performance, with bananas and blueberries potentially becoming new barometers of market trends.
Overall, our findings indicate that there may be more to the market than meets the eye, and it might just be fruit salad. This research opens up the floodgates to a melon-cholic understanding of market drivers and the potential for unconventional indicators to sway stock prices. As the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, investors make lemonade," and with our study, we've certainly squeezed out some surprising results.

ChatGPT:

US household spending on fresh fruits, Canadian National Railway Company stock price, consumer behavior and stock performance, correlation between fresh fruit spending and stock prices, unconventional indicators for stock prices, market trends and fresh fruit spending, impact of fresh fruit consumption on stock market, Bureau of Labor Statistics fresh fruit spending data, LSEG Analytics stock price data, relationship between consumer behavior and stock performance

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Data details

Annual US household spending on fresh fruits
Detailed data title: Average annual household spend on fresh fruits
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
See what else correlates with Annual US household spending on fresh fruits

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

See what else correlates with Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI)

Correlation r = 0.9857967 (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 = 0.9717951 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 97.2% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Annual US household spending on fresh fruits) over the 21 years from 2002 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 3.5E-16. 0.0000000000000003471740439890
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 0.99 in 3.5E-14% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 2,880,399,664,992,480 random variables You don't actually need 2 quadrillion 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 20 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 20 because we have two variables measured over a period of 21 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.

[ 0.96, 0.99 ] 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.
200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Annual US household spending on fresh fruits (Household spend)178171187182195202222220232247261270274284288314318322349378406
Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI) (Stock price)8.036.910.715.2519.8921.4823.4718.427.5333.5839.8346.1556.9968.9554.7567.7182.4272.8990.73110.5123.29




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.
  4. Y-axis doesn't start at zero: I truncated the Y-axes of the graph above. I also used a line graph, which makes the visual connection stand out more than it deserves. Nothing against line graphs. They are great at telling a story when you have linear data! But visually it is deceptive because the only data is at the points on the graph, not the lines on the graph. In between each point, the data could have been doing anything. Like going for a random walk by itself!
    Mathematically what I showed is true, but it is intentionally misleading. Below is the same chart but with both Y-axes starting at zero.




Try it yourself

You can calculate the values on this page on your own! Try running the Python code to see the calculation results. Step 1: Download and install Python on your computer.

Step 2: Open a plaintext editor like Notepad and paste the code below into it.

Step 3: Save the file as "calculate_correlation.py" in a place you will remember, like your desktop. Copy the file location to your clipboard. On Windows, you can right-click the file and click "Properties," and then copy what comes after "Location:" As an example, on my computer the location is "C:\Users\tyler\Desktop"

Step 4: Open a command line window. For example, by pressing start and typing "cmd" and them pressing enter.

Step 5: Install the required modules by typing "pip install numpy", then pressing enter, then typing "pip install scipy", then pressing enter.

Step 6: Navigate to the location where you saved the Python file by using the "cd" command. For example, I would type "cd C:\Users\tyler\Desktop" and push enter.

Step 7: Run the Python script by typing "python calculate_correlation.py"

If you run into any issues, I suggest asking ChatGPT to walk you through installing Python and running the code below on your system. Try this question:

"Walk me through installing Python on my computer to run a script that uses scipy and numpy. Go step-by-step and ask me to confirm before moving on. Start by asking me questions about my operating system so that you know how to proceed. Assume I want the simplest installation with the latest version of Python and that I do not currently have any of the necessary elements installed. Remember to only give me one step per response and confirm I have done it before proceeding."


# These modules make it easier to perform the calculation
import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

# We'll define a function that we can call to return the correlation calculations
def calculate_correlation(array1, array2):

    # Calculate Pearson correlation coefficient and p-value
    correlation, p_value = stats.pearsonr(array1, array2)

    # Calculate R-squared as the square of the correlation coefficient
    r_squared = correlation**2

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([178,171,187,182,195,202,222,220,232,247,261,270,274,284,288,314,318,322,349,378,406,])
array_2 = np.array([8.03,6.9,10.7,15.25,19.89,21.48,23.47,18.4,27.53,33.58,39.83,46.15,56.99,68.95,54.75,67.71,82.42,72.89,90.73,110.5,123.29,])
array_1_name = "Annual US household spending on fresh fruits"
array_2_name = "Canadian National Railway Company's stock price (CNI)"

# 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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Correlation ID: 5901 · Black Variable ID: 19897 · Red Variable ID: 1667
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