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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 Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer and the second variable is The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico.  The chart goes from 2003 to 2015, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As Federer played in more high-stakes matches, his uncanny ability to remain cool under pressure and consistently deliver powerful performances inspired a wave of interest in precision engineering. Watching him expertly maneuver around the court sparked a newfound passion for intricate design and technical problem-solving. It's as if his every forehand and backhand was secretly transmitting signals of innovation to New Mexico, leading to a surge in electronics engineers who were striving to create their own championship-worthy circuits and revolutionary gadgets. It's like Federer's presence on the court served as a magnetic force, volleying aces of inspiration directly into the hearts and minds of individuals, ultimately serving up a smashing impact on the field of electronics in New Mexico.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [ Whimsical illustration] Create an image of a group of quirky, cartoonish electronics engineers sitting in a colorful, bustling auditorium in New Mexico. They are surrounded by bright, buzzing circuit boards and high-tech equipment, with overhead projectors casting slow-motion replays of Roger Federer's matches on the walls. The engineers are enthusiastically scribbling notes and sketches, their eyes wide with inspiration and excitement. Federer himself is depicted as a whimsical, larger-than-life figure on the projector screens, showcasing his precision and finesse. The scene exudes a sense of determination and creativity as the engineers eagerly brainstorm and collaborate, drawing parallels between Federer's strategic gameplay and their own engineering challenges. 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 situation described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here is a situation: Roger Federer's increased presence in Grand Slam Finals inspired an influx of electronics engineers in New Mexico. As they witnessed the precision and finesse of Federer's game, they were driven to apply similar strategic thinking to their own engineering projects. Plus, they figured if Federer can smash his way to victory, they can definitely figure out how to fix those pesky circuit boards.. Given that situation, which of the following image descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand and the tone of the explanation. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: Whimsical illustration Art nouveau A black-and-white newspaper illustration Oragami Cute 2D animation
ChatGPT: Whimsical illustration

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated and the explanation described. Do not reference graphs or charts; describe physical objects.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that depicts the following situation. Keep the description simple. Roger Federer's increased presence in Grand Slam Finals inspired an influx of electronics engineers in New Mexico. As they witnessed the precision and finesse of Federer's game, they were driven to apply similar strategic thinking to their own engineering projects. Plus, they figured if Federer can smash his way to victory, they can definitely figure out how to fix those pesky circuit boards.
ChatGPT: In a large auditorium in New Mexico, a group of electronics engineers gathered with excitement, chatting animatedly about Roger Federer's recent Grand Slam Finals appearances. As they watched in awe, overhead projectors displayed slow-motion replays of Federer's precise and tactical gameplay. Inspired by his skill and finesse, the engineers scribbled notes furiously, envisioning how they could incorporate similar strategies into their own engineering projects. Their eyes lit up with determination and enthusiasm, seeing parallels between Federer's strategic approach on the tennis court and the challenges they faced with circuit boards. The air was filled with a palpable sense of determination as they eagerly delved into brainstorming sessions, fueled by the belief that if Federer could triumph with grace and precision, then they could certainly tackle their engineering dilemmas with the same level of finesse.

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: [ Whimsical illustration ] and depicting this scene: In a large auditorium in New Mexico, a group of electronics engineers gathered with excitement, chatting animatedly about Roger Federer's recent Grand Slam Finals appearances. As they watched in awe, overhead projectors displayed slow-motion replays of Federer's precise and tactical gameplay. Inspired by his skill and finesse, the engineers scribbled notes furiously, envisioning how they could incorporate similar strategies into their own engineering projects. Their eyes lit up with determination and enthusiasm, seeing parallels between Federer's strategic approach on the tennis court and the challenges they faced with circuit boards. The air was filled with a palpable sense of determination as they eagerly delved into brainstorming sessions, fueled by the belief that if Federer could triumph with grace and precision, then they could certainly tackle their engineering dilemmas with the same level of finesse. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [ Whimsical illustration] Create an image of a group of quirky, cartoonish electronics engineers sitting in a colorful, bustling auditorium in New Mexico. They are surrounded by bright, buzzing circuit boards and high-tech equipment, with overhead projectors casting slow-motion replays of Roger Federer's matches on the walls. The engineers are enthusiastically scribbling notes and sketches, their eyes wide with inspiration and excitement. Federer himself is depicted as a whimsical, larger-than-life figure on the projector screens, showcasing his precision and finesse. The scene exudes a sense of determination and creativity as the engineers eagerly brainstorm and collaborate, drawing parallels between Federer's strategic gameplay and their own engineering challenges.

*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 Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer caused The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico to increase. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Swing and Bling: The Link Between Roger Federer's Grand Slam Fling and Electronics Engineers' Ring in New Mexico

Journal of Athletic Aesthetics and Technological Trends

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 Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer and The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from Wikipedia and Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and p < 0.01 for 2003 to 2015.

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]]
Swing and Bling: The Link Between Roger Federer's Grand Slam Fling and Electronics Engineers' Ring in New Mexico

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we dive into the curious connection between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the legendary Roger Federer and the abundance of electronics engineers in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico. Our research team spared no expense, pouring over data from Wikipedia and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to tackle this substantial question. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the years spanning 2003 to 2015, signaling a strong statistical relationship between Federer’s court appearances and the presence of tech whizzes in New Mexico. As we serve up our findings, we invite the scientific community to rally around this unusual pattern and embrace the electrifying potential for further investigation into this delightful confluence of sports prowess and technological acumen.


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 Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer and The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Swing and Bling: The Link Between Roger Federer's Grand Slam Fling and Electronics Engineers' Ring in New Mexico

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we dive into the curious connection between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the legendary Roger Federer and the abundance of electronics engineers in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico. Our research team spared no expense, pouring over data from Wikipedia and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to tackle this substantial question. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the years spanning 2003 to 2015, signaling a strong statistical relationship between Federer’s court appearances and the presence of tech whizzes in New Mexico. As we serve up our findings, we invite the scientific community to rally around this unusual pattern and embrace the electrifying potential for further investigation into this delightful confluence of sports prowess and technological acumen.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
INTRODUCTION

Have you ever wondered about the unlikely connection between the graceful strides of a tennis maestro and the intricate circuits of electronics engineers? Well, wonder no more! In this paper, we serve up a volley of data-driven insights that uncover a surprising correlation between the number of Grand Slam finals contested by the impeccable Roger Federer and the population of electronics engineers thriving in the enchanting state of New Mexico. It's a smashing twist on the conventional expectations of research topics, making for an electrifying journey into the world of statistical oddities and delightful confluences.

While it may seem as far-fetched as a backhand winner from the baseline, our investigation into this peculiar pairing has yielded some truly "shocking" results (pun completely intended). With the gusto of a serving ace, we delved deep into the historical records of Federer's dazzling performances on the tennis court, juxtaposing them against the burgeoning cohort of electronics engineers populating the Land of Enchantment – and what we found is set to make even the most stoic of statisticians raise an eyebrow in bemusement.

So, hold on to your racquets as we unravel this wacky correlation and serve up the findings that are bound to make you "love" – both in the tennis and statistical sense – this compellingly quirky investigation. Get ready to witness the match point where sports meets circuits and where forehands and microchips combine in an unprecedented dance of numbers and noodles (you read that right, noodles – everything’s fair game when it comes to unexpected connections, isn't it?) Let's embark on this delightful journey into the realm of tennis stardom and tech-savvy brilliance, unearthing a connection that could have even the most seasoned researchers exclaiming, "That's one electrifying revelation!"


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 Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer and The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Swing and Bling: The Link Between Roger Federer's Grand Slam Fling and Electronics Engineers' Ring in New Mexico

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we dive into the curious connection between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the legendary Roger Federer and the abundance of electronics engineers in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico. Our research team spared no expense, pouring over data from Wikipedia and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to tackle this substantial question. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the years spanning 2003 to 2015, signaling a strong statistical relationship between Federer’s court appearances and the presence of tech whizzes in New Mexico. As we serve up our findings, we invite the scientific community to rally around this unusual pattern and embrace the electrifying potential for further investigation into this delightful confluence of sports prowess and technological acumen.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
Have you ever wondered about the unlikely connection between the graceful strides of a tennis maestro and the intricate circuits of electronics engineers? Well, wonder no more! In this paper, we serve up a volley of data-driven insights that uncover a surprising correlation between the number of Grand Slam finals contested by the impeccable Roger Federer and the population of electronics engineers thriving in the enchanting state of New Mexico. It's a smashing twist on the conventional expectations of research topics, making for an electrifying journey into the world of statistical oddities and delightful confluences.
While it may seem as far-fetched as a backhand winner from the baseline, our investigation into this peculiar pairing has yielded some truly "shocking" results (pun completely intended). With the gusto of a serving ace, we delved deep into the historical records of Federer's dazzling performances on the tennis court, juxtaposing them against the burgeoning cohort of electronics engineers populating the Land of Enchantment – and what we found is set to make even the most stoic of statisticians raise an eyebrow in bemusement.
So, hold on to your racquets as we unravel this wacky correlation and serve up the findings that are bound to make you "love" – both in the tennis and statistical sense – this compellingly quirky investigation. Get ready to witness the match point where sports meets circuits and where forehands and microchips combine in an unprecedented dance of numbers and noodles (you read that right, noodles – everything’s fair game when it comes to unexpected connections, isn't it?) Let's embark on this delightful journey into the realm of tennis stardom and tech-savvy brilliance, unearthing a connection that could have even the most seasoned researchers exclaiming, "That's one electrifying revelation!"

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

To set the stage for our analysis of the curious correlation between the number of Grand Slam finals competed by Roger Federer and the abundance of electronics engineers in New Mexico, we begin with a review of the existing literature exploring similar relationships between sports achievements and professional demographics.

Smith et al. (2010) conducted a comprehensive study investigating the impact of high-profile sports events on local professional talent pools and found a marginal but statistically significant uptick in the number of engineers in regions with a higher concentration of tennis grand slam tournaments. Building upon this premise, Doe (2013) delved even deeper, examining the specific ties between tennis superstars and technical professionals in various U.S. states, laying the groundwork for our investigation into the unique case of New Mexico. Furthermore, Jones (2015) published a seminal work on the indirect influence of celebrity athletes on career choices, shedding light on the potential role of Roger Federer's tennis feats in shaping the aspirations of budding electronics engineers.

Moving beyond the conventional academic literature, we turn our attention to contemporary non-fiction accounts exploring the intersections of sports and technology. In "The Physics of Tennis" by G. E. Hatsopoulos and V. A. Vassiliadis, the authors unravel the intricate principles governing the flight of a tennis ball, shedding light on the fundamental forces that could unknowingly shape the career trajectories of future engineers. Additionally, "The Silicon Boys: And Their Valley of Dreams" by David A. Kaplan provides a compelling narrative of the tech industry's rise, prompting us to ponder the potential influence of sports luminaries on the evolution of engineering ecosystems.

Transitioning from the realm of non-fiction to speculative fiction, we encounter a trove of literary works that offer insightful, albeit whimsical, perspectives on the intertwining fates of sports icons and technological innovators. In "The Racketeer's Algorithm" by A. I. Netizen, the protagonist uncovers a clandestine society where groundbreaking advances in tennis biomechanics shape the destiny of aspiring electrical engineers. Likewise, in "The Circuit and the Court" by Technotron-9000, a dystopian tale unfolds where the outcomes of professional tennis tournaments hold the key to determining the allocation of engineering resources in a future, tennis-obsessed world.

As our pursuit of relevant literature reached its zenith, our research team ventured into uncharted territories, perusing an eclectic assortment of sources, including grocery lists, wildlife documentaries, and even nonsensical limericks scrawled on CVS receipts. It is within this parodic menagerie of snippets and scribblings that we chanced upon a revelation so absurd, so preposterous, that it indubitably cemented the resplendent marriage of Federer's grand slam conquests and the assembly of electronics engineers in New Mexico. It appears that the banalities of everyday life may harbor serendipitous insights woven into the very fabric of tennis lore and technological ingenuity.

Embracing this whirlwind of academic inquiry and irreverent discovery, we navigate the tumultuous sea of conflicting scholarship and whimsical conjecture, navigating toward a singular truth – a truth encapsulated in the enigmatic dance of numbers, engineering acumen, and the indomitable spirit of a certain Swiss tennis virtuoso. With a forehand of fervor and a backhand of bewilderment, we present our eclectic confluence of knowledge, humor, and unyielding curiosity – a symphony echoing the melodic charm of the courts and the mesmerizing hum of electronic circuits.


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 Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer and The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Wikipedia and Bureau of Larbor Statistics . You used data from 2003 to 2015

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]]
Swing and Bling: The Link Between Roger Federer's Grand Slam Fling and Electronics Engineers' Ring in New Mexico

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we dive into the curious connection between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the legendary Roger Federer and the abundance of electronics engineers in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico. Our research team spared no expense, pouring over data from Wikipedia and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to tackle this substantial question. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the years spanning 2003 to 2015, signaling a strong statistical relationship between Federer’s court appearances and the presence of tech whizzes in New Mexico. As we serve up our findings, we invite the scientific community to rally around this unusual pattern and embrace the electrifying potential for further investigation into this delightful confluence of sports prowess and technological acumen.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
Have you ever wondered about the unlikely connection between the graceful strides of a tennis maestro and the intricate circuits of electronics engineers? Well, wonder no more! In this paper, we serve up a volley of data-driven insights that uncover a surprising correlation between the number of Grand Slam finals contested by the impeccable Roger Federer and the population of electronics engineers thriving in the enchanting state of New Mexico. It's a smashing twist on the conventional expectations of research topics, making for an electrifying journey into the world of statistical oddities and delightful confluences.
While it may seem as far-fetched as a backhand winner from the baseline, our investigation into this peculiar pairing has yielded some truly "shocking" results (pun completely intended). With the gusto of a serving ace, we delved deep into the historical records of Federer's dazzling performances on the tennis court, juxtaposing them against the burgeoning cohort of electronics engineers populating the Land of Enchantment – and what we found is set to make even the most stoic of statisticians raise an eyebrow in bemusement.
So, hold on to your racquets as we unravel this wacky correlation and serve up the findings that are bound to make you "love" – both in the tennis and statistical sense – this compellingly quirky investigation. Get ready to witness the match point where sports meets circuits and where forehands and microchips combine in an unprecedented dance of numbers and noodles (you read that right, noodles – everything’s fair game when it comes to unexpected connections, isn't it?) Let's embark on this delightful journey into the realm of tennis stardom and tech-savvy brilliance, unearthing a connection that could have even the most seasoned researchers exclaiming, "That's one electrifying revelation!"

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

METHODOLOGY

To unravel the peculiar correlation between Roger Federer's Grand Slam finals and the number of electronics engineers in New Mexico, our research team embarked on a vibrant yet somewhat zany endeavor. We gathered data from a variety of sources, traversing the wild, wild web and engaging in statistical acrobatics.

Firstly, we engaged in what some might consider the most sacred of statistical rituals - navigating through the labyrinthine treasure trove that is Wikipedia. With the grace and finesse of Federer himself, we carefully recorded the number of Grand Slam finals in which the Swiss maestro competed from 2003 to 2015. We also retrieved data on the demographics of electronics engineers in the enchanting state of New Mexico from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, discovering the boisterous population of tech whizzes nestled in the Land of Enchantment.

The data collection process involved a delightful dance between internet search queries and spreadsheet acrobatics. We meticulously compiled data on Federer's Grand Slam appearances, paying homage to his awe-inspiring performances while keeping our focus sharp, much like the precision of a well-engineered electronic device. Our exploration of the electronics engineering landscape in New Mexico involved diving into employment statistics and reveling in the somewhat unexpected parallel to the illustrious career of Federer.

With the data in hand, we ventured into the enchanting realm of statistical analysis, wielding our trusty computational tools with the fervor of a tennis player poised to shatter a serve. We unleashed regression analyses, hypothesis testing, and correlation calculations, all in an effort to unearth the hidden patterns that underpin this intersection of athleticism and technological prowess. Our pursuit of these correlation coefficients and p-values resembled a marathon match on the court, navigating through the twists and turns of statistical significance with the determination of a player rallying for a championship point.

The research team balanced on the tightrope of statistical significance, donning the proverbial tennis whites and wielding calculators as our racquets in this grand game of data analysis. Our endeavors culminated in the revelation of a surprising correlation coefficient and a p-value that would make even the most stoic of scientists raise an eyebrow, all while exclaiming, "Game, set, match!"

In summary, our unorthodox yet spirited methodology engaged in a symphony of data collection, statistical analysis, and an unapologetic embrace of the unexpected. This methodology provided the buoyant foundation for unraveling the delightful connection between Federer's on-court wizardry and the burgeoning community of electronics engineers – a connection that transcends the boundaries of tradition and dares to venture into the realm of statistical whimsy.

The conclusions of this flavorful yet aptly statistical journey shall be revealed in the following sections with the fervor of a celebratory forehand winner, leaving our readers and fellow researchers in awe of the delightful oddity that is the correlation between tennis grandeur and technological brilliance.


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 Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer and The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Wikipedia and Bureau of Larbor Statistics .

For the time period 2003 to 2015, you found a correlation 0.9050845, r-squared of 0.8191780, 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]]
Swing and Bling: The Link Between Roger Federer's Grand Slam Fling and Electronics Engineers' Ring in New Mexico

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we dive into the curious connection between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the legendary Roger Federer and the abundance of electronics engineers in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico. Our research team spared no expense, pouring over data from Wikipedia and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to tackle this substantial question. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the years spanning 2003 to 2015, signaling a strong statistical relationship between Federer’s court appearances and the presence of tech whizzes in New Mexico. As we serve up our findings, we invite the scientific community to rally around this unusual pattern and embrace the electrifying potential for further investigation into this delightful confluence of sports prowess and technological acumen.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
INTRODUCTION
Have you ever wondered about the unlikely connection between the graceful strides of a tennis maestro and the intricate circuits of electronics engineers? Well, wonder no more! In this paper, we serve up a volley of data-driven insights that uncover a surprising correlation between the number of Grand Slam finals contested by the impeccable Roger Federer and the population of electronics engineers thriving in the enchanting state of New Mexico. It's a smashing twist on the conventional expectations of research topics, making for an electrifying journey into the world of statistical oddities and delightful confluences.
While it may seem as far-fetched as a backhand winner from the baseline, our investigation into this peculiar pairing has yielded some truly "shocking" results (pun completely intended). With the gusto of a serving ace, we delved deep into the historical records of Federer's dazzling performances on the tennis court, juxtaposing them against the burgeoning cohort of electronics engineers populating the Land of Enchantment – and what we found is set to make even the most stoic of statisticians raise an eyebrow in bemusement.
So, hold on to your racquets as we unravel this wacky correlation and serve up the findings that are bound to make you "love" – both in the tennis and statistical sense – this compellingly quirky investigation. Get ready to witness the match point where sports meets circuits and where forehands and microchips combine in an unprecedented dance of numbers and noodles (you read that right, noodles – everything’s fair game when it comes to unexpected connections, isn't it?) Let's embark on this delightful journey into the realm of tennis stardom and tech-savvy brilliance, unearthing a connection that could have even the most seasoned researchers exclaiming, "That's one electrifying revelation!"

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The data analysis carried out for the period of 2003 to 2015 unveiled a gripping correlation between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the eminent Roger Federer and the concentration of electronics engineers in the state of New Mexico. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and an r-squared value of 0.8191780, our findings send shockwaves through the realm of sports and technology, highlighting an unexpected kinship between two seemingly disparate domains.

Upon the monumental unveiling of our scatterplot (Fig. 1), the narrative of this research takes a compelling turn, visually depicting the mesmerizing relationship between Federer's on-court exploits and the proliferation of electronics engineers in New Mexico. As the legend of Federer unfolded on the global tennis stage, there seemed to be a synchronous surge in the community of tech aficionados in the Land of Enchantment. It's as though his forehand winners were echoing through the canyons, inspiring a generation of engineers to craft their own remarkable inventions.

Delving into the statistical nuances of our findings, the p-value of less than 0.01 firmly solidifies the robustness of the observed correlation. With a statistical certainty that would make even the most seasoned data wizards nod in approval, our results offer an intriguing window into the intricate dance between the prowess of a sports icon and the innovation of technological masterminds.

The link between Federer's unforgettable Grand Slam performances and the burgeoning population of electronics engineers in New Mexico elicits a sense of wonderment and invites the scientific community to embrace this delightful confluence of athletic brilliance and technological innovation. As we serve up these compelling results, we extend an open invitation for further exploration, beckoning researchers to rally around this enchanting connection between the realm of sports and the frontiers of technology.


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 Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer and The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Swing and Bling: The Link Between Roger Federer's Grand Slam Fling and Electronics Engineers' Ring in New Mexico

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we dive into the curious connection between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the legendary Roger Federer and the abundance of electronics engineers in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico. Our research team spared no expense, pouring over data from Wikipedia and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to tackle this substantial question. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the years spanning 2003 to 2015, signaling a strong statistical relationship between Federer’s court appearances and the presence of tech whizzes in New Mexico. As we serve up our findings, we invite the scientific community to rally around this unusual pattern and embrace the electrifying potential for further investigation into this delightful confluence of sports prowess and technological acumen.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
To set the stage for our analysis of the curious correlation between the number of Grand Slam finals competed by Roger Federer and the abundance of electronics engineers in New Mexico, we begin with a review of the existing literature exploring similar relationships between sports achievements and professional demographics.
Smith et al. (2010) conducted a comprehensive study investigating the impact of high-profile sports events on local professional talent pools and found a marginal but statistically significant uptick in the number of engineers in regions with a higher concentration of tennis grand slam tournaments. Building upon this premise, Doe (2013) delved even deeper, examining the specific ties between tennis superstars and technical professionals in various U.S. states, laying the groundwork for our investigation into the unique case of New Mexico. Furthermore, Jones (2015) published a seminal work on the indirect influence of celebrity athletes on career choices, shedding light on the potential role of Roger Federer's tennis feats in shaping the aspirations of budding electronics engineers.
Moving beyond the conventional academic literature, we turn our attention to contemporary non-fiction accounts exploring the intersections of sports and technology. In "The Physics of Tennis" by G. E. Hatsopoulos and V. A. Vassiliadis, the authors unravel the intricate principles governing the flight of a tennis ball, shedding light on the fundamental forces that could unknowingly shape the career trajectories of future engineers. Additionally, "The Silicon Boys: And Their Valley of Dreams" by David A. Kaplan provides a compelling narrative of the tech industry's rise, prompting us to ponder the potential influence of sports luminaries on the evolution of engineering ecosystems.
Transitioning from the realm of non-fiction to speculative fiction, we encounter a trove of literary works that offer insightful, albeit whimsical, perspectives on the intertwining fates of sports icons and technological innovators. In "The Racketeer's Algorithm" by A. I. Netizen, the protagonist uncovers a clandestine society where groundbreaking advances in tennis biomechanics shape the destiny of aspiring electrical engineers. Likewise, in "The Circuit and the Court" by Technotron-9000, a dystopian tale unfolds where the outcomes of professional tennis tournaments hold the key to determining the allocation of engineering resources in a future, tennis-obsessed world.
As our pursuit of relevant literature reached its zenith, our research team ventured into uncharted territories, perusing an eclectic assortment of sources, including grocery lists, wildlife documentaries, and even nonsensical limericks scrawled on CVS receipts. It is within this parodic menagerie of snippets and scribblings that we chanced upon a revelation so absurd, so preposterous, that it indubitably cemented the resplendent marriage of Federer's grand slam conquests and the assembly of electronics engineers in New Mexico. It appears that the banalities of everyday life may harbor serendipitous insights woven into the very fabric of tennis lore and technological ingenuity.
Embracing this whirlwind of academic inquiry and irreverent discovery, we navigate the tumultuous sea of conflicting scholarship and whimsical conjecture, navigating toward a singular truth – a truth encapsulated in the enigmatic dance of numbers, engineering acumen, and the indomitable spirit of a certain Swiss tennis virtuoso. With a forehand of fervor and a backhand of bewilderment, we present our eclectic confluence of knowledge, humor, and unyielding curiosity – a symphony echoing the melodic charm of the courts and the mesmerizing hum of electronic circuits.

[[RESULTS]]
The data analysis carried out for the period of 2003 to 2015 unveiled a gripping correlation between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the eminent Roger Federer and the concentration of electronics engineers in the state of New Mexico. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and an r-squared value of 0.8191780, our findings send shockwaves through the realm of sports and technology, highlighting an unexpected kinship between two seemingly disparate domains.
Upon the monumental unveiling of our scatterplot (Fig. 1), the narrative of this research takes a compelling turn, visually depicting the mesmerizing relationship between Federer's on-court exploits and the proliferation of electronics engineers in New Mexico. As the legend of Federer unfolded on the global tennis stage, there seemed to be a synchronous surge in the community of tech aficionados in the Land of Enchantment. It's as though his forehand winners were echoing through the canyons, inspiring a generation of engineers to craft their own remarkable inventions.
Delving into the statistical nuances of our findings, the p-value of less than 0.01 firmly solidifies the robustness of the observed correlation. With a statistical certainty that would make even the most seasoned data wizards nod in approval, our results offer an intriguing window into the intricate dance between the prowess of a sports icon and the innovation of technological masterminds.
The link between Federer's unforgettable Grand Slam performances and the burgeoning population of electronics engineers in New Mexico elicits a sense of wonderment and invites the scientific community to embrace this delightful confluence of athletic brilliance and technological innovation. As we serve up these compelling results, we extend an open invitation for further exploration, beckoning researchers to rally around this enchanting connection between the realm of sports and the frontiers of technology.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The enthralling convergence of Roger Federer's Grand Slam exploits and the burgeoning population of electronics engineers in New Mexico has certainly electrified our research pursuits. Our findings not only align with the prior research but also add a volley of insights into this curiously compelling relationship.

Smith et al. (2010) set the stage for our analysis with their discovery of a marginal but statistically significant uptick in the number of engineers in areas hosting grand slam tournaments. Our results resonate with this earlier work, pinpointing a robust correlation between Federer's zeniths in the tennis universe and the proliferation of tech gurus in the Land of Enchantment. It's as if Federer's aces are serving as enigmatic signals, propelling budding engineers toward their own technological triumphs.

Doe's (2013) examination of the specific ties between tennis luminaries and technical professionals in various U.S. states takes on renewed significance in light of our findings. New Mexico emerges as a prime ground for this peculiar convergence, painting a picture of Federer's on-court prowess whispering through the very air, beckoning enterprising minds to delve into the wonders of electronics design and innovation.

The unexpected correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and the tantalizing p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 2003 to 2015 lend resounding credence to our results, bolstering assertions about this magnetic relationship. It's as if the strings of Federer's racquet echo through time, beckoning engineers to weave their own grand tapestries of technological marvels.

Transitioning from the whimsical literature review, our results bring to the fore the truly astonishing synchronicity between the courtcraft of a tennis titan and the burgeoning field of electronic wizardry. Like a riveting match point, our findings invite the scientific community to rally around this delightful confluence and serve up further investigations that could unlock more aces up this enigmatic correlation's sleeve.

In conclusion, while the unexpected convergence of sports and technical pursuits may raise eyebrows, it's clear that there is more to this captivating connection than meets the eye. It's as if Federer's court symphonies are orchestrating a technological allegro in the New Mexican desert, weaving an enthralling narrative that begs for further exploration and contemplation.


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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 Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer and The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Swing and Bling: The Link Between Roger Federer's Grand Slam Fling and Electronics Engineers' Ring in New Mexico

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we dive into the curious connection between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the legendary Roger Federer and the abundance of electronics engineers in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico. Our research team spared no expense, pouring over data from Wikipedia and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to tackle this substantial question. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the years spanning 2003 to 2015, signaling a strong statistical relationship between Federer’s court appearances and the presence of tech whizzes in New Mexico. As we serve up our findings, we invite the scientific community to rally around this unusual pattern and embrace the electrifying potential for further investigation into this delightful confluence of sports prowess and technological acumen.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
Have you ever wondered about the unlikely connection between the graceful strides of a tennis maestro and the intricate circuits of electronics engineers? Well, wonder no more! In this paper, we serve up a volley of data-driven insights that uncover a surprising correlation between the number of Grand Slam finals contested by the impeccable Roger Federer and the population of electronics engineers thriving in the enchanting state of New Mexico. It's a smashing twist on the conventional expectations of research topics, making for an electrifying journey into the world of statistical oddities and delightful confluences.
While it may seem as far-fetched as a backhand winner from the baseline, our investigation into this peculiar pairing has yielded some truly "shocking" results (pun completely intended). With the gusto of a serving ace, we delved deep into the historical records of Federer's dazzling performances on the tennis court, juxtaposing them against the burgeoning cohort of electronics engineers populating the Land of Enchantment – and what we found is set to make even the most stoic of statisticians raise an eyebrow in bemusement.
So, hold on to your racquets as we unravel this wacky correlation and serve up the findings that are bound to make you "love" – both in the tennis and statistical sense – this compellingly quirky investigation. Get ready to witness the match point where sports meets circuits and where forehands and microchips combine in an unprecedented dance of numbers and noodles (you read that right, noodles – everything’s fair game when it comes to unexpected connections, isn't it?) Let's embark on this delightful journey into the realm of tennis stardom and tech-savvy brilliance, unearthing a connection that could have even the most seasoned researchers exclaiming, "That's one electrifying revelation!"

[[RESULTS]]
The data analysis carried out for the period of 2003 to 2015 unveiled a gripping correlation between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the eminent Roger Federer and the concentration of electronics engineers in the state of New Mexico. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and an r-squared value of 0.8191780, our findings send shockwaves through the realm of sports and technology, highlighting an unexpected kinship between two seemingly disparate domains.
Upon the monumental unveiling of our scatterplot (Fig. 1), the narrative of this research takes a compelling turn, visually depicting the mesmerizing relationship between Federer's on-court exploits and the proliferation of electronics engineers in New Mexico. As the legend of Federer unfolded on the global tennis stage, there seemed to be a synchronous surge in the community of tech aficionados in the Land of Enchantment. It's as though his forehand winners were echoing through the canyons, inspiring a generation of engineers to craft their own remarkable inventions.
Delving into the statistical nuances of our findings, the p-value of less than 0.01 firmly solidifies the robustness of the observed correlation. With a statistical certainty that would make even the most seasoned data wizards nod in approval, our results offer an intriguing window into the intricate dance between the prowess of a sports icon and the innovation of technological masterminds.
The link between Federer's unforgettable Grand Slam performances and the burgeoning population of electronics engineers in New Mexico elicits a sense of wonderment and invites the scientific community to embrace this delightful confluence of athletic brilliance and technological innovation. As we serve up these compelling results, we extend an open invitation for further exploration, beckoning researchers to rally around this enchanting connection between the realm of sports and the frontiers of technology.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]
As we wrap up this uproarious adventure into the curious correlation between Roger Federer's Grand Slam conquests and the influx of electronics engineers in New Mexico, it's impossible not to marvel at the zany zigs and zags of statistical serendipity that led us here. The synchrony between a nimble backhand volley and a surge in transistors is as captivating as a surprise drop shot on clay – unexpected, yet undeniably delightful.

Our findings have unraveled a tale of entwined destinies, where Federer's elegant footwork seemed to inspire a whirlwind of tech-savvy innovation. It's as if the echo of his graceful movements reverberated through the desert landscapes, coaxing forth a legion of engineers to craft their own symphonies in silicon and circuitry. We couldn't help but ponder whether Federer's "smash"ing serves had somehow triggered an influx of smashing ideas in New Mexico – though we must admit, that notion is as whimsical as a lob on a windy day.

With a correlation coefficient as strong as Federer's serve and a p-value as formidable as his menacing backhand, we're left with little doubt about the robustness of this electrifying association. Our results stand as a testament to the uncanny dance of numbers and narratives, where the forehands of a tennis icon and the electrons of a tech genius seem to twirl in fantastical harmony.

So, as we bid adieu to this undiscovered country of whimsical correlations, we firmly assert that no further research is needed in this area. This raucously oddball tale of rackets and resistors has reached its whimsical zenith, leaving us to savor the unlikeliest of statistical partnerships. Rest assured, dear readers, the courts of academia are now cleared for the next smashingly obscure adventure in research.


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ChatGPT:

Journal of Athletic Aesthetics and Technological Trends


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The Society for Unconventional Sports and Technology Research


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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Swing and Bling: The Link Between Roger Federer's Grand Slam Fling and Electronics Engineers' Ring in New Mexico with an abstract of In this paper, we dive into the curious connection between the number of Grand Slam finals played by the legendary Roger Federer and the abundance of electronics engineers in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico. Our research team spared no expense, pouring over data from Wikipedia and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to tackle this substantial question. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.9050845 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the years spanning 2003 to 2015, signaling a strong statistical relationship between Federer’s court appearances and the presence of tech whizzes in New Mexico. As we serve up our findings, we invite the scientific community to rally around this unusual pattern and embrace the electrifying potential for further investigation into this delightful confluence of sports prowess and technological acumen.

ChatGPT:

Roger Federer, Grand Slam finals, electronics engineers, New Mexico, correlation coefficient, p-value, statistical relationship, tech professionals, sports prowess, technological acumen, scientific community, research findings

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Data details

Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer
Source: Wikipedia
See what else correlates with Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer

The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of electronics engineers, except computer in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico

Correlation r = 0.9050845 (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 = 0.8191780 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 81.9% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer) over the 13 years from 2003 through 2015.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 2.1E-5. 0.0000210113096513843530000000
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 0.91 in 0.0021% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 47,593 random variables You don't actually need 47 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. 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.

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 12 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 12 because we have two variables measured over a period of 13 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.

[ 0.71, 0.97 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015
Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer (Finals)1324434111012
The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico (Laborers)990194016902190218019001870156013201380116012701340




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([1,3,2,4,4,3,4,1,1,1,0,1,2,])
array_2 = np.array([990,1940,1690,2190,2180,1900,1870,1560,1320,1380,1160,1270,1340,])
array_1_name = "Number of Grand Slam Finals played by Roger Federer"
array_2_name = "The number of electronics engineers in New Mexico"

# 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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