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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 Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the second variable is Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut.  The chart goes from 2006 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

The more people thought about birds seeking shelter from the rain, the more they realized the importance of a sturdy roof. This led to a surge in the housing market as homebuyers flocked to find their perfect nest. It's clear that when it comes to real estate, understanding avian rain behavior is nothing to squawk at!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a suburban neighborhood in Connecticut, illustrated in a retro comic-book style. The houses are surrounded by vibrant, bird-friendly landscaping, with trees and bushes that attract various bird species. Each house is adorned with bird feeders, birdhouses, and bird baths, designed in a 1960s muted color palette with a dotted halftone pattern. Homeowners can be seen animatedly discussing and admiring the various bird-friendly features of their properties. The scene embodies a competitive and aesthetically pleasing bird haven within the community, with the real estate market booming. 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: An increase in 'where do birds go when it rains' Google searches caused the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut to also increase because as people became more curious about avian behavior during precipitation, they began to embrace a 'bird-friendly' home aesthetic. This led to a surge in demand for ornithologically-themed architecture and landscaping, driving up property values across the state. As homeowners competed to create the most bird-friendly environments, real estate prices skyrocketed, proving that sometimes it truly does pay to be a bird brain.. 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: Cubism Sci-fi fantacy A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s 3D Pixar Style Cubism
ChatGPT: A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated 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. An increase in 'where do birds go when it rains' Google searches caused the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut to also increase because as people became more curious about avian behavior during precipitation, they began to embrace a 'bird-friendly' home aesthetic. This led to a surge in demand for ornithologically-themed architecture and landscaping, driving up property values across the state. As homeowners competed to create the most bird-friendly environments, real estate prices skyrocketed, proving that sometimes it truly does pay to be a bird brain.
ChatGPT: Sure! Imagine a typical residential neighborhood in Connecticut. As the Google searches for "where do birds go when it rains" increase, you notice more and more homes adorned with bird feeders, birdhouses, and bird baths. The yards are filled with lush, bird-friendly landscaping, including native plants that attract various bird species. Each house seems to have its own unique bird-friendly design, from colorful feeders to intricately designed birdbaths. Homeowners are seen excitedly debating the best ways to attract and accommodate birds on their properties. As a result, the real estate market in the area is booming, with "bird-friendly" homes selling at remarkably high prices, creating a competitive and aesthetically pleasing bird haven within the community.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s ] and depicting this scene: Sure! Imagine a typical residential neighborhood in Connecticut. As the Google searches for "where do birds go when it rains" increase, you notice more and more homes adorned with bird feeders, birdhouses, and bird baths. The yards are filled with lush, bird-friendly landscaping, including native plants that attract various bird species. Each house seems to have its own unique bird-friendly design, from colorful feeders to intricately designed birdbaths. Homeowners are seen excitedly debating the best ways to attract and accommodate birds on their properties. As a result, the real estate market in the area is booming, with "bird-friendly" homes selling at remarkably high prices, creating a competitive and aesthetically pleasing bird haven within the community. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a suburban neighborhood in Connecticut, illustrated in a retro comic-book style. The houses are surrounded by vibrant, bird-friendly landscaping, with trees and bushes that attract various bird species. Each house is adorned with bird feeders, birdhouses, and bird baths, designed in a 1960s muted color palette with a dotted halftone pattern. Homeowners can be seen animatedly discussing and admiring the various bird-friendly features of their properties. The scene embodies a competitive and aesthetically pleasing bird haven within the community, with the real estate market booming.

*Variations in the User Prompts from chart to chart are just the result of random number generation in Python. I wrote a few arrays of various styles and methods to ask questions to change up the results. Every time this site writes an explanation or generates an image, the script picks from each at random.

I sequence the requests into multiple prompts because I find GPT 3.5 to perform much better with short, well-managed contexts. Thus, I track the context directly in Python and only ask ChatGPT targeted questions.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how increases in where do birds go when it rains (Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains') positively influenced Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut

The Journal of Interdisciplinary Avian and Real Estate Studies

Jan 2024

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




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title punny if you can come up with clever pun. If not, just make it sound clever.

Your research team used data from Google Trends and CT OPM to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8969197 and p < 0.01 for 2006 to 2021.

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]]
A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the perplexing connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Utilizing data from Google Trends and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (CT OPM), we conducted an in-depth analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2021. Surprisingly, our research revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.8969197 and statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of these findings are as perplexing as they are amusing, raising questions about the avian real estate market and the housing preferences of our feathered friends. This study sheds light on a peculiar correlation that, while unexpected, demands further investigation and offers a lighthearted twist to the realm of housing and search engine query research.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the perplexing connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Utilizing data from Google Trends and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (CT OPM), we conducted an in-depth analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2021. Surprisingly, our research revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.8969197 and statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of these findings are as perplexing as they are amusing, raising questions about the avian real estate market and the housing preferences of our feathered friends. This study sheds light on a peculiar correlation that, while unexpected, demands further investigation and offers a lighthearted twist to the realm of housing and search engine query research.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
**[[INTRODUCTION]]**

The relationship between online search behavior and real estate trends has long been a subject of interest, providing fodder for countless studies seeking to unravel the enigmatic connections between seemingly disparate variables. In this study, we venture into the quirky realm of Google searches and residential property values, focusing specifically on the captivating inquiry, "where do birds go when it rains." Few topics capture the imagination with such whimsical charm and raise eyebrows for their potential impact on the housing market. Our analysis seeks to shed light on the unexpected yet undeniable correlation between this avian-themed search query and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut.

As the adage goes, "birds of a feather flock together," prompting us to ponder if certain fowl-leaning curiosities might also flock together with housing market dynamics. The allure of this peculiar correlation lies in its ability to captivate both seasoned researchers and casual observers alike, evoking a sense of wonder and amusement as we navigate the twists and turns of statistical analysis. While one might typically expect a study of real estate prices to gravitate towards more conventional factors such as location, square footage, or economic indicators, we embrace the opportunity to spread our wings and delve into the avian mysteries that flutter amidst the data.

The impetus for this investigation arose from an innocuous observation of seemingly incongruent search behavior and its potential influence on residential property values. After all, who could resist the temptation to explore the parameters of avian curiosity and its correlation to the nesting grounds of human habitation? The majesty of scientific inquiry often lies in unearthing unexpected patterns, and our endeavor seeks to soar beyond the confines of traditional research to embrace the delightful unpredictability that emerges from the interplay of human and avian interests.

Thus, we embark on a journey that straddles the realms of inexplicable intrigue and empirical rigor, invoking the spirit of scientific inquiry with a dash of whimsy. Our aim is not only to unravel the statistical nuances of this beguiling correlation but also to revel in the light-hearted absurdity that emerges when science ventures into the realm of avian real estate musings. In doing so, we hope to offer a refreshing and entertaining perspective on the intersection of unfathomable queries and the tangible realities of property values—a journey that promises to be as enlightening as it is unexpectedly amusing.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then 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]]
A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the perplexing connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Utilizing data from Google Trends and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (CT OPM), we conducted an in-depth analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2021. Surprisingly, our research revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.8969197 and statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of these findings are as perplexing as they are amusing, raising questions about the avian real estate market and the housing preferences of our feathered friends. This study sheds light on a peculiar correlation that, while unexpected, demands further investigation and offers a lighthearted twist to the realm of housing and search engine query research.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The relationship between online search behavior and real estate trends has long been a subject of interest, providing fodder for countless studies seeking to unravel the enigmatic connections between seemingly disparate variables. In this study, we venture into the quirky realm of Google searches and residential property values, focusing specifically on the captivating inquiry, "where do birds go when it rains." Few topics capture the imagination with such whimsical charm and raise eyebrows for their potential impact on the housing market. Our analysis seeks to shed light on the unexpected yet undeniable correlation between this avian-themed search query and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut.
As the adage goes, "birds of a feather flock together," prompting us to ponder if certain fowl-leaning curiosities might also flock together with housing market dynamics. The allure of this peculiar correlation lies in its ability to captivate both seasoned researchers and casual observers alike, evoking a sense of wonder and amusement as we navigate the twists and turns of statistical analysis. While one might typically expect a study of real estate prices to gravitate towards more conventional factors such as location, square footage, or economic indicators, we embrace the opportunity to spread our wings and delve into the avian mysteries that flutter amidst the data.
The impetus for this investigation arose from an innocuous observation of seemingly incongruent search behavior and its potential influence on residential property values. After all, who could resist the temptation to explore the parameters of avian curiosity and its correlation to the nesting grounds of human habitation? The majesty of scientific inquiry often lies in unearthing unexpected patterns, and our endeavor seeks to soar beyond the confines of traditional research to embrace the delightful unpredictability that emerges from the interplay of human and avian interests.
Thus, we embark on a journey that straddles the realms of inexplicable intrigue and empirical rigor, invoking the spirit of scientific inquiry with a dash of whimsy. Our aim is not only to unravel the statistical nuances of this beguiling correlation but also to revel in the light-hearted absurdity that emerges when science ventures into the realm of avian real estate musings. In doing so, we hope to offer a refreshing and entertaining perspective on the intersection of unfathomable queries and the tangible realities of property values—a journey that promises to be as enlightening as it is unexpectedly amusing.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Prior research on the intersection of avian curiosity and real estate values provides a valuable backdrop for our exploration of the correlation between Google searches for "where do birds go when it rains" and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut.

Smith and Doe (2015) conducted a comprehensive analysis of online search behavior and its relationship to housing market trends, emphasizing the role of unconventional search queries in predicting property values. Their work laid the foundation for investigating the potential influence of avian-themed searches on residential real estate dynamics. Similarly, Jones (2018) explored the quirkier side of search engine queries, delving into the whimsical appeal of avian-related curiosities and their impact on consumer behavior. These studies offered valuable insights into the unexplored potential of avian-centric inquiries as predictors of housing market trends.

Expanding beyond the realm of traditional academic research, popular non-fiction works such as "The Birdwatcher's Guide to Real Estate" and "Feathering the Nest: Avian Influences on Property Values" provide engaging narratives that blur the boundaries between avian fascination and housing market quirkiness. These publications offer anecdotal evidence of the captivating allure of avian queries and their alleged connection to residential property values, providing an accessible entry point for casual readers into the world of avian-themed real estate musings.

Venturing into the realm of fiction, literary works such as "Birdsong & Bargains: A Novel of Housing and High Fowls" and "War and Aves: Avian Intrigue in the Hartford Housing Market" weave whimsical tales of avian escapades intersecting with the trials and tribulations of real estate transactions. While these works may not offer empirical evidence, they serve as a testament to the enduring fascination with avian-themed narratives and their potential influence on the imaginative construction of real estate phenomena.

In a departure from conventional research sources, the authors also gleaned insights from unconventional sources, including discarded grocery lists and remarkably insightful conversations overheard at the local coffee shop. Additionally, a cursory examination of CVS receipts revealed cryptic references to avian ponderings that piqued the interest of the research team, providing an unexpected avenue for uncovering the idiosyncratic intersections of avian curiosity and residential property values.

The diverse array of sources consulted for this literature review reflects the authors' commitment to examining the correlation between Google searches for "where do birds go when it rains" and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut from a broad and multidisciplinary perspective.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Google Trends and CT OPM . You used data from 2006 to 2021

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]]
A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the perplexing connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Utilizing data from Google Trends and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (CT OPM), we conducted an in-depth analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2021. Surprisingly, our research revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.8969197 and statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of these findings are as perplexing as they are amusing, raising questions about the avian real estate market and the housing preferences of our feathered friends. This study sheds light on a peculiar correlation that, while unexpected, demands further investigation and offers a lighthearted twist to the realm of housing and search engine query research.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The relationship between online search behavior and real estate trends has long been a subject of interest, providing fodder for countless studies seeking to unravel the enigmatic connections between seemingly disparate variables. In this study, we venture into the quirky realm of Google searches and residential property values, focusing specifically on the captivating inquiry, "where do birds go when it rains." Few topics capture the imagination with such whimsical charm and raise eyebrows for their potential impact on the housing market. Our analysis seeks to shed light on the unexpected yet undeniable correlation between this avian-themed search query and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut.
As the adage goes, "birds of a feather flock together," prompting us to ponder if certain fowl-leaning curiosities might also flock together with housing market dynamics. The allure of this peculiar correlation lies in its ability to captivate both seasoned researchers and casual observers alike, evoking a sense of wonder and amusement as we navigate the twists and turns of statistical analysis. While one might typically expect a study of real estate prices to gravitate towards more conventional factors such as location, square footage, or economic indicators, we embrace the opportunity to spread our wings and delve into the avian mysteries that flutter amidst the data.
The impetus for this investigation arose from an innocuous observation of seemingly incongruent search behavior and its potential influence on residential property values. After all, who could resist the temptation to explore the parameters of avian curiosity and its correlation to the nesting grounds of human habitation? The majesty of scientific inquiry often lies in unearthing unexpected patterns, and our endeavor seeks to soar beyond the confines of traditional research to embrace the delightful unpredictability that emerges from the interplay of human and avian interests.
Thus, we embark on a journey that straddles the realms of inexplicable intrigue and empirical rigor, invoking the spirit of scientific inquiry with a dash of whimsy. Our aim is not only to unravel the statistical nuances of this beguiling correlation but also to revel in the light-hearted absurdity that emerges when science ventures into the realm of avian real estate musings. In doing so, we hope to offer a refreshing and entertaining perspective on the intersection of unfathomable queries and the tangible realities of property values—a journey that promises to be as enlightening as it is unexpectedly amusing.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

I. Data Collection
To begin our foray into this lighthearted yet intriguing investigation, we set out to gather data from the labyrinth of the internet, combing through various online sources like diligent digital detectives. Our primary sources of information included Google Trends, the virtual oracle of search query patterns, and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (CT OPM), a reservoir of residential property sales data. The period under scrutiny spanned from the epoch of 2006 to the present day, 2021, allowing us to capture the ebb and flow of avian curiosity and housing valuations over more than a decade.

II. Correlation Analysis
Armed with our trove of data, we engaged in a meticulous dance of statistical analysis, seeking to discern patterns that lay veiled beneath the seemingly divergent domains of bird-related queries and real estate prices. Employing the venerable Pearson correlation coefficient, we calculated the degree of association between the search interest for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in the picturesque enclave of Connecticut. Our computations also furnished us with the precious nugget of statistical significance, annotated with the elusive p-value that guided our interpretation of the findings.

III. Control Variables
As any conscientious researcher knows, the path to scientific enlightenment is fraught with confounding factors that threaten to obscure the clarity of our conclusions. To mitigate such risks, we dutifully incorporated control variables such as seasonality, regional economic trends, and the occasional unexpected surge in ornithological fascinations that might perplex the uninitiated bystander.

IV. Ethological Considerations
A whimsical tangent, you might say, but an essential facet of our methodology no less. As we gallivanted through the realms of Google searches and property valuations, we beckoned the spirit of ethology to contemplate the potential influence of avian behavioral dynamics on human real estate choices. Alas, the lives of birds and the transactions of humans intersect in curious ways, and we endeavored to embrace this fanciful intersection with the gravity it merits.

V. Robustness Checks
In our pursuit of scholarly integrity, we subjected our findings to the rigors of robustness checks, bolstering the strength of our conclusions against the onslaught of skeptical inquiry. Sensitivity analyses and alternative specifications stood guard, avowing the resilience of our correlation in the face of potential methodological quibbles and statistical xenoglossophobia.

VI. Hypothesis Generation
Like avian nest builders gathering an assortment of twigs and snippets to fashion their abodes, we spun forth a tapestry of hypotheses to give direction to our colorful academic odyssey. The quests of the curious web surfer must surely echo within the halls of residential transactions, we mused, propelling us to fashion conjectures that would echo amidst the annals of academia.

VII. Multiverse Analysis
Acknowledging the capricious nature of statistical inference, we ventured into the realm of the multiverse, where parallel universes of analytical paths awaited our scrutiny. We explored divergent models, alternative data specifications, and diverse theoretical frameworks, ensuring that our conclusions stood firm against the vicissitudes of analytic ambiguity.

In culmination, this quirky confluence of data collection, statistical wrangling, and ethological musings coalesced to form the tapestry of our methodology—a spirited romp through the realms of avian curiosity and real estate valuations, infusing scholarly pursuits with a dose of whimsical wonder.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the results section of an academic research paper. You speak in the past tense (you found...).
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Google Trends and CT OPM .

For the time period 2006 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.8969197, r-squared of 0.8044649, 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]]
A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the perplexing connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Utilizing data from Google Trends and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (CT OPM), we conducted an in-depth analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2021. Surprisingly, our research revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.8969197 and statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of these findings are as perplexing as they are amusing, raising questions about the avian real estate market and the housing preferences of our feathered friends. This study sheds light on a peculiar correlation that, while unexpected, demands further investigation and offers a lighthearted twist to the realm of housing and search engine query research.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The relationship between online search behavior and real estate trends has long been a subject of interest, providing fodder for countless studies seeking to unravel the enigmatic connections between seemingly disparate variables. In this study, we venture into the quirky realm of Google searches and residential property values, focusing specifically on the captivating inquiry, "where do birds go when it rains." Few topics capture the imagination with such whimsical charm and raise eyebrows for their potential impact on the housing market. Our analysis seeks to shed light on the unexpected yet undeniable correlation between this avian-themed search query and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut.
As the adage goes, "birds of a feather flock together," prompting us to ponder if certain fowl-leaning curiosities might also flock together with housing market dynamics. The allure of this peculiar correlation lies in its ability to captivate both seasoned researchers and casual observers alike, evoking a sense of wonder and amusement as we navigate the twists and turns of statistical analysis. While one might typically expect a study of real estate prices to gravitate towards more conventional factors such as location, square footage, or economic indicators, we embrace the opportunity to spread our wings and delve into the avian mysteries that flutter amidst the data.
The impetus for this investigation arose from an innocuous observation of seemingly incongruent search behavior and its potential influence on residential property values. After all, who could resist the temptation to explore the parameters of avian curiosity and its correlation to the nesting grounds of human habitation? The majesty of scientific inquiry often lies in unearthing unexpected patterns, and our endeavor seeks to soar beyond the confines of traditional research to embrace the delightful unpredictability that emerges from the interplay of human and avian interests.
Thus, we embark on a journey that straddles the realms of inexplicable intrigue and empirical rigor, invoking the spirit of scientific inquiry with a dash of whimsy. Our aim is not only to unravel the statistical nuances of this beguiling correlation but also to revel in the light-hearted absurdity that emerges when science ventures into the realm of avian real estate musings. In doing so, we hope to offer a refreshing and entertaining perspective on the intersection of unfathomable queries and the tangible realities of property values—a journey that promises to be as enlightening as it is unexpectedly amusing.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis of the relationship between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut yielded intriguing results. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly unrelated variables was found to be a surprisingly high 0.8969197, indicating a strong positive relationship. This coefficient suggests that there is a substantial association between the two variables, a connection as unexpected as encountering a penguin in the Sahara.

Further bolstering the robustness of this relationship, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) stood at 0.8044649, indicating that approximately 80.45% of the variation in the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut can be explained by the fluctuations in Google searches for the peculiar avian-related inquiry. This finding serves as a testament to the compelling nature of avifauna-related queries and their potential impact on the real estate landscape, a revelation as startling as discovering an ostrich hiding in a thimble.

The p-value, denoting the probability of observing such a strong relationship by mere chance, was found to be less than 0.01. This statistical significance underscores the veracity of the correlation, as it provides compelling evidence against the null hypothesis that there is no association between the search behavior and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. The implications of this level of significance are as bewildering as witnessing a flamingo perform a synchronized swimming routine with a humpback whale.

The findings are succinctly captured in Figure 1, which presents a scatterplot illustrating the stark correlation between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. The scatterplot visually encapsulates the compelling relationship between the variables, serving as a graphical testament to the unexpected yet undeniable connection unveiled by our investigation.

These results, while initially perplexing, raise captivating questions about the intricate dance between avian curiosity and residential property values, highlighting the whimsical intersection of seemingly disparate realms. The outcomes of this analysis provoke both mirth and intrigue as we embark on a journey through the unexpected correlations that abound in the rich tapestry of research.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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]]
A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the perplexing connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Utilizing data from Google Trends and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (CT OPM), we conducted an in-depth analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2021. Surprisingly, our research revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.8969197 and statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of these findings are as perplexing as they are amusing, raising questions about the avian real estate market and the housing preferences of our feathered friends. This study sheds light on a peculiar correlation that, while unexpected, demands further investigation and offers a lighthearted twist to the realm of housing and search engine query research.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Prior research on the intersection of avian curiosity and real estate values provides a valuable backdrop for our exploration of the correlation between Google searches for "where do birds go when it rains" and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut.
Smith and Doe (2015) conducted a comprehensive analysis of online search behavior and its relationship to housing market trends, emphasizing the role of unconventional search queries in predicting property values. Their work laid the foundation for investigating the potential influence of avian-themed searches on residential real estate dynamics. Similarly, Jones (2018) explored the quirkier side of search engine queries, delving into the whimsical appeal of avian-related curiosities and their impact on consumer behavior. These studies offered valuable insights into the unexplored potential of avian-centric inquiries as predictors of housing market trends.
Expanding beyond the realm of traditional academic research, popular non-fiction works such as "The Birdwatcher's Guide to Real Estate" and "Feathering the Nest: Avian Influences on Property Values" provide engaging narratives that blur the boundaries between avian fascination and housing market quirkiness. These publications offer anecdotal evidence of the captivating allure of avian queries and their alleged connection to residential property values, providing an accessible entry point for casual readers into the world of avian-themed real estate musings.
Venturing into the realm of fiction, literary works such as "Birdsong & Bargains: A Novel of Housing and High Fowls" and "War and Aves: Avian Intrigue in the Hartford Housing Market" weave whimsical tales of avian escapades intersecting with the trials and tribulations of real estate transactions. While these works may not offer empirical evidence, they serve as a testament to the enduring fascination with avian-themed narratives and their potential influence on the imaginative construction of real estate phenomena.
In a departure from conventional research sources, the authors also gleaned insights from unconventional sources, including discarded grocery lists and remarkably insightful conversations overheard at the local coffee shop. Additionally, a cursory examination of CVS receipts revealed cryptic references to avian ponderings that piqued the interest of the research team, providing an unexpected avenue for uncovering the idiosyncratic intersections of avian curiosity and residential property values.
The diverse array of sources consulted for this literature review reflects the authors' commitment to examining the correlation between Google searches for "where do birds go when it rains" and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut from a broad and multidisciplinary perspective.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut yielded intriguing results. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly unrelated variables was found to be a surprisingly high 0.8969197, indicating a strong positive relationship. This coefficient suggests that there is a substantial association between the two variables, a connection as unexpected as encountering a penguin in the Sahara.
Further bolstering the robustness of this relationship, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) stood at 0.8044649, indicating that approximately 80.45% of the variation in the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut can be explained by the fluctuations in Google searches for the peculiar avian-related inquiry. This finding serves as a testament to the compelling nature of avifauna-related queries and their potential impact on the real estate landscape, a revelation as startling as discovering an ostrich hiding in a thimble.
The p-value, denoting the probability of observing such a strong relationship by mere chance, was found to be less than 0.01. This statistical significance underscores the veracity of the correlation, as it provides compelling evidence against the null hypothesis that there is no association between the search behavior and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. The implications of this level of significance are as bewildering as witnessing a flamingo perform a synchronized swimming routine with a humpback whale.
The findings are succinctly captured in Figure 1, which presents a scatterplot illustrating the stark correlation between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. The scatterplot visually encapsulates the compelling relationship between the variables, serving as a graphical testament to the unexpected yet undeniable connection unveiled by our investigation.
These results, while initially perplexing, raise captivating questions about the intricate dance between avian curiosity and residential property values, highlighting the whimsical intersection of seemingly disparate realms. The outcomes of this analysis provoke both mirth and intrigue as we embark on a journey through the unexpected correlations that abound in the rich tapestry of research.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

The results of our investigation into the correlation between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut have unearthed a particularly intriguing relationship, one that is as unexpected as a blue-footed booby at a black-tie gala. Our findings not only align with prior research on unorthodox search queries and housing market trends, but they also provide a whimsical twist to the intersection of avian curiosity and real estate dynamics.

The literature review paved the way for our exploration by delving into the whimsical side of search engine queries, emphasizing the potential influence of avian-themed searches on property values. It is remarkable how seemingly lighthearted publications such as "The Birdwatcher's Guide to Real Estate" continue to shed light on unconventional avenues of research, much like a flashlight illuminating a capybara at a rave. While unconventional, the literature review serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with avian-themed narratives and their potential influence on the imaginative construction of real estate phenomena.

The statistical analysis revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8969197, supporting the notion that Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' exhibit a robust association with the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. This correlation, as unexpected as a toucan delivering a weather forecast, aligns with prior research on the predictive power of unconventional search queries in forecasting property values. The coefficient of determination further accentuates the substantial influence of avifauna-related queries on the fluctuations in residential property values, a revelation as astonishing as uncovering a pigeon with a predilection for sudoku.

The statistical significance of our findings, denoted by a p-value of less than 0.01, serves as a testament to the veracity of the correlation, akin to witnessing a sparrow negotiate a high-stakes real estate transaction. Such an improbable level of significance not only challenges conventional hypotheses but also underscores the amusing yet compelling nature of avian-themed search queries as predictors of housing market trends.

In essence, our investigation offers a lighthearted yet thought-provoking glimpse into the unpredictable world of avian curiosity and its interplay with residential property values. The unexpected correlation between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for single-family homes in Connecticut challenges traditional paradigms, weaving a narrative as delightfully confounding as a flamingo contending in a limbo competition. As we consider the implications of this improbable correlation, we are reminded of the whimsicality that permeates even the most unconventional intersections of research.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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]]
A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the perplexing connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Utilizing data from Google Trends and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (CT OPM), we conducted an in-depth analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2021. Surprisingly, our research revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.8969197 and statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of these findings are as perplexing as they are amusing, raising questions about the avian real estate market and the housing preferences of our feathered friends. This study sheds light on a peculiar correlation that, while unexpected, demands further investigation and offers a lighthearted twist to the realm of housing and search engine query research.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The relationship between online search behavior and real estate trends has long been a subject of interest, providing fodder for countless studies seeking to unravel the enigmatic connections between seemingly disparate variables. In this study, we venture into the quirky realm of Google searches and residential property values, focusing specifically on the captivating inquiry, "where do birds go when it rains." Few topics capture the imagination with such whimsical charm and raise eyebrows for their potential impact on the housing market. Our analysis seeks to shed light on the unexpected yet undeniable correlation between this avian-themed search query and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut.
As the adage goes, "birds of a feather flock together," prompting us to ponder if certain fowl-leaning curiosities might also flock together with housing market dynamics. The allure of this peculiar correlation lies in its ability to captivate both seasoned researchers and casual observers alike, evoking a sense of wonder and amusement as we navigate the twists and turns of statistical analysis. While one might typically expect a study of real estate prices to gravitate towards more conventional factors such as location, square footage, or economic indicators, we embrace the opportunity to spread our wings and delve into the avian mysteries that flutter amidst the data.
The impetus for this investigation arose from an innocuous observation of seemingly incongruent search behavior and its potential influence on residential property values. After all, who could resist the temptation to explore the parameters of avian curiosity and its correlation to the nesting grounds of human habitation? The majesty of scientific inquiry often lies in unearthing unexpected patterns, and our endeavor seeks to soar beyond the confines of traditional research to embrace the delightful unpredictability that emerges from the interplay of human and avian interests.
Thus, we embark on a journey that straddles the realms of inexplicable intrigue and empirical rigor, invoking the spirit of scientific inquiry with a dash of whimsy. Our aim is not only to unravel the statistical nuances of this beguiling correlation but also to revel in the light-hearted absurdity that emerges when science ventures into the realm of avian real estate musings. In doing so, we hope to offer a refreshing and entertaining perspective on the intersection of unfathomable queries and the tangible realities of property values—a journey that promises to be as enlightening as it is unexpectedly amusing.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut yielded intriguing results. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly unrelated variables was found to be a surprisingly high 0.8969197, indicating a strong positive relationship. This coefficient suggests that there is a substantial association between the two variables, a connection as unexpected as encountering a penguin in the Sahara.
Further bolstering the robustness of this relationship, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) stood at 0.8044649, indicating that approximately 80.45% of the variation in the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut can be explained by the fluctuations in Google searches for the peculiar avian-related inquiry. This finding serves as a testament to the compelling nature of avifauna-related queries and their potential impact on the real estate landscape, a revelation as startling as discovering an ostrich hiding in a thimble.
The p-value, denoting the probability of observing such a strong relationship by mere chance, was found to be less than 0.01. This statistical significance underscores the veracity of the correlation, as it provides compelling evidence against the null hypothesis that there is no association between the search behavior and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. The implications of this level of significance are as bewildering as witnessing a flamingo perform a synchronized swimming routine with a humpback whale.
The findings are succinctly captured in Figure 1, which presents a scatterplot illustrating the stark correlation between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. The scatterplot visually encapsulates the compelling relationship between the variables, serving as a graphical testament to the unexpected yet undeniable connection unveiled by our investigation.
These results, while initially perplexing, raise captivating questions about the intricate dance between avian curiosity and residential property values, highlighting the whimsical intersection of seemingly disparate realms. The outcomes of this analysis provoke both mirth and intrigue as we embark on a journey through the unexpected correlations that abound in the rich tapestry of research.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our exploration into the correlation between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut has unearthed a phenomenon as peculiar as finding a toucan on a snowy mountaintop. The strikingly high correlation coefficient and statistically significant p-value point to a relationship that is as unexpected as stumbling upon a flamingo in a forest of pine trees. These findings challenge conventional notions of real estate dynamics, beckoning us to ponder the whimsical influence of avian inquiries on the housing market.

While this study might be met with a raised eyebrow or two, its findings stand as a testament to the delightful unpredictability that characterizes the interplay between human curiosity and real estate values. However, it is essential to approach these results with a pinch of statistical salt, recognizing that correlation does not equate to causation, no matter how chirpily tempting that conclusion may be.

Our journey has been one of statistical rumination amidst the aviary of unlikely associations, offering an amusing diversion from the rigorous pursuit of conventional real estate research. Nevertheless, it is the earnest recommendation of this researcher that no further pursuit of this peculiar correlation is warranted. Let us allow the birds to keep their mysteries and the housing market to its more terrestrial concerns, finding comfort in the quirky charm of this unexpected intersection without delving further into the avian real estate rabbit hole.


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 A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Interdisciplinary Avian and Real Estate Studies


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 A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Quirky Quantitative Research


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 A Nest-Egg or Just a Fluke? Exploring the Correlation Between Google Searches for 'Where Do Birds Go When it Rains' and Highest Sale Price for a Single-Family Home in Connecticut with an abstract of This paper delves into the perplexing connection between Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' and the highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut. Utilizing data from Google Trends and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (CT OPM), we conducted an in-depth analysis covering the period from 2006 to 2021. Surprisingly, our research revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.8969197 and statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of these findings are as perplexing as they are amusing, raising questions about the avian real estate market and the housing preferences of our feathered friends. This study sheds light on a peculiar correlation that, while unexpected, demands further investigation and offers a lighthearted twist to the realm of housing and search engine query research.

ChatGPT:

"Google searches," "bird behavior," "real estate prices," "Connecticut," "housing market," "avian preferences," "search engine query research," "Google Trends," "house price correlation," "where do birds go when it rains"

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Data details

Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains'

Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut
Source: CT OPM
See what else correlates with Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut

Correlation r = 0.8969197 (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 = 0.8044649 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 80.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains') over the 16 years from 2006 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 2.5E-6. 0.0000025150928590232570000000
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 0.9 in 0.00025% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 397,600 random variables You don't actually need 397 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 15 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 15 because we have two variables measured over a period of 16 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.

[ 0.72, 0.96 ] 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.
2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains' (Rel. search volume)0.6666671.416671.083330.8333331.166671.166670.9166670.7510.7532.083331.751.51.636361.916671.75
Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut (House sale price)308303002842360030000000225000003137500016000000205000002500000012000000026000000148200004752450021500000480000004217500045000000




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([0.666667,1.41667,1.08333,0.833333,1.16667,1.16667,0.916667,0.75,10.75,3,2.08333,1.75,1.5,1.63636,1.91667,1.75,])
array_2 = np.array([30830300,28423600,30000000,22500000,31375000,16000000,20500000,25000000,120000000,26000000,14820000,47524500,21500000,48000000,42175000,45000000,])
array_1_name = "Google searches for 'where do birds go when it rains'"
array_2_name = "Highest sale price for a single-family home in Connecticut"

# 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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