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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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and the second variable is CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP).  The chart goes from 2012 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As more individuals graduated with expertise in military technologies and applied sciences, there was a surge in demand for advanced defense systems and infrastructure. This led to a boost in government contracts and investments in defense companies, including those supported by CoStar Group. One could say it was a 'combat' between supply and demand, and the 'stock'piles of success in the defense industry were 'militaril'y growing!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s. Depict a graduation ceremony at a military academy with students wearing caps and gowns, proud as they receive their Bachelor's degrees in Military technologies and applied sciences. In the background, include a large digital display board showing the stock price of CoStar Group, with changing numbers reflecting the fluctuations in the stock price. Emphasize the connection between the number of degrees awarded and the stock price. Keep the visual depiction simple, without any words or speech bubbles. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the situation described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here is a situation: Because the increase in Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences led to a surge in demand for military-grade office space, causing CoStar Group's stock price to increase as they became the go-to real estate resource for aspiring warlords and supervillains alike.. 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: A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s A Discovery magazine cover image Steampunk Low poly Cutsy art illustration
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 prominently depicts both Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: Imagine a graduation ceremony held at a military academy, where students are wearing caps and gowns. The graduates are proudly receiving their Bachelor's degrees in Military technologies and applied sciences. Meanwhile, in the background, there is a large digital display board showing the stock price of CoStar Group. The numbers on the screen are changing, reflecting the fluctuations in the stock price. This scene represents the connection between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and the stock price of CoStar Group.

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: Imagine a graduation ceremony held at a military academy, where students are wearing caps and gowns. The graduates are proudly receiving their Bachelor's degrees in Military technologies and applied sciences. Meanwhile, in the background, there is a large digital display board showing the stock price of CoStar Group. The numbers on the screen are changing, reflecting the fluctuations in the stock price. This scene represents the connection between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and the stock price of CoStar Group. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s. Depict a graduation ceremony at a military academy with students wearing caps and gowns, proud as they receive their Bachelor's degrees in Military technologies and applied sciences. In the background, include a large digital display board showing the stock price of CoStar Group, with changing numbers reflecting the fluctuations in the stock price. Emphasize the connection between the number of degrees awarded and the stock price. Keep the visual depiction simple, without any words or speech bubbles.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences caused CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP) to increase. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price

The Journal of War Studies and Financial Analysis

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title seem clever.

Your research team used data from National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 and p < 0.01 for 2012 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]]
"From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Upon investigating the impact of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences on CoStar Group's stock price, our research team uncovered some surprising findings. Our analysis, based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), revealed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 with a significance level of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This strong correlation indicates a clear association between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in this unconventional field and the gyrations of CoStar Group's stock.

The curious connection between military technologies and applied sciences education and its effect on the financial world prompted our investigation. It seems that the old adage holds true: the pen may indeed be mightier than the sword, but the soldering iron can be just as mighty in shaping market trends. Our findings may leave some scratching their heads, but they also provide an amusing reminder that when it comes to the market, anything is possible.

The unexpected correlation between the awarding of degrees in this field and the movements of a real estate information company's stock suggests the need for further exploration into the intricate and sometimes perplexing interactions among education, innovation, and financial markets. As we like to say, "It's not rocket science, but it may just be military technology and applied sciences!"


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Upon investigating the impact of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences on CoStar Group's stock price, our research team uncovered some surprising findings. Our analysis, based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), revealed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 with a significance level of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This strong correlation indicates a clear association between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in this unconventional field and the gyrations of CoStar Group's stock.

The curious connection between military technologies and applied sciences education and its effect on the financial world prompted our investigation. It seems that the old adage holds true: the pen may indeed be mightier than the sword, but the soldering iron can be just as mighty in shaping market trends. Our findings may leave some scratching their heads, but they also provide an amusing reminder that when it comes to the market, anything is possible.

The unexpected correlation between the awarding of degrees in this field and the movements of a real estate information company's stock suggests the need for further exploration into the intricate and sometimes perplexing interactions among education, innovation, and financial markets. As we like to say, "It's not rocket science, but it may just be military technology and applied sciences!"

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The entwinement of academic pursuits and financial markets has long been a subject of intrigue and speculation. Often, one wouldn't expect a connection between the world of military technologies and applied sciences and the ebbs and flows of stock prices. However, as our research has shown, sometimes even the most surprising relationships can emerge, much like when a joke about paper airplanes takes off unexpectedly.

The impetus for our investigation stems from the need to elucidate the intricate ties between educational trends and their impact on the financial landscape. As we delved into the treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics, we couldn't help but marvel at the captivating alliance between an unconventional field of study and the prosperity of a real estate information company's stock. It's akin to discovering that the brass section can influence the bottom line as much as the stock market's fluctuations.

To add levity to the seriousness of our endeavor, one might say that delving into the realm of military technologies and applied sciences is like embarking on a covert financial operation - shrouded in mystery and intrigue, but revealing a wealth of unexpected insights. As we unearthed the unexpected association between the number of Bachelor's degrees conferred in this discipline and the market performance of CoStar Group, we couldn't help but be reminded that the financial world, much like a drill sergeant, often demands attention and respect.

Our findings, while bemusing at first glance, underscore the need for a deeper understanding of the interplay between education, innovation, and financial markets. It's as if the stock market, like a good field general, responds to the strategic knowledge and skills cultivated within the realm of military technologies and applied sciences. Through our research, we invite others to join us in exploring this fascinating terrain, where the unexpected is not just a possibility, but a certainty. After all, in the world of finance, as in life, sometimes the most unconventional pairings yield the most enthralling outcomes.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name a couple popular internet memes that are related to one of the topics.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Upon investigating the impact of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences on CoStar Group's stock price, our research team uncovered some surprising findings. Our analysis, based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), revealed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 with a significance level of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This strong correlation indicates a clear association between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in this unconventional field and the gyrations of CoStar Group's stock.

The curious connection between military technologies and applied sciences education and its effect on the financial world prompted our investigation. It seems that the old adage holds true: the pen may indeed be mightier than the sword, but the soldering iron can be just as mighty in shaping market trends. Our findings may leave some scratching their heads, but they also provide an amusing reminder that when it comes to the market, anything is possible.

The unexpected correlation between the awarding of degrees in this field and the movements of a real estate information company's stock suggests the need for further exploration into the intricate and sometimes perplexing interactions among education, innovation, and financial markets. As we like to say, "It's not rocket science, but it may just be military technology and applied sciences!"

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The entwinement of academic pursuits and financial markets has long been a subject of intrigue and speculation. Often, one wouldn't expect a connection between the world of military technologies and applied sciences and the ebbs and flows of stock prices. However, as our research has shown, sometimes even the most surprising relationships can emerge, much like when a joke about paper airplanes takes off unexpectedly.
The impetus for our investigation stems from the need to elucidate the intricate ties between educational trends and their impact on the financial landscape. As we delved into the treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics, we couldn't help but marvel at the captivating alliance between an unconventional field of study and the prosperity of a real estate information company's stock. It's akin to discovering that the brass section can influence the bottom line as much as the stock market's fluctuations.
To add levity to the seriousness of our endeavor, one might say that delving into the realm of military technologies and applied sciences is like embarking on a covert financial operation - shrouded in mystery and intrigue, but revealing a wealth of unexpected insights. As we unearthed the unexpected association between the number of Bachelor's degrees conferred in this discipline and the market performance of CoStar Group, we couldn't help but be reminded that the financial world, much like a drill sergeant, often demands attention and respect.
Our findings, while bemusing at first glance, underscore the need for a deeper understanding of the interplay between education, innovation, and financial markets. It's as if the stock market, like a good field general, responds to the strategic knowledge and skills cultivated within the realm of military technologies and applied sciences. Through our research, we invite others to join us in exploring this fascinating terrain, where the unexpected is not just a possibility, but a certainty. After all, in the world of finance, as in life, sometimes the most unconventional pairings yield the most enthralling outcomes.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "Smith et al.," the authors find a positive correlation between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and the stock price of CoStar Group (CSGP). This unexpected relationship has led to a reevaluation of the conventional understanding of academic disciplines and their influence on financial markets. Just as a good stock tip can soar to new heights, so too can an unexpected correlation between education and market performance.

In "Doe," the researchers delve into the impact of educational trends on stock prices and uncover a surprising link between unorthodox fields of study and market performance. It's as if finding a correlation between military technologies and financial success is akin to discovering a hidden stockpile of investment wisdom.

In "Jones," the study examines the influence of niche educational pursuits on financial markets, revealing a fascinating connection between academic endeavors in military technologies and applied sciences and the valuation of CoStar Group. It's almost as if the stock market is marching to the beat of a different drum - or, in this case, the cadence of a military technology degree program.

To further explore the implications of this unconventional connection, the authors turn to "Weapons and Warfare: An Illustrated History," where the strategic significance of military technologies and their potential impact on various aspects of society are illuminated. This unconventional alignment of military pursuits and financial influence may leave some scratching their heads, much like deciphering a particularly tricky wartime code.

Moreover, "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu provides insights into strategic thinking and planning, which may resonate with the unexpected correlation between military technologies and the stock price of CoStar Group. It seems that in the realm of financial markets, as in the art of war, unexpected maneuvers can often yield the most surprising outcomes.

In a more unconventional vein, the authors consider the impact of fictional literature on their understanding of the connection between military technologies and applied sciences education and CoStar Group's stock price. "Starship Troopers" by Robert A. Heinlein and "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card offer unique perspectives on military technologies and their potential influence on society. The unexpected correlation between these educational pursuits and financial markets may seem as outlandish as a plot twist in a science fiction novel.

Further exploration of the unexpected may lead to unconventional insights, akin to the unexpected relevance of internet memes. For instance, the "Drake meme" captures the bewildering yet intriguing impact of military technologies on financial markets, much like the two-sided dilemma of making investment decisions. Additionally, the "Distracted Boyfriend meme" may reflect the surprising allure of unconventional correlations, much like the unforeseen attraction between military technologies education and CoStar Group's stock performance.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2012 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]]
"From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Upon investigating the impact of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences on CoStar Group's stock price, our research team uncovered some surprising findings. Our analysis, based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), revealed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 with a significance level of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This strong correlation indicates a clear association between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in this unconventional field and the gyrations of CoStar Group's stock.

The curious connection between military technologies and applied sciences education and its effect on the financial world prompted our investigation. It seems that the old adage holds true: the pen may indeed be mightier than the sword, but the soldering iron can be just as mighty in shaping market trends. Our findings may leave some scratching their heads, but they also provide an amusing reminder that when it comes to the market, anything is possible.

The unexpected correlation between the awarding of degrees in this field and the movements of a real estate information company's stock suggests the need for further exploration into the intricate and sometimes perplexing interactions among education, innovation, and financial markets. As we like to say, "It's not rocket science, but it may just be military technology and applied sciences!"

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The entwinement of academic pursuits and financial markets has long been a subject of intrigue and speculation. Often, one wouldn't expect a connection between the world of military technologies and applied sciences and the ebbs and flows of stock prices. However, as our research has shown, sometimes even the most surprising relationships can emerge, much like when a joke about paper airplanes takes off unexpectedly.
The impetus for our investigation stems from the need to elucidate the intricate ties between educational trends and their impact on the financial landscape. As we delved into the treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics, we couldn't help but marvel at the captivating alliance between an unconventional field of study and the prosperity of a real estate information company's stock. It's akin to discovering that the brass section can influence the bottom line as much as the stock market's fluctuations.
To add levity to the seriousness of our endeavor, one might say that delving into the realm of military technologies and applied sciences is like embarking on a covert financial operation - shrouded in mystery and intrigue, but revealing a wealth of unexpected insights. As we unearthed the unexpected association between the number of Bachelor's degrees conferred in this discipline and the market performance of CoStar Group, we couldn't help but be reminded that the financial world, much like a drill sergeant, often demands attention and respect.
Our findings, while bemusing at first glance, underscore the need for a deeper understanding of the interplay between education, innovation, and financial markets. It's as if the stock market, like a good field general, responds to the strategic knowledge and skills cultivated within the realm of military technologies and applied sciences. Through our research, we invite others to join us in exploring this fascinating terrain, where the unexpected is not just a possibility, but a certainty. After all, in the world of finance, as in life, sometimes the most unconventional pairings yield the most enthralling outcomes.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

The primary objective of this study was to examine the relationship between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and the stock price of CoStar Group (CSGP). Data spanning the period from 2012 to 2021 were obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). The research team utilized a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods to analyze the data and draw meaningful conclusions.

To start, the research team applied a rigorous data collection process to gather information on the annual count of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences from accredited institutions across the United States. The data were then cross-referenced and verified using multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability. Our approach to data collection aimed to be as thorough as a military reconnaissance mission, leaving no stone unturned in our quest for relevant information.

Following the collection of degree awarding data, the research team turned its attention to acquiring historical stock price information for CoStar Group (CSGP) for the same time period. This involved accessing and collating daily stock price data and related financial metrics from reputable financial databases. The selection of CoStar Group (CSGP) as the focal company for the study was deliberate, as it enabled the team to examine the interplay between an unconventional academic field and the performance of a prominent player in the real estate information industry.

Once the data were assembled, the team employed advanced statistical techniques to conduct a comprehensive analysis. This included calculating descriptive statistics, such as means, standard deviations, and frequency distributions, to provide a clear overview of the data. Furthermore, correlation analyses were performed to quantitatively assess the association between the number of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences and the stock price of CoStar Group (CSGP). The strength of the correlation was evaluated using Pearson's correlation coefficient, allowing for the determination of the degree and direction of the relationship.

In addition to the quantitative analysis, the research team undertook a qualitative exploration of the broader contextual factors that could potentially influence the observed relationship. This involved conducting interviews with industry experts and academic professionals within the fields of military technologies and applied sciences to gain insight into the potential mechanisms underlying the surprising correlation. These qualitative insights provided a valuable supplement to the quantitative findings, enriching the overall understanding of the phenomenon under investigation.

Finally, to ensure the robustness and reliability of the findings, sensitivity analyses and robustness checks were conducted to assess the stability of the observed relationship across different time periods and under varying market conditions. This comprehensive approach to analysis aimed to fortify the study's conclusions and cement the relevance of the identified connection between Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price.

In the spirit of our endeavor, we can't help but share a relevant dad joke: Why don't stockbrokers like to play hide and seek? Because good players like to show their assets!


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2012 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9717328, r-squared of 0.9442646, 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]]
"From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Upon investigating the impact of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences on CoStar Group's stock price, our research team uncovered some surprising findings. Our analysis, based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), revealed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 with a significance level of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This strong correlation indicates a clear association between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in this unconventional field and the gyrations of CoStar Group's stock.

The curious connection between military technologies and applied sciences education and its effect on the financial world prompted our investigation. It seems that the old adage holds true: the pen may indeed be mightier than the sword, but the soldering iron can be just as mighty in shaping market trends. Our findings may leave some scratching their heads, but they also provide an amusing reminder that when it comes to the market, anything is possible.

The unexpected correlation between the awarding of degrees in this field and the movements of a real estate information company's stock suggests the need for further exploration into the intricate and sometimes perplexing interactions among education, innovation, and financial markets. As we like to say, "It's not rocket science, but it may just be military technology and applied sciences!"

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The entwinement of academic pursuits and financial markets has long been a subject of intrigue and speculation. Often, one wouldn't expect a connection between the world of military technologies and applied sciences and the ebbs and flows of stock prices. However, as our research has shown, sometimes even the most surprising relationships can emerge, much like when a joke about paper airplanes takes off unexpectedly.
The impetus for our investigation stems from the need to elucidate the intricate ties between educational trends and their impact on the financial landscape. As we delved into the treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics, we couldn't help but marvel at the captivating alliance between an unconventional field of study and the prosperity of a real estate information company's stock. It's akin to discovering that the brass section can influence the bottom line as much as the stock market's fluctuations.
To add levity to the seriousness of our endeavor, one might say that delving into the realm of military technologies and applied sciences is like embarking on a covert financial operation - shrouded in mystery and intrigue, but revealing a wealth of unexpected insights. As we unearthed the unexpected association between the number of Bachelor's degrees conferred in this discipline and the market performance of CoStar Group, we couldn't help but be reminded that the financial world, much like a drill sergeant, often demands attention and respect.
Our findings, while bemusing at first glance, underscore the need for a deeper understanding of the interplay between education, innovation, and financial markets. It's as if the stock market, like a good field general, responds to the strategic knowledge and skills cultivated within the realm of military technologies and applied sciences. Through our research, we invite others to join us in exploring this fascinating terrain, where the unexpected is not just a possibility, but a certainty. After all, in the world of finance, as in life, sometimes the most unconventional pairings yield the most enthralling outcomes.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Upon conducting our analysis, we found a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and the stock price of CoStar Group (CSGP) for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This correlation coefficient, with an r-squared of 0.9442646, indicates a strong linear relationship between the two variables, much like the sturdy build of a military tank.

The significance level of p < 0.01 further reinforces the robustness of this connection, making it highly unlikely that this correlation occurred by mere chance. It appears that the influence of academic pursuits in this unconventional field has not gone unnoticed by the financial markets, much like how a well-timed quip can garner unexpected attention.

The scatterplot in Figure 1 visually depicts this strong correlation, with the data points clustering tightly around the linear trend line. This graphical representation underscores the close association between the number of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price, painting a picture as clear as the silhouette of a military drone.

It is remarkable, yet perhaps not entirely surprising, that such an unusual academic discipline could wield such influence over the financial realm. As the saying goes, "Where there's a drill, there's a way," and it seems that the way forward for understanding market trends may indeed involve exploring the unlikeliest of educational paths.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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]]
"From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Upon investigating the impact of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences on CoStar Group's stock price, our research team uncovered some surprising findings. Our analysis, based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), revealed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 with a significance level of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This strong correlation indicates a clear association between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in this unconventional field and the gyrations of CoStar Group's stock.

The curious connection between military technologies and applied sciences education and its effect on the financial world prompted our investigation. It seems that the old adage holds true: the pen may indeed be mightier than the sword, but the soldering iron can be just as mighty in shaping market trends. Our findings may leave some scratching their heads, but they also provide an amusing reminder that when it comes to the market, anything is possible.

The unexpected correlation between the awarding of degrees in this field and the movements of a real estate information company's stock suggests the need for further exploration into the intricate and sometimes perplexing interactions among education, innovation, and financial markets. As we like to say, "It's not rocket science, but it may just be military technology and applied sciences!"

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith et al.," the authors find a positive correlation between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and the stock price of CoStar Group (CSGP). This unexpected relationship has led to a reevaluation of the conventional understanding of academic disciplines and their influence on financial markets. Just as a good stock tip can soar to new heights, so too can an unexpected correlation between education and market performance.
In "Doe," the researchers delve into the impact of educational trends on stock prices and uncover a surprising link between unorthodox fields of study and market performance. It's as if finding a correlation between military technologies and financial success is akin to discovering a hidden stockpile of investment wisdom.
In "Jones," the study examines the influence of niche educational pursuits on financial markets, revealing a fascinating connection between academic endeavors in military technologies and applied sciences and the valuation of CoStar Group. It's almost as if the stock market is marching to the beat of a different drum - or, in this case, the cadence of a military technology degree program.
To further explore the implications of this unconventional connection, the authors turn to "Weapons and Warfare: An Illustrated History," where the strategic significance of military technologies and their potential impact on various aspects of society are illuminated. This unconventional alignment of military pursuits and financial influence may leave some scratching their heads, much like deciphering a particularly tricky wartime code.
Moreover, "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu provides insights into strategic thinking and planning, which may resonate with the unexpected correlation between military technologies and the stock price of CoStar Group. It seems that in the realm of financial markets, as in the art of war, unexpected maneuvers can often yield the most surprising outcomes.
In a more unconventional vein, the authors consider the impact of fictional literature on their understanding of the connection between military technologies and applied sciences education and CoStar Group's stock price. "Starship Troopers" by Robert A. Heinlein and "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card offer unique perspectives on military technologies and their potential influence on society. The unexpected correlation between these educational pursuits and financial markets may seem as outlandish as a plot twist in a science fiction novel.
Further exploration of the unexpected may lead to unconventional insights, akin to the unexpected relevance of internet memes. For instance, the "Drake meme" captures the bewildering yet intriguing impact of military technologies on financial markets, much like the two-sided dilemma of making investment decisions. Additionally, the "Distracted Boyfriend meme" may reflect the surprising allure of unconventional correlations, much like the unforeseen attraction between military technologies education and CoStar Group's stock performance.

[[RESULTS]]
Upon conducting our analysis, we found a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and the stock price of CoStar Group (CSGP) for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This correlation coefficient, with an r-squared of 0.9442646, indicates a strong linear relationship between the two variables, much like the sturdy build of a military tank.
The significance level of p < 0.01 further reinforces the robustness of this connection, making it highly unlikely that this correlation occurred by mere chance. It appears that the influence of academic pursuits in this unconventional field has not gone unnoticed by the financial markets, much like how a well-timed quip can garner unexpected attention.
The scatterplot in Figure 1 visually depicts this strong correlation, with the data points clustering tightly around the linear trend line. This graphical representation underscores the close association between the number of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price, painting a picture as clear as the silhouette of a military drone.
It is remarkable, yet perhaps not entirely surprising, that such an unusual academic discipline could wield such influence over the financial realm. As the saying goes, "Where there's a drill, there's a way," and it seems that the way forward for understanding market trends may indeed involve exploring the unlikeliest of educational paths.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The substantial correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 with a significance level of p < 0.01 found in this study reinforces the unexpected connection between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price. These findings substantiate the prior research, as described in "Smith et al.," "Doe," and "Jones," which hinted at the curious alignment between this unconventional field of study and financial market performance.

The surprising nature of this association highlights the need to reevaluate conventional wisdom and embrace a broader perspective on the potential impact of niche educational pursuits on market dynamics. It appears that the market may indeed salute the influence of military technologies and applied sciences education, much like a captain acknowledging a commendable soldier. As the old saying goes, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em" - or perhaps, in this case, invest in them!

The robustness of the correlation underscores the potential significance of education in military technologies and applied sciences in shaping market trends. "Weapons and Warfare: An Illustrated History" and "The Art of War" provide compelling insights into the strategic influence of military technologies, and these findings suggest that this influence extends into the financial domain. It seems that when it comes to market behavior, the unexpected can often hold the most intriguing revelations, much like stumbling upon an unexpected treasure trove of investment knowledge.

The visual representation of the strong correlation in the scatterplot, akin to the clear outline of a military aircraft, serves to emphasize the close relationship between academic pursuits in this unconventional field and CoStar Group's stock price. This sheds light on the potential ramifications of education in military technologies and applied sciences on market outcomes, offering a new avenue for understanding market dynamics, much like discovering a hidden supply route.

In conclusion, the findings of this study provide compelling evidence of the correlation between Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price. This unexpected relationship opens doors for further exploration of the intricate interplay between education and financial markets, reminding us that in the world of market analysis, much like in the art of comedy, the punchline often lies in the most unexpected places.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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]]
"From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
Upon investigating the impact of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences on CoStar Group's stock price, our research team uncovered some surprising findings. Our analysis, based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), revealed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 with a significance level of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This strong correlation indicates a clear association between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in this unconventional field and the gyrations of CoStar Group's stock.

The curious connection between military technologies and applied sciences education and its effect on the financial world prompted our investigation. It seems that the old adage holds true: the pen may indeed be mightier than the sword, but the soldering iron can be just as mighty in shaping market trends. Our findings may leave some scratching their heads, but they also provide an amusing reminder that when it comes to the market, anything is possible.

The unexpected correlation between the awarding of degrees in this field and the movements of a real estate information company's stock suggests the need for further exploration into the intricate and sometimes perplexing interactions among education, innovation, and financial markets. As we like to say, "It's not rocket science, but it may just be military technology and applied sciences!"

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The entwinement of academic pursuits and financial markets has long been a subject of intrigue and speculation. Often, one wouldn't expect a connection between the world of military technologies and applied sciences and the ebbs and flows of stock prices. However, as our research has shown, sometimes even the most surprising relationships can emerge, much like when a joke about paper airplanes takes off unexpectedly.
The impetus for our investigation stems from the need to elucidate the intricate ties between educational trends and their impact on the financial landscape. As we delved into the treasure trove of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics, we couldn't help but marvel at the captivating alliance between an unconventional field of study and the prosperity of a real estate information company's stock. It's akin to discovering that the brass section can influence the bottom line as much as the stock market's fluctuations.
To add levity to the seriousness of our endeavor, one might say that delving into the realm of military technologies and applied sciences is like embarking on a covert financial operation - shrouded in mystery and intrigue, but revealing a wealth of unexpected insights. As we unearthed the unexpected association between the number of Bachelor's degrees conferred in this discipline and the market performance of CoStar Group, we couldn't help but be reminded that the financial world, much like a drill sergeant, often demands attention and respect.
Our findings, while bemusing at first glance, underscore the need for a deeper understanding of the interplay between education, innovation, and financial markets. It's as if the stock market, like a good field general, responds to the strategic knowledge and skills cultivated within the realm of military technologies and applied sciences. Through our research, we invite others to join us in exploring this fascinating terrain, where the unexpected is not just a possibility, but a certainty. After all, in the world of finance, as in life, sometimes the most unconventional pairings yield the most enthralling outcomes.

[[RESULTS]]
Upon conducting our analysis, we found a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and the stock price of CoStar Group (CSGP) for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This correlation coefficient, with an r-squared of 0.9442646, indicates a strong linear relationship between the two variables, much like the sturdy build of a military tank.
The significance level of p < 0.01 further reinforces the robustness of this connection, making it highly unlikely that this correlation occurred by mere chance. It appears that the influence of academic pursuits in this unconventional field has not gone unnoticed by the financial markets, much like how a well-timed quip can garner unexpected attention.
The scatterplot in Figure 1 visually depicts this strong correlation, with the data points clustering tightly around the linear trend line. This graphical representation underscores the close association between the number of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences and CoStar Group's stock price, painting a picture as clear as the silhouette of a military drone.
It is remarkable, yet perhaps not entirely surprising, that such an unusual academic discipline could wield such influence over the financial realm. As the saying goes, "Where there's a drill, there's a way," and it seems that the way forward for understanding market trends may indeed involve exploring the unlikeliest of educational paths.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our investigation has unveiled a compelling association between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in military technologies and applied sciences and the stock price of CoStar Group. The robust correlation coefficient and significance level underscore the intriguing nature of this relationship, which seems to suggest that the market may respond to the innovative knowledge and skills cultivated in this unconventional field. It's as if the market is taking a "boot camp" approach to education, shaping its reactions based on the expertise honed in military technologies and applied sciences.

The unexpected yet robust association we have uncovered may initially appear as peculiar as a camouflage onesie at a black-tie event, but it points to the pressing need for further exploration into the dynamic interplay between education, innovation, and financial markets. As we navigate the complex terrain of market influences, it's clear that the market responds not just to the conventional wisdom, but to the less expected sources of knowledge and expertise, much like how a well-timed pun can catch one off guard.

It seems that the financial world, much like battle tactics, can derive unexpected insights from the unlikeliest of sources. Our findings suggest that the impact of educational trends is not confined to traditional disciplines, but extends to the realms of military technologies and applied sciences, eliciting responses from the market akin to troops heeding a bugle call.

With the compelling evidence at hand, we are tempted to assert that no further research is needed in this area. However, as any good researcher knows, the quest for understanding is never truly complete. Therefore, we would be remiss not to extend a call for future investigation into this uncharted territory. After all, the market, like a good joke, often derives its punch from the unexpected.

Given the tantalizing nature of our findings, we assert that no further research is needed in this area, just like how no further seasoning is needed on a well-roasted stock tip.


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 From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of War Studies and Financial Analysis


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Advanced Military Technologies and Business Acumen


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 From Battlefields to Balance Sheets: Exploring the Impact of Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences on CoStar Group's Stock Price with an abstract of Upon investigating the impact of Bachelor's degrees in military technologies and applied sciences on CoStar Group's stock price, our research team uncovered some surprising findings. Our analysis, based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), revealed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9717328 with a significance level of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. This strong correlation indicates a clear association between the number of Bachelor's degrees awarded in this unconventional field and the gyrations of CoStar Group's stock.
The curious connection between military technologies and applied sciences education and its effect on the financial world prompted our investigation. It seems that the old adage holds true: the pen may indeed be mightier than the sword, but the soldering iron can be just as mighty in shaping market trends. Our findings may leave some scratching their heads, but they also provide an amusing reminder that when it comes to the market, anything is possible.
The unexpected correlation between the awarding of degrees in this field and the movements of a real estate information company's stock suggests the need for further exploration into the intricate and sometimes perplexing interactions among education, innovation, and financial markets. As we like to say, "It's not rocket science, but it may just be military technology and applied sciences!

ChatGPT:

CoStar Group, stock price, Bachelor's degrees, military technologies, applied sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, LSEG Analytics, Refinitiv, correlation coefficient, market trends, financial markets, real estate information company, education, innovation

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Data details

Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies
Detailed data title: Bachelor's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions, in field of study: Military technologies and applied sciences
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies

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

See what else correlates with CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP)

Correlation r = 0.9717328 (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 = 0.9442646 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 94.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies) over the 10 years from 2012 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 2.7E-6. 0.0000026996151495915940000000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

But I am a p-villain. I absolutely did not test only one pair of variables one time. I correlated hundreds of millions of pairs of variables. I threw boatloads of data into an industrial-sized blender to find this correlation.

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.97 in 0.00027% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 370,423 random variables You don't actually need 370 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 9 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 9 because we have two variables measured over a period of 10 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.

[ 0.88, 0.99 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies (Degrees awarded)8610518527635846965576711561524
CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP) (Stock price)6.829.1518.3918.4620.3318.9329.8333.2860.593.22




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([86,105,185,276,358,469,655,767,1156,1524,])
array_2 = np.array([6.82,9.15,18.39,18.46,20.33,18.93,29.83,33.28,60.5,93.22,])
array_1_name = "Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies"
array_2_name = "CoStar Group's stock price (CSGP)"

# 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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