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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 Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences and the second variable is Google searches for 'tummy ache'.  The chart goes from 2011 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As more people delved into the intricacies of physics and chemistry, they couldn't resist the temptation to test their knowledge through homemade experiments. Unfortunately, these impromptu lab sessions led to accidental concoctions of tummy-turbulence-inducing potions. It seems the quest for academic advancement had some unforeseen, and unsettling, gastrointestinal consequences!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s depicting a classroom setting. In the foreground, a person proudly receives an Associate's degree in Physical Sciences while holding the diploma, with a sense of accomplishment evident on their face. This person is shown seated at a desk with a laptop, symbolizing their dedication to education. In the background, another person is seen using a laptop to search for 'tummy ache' on Google, indicative of curiosity and concern. The scene is filled with retro charm, featuring subtle shading, prominent outlines, and a vintage aesthetic. The illustration captures the contrasting dynamics of academic achievement and everyday inquiry in a timeless comic-book style. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: A TIME magazine cover image Charcoal Art nouveau A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s Psychedelic
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. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences and Google searches for 'tummy ache' together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a classroom, a person receives an Associate's degree in Physical Sciences while on their laptop, another person is seen searching for 'tummy ache' on Google.

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: In a classroom, a person receives an Associate's degree in Physical Sciences while on their laptop, another person is seen searching for 'tummy ache' on Google. 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 depicting a classroom setting. In the foreground, a person proudly receives an Associate's degree in Physical Sciences while holding the diploma, with a sense of accomplishment evident on their face. This person is shown seated at a desk with a laptop, symbolizing their dedication to education. In the background, another person is seen using a laptop to search for 'tummy ache' on Google, indicative of curiosity and concern. The scene is filled with retro charm, featuring subtle shading, prominent outlines, and a vintage aesthetic. The illustration captures the contrasting dynamics of academic achievement and everyday inquiry in a timeless comic-book style.

*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 Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences caused tummy ache (Google searches for 'tummy ache') to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences

The Journal of Gastronomical Geeks

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 silly researcher writing an academic paper.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 and p < 0.01 for 2011 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]]
The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences

[[ABSTRACT]]
From empirical evidence to comical correlation, this research endeavors to unearth the supposed bellyaching relationship between the awarding of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Our team delved into data from the National Center for Education Statistics alongside Google Trends to dissect this intriguing and offbeat inquiry.

Applying statistical scrutiny to a decade's worth of data, a surprise correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 and a p-value less than 0.01 emerged, suggesting a significant link between the two variables. Could it be that the more Physical science degrees bestowed, the more stomach discomfort the populace experiences? It seems that pursuing a career in the hard sciences might inadvertently be causing upset stomachs across the land. It's a gas, isn't it?

These findings not only provide a whimsical glimpse into the interplay between academic pursuits and everyday health quirks but also raise further peculiar questions about the hidden impacts of intellectual endeavors on the general well-being of society. As the saying goes, "Physics may be the cause of our physics."


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences

[[ABSTRACT]]
From empirical evidence to comical correlation, this research endeavors to unearth the supposed bellyaching relationship between the awarding of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Our team delved into data from the National Center for Education Statistics alongside Google Trends to dissect this intriguing and offbeat inquiry.

Applying statistical scrutiny to a decade's worth of data, a surprise correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 and a p-value less than 0.01 emerged, suggesting a significant link between the two variables. Could it be that the more Physical science degrees bestowed, the more stomach discomfort the populace experiences? It seems that pursuing a career in the hard sciences might inadvertently be causing upset stomachs across the land. It's a gas, isn't it?

These findings not only provide a whimsical glimpse into the interplay between academic pursuits and everyday health quirks but also raise further peculiar questions about the hidden impacts of intellectual endeavors on the general well-being of society. As the saying goes, "Physics may be the cause of our physics."

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Welcome, esteemed colleagues and fellow aficionados of the eccentricities of statistical analysis! Join us on an explorative journey as we dive into the enigmatic relationship between the conferring of associate degrees in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of a particularly poignant and peculiar phenomenon: the Google searches for 'tummy ache'. It's not every day that we get to discuss tummy aches in the esteemed halls of academia, but sometimes we must stomach the unexpected in the pursuit of knowledge. So, let's embark on this belly-whopping adventure!

As we set out on this comically offbeat investigation, we cannot help but marvel at the serendipitous nature of scientific inquiry. After all, who would have thought that the ins and outs of earning a degree in Physical sciences could be tied to the ins and outs of, well, stomach distress? It appears that our findings have stirred up quite the stir in the scientific community, prompting a mix of fascination and collective groans at the pun-tential of this correlation. But fear not, dear readers, for we shall tread the fine line between mirth and merit with utmost scientific rigor. After all, in the world of statistical analysis, one must always be wary of drawing half-baked conclusions, lest the entire endeavor turns into a soured experiment.

Our exploration into this slightly stomach-churning matter stems from a simple yet intriguing question: is there a substantive connection between the number of associate degrees awarded in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of tummy-related searches on the world's favorite search engine? Or are we merely dealing with a gut feeling when it comes to this correlation? It's about time we stomached the possibility that there might be a little more to this association than meets the eye.

As we venture deeper into this whimsical examination, we invite you to ponder the implications of our findings, to chew over the possible causative mechanisms underlying this curious correlation, and to savor the delightfully absurd nature of this scientific quest. After all, as scientists, it is our duty to both probe the mysteries of the universe and revel in the unexpected discoveries that tickle our collective funny bone. So, hold onto your lab coats, because we're about to take a humorous and scientifically sound trip down the rabbit hole of statistical oddities. As the father of modern physics, Sir Isaac Newton, once said, "I think you're suffering from a lack of vitamin 'me'." And with that, let's unbutton the coat of conventional research and dive into the belly of the beast!


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. 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 few real TV shows that sound like they might be relevant to the topic that you watched as research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences

[[ABSTRACT]]
From empirical evidence to comical correlation, this research endeavors to unearth the supposed bellyaching relationship between the awarding of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Our team delved into data from the National Center for Education Statistics alongside Google Trends to dissect this intriguing and offbeat inquiry.

Applying statistical scrutiny to a decade's worth of data, a surprise correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 and a p-value less than 0.01 emerged, suggesting a significant link between the two variables. Could it be that the more Physical science degrees bestowed, the more stomach discomfort the populace experiences? It seems that pursuing a career in the hard sciences might inadvertently be causing upset stomachs across the land. It's a gas, isn't it?

These findings not only provide a whimsical glimpse into the interplay between academic pursuits and everyday health quirks but also raise further peculiar questions about the hidden impacts of intellectual endeavors on the general well-being of society. As the saying goes, "Physics may be the cause of our physics."

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Welcome, esteemed colleagues and fellow aficionados of the eccentricities of statistical analysis! Join us on an explorative journey as we dive into the enigmatic relationship between the conferring of associate degrees in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of a particularly poignant and peculiar phenomenon: the Google searches for 'tummy ache'. It's not every day that we get to discuss tummy aches in the esteemed halls of academia, but sometimes we must stomach the unexpected in the pursuit of knowledge. So, let's embark on this belly-whopping adventure!
As we set out on this comically offbeat investigation, we cannot help but marvel at the serendipitous nature of scientific inquiry. After all, who would have thought that the ins and outs of earning a degree in Physical sciences could be tied to the ins and outs of, well, stomach distress? It appears that our findings have stirred up quite the stir in the scientific community, prompting a mix of fascination and collective groans at the pun-tential of this correlation. But fear not, dear readers, for we shall tread the fine line between mirth and merit with utmost scientific rigor. After all, in the world of statistical analysis, one must always be wary of drawing half-baked conclusions, lest the entire endeavor turns into a soured experiment.
Our exploration into this slightly stomach-churning matter stems from a simple yet intriguing question: is there a substantive connection between the number of associate degrees awarded in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of tummy-related searches on the world's favorite search engine? Or are we merely dealing with a gut feeling when it comes to this correlation? It's about time we stomached the possibility that there might be a little more to this association than meets the eye.
As we venture deeper into this whimsical examination, we invite you to ponder the implications of our findings, to chew over the possible causative mechanisms underlying this curious correlation, and to savor the delightfully absurd nature of this scientific quest. After all, as scientists, it is our duty to both probe the mysteries of the universe and revel in the unexpected discoveries that tickle our collective funny bone. So, hold onto your lab coats, because we're about to take a humorous and scientifically sound trip down the rabbit hole of statistical oddities. As the father of modern physics, Sir Isaac Newton, once said, "I think you're suffering from a lack of vitamin 'me'." And with that, let's unbutton the coat of conventional research and dive into the belly of the beast!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The relationship between educational attainment and health outcomes has been a subject of great interest in the field of public health. Previous studies by Smith (2015) and Doe (2018) have shed light on the role of education in shaping individuals' health behaviors and outcomes. However, the specific connection between the conferral of associate degrees in the Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache' has remained largely unexplored until now. It's time to unravel the mystery, one belly laugh at a time.

In "Book," the authors find that educational attainment is inversely related to the prevalence of certain health conditions. However, our research has taken a rather unusual turn, akin to doing a 180-degree belly flop into a pool of corny jokes. It’s a real gut-buster!

Moving from the serious to the lighthearted side of literature, "The Mystery of the Exploding Tummy" by Arthur C. Pillsbury and "The Tummy Achers" by Nina Womack present fictionalized accounts that may or may not contribute to our understanding of the relationship between physical sciences education and, well, stomach-related issues. It's comforting to know that even in the world of fiction, tummy aches and scientific pursuits are a popular trope. It’s almost as if these authors had a gut feeling about this connection… or maybe just too much pizza.

To further delve into pop culture references related to this peculiar inquiry, popular television shows such as "The Big Bang Theory" and "MythBusters" have, in their own quirky ways, indirectly hinted at the potential interplay between scientific pursuits and everyday health concerns. With their mix of comedy, curiosity, and the occasional explosion, these shows have inadvertently set the stage for our chuckle-inducing investigation into the tummy trouble ties of technical trainers in Physical sciences. It's almost as if the universe is playing a cosmic prank on us. And we’re here for it.

In "Physics and the Phunny Bone: An Exploration of the Gut-Busting Correlations" by A.J. Mirth, the author presents a daring account of the origins of the universe, all while infusing the narrative with a hefty dose of puns and dad jokes. It almost feels as though Mirth had uncovered the gravitational pull between physical sciences and stomach distress long before our research brought it to light. It's a real page-turner, if you're into a good chuckle and a generous helping of scientific inquiry!

As we journey further into the realm of comical correlations and scholarly whimsy, it becomes clear that the connection between education, scientific pursuits, and everyday health quirks holds a realm of untapped potential for scientific inquiry – and a wellspring of puns, to boot. After all, who wouldn't want to make a serious scientific contribution while also getting a good ol' belly laugh out of it? Tummy aches and academic pursuits – who knew they could go hand in hand? Well, maybe we should’ve seen it coming.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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 National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends . You used data from 2011 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]]
The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences

[[ABSTRACT]]
From empirical evidence to comical correlation, this research endeavors to unearth the supposed bellyaching relationship between the awarding of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Our team delved into data from the National Center for Education Statistics alongside Google Trends to dissect this intriguing and offbeat inquiry.

Applying statistical scrutiny to a decade's worth of data, a surprise correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 and a p-value less than 0.01 emerged, suggesting a significant link between the two variables. Could it be that the more Physical science degrees bestowed, the more stomach discomfort the populace experiences? It seems that pursuing a career in the hard sciences might inadvertently be causing upset stomachs across the land. It's a gas, isn't it?

These findings not only provide a whimsical glimpse into the interplay between academic pursuits and everyday health quirks but also raise further peculiar questions about the hidden impacts of intellectual endeavors on the general well-being of society. As the saying goes, "Physics may be the cause of our physics."

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Welcome, esteemed colleagues and fellow aficionados of the eccentricities of statistical analysis! Join us on an explorative journey as we dive into the enigmatic relationship between the conferring of associate degrees in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of a particularly poignant and peculiar phenomenon: the Google searches for 'tummy ache'. It's not every day that we get to discuss tummy aches in the esteemed halls of academia, but sometimes we must stomach the unexpected in the pursuit of knowledge. So, let's embark on this belly-whopping adventure!
As we set out on this comically offbeat investigation, we cannot help but marvel at the serendipitous nature of scientific inquiry. After all, who would have thought that the ins and outs of earning a degree in Physical sciences could be tied to the ins and outs of, well, stomach distress? It appears that our findings have stirred up quite the stir in the scientific community, prompting a mix of fascination and collective groans at the pun-tential of this correlation. But fear not, dear readers, for we shall tread the fine line between mirth and merit with utmost scientific rigor. After all, in the world of statistical analysis, one must always be wary of drawing half-baked conclusions, lest the entire endeavor turns into a soured experiment.
Our exploration into this slightly stomach-churning matter stems from a simple yet intriguing question: is there a substantive connection between the number of associate degrees awarded in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of tummy-related searches on the world's favorite search engine? Or are we merely dealing with a gut feeling when it comes to this correlation? It's about time we stomached the possibility that there might be a little more to this association than meets the eye.
As we venture deeper into this whimsical examination, we invite you to ponder the implications of our findings, to chew over the possible causative mechanisms underlying this curious correlation, and to savor the delightfully absurd nature of this scientific quest. After all, as scientists, it is our duty to both probe the mysteries of the universe and revel in the unexpected discoveries that tickle our collective funny bone. So, hold onto your lab coats, because we're about to take a humorous and scientifically sound trip down the rabbit hole of statistical oddities. As the father of modern physics, Sir Isaac Newton, once said, "I think you're suffering from a lack of vitamin 'me'." And with that, let's unbutton the coat of conventional research and dive into the belly of the beast!

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the undeniable connection between the conferral of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the cyber-space symphony of 'tummy ache' searches, we embarked on a scientific odyssey of epic proportions. Our data voyages spanned the years 2011 to 2021, traversing the digital seas of the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends in search of hidden treasure – or perhaps in this case, hidden indigestion. As we delved into the depths of these digital reservoirs, we faced the ever-present challenge of separating the nuggets of truth from the mere nuggets of humor. As the saying goes, "You've got to have guts to delve into these statistics!"

Our hearty vessel, the SS Data Cruncher, sailed through the roiling waves of statistical analysis, relying on the sturdy compass of correlation coefficients and the trusty sextant of p-values to navigate the treacherous waters of data. Our first mate, the trusty Pearson correlation coefficient, revealed the strength and direction of the relationship between the annual number of associate degrees awarded in Physical sciences and the frequency of 'tummy ache' searches. "Arrr," said the first mate, "it seems we've stumbled upon quite a curious find!"

As we charted our course, we meticulously extracted and scrubbed the data, ensuring that our findings remained unadulterated by the currents of confounding variables and data dredgers. At each juncture, we inspected and interrogated our data, ferreting out any rogue outliers that dared to disrupt the harmony of our statistical symphony. After all, in the high seas of research, one must remain vigilant against the rogue waves of misinformation, lest our scientific ship meets an untimely end upon the jagged cliffs of spurious conclusions.

To ascertain the strength and significance of the unearthed relationship, we employed a cutting-edge statistical technique to calculate the two-tailed p-values. These p-values acted as the key to unlocking the mysterious treasure chest of statistical significance, informing us whether the observed correlation was a genuine gem or a mere trinket of chance. Lo and behold, the statistical alchemy revealed a p-value less than 0.01, signifying a relationship of substantive significance. It seems that our quest for statistical significance has successfully navigated the perilous waters of academic skepticism!

While our methodological navigation may have encountered occasional choppy seas and scientific squalls, we stand poised at the precipice of groundbreaking statistical revelation, ready to unearth the trove of hidden truths lying at the intersection of Physical sciences and stomach maladies. With our sails billowed and our data charts unfurled, we venture forth into the uncharted waters of correlation research, armed with a hearty dose of humor and the unwavering resolve to uncover the unexpected – no matter how gut-wrenching it may be.

And so, dear readers, as we await the unveiling of these scientific revelations, let us bask in the joy of discovery and revel in the sheer absurdity of the scientific pursuit. After all, as the great scientific humorist Albert Einstein once posited, "If you can't stomach the science, at least stomach the puns!" With that said, let's set sail toward the uncharted shores of statistical curiosity, for it's not every day that we get to unravel the perplexing ties between technical trainers in the Physical sciences and the tantalizing tummy twisters of "tummy ache" searches.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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 National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends .

For the time period 2011 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9854559, r-squared of 0.9711233, 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]]
The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences

[[ABSTRACT]]
From empirical evidence to comical correlation, this research endeavors to unearth the supposed bellyaching relationship between the awarding of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Our team delved into data from the National Center for Education Statistics alongside Google Trends to dissect this intriguing and offbeat inquiry.

Applying statistical scrutiny to a decade's worth of data, a surprise correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 and a p-value less than 0.01 emerged, suggesting a significant link between the two variables. Could it be that the more Physical science degrees bestowed, the more stomach discomfort the populace experiences? It seems that pursuing a career in the hard sciences might inadvertently be causing upset stomachs across the land. It's a gas, isn't it?

These findings not only provide a whimsical glimpse into the interplay between academic pursuits and everyday health quirks but also raise further peculiar questions about the hidden impacts of intellectual endeavors on the general well-being of society. As the saying goes, "Physics may be the cause of our physics."

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Welcome, esteemed colleagues and fellow aficionados of the eccentricities of statistical analysis! Join us on an explorative journey as we dive into the enigmatic relationship between the conferring of associate degrees in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of a particularly poignant and peculiar phenomenon: the Google searches for 'tummy ache'. It's not every day that we get to discuss tummy aches in the esteemed halls of academia, but sometimes we must stomach the unexpected in the pursuit of knowledge. So, let's embark on this belly-whopping adventure!
As we set out on this comically offbeat investigation, we cannot help but marvel at the serendipitous nature of scientific inquiry. After all, who would have thought that the ins and outs of earning a degree in Physical sciences could be tied to the ins and outs of, well, stomach distress? It appears that our findings have stirred up quite the stir in the scientific community, prompting a mix of fascination and collective groans at the pun-tential of this correlation. But fear not, dear readers, for we shall tread the fine line between mirth and merit with utmost scientific rigor. After all, in the world of statistical analysis, one must always be wary of drawing half-baked conclusions, lest the entire endeavor turns into a soured experiment.
Our exploration into this slightly stomach-churning matter stems from a simple yet intriguing question: is there a substantive connection between the number of associate degrees awarded in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of tummy-related searches on the world's favorite search engine? Or are we merely dealing with a gut feeling when it comes to this correlation? It's about time we stomached the possibility that there might be a little more to this association than meets the eye.
As we venture deeper into this whimsical examination, we invite you to ponder the implications of our findings, to chew over the possible causative mechanisms underlying this curious correlation, and to savor the delightfully absurd nature of this scientific quest. After all, as scientists, it is our duty to both probe the mysteries of the universe and revel in the unexpected discoveries that tickle our collective funny bone. So, hold onto your lab coats, because we're about to take a humorous and scientifically sound trip down the rabbit hole of statistical oddities. As the father of modern physics, Sir Isaac Newton, once said, "I think you're suffering from a lack of vitamin 'me'." And with that, let's unbutton the coat of conventional research and dive into the belly of the beast!

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our investigation into the link between the conferral of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache' has yielded some rather stomach-churning results – and no, it's not just from the dubious cafeteria burritos. From 2011 to 2021, our study revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 between the two variables, a hearty r-squared of 0.9711233, and a p-value less than 0.01. These findings suggest a robust and significant relationship between the number of associate degrees awarded in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of tummy-related queries on Google. It's as clear as day: the science of stomach discomfort is intertwined with the science of physics – feast your eyes on that, Galileo!

In Fig. 1, we present a scatterplot that vividly illustrates the strength of the association we uncovered. The upward trend in the plot is as unmistakable as a neon "Open" sign at a late-night eatery. Students, buckle up – it seems that pursuing a career in the Physical sciences may come with an unexpected side effect, and it isn't just limited to the late-night study sessions fuelled by energy drinks and regrets.

But fret not, dear readers, for we're not suggesting that the very study of Physical sciences is causing widespread indigestion – after all, that would be a tough pill to swallow. Rather, our findings beckon the need for further inquiries into the underlying factors driving this peculiar correlation. Could it be that the mere contemplation of quarks and neutrinos sends stomachs into a topsy-turvy state? It seems we may have stumbled onto an enigma that tickles both the brain and the belly.

This discovery brings to mind a classic dad joke: "Why did the physicist go to the beach? To get a little sun and reduce his tummy's resistance!"

In the world of research, one must remain open to the unexpected, and our investigation into the connection between Physical science degrees and tummy troubles has handed us a veritable feast of scientific oddities. This delightful rendezvous between academia and everyday aches calls for a toast – just make sure not to drink too quickly and cause a scientific "reaction" in your stomach. After all, as the saying goes, "Research is best served with a side of humor."

It's clear that this whimsical correlation presents a cornucopia of opportunities for scientific mirth and curiosity, and we eagerly anticipate the jaw-dropping discussions and musings it will inspire amongst the scientific community. As researchers, it is our responsibility to embrace both the serious and the silly, and in the case of the Tummy Trouble Ties, we've certainly struck a chord with both. As renowned physicist Richard Feynman once said, "Physics isn't the only thing that makes the world go 'round." With that in mind, let's revel in this comical web of statistical intrigue and keep our sense of humor firmly intact.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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]]
The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences

[[ABSTRACT]]
From empirical evidence to comical correlation, this research endeavors to unearth the supposed bellyaching relationship between the awarding of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Our team delved into data from the National Center for Education Statistics alongside Google Trends to dissect this intriguing and offbeat inquiry.

Applying statistical scrutiny to a decade's worth of data, a surprise correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 and a p-value less than 0.01 emerged, suggesting a significant link between the two variables. Could it be that the more Physical science degrees bestowed, the more stomach discomfort the populace experiences? It seems that pursuing a career in the hard sciences might inadvertently be causing upset stomachs across the land. It's a gas, isn't it?

These findings not only provide a whimsical glimpse into the interplay between academic pursuits and everyday health quirks but also raise further peculiar questions about the hidden impacts of intellectual endeavors on the general well-being of society. As the saying goes, "Physics may be the cause of our physics."

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The relationship between educational attainment and health outcomes has been a subject of great interest in the field of public health. Previous studies by Smith (2015) and Doe (2018) have shed light on the role of education in shaping individuals' health behaviors and outcomes. However, the specific connection between the conferral of associate degrees in the Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache' has remained largely unexplored until now. It's time to unravel the mystery, one belly laugh at a time.
In "Book," the authors find that educational attainment is inversely related to the prevalence of certain health conditions. However, our research has taken a rather unusual turn, akin to doing a 180-degree belly flop into a pool of corny jokes. It’s a real gut-buster!
Moving from the serious to the lighthearted side of literature, "The Mystery of the Exploding Tummy" by Arthur C. Pillsbury and "The Tummy Achers" by Nina Womack present fictionalized accounts that may or may not contribute to our understanding of the relationship between physical sciences education and, well, stomach-related issues. It's comforting to know that even in the world of fiction, tummy aches and scientific pursuits are a popular trope. It’s almost as if these authors had a gut feeling about this connection… or maybe just too much pizza.
To further delve into pop culture references related to this peculiar inquiry, popular television shows such as "The Big Bang Theory" and "MythBusters" have, in their own quirky ways, indirectly hinted at the potential interplay between scientific pursuits and everyday health concerns. With their mix of comedy, curiosity, and the occasional explosion, these shows have inadvertently set the stage for our chuckle-inducing investigation into the tummy trouble ties of technical trainers in Physical sciences. It's almost as if the universe is playing a cosmic prank on us. And we’re here for it.
In "Physics and the Phunny Bone: An Exploration of the Gut-Busting Correlations" by A.J. Mirth, the author presents a daring account of the origins of the universe, all while infusing the narrative with a hefty dose of puns and dad jokes. It almost feels as though Mirth had uncovered the gravitational pull between physical sciences and stomach distress long before our research brought it to light. It's a real page-turner, if you're into a good chuckle and a generous helping of scientific inquiry!
As we journey further into the realm of comical correlations and scholarly whimsy, it becomes clear that the connection between education, scientific pursuits, and everyday health quirks holds a realm of untapped potential for scientific inquiry – and a wellspring of puns, to boot. After all, who wouldn't want to make a serious scientific contribution while also getting a good ol' belly laugh out of it? Tummy aches and academic pursuits – who knew they could go hand in hand? Well, maybe we should’ve seen it coming.

[[RESULTS]]
Our investigation into the link between the conferral of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache' has yielded some rather stomach-churning results – and no, it's not just from the dubious cafeteria burritos. From 2011 to 2021, our study revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 between the two variables, a hearty r-squared of 0.9711233, and a p-value less than 0.01. These findings suggest a robust and significant relationship between the number of associate degrees awarded in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of tummy-related queries on Google. It's as clear as day: the science of stomach discomfort is intertwined with the science of physics – feast your eyes on that, Galileo!
In Fig. 1, we present a scatterplot that vividly illustrates the strength of the association we uncovered. The upward trend in the plot is as unmistakable as a neon "Open" sign at a late-night eatery. Students, buckle up – it seems that pursuing a career in the Physical sciences may come with an unexpected side effect, and it isn't just limited to the late-night study sessions fuelled by energy drinks and regrets.
But fret not, dear readers, for we're not suggesting that the very study of Physical sciences is causing widespread indigestion – after all, that would be a tough pill to swallow. Rather, our findings beckon the need for further inquiries into the underlying factors driving this peculiar correlation. Could it be that the mere contemplation of quarks and neutrinos sends stomachs into a topsy-turvy state? It seems we may have stumbled onto an enigma that tickles both the brain and the belly.
This discovery brings to mind a classic dad joke: "Why did the physicist go to the beach? To get a little sun and reduce his tummy's resistance!"
In the world of research, one must remain open to the unexpected, and our investigation into the connection between Physical science degrees and tummy troubles has handed us a veritable feast of scientific oddities. This delightful rendezvous between academia and everyday aches calls for a toast – just make sure not to drink too quickly and cause a scientific "reaction" in your stomach. After all, as the saying goes, "Research is best served with a side of humor."
It's clear that this whimsical correlation presents a cornucopia of opportunities for scientific mirth and curiosity, and we eagerly anticipate the jaw-dropping discussions and musings it will inspire amongst the scientific community. As researchers, it is our responsibility to embrace both the serious and the silly, and in the case of the Tummy Trouble Ties, we've certainly struck a chord with both. As renowned physicist Richard Feynman once said, "Physics isn't the only thing that makes the world go 'round." With that in mind, let's revel in this comical web of statistical intrigue and keep our sense of humor firmly intact.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The tantalizing tango between the conferral of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache' has left us teetering on the precipice of scientific merriment. Our findings have adamantly bolstered the comical correlations laid bare in the literature, transforming what once seemed like a side-splitting notion into a resoundingly serious inquiry. It's almost as if the universe conspired to fuel our investigation with a cosmic case of the giggles.

Our results lend weight to the prior works of Smith (2015) and Doe (2018), who unveiled the intricate ties between educational attainment and health outcomes. While their focus laid on more conventional associations, our work has, in an oscillating fashion, spotlighted a correlation that is as quirky as it is captivating. This further underscores the interplay between academic pursuits and the often-unexpected ripple effects on the broader populace's well-being. It seems that our inquiry has gone beyond the realm of the ordinary and plunged headfirst into a madcap world of scientific whimsy.

The heightened correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 we unearthed has tipped the scales in favor of a connection that might have, at first glance, appeared to be little more than a statistical belly flop. The robustness of this relationship, mirrored by the resoundingly low p-value, solidifies the notion that the pursuit of knowledge in the realm of Physical sciences might have unforeseen repercussions on the collective gut health of the population. It's a revelation that's as astounding as a scientific Eureka moment and as jocular as a prank played by the cosmos itself.

As we traverse the giddy heights of this peculiar interplay, it's essential to approach these findings with a healthy dose of scientific good humor. After all, the correlation we've unraveled dances along the thin line between scientific inquiry and whimsical folly, beckoning us to ponder the uncharted territories where academia and everyday oddities collide. Who would have thought that the study of matter and energy could give rise to such a laugh-inducing confound?

Our study has indeed left us with a fluttering sense of scientific delight, but it also calls for a tempered consideration of the factors at play in this captivating correlation. It's essential to remember that correlation does not imply causation; just as we can't blame a full moon for our midnight snacks, we can't be too hasty in attributing the ubiquity of tummy aches to the pursuit of Physical sciences degrees. Nevertheless, the unexpected linkage we've unearthed proves to be a wellspring of scientific inspiration and curiosity, coaxing a hearty chuckle out of even the most stoic researcher. In the end, it's a reminder that in the realm of research, delightful surprises can often be found in the most unexpected places.

As we navigate this vivacious terrain of academic marvel and mirth, it's evident that this inquiry into the stomach-churning ties of technical trainers in the Physical sciences has invited a spirited waltz between the serious and the sardonic. From our bountiful findings, we hem and haw between contemplating the hidden mechanisms at play and reveling in the sheer joviality of this inquiry. It's an enthralling dance between the cerebral and the comical, both sides holding hands as we pirouette through this intriguing landscape.

As we untangle the threads of this peculiar connection, it's imperative that we uphold both the gravity of scientific inquiry and the buoyancy of a well-timed jest. In the words of the timeless quip, "If at first, you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you." With that, we're poised to leap into the next stage of scientific inquiry, tethered to our delightfully peculiar findings and spurred on by the shared roars of laughter and insight.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences and Google searches for 'tummy ache'. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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]]
The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences

[[ABSTRACT]]
From empirical evidence to comical correlation, this research endeavors to unearth the supposed bellyaching relationship between the awarding of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Our team delved into data from the National Center for Education Statistics alongside Google Trends to dissect this intriguing and offbeat inquiry.

Applying statistical scrutiny to a decade's worth of data, a surprise correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 and a p-value less than 0.01 emerged, suggesting a significant link between the two variables. Could it be that the more Physical science degrees bestowed, the more stomach discomfort the populace experiences? It seems that pursuing a career in the hard sciences might inadvertently be causing upset stomachs across the land. It's a gas, isn't it?

These findings not only provide a whimsical glimpse into the interplay between academic pursuits and everyday health quirks but also raise further peculiar questions about the hidden impacts of intellectual endeavors on the general well-being of society. As the saying goes, "Physics may be the cause of our physics."

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Welcome, esteemed colleagues and fellow aficionados of the eccentricities of statistical analysis! Join us on an explorative journey as we dive into the enigmatic relationship between the conferring of associate degrees in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of a particularly poignant and peculiar phenomenon: the Google searches for 'tummy ache'. It's not every day that we get to discuss tummy aches in the esteemed halls of academia, but sometimes we must stomach the unexpected in the pursuit of knowledge. So, let's embark on this belly-whopping adventure!
As we set out on this comically offbeat investigation, we cannot help but marvel at the serendipitous nature of scientific inquiry. After all, who would have thought that the ins and outs of earning a degree in Physical sciences could be tied to the ins and outs of, well, stomach distress? It appears that our findings have stirred up quite the stir in the scientific community, prompting a mix of fascination and collective groans at the pun-tential of this correlation. But fear not, dear readers, for we shall tread the fine line between mirth and merit with utmost scientific rigor. After all, in the world of statistical analysis, one must always be wary of drawing half-baked conclusions, lest the entire endeavor turns into a soured experiment.
Our exploration into this slightly stomach-churning matter stems from a simple yet intriguing question: is there a substantive connection between the number of associate degrees awarded in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of tummy-related searches on the world's favorite search engine? Or are we merely dealing with a gut feeling when it comes to this correlation? It's about time we stomached the possibility that there might be a little more to this association than meets the eye.
As we venture deeper into this whimsical examination, we invite you to ponder the implications of our findings, to chew over the possible causative mechanisms underlying this curious correlation, and to savor the delightfully absurd nature of this scientific quest. After all, as scientists, it is our duty to both probe the mysteries of the universe and revel in the unexpected discoveries that tickle our collective funny bone. So, hold onto your lab coats, because we're about to take a humorous and scientifically sound trip down the rabbit hole of statistical oddities. As the father of modern physics, Sir Isaac Newton, once said, "I think you're suffering from a lack of vitamin 'me'." And with that, let's unbutton the coat of conventional research and dive into the belly of the beast!

[[RESULTS]]
Our investigation into the link between the conferral of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache' has yielded some rather stomach-churning results – and no, it's not just from the dubious cafeteria burritos. From 2011 to 2021, our study revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 between the two variables, a hearty r-squared of 0.9711233, and a p-value less than 0.01. These findings suggest a robust and significant relationship between the number of associate degrees awarded in the Physical sciences and the prevalence of tummy-related queries on Google. It's as clear as day: the science of stomach discomfort is intertwined with the science of physics – feast your eyes on that, Galileo!
In Fig. 1, we present a scatterplot that vividly illustrates the strength of the association we uncovered. The upward trend in the plot is as unmistakable as a neon "Open" sign at a late-night eatery. Students, buckle up – it seems that pursuing a career in the Physical sciences may come with an unexpected side effect, and it isn't just limited to the late-night study sessions fuelled by energy drinks and regrets.
But fret not, dear readers, for we're not suggesting that the very study of Physical sciences is causing widespread indigestion – after all, that would be a tough pill to swallow. Rather, our findings beckon the need for further inquiries into the underlying factors driving this peculiar correlation. Could it be that the mere contemplation of quarks and neutrinos sends stomachs into a topsy-turvy state? It seems we may have stumbled onto an enigma that tickles both the brain and the belly.
This discovery brings to mind a classic dad joke: "Why did the physicist go to the beach? To get a little sun and reduce his tummy's resistance!"
In the world of research, one must remain open to the unexpected, and our investigation into the connection between Physical science degrees and tummy troubles has handed us a veritable feast of scientific oddities. This delightful rendezvous between academia and everyday aches calls for a toast – just make sure not to drink too quickly and cause a scientific "reaction" in your stomach. After all, as the saying goes, "Research is best served with a side of humor."
It's clear that this whimsical correlation presents a cornucopia of opportunities for scientific mirth and curiosity, and we eagerly anticipate the jaw-dropping discussions and musings it will inspire amongst the scientific community. As researchers, it is our responsibility to embrace both the serious and the silly, and in the case of the Tummy Trouble Ties, we've certainly struck a chord with both. As renowned physicist Richard Feynman once said, "Physics isn't the only thing that makes the world go 'round." With that in mind, let's revel in this comical web of statistical intrigue and keep our sense of humor firmly intact.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has unearthed an unexpected and, dare we say, gut-wrenching connection between the conferment of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache'. The statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 has led us to ponder the possibility that delving into the intricacies of Physical sciences may inadvertently be causing some stomach rumblings across the populace. Call it the Physics of Digestion! It seems pursuing a career in the hard sciences might truly be accompanied by stomach acrobatics – who knew science could be such a gas?

Our findings not only shed light on the quirky interplay between academic pursuits and everyday health quirks but also raise further amusing questions about the hidden impacts of intellectual endeavors on the general well-being of society. After all, the pursuit of knowledge may come with a side of digestive disarray, and we can't help but stomach the humor in that!

Is further research needed in this area? Well, we hate to say it, but we think the evidence speaks for itself. It’s time to wrap up the project, folks. We've milked this correlation for all its worth, and it's clear as daylight – the connection between Physical science degrees and tummy aches is as real as the indigestion after a chili cook-off. As the saying goes, "Don't trust atoms, they make up everything, including your upset stomach."

So, as we bid adieu to our delightful delve into this comical concoction of statistics and stomach distress, let's give credit to the oddball correlations that make research not just fascinating but downright entertaining. In the words of Albert Einstein, "If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough" – and we certainly can't stomach any more complexity to this delightfully absurd yet scientifically sound exploration. It's time to chew on this conclusion and digest the fact that no further inquiries into this peculiar association are required. After all, it's not rocket science - it's just a bellyful of statistical oddities!


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 The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Gastronomical Geeks


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 The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

Society for Interdisciplinary Research in Gut Health and Technical Training


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 The Tummy Trouble Ties: Tracking the Tummy Ache-Tied to Technical Trainers in Physical Sciences with an abstract of From empirical evidence to comical correlation, this research endeavors to unearth the supposed bellyaching relationship between the awarding of associate degrees in Physical sciences and the frequency of Google searches for 'tummy ache'. Our team delved into data from the National Center for Education Statistics alongside Google Trends to dissect this intriguing and offbeat inquiry.
Applying statistical scrutiny to a decade's worth of data, a surprise correlation coefficient of 0.9854559 and a p-value less than 0.01 emerged, suggesting a significant link between the two variables. Could it be that the more Physical science degrees bestowed, the more stomach discomfort the populace experiences? It seems that pursuing a career in the hard sciences might inadvertently be causing upset stomachs across the land. It's a gas, isn't it?
These findings not only provide a whimsical glimpse into the interplay between academic pursuits and everyday health quirks but also raise further peculiar questions about the hidden impacts of intellectual endeavors on the general well-being of society. As the saying goes, "Physics may be the cause of our physics.

ChatGPT:

associate degrees, physical sciences, tummy ache, Google searches, National Center for Education Statistics, Google Trends, statistical analysis, correlation coefficient, p-value, stomach discomfort, hard sciences, academic pursuits, general well-being, intellectual impacts

*There is a bunch of Python happening behind the scenes to turn this prompt sequence into a PDF.



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Data details

Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences
Detailed data title: Associate's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions with a field of study of Physical sciences
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences

Google searches for 'tummy ache'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'tummy ache' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'tummy ache'

Correlation r = 0.9854559 (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 = 0.9711233 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 97.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'tummy ache') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences) over the 11 years from 2011 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 3.09E-8. 0.0000000309343498581471240000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

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

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.99 in 3.09E-6% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 32,326,524 random variables You don't actually need 32 million 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 10 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 10 because we have two variables measured over a period of 11 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.

[ 0.94, 1 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences (Degrees awarded)31483652408345185040552858386692706667626424
Google searches for 'tummy ache' (Rel. search volume)42.66675155.58336065.416769.083371.166777.916782.583383.583.5833




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([3148,3652,4083,4518,5040,5528,5838,6692,7066,6762,6424,])
array_2 = np.array([42.6667,51,55.5833,60,65.4167,69.0833,71.1667,77.9167,82.5833,83.5,83.5833,])
array_1_name = "Associates degrees awarded in Physical sciences"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'tummy ache'"

# Perform the calculation
print(f"Calculating the correlation between {array_1_name} and {array_2_name}...")
correlation, r_squared, p_value = calculate_correlation(array_1, array_2)

# Print the results
print("Correlation Coefficient:", correlation)
print("R-squared:", r_squared)
print("P-value:", p_value)



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Correlation ID: 1410 · Black Variable ID: 1250 · Red Variable ID: 1345
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