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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 Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts and the second variable is The number of housekeepers in Arkansas.  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 the number of individuals with advanced knowledge of interpretive dance and avant-garde pottery dwindled, so too did their ability to revolutionize the art of tidying. With fewer masterful artists to choreograph the cleaning routines and innovate in the field of domestic aesthetics, Arkansas found itself in a creative cleaning crisis. The intricate dust sculptures and improvised vacuum symphonies that once graced the homes of the elite were now in peril. Canvases of cleanliness lay bare, devoid of the imaginative touch that only a master's degree in Visual and Performing Arts could bestow. As the saying goes, behind every impeccably made bed, there used to be a Master of Fine Arts. With a dwindling supply of maestros of mop and broom, one can only hope that Arkansas will one day rekindle its passion for household harmony and bohemian cleanliness.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create a visually stunning cutesy art illustration of a group of young, diverse graduates in colorful cap and gowns proudly holding their Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts on a brightly lit stage. Behind them, a team of adorable housekeepers, with cheerful expressions, work diligently to tidy up the elegant and spacious lobby of a charming hotel in Arkansas. The background could incorporate warm, inviting colors and gentle, happy facial expressions. 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: Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts and The number of housekeepers in Arkansas. 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 Pop art Cutsy art illustration Cyber folk Photorealism
ChatGPT: Cutesy art illustration

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 Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts and The number of housekeepers in Arkansas together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: A group of proud graduates dressed in cap and gowns stand on stage, holding their Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts. In the background, a team of housekeepers work diligently to tidy up the spacious lobby of a hotel in Arkansas.

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: [ Cutesy art illustration ] and depicting this scene: A group of proud graduates dressed in cap and gowns stand on stage, holding their Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts. In the background, a team of housekeepers work diligently to tidy up the spacious lobby of a hotel in Arkansas. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create a visually stunning cutesy art illustration of a group of young, diverse graduates in colorful cap and gowns proudly holding their Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts on a brightly lit stage. Behind them, a team of adorable housekeepers, with cheerful expressions, work diligently to tidy up the elegant and spacious lobby of a charming hotel in Arkansas. The background could incorporate warm, inviting colors and gentle, happy facial expressions.

*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 a decrease in Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts caused The number of housekeepers in Arkansas to decrease.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas

Journal of Unconventional Academic Studies

Jan 2024

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




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts and The number of housekeepers in Arkansas. 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 Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9673548 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]]
Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the curious correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the quantity of housekeepers in the state of Arkansas. With a penchant for puns and a serious statistical approach, we set out to examine this peculiar pair. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our findings uncloak a surprising relationship. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly disparate variables proved to be a staggering 0.9673548, with a statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

The question arises - why would the uptick in Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts be linked to the influx of housekeepers in the enchanting state of Arkansas? It's almost as if the Performing Arts graduates are painting the town clean! Our thorough investigation unveils a striking connection, leading us to ponder whether the mystical aura of artistic mastery has enigmatically drawn individuals towards the noble occupation of housekeeping. Or perhaps the captivating choreography of the arts has inspired a surge in cleanliness and orderliness among Arkan-sweepers - a tidying tale worth telling!

Following extensive number crunching and a fair share of whimsical wonder, we present our findings, sparking discourse and mirth in the scholarly community. As we unveil this unexpected correlation, we invite fellow scholars to join us in reveling in the delightfully unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly unrelated realms of study. After all, what could be better than a statistical study with a side of suds and puns?


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 Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts and The number of housekeepers in Arkansas. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the curious correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the quantity of housekeepers in the state of Arkansas. With a penchant for puns and a serious statistical approach, we set out to examine this peculiar pair. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our findings uncloak a surprising relationship. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly disparate variables proved to be a staggering 0.9673548, with a statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

The question arises - why would the uptick in Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts be linked to the influx of housekeepers in the enchanting state of Arkansas? It's almost as if the Performing Arts graduates are painting the town clean! Our thorough investigation unveils a striking connection, leading us to ponder whether the mystical aura of artistic mastery has enigmatically drawn individuals towards the noble occupation of housekeeping. Or perhaps the captivating choreography of the arts has inspired a surge in cleanliness and orderliness among Arkan-sweepers - a tidying tale worth telling!

Following extensive number crunching and a fair share of whimsical wonder, we present our findings, sparking discourse and mirth in the scholarly community. As we unveil this unexpected correlation, we invite fellow scholars to join us in reveling in the delightfully unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly unrelated realms of study. After all, what could be better than a statistical study with a side of suds and puns?

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts have long been associated with creativity, expression, and a passion for the arts. On the other hand, the bustling world of housekeeping often invokes thoughts of cleanliness, order, and the occasional misplaced sock. Yet, in the state of Arkansas, these seemingly contrasting realms converge in a most unexpected way. It's as if artistic finesse and cleanliness coalesce like peanut butter and jelly – a "clean sweep" of creativity, if you will.

Arkansas, a state famed for its mesmerizing natural beauty and warm hospitality, is also home to an intriguing statistical relationship that piques both curiosity and amusement. As we delve into the depths of this peculiar pairing, we find ourselves marveling at the enigmatic bond between the pursuit of artistic mastery and the task of maintaining pristine abodes. It's a veritable dance of data, where the steps of statistical significance lead us to a whimsical waltz of wonder.

The connection between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas beckons us to explore the intersection of artistry and cleanliness. The data whispers an unexpected tale, inviting us to ponder whether the pursuit of creative prowess paints a picture of employment trends, quite literally cleaning up in the job market. It's almost as if the state of Arkansas is a canvas, and the graduates of Visual and Performing Arts are its masterful painters – with a penchant for both brushstrokes and broomsticks.

As our research unfolds, we invite you to join us on this delightful escapade of discovery, where statistical insights intersect with the amusingly unexpected. It's not every day that one encounters a correlation coefficient as captivating as the spellbinding performances on a theater stage. So, grab your scientific spectacles and a feather duster for good measure – for in the realm of academic inquiry, even the most seemingly unrelated subjects have a tendency to harmonize in a serendipitous symphony of statistical significance and perpetual punnery.


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 Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts and The number of housekeepers in Arkansas. 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 cite some social media posts you read that seem to be related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the curious correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the quantity of housekeepers in the state of Arkansas. With a penchant for puns and a serious statistical approach, we set out to examine this peculiar pair. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our findings uncloak a surprising relationship. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly disparate variables proved to be a staggering 0.9673548, with a statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

The question arises - why would the uptick in Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts be linked to the influx of housekeepers in the enchanting state of Arkansas? It's almost as if the Performing Arts graduates are painting the town clean! Our thorough investigation unveils a striking connection, leading us to ponder whether the mystical aura of artistic mastery has enigmatically drawn individuals towards the noble occupation of housekeeping. Or perhaps the captivating choreography of the arts has inspired a surge in cleanliness and orderliness among Arkan-sweepers - a tidying tale worth telling!

Following extensive number crunching and a fair share of whimsical wonder, we present our findings, sparking discourse and mirth in the scholarly community. As we unveil this unexpected correlation, we invite fellow scholars to join us in reveling in the delightfully unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly unrelated realms of study. After all, what could be better than a statistical study with a side of suds and puns?

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts have long been associated with creativity, expression, and a passion for the arts. On the other hand, the bustling world of housekeeping often invokes thoughts of cleanliness, order, and the occasional misplaced sock. Yet, in the state of Arkansas, these seemingly contrasting realms converge in a most unexpected way. It's as if artistic finesse and cleanliness coalesce like peanut butter and jelly – a "clean sweep" of creativity, if you will.
Arkansas, a state famed for its mesmerizing natural beauty and warm hospitality, is also home to an intriguing statistical relationship that piques both curiosity and amusement. As we delve into the depths of this peculiar pairing, we find ourselves marveling at the enigmatic bond between the pursuit of artistic mastery and the task of maintaining pristine abodes. It's a veritable dance of data, where the steps of statistical significance lead us to a whimsical waltz of wonder.
The connection between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas beckons us to explore the intersection of artistry and cleanliness. The data whispers an unexpected tale, inviting us to ponder whether the pursuit of creative prowess paints a picture of employment trends, quite literally cleaning up in the job market. It's almost as if the state of Arkansas is a canvas, and the graduates of Visual and Performing Arts are its masterful painters – with a penchant for both brushstrokes and broomsticks.
As our research unfolds, we invite you to join us on this delightful escapade of discovery, where statistical insights intersect with the amusingly unexpected. It's not every day that one encounters a correlation coefficient as captivating as the spellbinding performances on a theater stage. So, grab your scientific spectacles and a feather duster for good measure – for in the realm of academic inquiry, even the most seemingly unrelated subjects have a tendency to harmonize in a serendipitous symphony of statistical significance and perpetual punnery.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In their comprehensive study, Jones et al. (2017) delve into the nuances of artistic education and its impact on societal dynamics. Their exploration of the influence of arts education on career choices lays the groundwork for understanding the potential link between Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and non-traditional career paths. This line of inquiry leads us to ponder the age-old question - do musicians make good housekeepers? Well, they sure know how to clean up at a concert!

Smith and Doe (2019) further contribute to our understanding of employment trends and educational pursuits. Their research sheds light on the propensity of individuals with arts degrees to seek unconventional professions, challenging traditional expectations. This insight raises the curtain on the possibility that a surge in artistic degrees may indeed be correlated with an influx of housekeeping positions in the labor market. It's almost as if the art graduates are orchestrating a harmonious symphony of cleanliness across the state of Arkansas!

Turning to non-fiction works, "The Art of Clean Living" by Martha Sparkleton (2015) offers a compelling exploration of the intersection between creativity and cleanliness. Sparkleton's insights into the psychological effects of a tidy environment on artistic expression provide an intriguing angle to consider when examining our peculiar correlation. After all, who wouldn't want their living space to be as immaculate as a well-composed symphony?

In the realm of fiction, "The Tidying Tales of Arkansas" by Maybelle Johnson (2018) weaves a whimsical narrative of artistry and orderliness in the state of Arkansas. While a work of fiction, Johnson's storytelling offers a charming perspective on the potential allure of housekeeping as a post-graduation pursuit for those with a flair for the arts. It's almost as if the characters in Johnson's tale are choreographing a dance of domesticity, set against the backdrop of a creatively vibrant Arkansas.

In a surprising twist, social media posts add a contemporary layer to our understanding of this correlation. A Twitter thread by @ArtsyCleanFreak enthuses about the sublime joy of applying artistic sensibilities to the art of tidying, sparking a flurry of conversations about the potential appeal of housekeeping to individuals with backgrounds in the arts. It seems that the tweet has swept through social media, gathering likes and retweets like a diligent housekeeper collecting dust!

As we navigate through this intriguing maze of academic works, literary musings, and social media anecdotes, we find ourselves at the intersection of artistic pursuit and domestic diligence. Together, these sources paint a vivid portrait of the unexpected links between Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the bustling world of housekeeping in the charming state of Arkansas. It's a delightful dance of data and dusters, where statistical significance meets the sweep of artistic inspiration.


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 Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts and The number of housekeepers in Arkansas. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Larbor Statistics . 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]]
Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the curious correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the quantity of housekeepers in the state of Arkansas. With a penchant for puns and a serious statistical approach, we set out to examine this peculiar pair. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our findings uncloak a surprising relationship. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly disparate variables proved to be a staggering 0.9673548, with a statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

The question arises - why would the uptick in Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts be linked to the influx of housekeepers in the enchanting state of Arkansas? It's almost as if the Performing Arts graduates are painting the town clean! Our thorough investigation unveils a striking connection, leading us to ponder whether the mystical aura of artistic mastery has enigmatically drawn individuals towards the noble occupation of housekeeping. Or perhaps the captivating choreography of the arts has inspired a surge in cleanliness and orderliness among Arkan-sweepers - a tidying tale worth telling!

Following extensive number crunching and a fair share of whimsical wonder, we present our findings, sparking discourse and mirth in the scholarly community. As we unveil this unexpected correlation, we invite fellow scholars to join us in reveling in the delightfully unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly unrelated realms of study. After all, what could be better than a statistical study with a side of suds and puns?

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts have long been associated with creativity, expression, and a passion for the arts. On the other hand, the bustling world of housekeeping often invokes thoughts of cleanliness, order, and the occasional misplaced sock. Yet, in the state of Arkansas, these seemingly contrasting realms converge in a most unexpected way. It's as if artistic finesse and cleanliness coalesce like peanut butter and jelly – a "clean sweep" of creativity, if you will.
Arkansas, a state famed for its mesmerizing natural beauty and warm hospitality, is also home to an intriguing statistical relationship that piques both curiosity and amusement. As we delve into the depths of this peculiar pairing, we find ourselves marveling at the enigmatic bond between the pursuit of artistic mastery and the task of maintaining pristine abodes. It's a veritable dance of data, where the steps of statistical significance lead us to a whimsical waltz of wonder.
The connection between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas beckons us to explore the intersection of artistry and cleanliness. The data whispers an unexpected tale, inviting us to ponder whether the pursuit of creative prowess paints a picture of employment trends, quite literally cleaning up in the job market. It's almost as if the state of Arkansas is a canvas, and the graduates of Visual and Performing Arts are its masterful painters – with a penchant for both brushstrokes and broomsticks.
As our research unfolds, we invite you to join us on this delightful escapade of discovery, where statistical insights intersect with the amusingly unexpected. It's not every day that one encounters a correlation coefficient as captivating as the spellbinding performances on a theater stage. So, grab your scientific spectacles and a feather duster for good measure – for in the realm of academic inquiry, even the most seemingly unrelated subjects have a tendency to harmonize in a serendipitous symphony of statistical significance and perpetual punnery.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the mysterious connection between Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas, our research team embarked on an exploratory journey, armed with an arsenal of statistical tools and an acute sense of humor. Like expert magicians wielding the wand of data analysis, we conjured up a captivating concoction of methodologies to capture the essence of this enchanting correlation.

First, we gathered data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, casting our nets far and wide across the vast expanse of the internet. We dove into a sea of numerical findings, navigating through the waves of statistical significance, and occasionally, wading through the murky depths of outlier anomalies. We encountered more "data dust bunnies" than we anticipated, but our trusty statistical broom swept them all into the tidy realm of meaningful analysis.

To begin our statistical soiree, we employed the use of correlation coefficients and regression analyses, deftly intertwining these analytical instruments like a graceful ballet of statistical significance. We danced around the dataset, twirling through the multidimensional space of arts degrees and housekeeping employment with the finesse of seasoned performers. Our statistical tango with the data revealed a surprising degree of correlation, with a pearson coefficient that was as robust as a freshly swept floor!

To ensure the reliability and validity of our findings, we leveraged a time-series analysis encompassing the period from 2012 to 2021. Like time-traveling statisticians, we journeyed through the years, tracing the ebbs and flows of Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the corresponding fluctuations in the mob of housekeepers in Arkansas. This method unearthed a treasure trove of insights, as we witnessed the rhythmic rise and fall of these seemingly parallel phenomena, akin to the crescendos and decrescendos in a symphony of statistical storytelling.

Just like a well-orchestrated performance, our research methodology was a harmonious blend of rigor and whimsy. We navigated the corridors of statistical inquiry, armed with wit and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, to unravel the inexplicable connection between artistic pursuits and the maintenance of tidy hearths and homes. But perhaps the most vital ingredient in our methodological mix was a generous sprinkling of dad jokes, for no statistical study is complete without a hearty dose of laughter and levity.

After all, what's a statistical analysis without a pun or two? It's like a symphony without its maestro or a house without its tidy, yet ultimately charming housekeeper – a statistical story of correlation and comedy, coming soon to a scholarly stage near you!


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 Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts and The number of housekeepers in Arkansas. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

For the time period 2012 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9673548, r-squared of 0.9357752, 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]]
Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the curious correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the quantity of housekeepers in the state of Arkansas. With a penchant for puns and a serious statistical approach, we set out to examine this peculiar pair. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our findings uncloak a surprising relationship. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly disparate variables proved to be a staggering 0.9673548, with a statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

The question arises - why would the uptick in Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts be linked to the influx of housekeepers in the enchanting state of Arkansas? It's almost as if the Performing Arts graduates are painting the town clean! Our thorough investigation unveils a striking connection, leading us to ponder whether the mystical aura of artistic mastery has enigmatically drawn individuals towards the noble occupation of housekeeping. Or perhaps the captivating choreography of the arts has inspired a surge in cleanliness and orderliness among Arkan-sweepers - a tidying tale worth telling!

Following extensive number crunching and a fair share of whimsical wonder, we present our findings, sparking discourse and mirth in the scholarly community. As we unveil this unexpected correlation, we invite fellow scholars to join us in reveling in the delightfully unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly unrelated realms of study. After all, what could be better than a statistical study with a side of suds and puns?

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts have long been associated with creativity, expression, and a passion for the arts. On the other hand, the bustling world of housekeeping often invokes thoughts of cleanliness, order, and the occasional misplaced sock. Yet, in the state of Arkansas, these seemingly contrasting realms converge in a most unexpected way. It's as if artistic finesse and cleanliness coalesce like peanut butter and jelly – a "clean sweep" of creativity, if you will.
Arkansas, a state famed for its mesmerizing natural beauty and warm hospitality, is also home to an intriguing statistical relationship that piques both curiosity and amusement. As we delve into the depths of this peculiar pairing, we find ourselves marveling at the enigmatic bond between the pursuit of artistic mastery and the task of maintaining pristine abodes. It's a veritable dance of data, where the steps of statistical significance lead us to a whimsical waltz of wonder.
The connection between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas beckons us to explore the intersection of artistry and cleanliness. The data whispers an unexpected tale, inviting us to ponder whether the pursuit of creative prowess paints a picture of employment trends, quite literally cleaning up in the job market. It's almost as if the state of Arkansas is a canvas, and the graduates of Visual and Performing Arts are its masterful painters – with a penchant for both brushstrokes and broomsticks.
As our research unfolds, we invite you to join us on this delightful escapade of discovery, where statistical insights intersect with the amusingly unexpected. It's not every day that one encounters a correlation coefficient as captivating as the spellbinding performances on a theater stage. So, grab your scientific spectacles and a feather duster for good measure – for in the realm of academic inquiry, even the most seemingly unrelated subjects have a tendency to harmonize in a serendipitous symphony of statistical significance and perpetual punnery.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis of the relationship between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas unveiled an astonishing correlation coefficient of 0.9673548. This indicates a notably strong positive correlation between the two seemingly disconnected variables. It's as if the art of tidying up and the art of performing have found a harmonious rhythm, performing a "sweeping symphony" of statistical significance!

The high correlation coefficient is further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9357752, signifying that 93.58% of the variability in the number of housekeepers in Arkansas can be attributed to the variation in Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts. That's a strong and scrub-tacular relationship, if you ask me!

In fact, the statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021 bolsters the robustness of this curious correlation. One might say that this connection is as clear as a freshly cleaned mirror, reflecting a remarkable relationship between the pursuit of artistic mastery and the labor of cleanliness.

Our findings are beautifully encapsulated in Fig. 1, which vividly portrays the striking correlation between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas. Picture this: the scatterplot exhibits a scatter of data points that dance along a positively sloped line, showcasing the synchronized movement of these two variables. It's a performance worthy of a standing ovation, with the pursuit of artistic excellence and the ardent embrace of cleanliness twirling together in statistical unity.

In conclusion, this research not only illustrates the unexpected relationship between visual and performing arts education and the housekeeping profession but also serves as a poignant reminder – in the grand spectacle of statistical inquiry, the most seemingly unrelated variables often compose a duet of delightful discovery and enchanting exploration. After all, what's research without a little artistic flair and a dollop of clean humor?


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 Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts and The number of housekeepers in Arkansas. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the curious correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the quantity of housekeepers in the state of Arkansas. With a penchant for puns and a serious statistical approach, we set out to examine this peculiar pair. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our findings uncloak a surprising relationship. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly disparate variables proved to be a staggering 0.9673548, with a statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

The question arises - why would the uptick in Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts be linked to the influx of housekeepers in the enchanting state of Arkansas? It's almost as if the Performing Arts graduates are painting the town clean! Our thorough investigation unveils a striking connection, leading us to ponder whether the mystical aura of artistic mastery has enigmatically drawn individuals towards the noble occupation of housekeeping. Or perhaps the captivating choreography of the arts has inspired a surge in cleanliness and orderliness among Arkan-sweepers - a tidying tale worth telling!

Following extensive number crunching and a fair share of whimsical wonder, we present our findings, sparking discourse and mirth in the scholarly community. As we unveil this unexpected correlation, we invite fellow scholars to join us in reveling in the delightfully unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly unrelated realms of study. After all, what could be better than a statistical study with a side of suds and puns?

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In their comprehensive study, Jones et al. (2017) delve into the nuances of artistic education and its impact on societal dynamics. Their exploration of the influence of arts education on career choices lays the groundwork for understanding the potential link between Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and non-traditional career paths. This line of inquiry leads us to ponder the age-old question - do musicians make good housekeepers? Well, they sure know how to clean up at a concert!
Smith and Doe (2019) further contribute to our understanding of employment trends and educational pursuits. Their research sheds light on the propensity of individuals with arts degrees to seek unconventional professions, challenging traditional expectations. This insight raises the curtain on the possibility that a surge in artistic degrees may indeed be correlated with an influx of housekeeping positions in the labor market. It's almost as if the art graduates are orchestrating a harmonious symphony of cleanliness across the state of Arkansas!
Turning to non-fiction works, "The Art of Clean Living" by Martha Sparkleton (2015) offers a compelling exploration of the intersection between creativity and cleanliness. Sparkleton's insights into the psychological effects of a tidy environment on artistic expression provide an intriguing angle to consider when examining our peculiar correlation. After all, who wouldn't want their living space to be as immaculate as a well-composed symphony?
In the realm of fiction, "The Tidying Tales of Arkansas" by Maybelle Johnson (2018) weaves a whimsical narrative of artistry and orderliness in the state of Arkansas. While a work of fiction, Johnson's storytelling offers a charming perspective on the potential allure of housekeeping as a post-graduation pursuit for those with a flair for the arts. It's almost as if the characters in Johnson's tale are choreographing a dance of domesticity, set against the backdrop of a creatively vibrant Arkansas.
In a surprising twist, social media posts add a contemporary layer to our understanding of this correlation. A Twitter thread by @ArtsyCleanFreak enthuses about the sublime joy of applying artistic sensibilities to the art of tidying, sparking a flurry of conversations about the potential appeal of housekeeping to individuals with backgrounds in the arts. It seems that the tweet has swept through social media, gathering likes and retweets like a diligent housekeeper collecting dust!
As we navigate through this intriguing maze of academic works, literary musings, and social media anecdotes, we find ourselves at the intersection of artistic pursuit and domestic diligence. Together, these sources paint a vivid portrait of the unexpected links between Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the bustling world of housekeeping in the charming state of Arkansas. It's a delightful dance of data and dusters, where statistical significance meets the sweep of artistic inspiration.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas unveiled an astonishing correlation coefficient of 0.9673548. This indicates a notably strong positive correlation between the two seemingly disconnected variables. It's as if the art of tidying up and the art of performing have found a harmonious rhythm, performing a "sweeping symphony" of statistical significance!
The high correlation coefficient is further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9357752, signifying that 93.58% of the variability in the number of housekeepers in Arkansas can be attributed to the variation in Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts. That's a strong and scrub-tacular relationship, if you ask me!
In fact, the statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021 bolsters the robustness of this curious correlation. One might say that this connection is as clear as a freshly cleaned mirror, reflecting a remarkable relationship between the pursuit of artistic mastery and the labor of cleanliness.
Our findings are beautifully encapsulated in Fig. 1, which vividly portrays the striking correlation between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas. Picture this: the scatterplot exhibits a scatter of data points that dance along a positively sloped line, showcasing the synchronized movement of these two variables. It's a performance worthy of a standing ovation, with the pursuit of artistic excellence and the ardent embrace of cleanliness twirling together in statistical unity.
In conclusion, this research not only illustrates the unexpected relationship between visual and performing arts education and the housekeeping profession but also serves as a poignant reminder – in the grand spectacle of statistical inquiry, the most seemingly unrelated variables often compose a duet of delightful discovery and enchanting exploration. After all, what's research without a little artistic flair and a dollop of clean humor?

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

The robust correlation we uncovered between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas is as clear as a pristine window after a thorough cleaning. Our findings not only provide an intriguing dance of data and dusters but also serve to sweep away any doubts about the surprising connection between artistic pursuits and the housekeeping profession.

Our results echo the findings of Jones et al. (2017) and Smith and Doe (2019), who laid the groundwork for understanding the impact of arts education on career choices and the propensity of arts graduates to seek non-traditional professions. As it turns out, musicians don't just make a good living; they are also adept at making a good living space tidy! It seems that the symphony of clean floors might just be an unexpected encore to their artistic endeavors.

Moreover, our investigation into Martha Sparkleton's "The Art of Clean Living" adds an illuminating perspective on the psychological effects of a tidy environment on artistic expression. This notion aligns with our own findings, suggesting that the pursuit of artistic mastery may indeed intertwine with a surge in cleanliness and orderliness among Arkan-sweepers. It's almost as if the pursuit of artistic excellence is harmoniously influencing the labor of cleanliness in a lively pas de deux of occupational choices.

As for Maybelle Johnson's "The Tidying Tales of Arkansas," the whimsical narrative may hold more truth than fiction, offering a charming portrayal of the potential allure of housekeeping as a post-graduation pursuit for those with a flair for the arts. The characters in Johnson's tale are not just choreographing a dance of domesticity; they appear to be waltzing their way into an unexpected correlation with the visual and performing arts scene in Arkansas.

It's these unexpected connections that not only enliven the scholarly discourse but also add a touch of whimsy to the statistical panorama. As our findings unveil the statistically significant correlation between Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas, one can't help but marvel at the delightful symphony of statistical significance that emerges from seemingly unrelated realms of study. And after all, what's research without a little artistic flair and a dollop of clean humor?

In essence, our findings add a remarkable twist to the tale of occupational trends and educational pursuits, illuminating the enchanting nexus between the pursuit of artistic excellence and the labor of cleanliness. After all, a clean joke can be quite sweeping!


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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 Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts and The number of housekeepers in Arkansas. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research delves into the curious correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the quantity of housekeepers in the state of Arkansas. With a penchant for puns and a serious statistical approach, we set out to examine this peculiar pair. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our findings uncloak a surprising relationship. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly disparate variables proved to be a staggering 0.9673548, with a statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

The question arises - why would the uptick in Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts be linked to the influx of housekeepers in the enchanting state of Arkansas? It's almost as if the Performing Arts graduates are painting the town clean! Our thorough investigation unveils a striking connection, leading us to ponder whether the mystical aura of artistic mastery has enigmatically drawn individuals towards the noble occupation of housekeeping. Or perhaps the captivating choreography of the arts has inspired a surge in cleanliness and orderliness among Arkan-sweepers - a tidying tale worth telling!

Following extensive number crunching and a fair share of whimsical wonder, we present our findings, sparking discourse and mirth in the scholarly community. As we unveil this unexpected correlation, we invite fellow scholars to join us in reveling in the delightfully unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly unrelated realms of study. After all, what could be better than a statistical study with a side of suds and puns?

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts have long been associated with creativity, expression, and a passion for the arts. On the other hand, the bustling world of housekeeping often invokes thoughts of cleanliness, order, and the occasional misplaced sock. Yet, in the state of Arkansas, these seemingly contrasting realms converge in a most unexpected way. It's as if artistic finesse and cleanliness coalesce like peanut butter and jelly – a "clean sweep" of creativity, if you will.
Arkansas, a state famed for its mesmerizing natural beauty and warm hospitality, is also home to an intriguing statistical relationship that piques both curiosity and amusement. As we delve into the depths of this peculiar pairing, we find ourselves marveling at the enigmatic bond between the pursuit of artistic mastery and the task of maintaining pristine abodes. It's a veritable dance of data, where the steps of statistical significance lead us to a whimsical waltz of wonder.
The connection between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas beckons us to explore the intersection of artistry and cleanliness. The data whispers an unexpected tale, inviting us to ponder whether the pursuit of creative prowess paints a picture of employment trends, quite literally cleaning up in the job market. It's almost as if the state of Arkansas is a canvas, and the graduates of Visual and Performing Arts are its masterful painters – with a penchant for both brushstrokes and broomsticks.
As our research unfolds, we invite you to join us on this delightful escapade of discovery, where statistical insights intersect with the amusingly unexpected. It's not every day that one encounters a correlation coefficient as captivating as the spellbinding performances on a theater stage. So, grab your scientific spectacles and a feather duster for good measure – for in the realm of academic inquiry, even the most seemingly unrelated subjects have a tendency to harmonize in a serendipitous symphony of statistical significance and perpetual punnery.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas unveiled an astonishing correlation coefficient of 0.9673548. This indicates a notably strong positive correlation between the two seemingly disconnected variables. It's as if the art of tidying up and the art of performing have found a harmonious rhythm, performing a "sweeping symphony" of statistical significance!
The high correlation coefficient is further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9357752, signifying that 93.58% of the variability in the number of housekeepers in Arkansas can be attributed to the variation in Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts. That's a strong and scrub-tacular relationship, if you ask me!
In fact, the statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021 bolsters the robustness of this curious correlation. One might say that this connection is as clear as a freshly cleaned mirror, reflecting a remarkable relationship between the pursuit of artistic mastery and the labor of cleanliness.
Our findings are beautifully encapsulated in Fig. 1, which vividly portrays the striking correlation between Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the number of housekeepers in Arkansas. Picture this: the scatterplot exhibits a scatter of data points that dance along a positively sloped line, showcasing the synchronized movement of these two variables. It's a performance worthy of a standing ovation, with the pursuit of artistic excellence and the ardent embrace of cleanliness twirling together in statistical unity.
In conclusion, this research not only illustrates the unexpected relationship between visual and performing arts education and the housekeeping profession but also serves as a poignant reminder – in the grand spectacle of statistical inquiry, the most seemingly unrelated variables often compose a duet of delightful discovery and enchanting exploration. After all, what's research without a little artistic flair and a dollop of clean humor?

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In closing, we have uncovered a statistical waltz between the world of Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the troupe of housekeepers in Arkansas. The robust positive correlation coefficient of 0.9673548 has swept us off our feet, leaving us in awe of the unexpected twirls and spins of statistical significance. It's as if the graduates of Visual and Performing Arts have choreographed a "clean sweep" of career options for budding housekeepers in the midst of Arkansas’s enchanting landscapes.

Our findings highlight the undeniably strong bond between these seemingly disparate fields, prompting us to contemplate whether the pursuit of artistic prowess holds the hidden power of sparking a tidy revolution in domestic maintenance. Perhaps, instead of wielding paintbrushes, these graduates have uncannily mastered the art of wielding mops in a ballet of household hygiene! Evidently, the pursuit of artistic excellence and the labor of cleanliness have intricately intertwined like a symphony in Neat major.

No more research is needed in this kind of statistical square dance. We can confidently hang up our lab coats and our aprons and rest assured that, through the lens of statistical inquiry and a splash of punny humor, the connection between Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the multitude of housekeepers in Arkansas is no longer a mystery but rather a delightful duet of unexpected correlation - a whimsical tale with a sparkling, squeaky-clean conclusion. And hey, who knew that art and housekeeping could make such a tidy team?


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 Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Unconventional Academic Studies


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies of Unlikely Connections


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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 Mastering the Mansion: Measuring the Link between Master's Degrees in Visual and Performing Arts and the Mob of Housekeepers in Arkansas with an abstract of This research delves into the curious correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Visual and Performing Arts and the quantity of housekeepers in the state of Arkansas. With a penchant for puns and a serious statistical approach, we set out to examine this peculiar pair. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our findings uncloak a surprising relationship. The correlation coefficient between these seemingly disparate variables proved to be a staggering 0.9673548, with a statistical significance of p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.
The question arises - why would the uptick in Master's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts be linked to the influx of housekeepers in the enchanting state of Arkansas? It's almost as if the Performing Arts graduates are painting the town clean! Our thorough investigation unveils a striking connection, leading us to ponder whether the mystical aura of artistic mastery has enigmatically drawn individuals towards the noble occupation of housekeeping. Or perhaps the captivating choreography of the arts has inspired a surge in cleanliness and orderliness among Arkan-sweepers - a tidying tale worth telling!
Following extensive number crunching and a fair share of whimsical wonder, we present our findings, sparking discourse and mirth in the scholarly community. As we unveil this unexpected correlation, we invite fellow scholars to join us in reveling in the delightfully unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly unrelated realms of study. After all, what could be better than a statistical study with a side of suds and puns?

ChatGPT:

Master's degrees, Visual and Performing Arts, housekeepers, Arkansas, correlation, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, statistical significance, relationship, enchanting state, correlation coefficient, data analysis, research findings

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Data details

Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts
Detailed data title: Master's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions in Visual and performing arts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts

The number of housekeepers in Arkansas
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of maids and housekeeping cleaners in Arkansas
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of housekeepers in Arkansas

Correlation r = 0.9673548 (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 = 0.9357752 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 93.6% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of housekeepers in Arkansas) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts) over the 10 years from 2012 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 4.8E-6. 0.0000047768559265070335000000
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 0.00048% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 209,343 random variables You don't actually need 209 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.

[ 0.86, 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
Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts (Degrees awarded)17307178691786917756180521751617668171191652115743
The number of housekeepers in Arkansas (Laborers)7660809083207960810080207980699062305820




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([17307,17869,17869,17756,18052,17516,17668,17119,16521,15743,])
array_2 = np.array([7660,8090,8320,7960,8100,8020,7980,6990,6230,5820,])
array_1_name = "Master's degrees awarded in Visual and performing arts"
array_2_name = "The number of housekeepers in Arkansas"

# 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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