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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 The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas and the second variable is National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point.  The chart goes from 2005 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of university engineering teachers in Kansas decreased, so did the availability of individuals who could calculate the optimal angle and trajectory for lacrosse shots. This resulted in the national champions' final point decreasing as their shots were not as scientifically precise as before. Remember, it's all about the physics of flinging that lacrosse ball! As Kansas lost some of its engineering brainpower, it seems the lacrosse champs also lost some of their winning power!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image in the style of a black-and-white newspaper illustration depicting a spacious lecture hall at a prestigious university in Kansas. Inside, a group of engineering teachers gather around a large table, engaged in rich conversation and examining course materials. Through the windows, the National Lacrosse Champions are seen celebrating their hard-fought victory on the field. The final point is scored in a thrilling display of athleticism, with echoes of cheers and excitement permeating the air. The illustration captures the contrast between the academic setting and the exhilaration of the athletic triumph. 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: The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. 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 black-and-white newspaper illustration Photorealism Sci-fi fantacy a Polaroid photo Psychedelic
ChatGPT: A black-and-white newspaper 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 The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a spacious lecture hall at a prestigious university in Kansas, a group of engineering teachers gather to discuss their course curriculum. As they engage in rich conversation, the National Lacrosse Champions celebrate their hard-fought victory on the field just outside the windows. The final point is scored in a thrilling display of athleticism, echoing cheers and excitement permeating the air.

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 black-and-white newspaper illustration ] and depicting this scene: In a spacious lecture hall at a prestigious university in Kansas, a group of engineering teachers gather to discuss their course curriculum. As they engage in rich conversation, the National Lacrosse Champions celebrate their hard-fought victory on the field just outside the windows. The final point is scored in a thrilling display of athleticism, echoing cheers and excitement permeating the air. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image in the style of a black-and-white newspaper illustration depicting a spacious lecture hall at a prestigious university in Kansas. Inside, a group of engineering teachers gather around a large table, engaged in rich conversation and examining course materials. Through the windows, the National Lacrosse Champions are seen celebrating their hard-fought victory on the field. The final point is scored in a thrilling display of athleticism, with echoes of cheers and excitement permeating the air. The illustration captures the contrast between the academic setting and the exhilaration of the athletic triumph.

*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 The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas caused National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point to decrease.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points

The Journal of Interdisciplinary Eccentric 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 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 The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Wikipedia to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.7923910 and p < 0.01 for 2005 to 2022.

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]]
"Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the puzzling relationship between the quantity of engineering educators in the state of Kansas and the final point tally of teams vying for national acclaim in the enthralling sport of lacrosse. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the omnipotent knowledge repository of Wikipedia, our research team embarked on a quest to unravel this enigma. After methodically crunching the numbers, we unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.7923910 and observed a statistical significance level of p < 0.01 for the temporal period spanning 2005 to 2022. Our findings not only offer insight into the interplay between academic manpower and athletic accomplishments but also propel us into an amusing realm where the intricacies of engineering and the finesse of lacrosse appear to intersect. This scholarly endeavor, laced with subtle humor and statistical rigor, may inspire further exploration at the confluence of seemingly unconnected domains.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the puzzling relationship between the quantity of engineering educators in the state of Kansas and the final point tally of teams vying for national acclaim in the enthralling sport of lacrosse. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the omnipotent knowledge repository of Wikipedia, our research team embarked on a quest to unravel this enigma. After methodically crunching the numbers, we unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.7923910 and observed a statistical significance level of p < 0.01 for the temporal period spanning 2005 to 2022. Our findings not only offer insight into the interplay between academic manpower and athletic accomplishments but also propel us into an amusing realm where the intricacies of engineering and the finesse of lacrosse appear to intersect. This scholarly endeavor, laced with subtle humor and statistical rigor, may inspire further exploration at the confluence of seemingly unconnected domains.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The allure of academic research often lies in the unearthing of connections and patterns that send ripples of curiosity through our scientific sensibilities. Few quests are as captivating as the pursuit of unraveling the perplexing interplay between seemingly disparate realms. In this paper, we embark on a whimsical odyssey that taps into the striking relationship between the number of engineering teachers nestled in the heartland of Kansas and the final point tallies of teams seeking to hoist the laurels of national triumph in the captivating world of lacrosse.

As we delve into this enchanting exploration, we aim to apply the rigor of statistical analysis and the charm of unexpected correlations to traverse the fertile terrain where academia and athletics converge. Through the lens of science and whimsy, we seek to navigate the landscape where the precision of engineering pedagogy meets the finesse of lacrosse prowess. Our journey is not merely one of computation and conjecture but a delightful sojourn that invites us to ponder the whims of fate and the quirks of statistical serendipity.

With methodology rooted in the robust realms of data analytics and the lighthearted whimsy of delightful discovery, we present our findings with an open invitation to fellow voyagers in the scientific and sporting spheres. Our delightfully surprising revelations may nudge the boundaries of conventional inquiry, nudging us to gaze upon the nexus where the gears of academia and the sticks of sport may twirl in improbable harmony. As we unravel the mystery that lies at the juncture of academic prowess and athletic finesse, we invite readers to join us on this expedition brimming with levity and statistical intrigue.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then you might move on to cartoons and children's shows that you watched for research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the puzzling relationship between the quantity of engineering educators in the state of Kansas and the final point tally of teams vying for national acclaim in the enthralling sport of lacrosse. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the omnipotent knowledge repository of Wikipedia, our research team embarked on a quest to unravel this enigma. After methodically crunching the numbers, we unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.7923910 and observed a statistical significance level of p < 0.01 for the temporal period spanning 2005 to 2022. Our findings not only offer insight into the interplay between academic manpower and athletic accomplishments but also propel us into an amusing realm where the intricacies of engineering and the finesse of lacrosse appear to intersect. This scholarly endeavor, laced with subtle humor and statistical rigor, may inspire further exploration at the confluence of seemingly unconnected domains.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The allure of academic research often lies in the unearthing of connections and patterns that send ripples of curiosity through our scientific sensibilities. Few quests are as captivating as the pursuit of unraveling the perplexing interplay between seemingly disparate realms. In this paper, we embark on a whimsical odyssey that taps into the striking relationship between the number of engineering teachers nestled in the heartland of Kansas and the final point tallies of teams seeking to hoist the laurels of national triumph in the captivating world of lacrosse.
As we delve into this enchanting exploration, we aim to apply the rigor of statistical analysis and the charm of unexpected correlations to traverse the fertile terrain where academia and athletics converge. Through the lens of science and whimsy, we seek to navigate the landscape where the precision of engineering pedagogy meets the finesse of lacrosse prowess. Our journey is not merely one of computation and conjecture but a delightful sojourn that invites us to ponder the whims of fate and the quirks of statistical serendipity.
With methodology rooted in the robust realms of data analytics and the lighthearted whimsy of delightful discovery, we present our findings with an open invitation to fellow voyagers in the scientific and sporting spheres. Our delightfully surprising revelations may nudge the boundaries of conventional inquiry, nudging us to gaze upon the nexus where the gears of academia and the sticks of sport may twirl in improbable harmony. As we unravel the mystery that lies at the juncture of academic prowess and athletic finesse, we invite readers to join us on this expedition brimming with levity and statistical intrigue.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "The Impact of Education on Regional Development," Smith et al. delve into the roles of educators in shaping the economic and social fabrics of regions. Their study uncovers the influence of academic institutions on the development of various sectors within a region, offering a compelling argument for the importance of educational infrastructure. While their focus is on a broader scale, the implications of their findings prompt us to consider the potential influence of engineering educators on local and perhaps even national athletic achievements.

Doe's "Data Analysis in Sports Research" delves into the methodologies used to uncover underlying patterns and associations in sporting realms. The rigorous statistical techniques outlined in this work are pivotal in guiding our approach to discerning the potential correlation between the number of engineering teachers in Kansas and the final points garnered by National Lacrosse Champions. This text serves as an invaluable resource in our quest to apply robust statistical techniques to the peculiar nexus between academia and athletics.

Jones, in "Educational Landscapes: Navigating Knowledge and Excellence," maps out the intricate interplay between educational institutions and their broader impact on society. While Jones' work primarily focuses on traditional academic outcomes, the broader implications of educational influence prompt us to consider whether the provision of engineering education might inadvertently bestow sporting prowess upon its geographical domain.

Moving beyond the academia, "Engineering for Dummies" and "The Ultimate Guide to Lacrosse" both offer insights into the intricate worlds of engineering and lacrosse, respectively. While they seem worlds apart, a careful consideration of their content may lead us to stumble upon unexpected connections that transcend conventional wisdom.

Furthermore, the fictional worlds of "The Martian" by Andy Weir and "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, while seemingly unrelated to our investigation, might offer allegorical insight into the unexpected relationships we are embarking upon. As we peer through the lens of these fictional realms, we may stumble upon metaphorical parallels that guide our interpretation of the real-world phenomena under consideration.

It's also worth noting that childhood favorites like "Dexter's Laboratory" and "The Powerpuff Girls" may have influenced our perceptions of engineering and athleticism at an early age. While seemingly unrelated to our current pursuits, these seemingly innocuous childhood indulgences may have sowed the seeds for our innate curiosity in this fascinating intersection of engineering and lacrosse prowess.

In our whimsical odyssey to explore the unlikely relationship between the number of engineering teachers in Kansas and the final points of National Lacrosse Champions, we must consider the unexplored depths of literature, both scholarly and fictional, that may shed light on this peculiar correlation.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Wikipedia . You used data from 2005 to 2022

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]]
"Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the puzzling relationship between the quantity of engineering educators in the state of Kansas and the final point tally of teams vying for national acclaim in the enthralling sport of lacrosse. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the omnipotent knowledge repository of Wikipedia, our research team embarked on a quest to unravel this enigma. After methodically crunching the numbers, we unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.7923910 and observed a statistical significance level of p < 0.01 for the temporal period spanning 2005 to 2022. Our findings not only offer insight into the interplay between academic manpower and athletic accomplishments but also propel us into an amusing realm where the intricacies of engineering and the finesse of lacrosse appear to intersect. This scholarly endeavor, laced with subtle humor and statistical rigor, may inspire further exploration at the confluence of seemingly unconnected domains.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The allure of academic research often lies in the unearthing of connections and patterns that send ripples of curiosity through our scientific sensibilities. Few quests are as captivating as the pursuit of unraveling the perplexing interplay between seemingly disparate realms. In this paper, we embark on a whimsical odyssey that taps into the striking relationship between the number of engineering teachers nestled in the heartland of Kansas and the final point tallies of teams seeking to hoist the laurels of national triumph in the captivating world of lacrosse.
As we delve into this enchanting exploration, we aim to apply the rigor of statistical analysis and the charm of unexpected correlations to traverse the fertile terrain where academia and athletics converge. Through the lens of science and whimsy, we seek to navigate the landscape where the precision of engineering pedagogy meets the finesse of lacrosse prowess. Our journey is not merely one of computation and conjecture but a delightful sojourn that invites us to ponder the whims of fate and the quirks of statistical serendipity.
With methodology rooted in the robust realms of data analytics and the lighthearted whimsy of delightful discovery, we present our findings with an open invitation to fellow voyagers in the scientific and sporting spheres. Our delightfully surprising revelations may nudge the boundaries of conventional inquiry, nudging us to gaze upon the nexus where the gears of academia and the sticks of sport may twirl in improbable harmony. As we unravel the mystery that lies at the juncture of academic prowess and athletic finesse, we invite readers to join us on this expedition brimming with levity and statistical intrigue.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To untangle the convoluted web of the relationship between the number of engineering educators in Kansas and the final point tally of national lacrosse champions, our research team engaged in a systematic and, dare we say, dashing pursuit of data. We embraced a scatterbrained, yet methodical, approach that encompassed a myriad of digital domains and the boundless expanse of the Internet.

Firstly, we donned our metaphorical pith helmets and delved into the enigmatic lands of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Wikipedia, the ubiquitous fount of knowledge and occasional misinformation, as we sought to harvest quantitative information on the flourishing population of engineering teachers in the plains of Kansas. Armed with the potent brew of persistence and patience, we scoured the virtual terrain for longitudinal data spanning from 2005 to 2022, navigating through the labyrinthine paths of occupational statistics and education databases, determined to emerge victorious with a trove of relevant figures.

Emboldened by our grand expedition into the kingdom of engineering education, we pivoted our gazes towards the cotton-candy clouds of lacrosse statistics, trekking through the hallowed fields of championship histories and point tallies. Here, we danced through the digital meadows of sports analytics websites and championship records, voraciously gobbling up data on the final point tallies of those valiant lacrosse teams vying for national glory. We ensured that our conquest of statistics was comprehensive, safeguarding against any statistical oversight with the shield of rigour and the rapier of thoroughness.

Now, our intrepid research team escorted this motley crew of data, bedecked with confidence intervals and variance estimates, to the hallowed halls of our statistical laboratory. Here, under the benevolent gaze of the almighty Multiple Regression Analysis, we conducted a sophisticated dance of data manipulation, wrapping our numbers in the capes of correlation coefficients and the boots of significance levels. We employed the timeless incantations of statistical software to summon the ethereal spirits of p-values, harnessing their mystical powers to illuminate the interconnectedness of engineering educator abundance and lacrosse point tallies with uncanny precision.

As we revisited the banquet of data established through our valiant endeavours, we uncovered the sublime correlation coefficient of 0.7923910, entwining the realms of academia and athletics in a gripping embrace of statistical significance (p < 0.01). This delightful rendezvous culminated in a swirling vortex of insight, beckoning us into the whimsical playground where the stern mien of engineering education melds with the exuberant spirit of lacrosse triumphs.

Thus, our quest culminated in the grand unveiling of the intertwining destinies of engineering pedagogy and lacrosse prowess, a revelation that marries the data-rich realms of academia with the captivating tapestry of sport. Our journey, sprinkled with odds and ends of statistical whimsy, invites fellow wanderers to waltz into the vibrant confluence where the enchantment of education and the allure of athletics converge, adding a touch of merriment to the solemn corridors of rigorous inquiry.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

For the time period 2005 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.7923910, r-squared of 0.6278835, 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]]
"Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the puzzling relationship between the quantity of engineering educators in the state of Kansas and the final point tally of teams vying for national acclaim in the enthralling sport of lacrosse. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the omnipotent knowledge repository of Wikipedia, our research team embarked on a quest to unravel this enigma. After methodically crunching the numbers, we unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.7923910 and observed a statistical significance level of p < 0.01 for the temporal period spanning 2005 to 2022. Our findings not only offer insight into the interplay between academic manpower and athletic accomplishments but also propel us into an amusing realm where the intricacies of engineering and the finesse of lacrosse appear to intersect. This scholarly endeavor, laced with subtle humor and statistical rigor, may inspire further exploration at the confluence of seemingly unconnected domains.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The allure of academic research often lies in the unearthing of connections and patterns that send ripples of curiosity through our scientific sensibilities. Few quests are as captivating as the pursuit of unraveling the perplexing interplay between seemingly disparate realms. In this paper, we embark on a whimsical odyssey that taps into the striking relationship between the number of engineering teachers nestled in the heartland of Kansas and the final point tallies of teams seeking to hoist the laurels of national triumph in the captivating world of lacrosse.
As we delve into this enchanting exploration, we aim to apply the rigor of statistical analysis and the charm of unexpected correlations to traverse the fertile terrain where academia and athletics converge. Through the lens of science and whimsy, we seek to navigate the landscape where the precision of engineering pedagogy meets the finesse of lacrosse prowess. Our journey is not merely one of computation and conjecture but a delightful sojourn that invites us to ponder the whims of fate and the quirks of statistical serendipity.
With methodology rooted in the robust realms of data analytics and the lighthearted whimsy of delightful discovery, we present our findings with an open invitation to fellow voyagers in the scientific and sporting spheres. Our delightfully surprising revelations may nudge the boundaries of conventional inquiry, nudging us to gaze upon the nexus where the gears of academia and the sticks of sport may twirl in improbable harmony. As we unravel the mystery that lies at the juncture of academic prowess and athletic finesse, we invite readers to join us on this expedition brimming with levity and statistical intrigue.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our investigation into the curious relationship between the number of engineering educators in Kansas and the final point tallies of national lacrosse champions uncover a tale of statistical serendipity intertwined with scholarly sublimity. Our data analysis, encompassing the time frame from 2005 to 2022, unveiled a notable correlation coefficient of 0.7923910, indicative of a robust association between these seemingly unrelated variables. Furthermore, the calculated r-squared value of 0.6278835 indicates that approximately 63% of the variation in national lacrosse champions' final points can be explained by the number of engineering teachers in Kansas. A p-value of less than 0.01 accentuates the statistical significance of this discovery, reinforcing the credibility of this unlikely relationship.

Fig. 1 presents a scatterplot that succinctly captures the essence of this revelatory correlation. The plot exudes a palpable sense of astonishment as it visually narrates the delightful dance between these disparate domains, depicting a clear and unmistakable pattern that intrigues the scientific mind and tickles the fancy of the sports enthusiast. The plot's eloquent depiction of this unexpected correlation provides a feast for the eyes and a puzzling enigma for the inquisitive soul.

In essence, our findings not only shed light on the interplay between the academic infrastructure of a specific geographic area and the athletic achievements of teams on a national stage but also beckon us into a world where the whimsical whims of statistical serendipity intersect with the measured precision of scholarly inquiry. This improbable link between engineering pedagogy and the athletic finesse of lacrosse serves as a testament to the uncharted territory that awaits those who dare to wander into the realm of unexpected correlations, where the conventions of research meet the whimsy of statistical discovery.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the puzzling relationship between the quantity of engineering educators in the state of Kansas and the final point tally of teams vying for national acclaim in the enthralling sport of lacrosse. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the omnipotent knowledge repository of Wikipedia, our research team embarked on a quest to unravel this enigma. After methodically crunching the numbers, we unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.7923910 and observed a statistical significance level of p < 0.01 for the temporal period spanning 2005 to 2022. Our findings not only offer insight into the interplay between academic manpower and athletic accomplishments but also propel us into an amusing realm where the intricacies of engineering and the finesse of lacrosse appear to intersect. This scholarly endeavor, laced with subtle humor and statistical rigor, may inspire further exploration at the confluence of seemingly unconnected domains.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "The Impact of Education on Regional Development," Smith et al. delve into the roles of educators in shaping the economic and social fabrics of regions. Their study uncovers the influence of academic institutions on the development of various sectors within a region, offering a compelling argument for the importance of educational infrastructure. While their focus is on a broader scale, the implications of their findings prompt us to consider the potential influence of engineering educators on local and perhaps even national athletic achievements.
Doe's "Data Analysis in Sports Research" delves into the methodologies used to uncover underlying patterns and associations in sporting realms. The rigorous statistical techniques outlined in this work are pivotal in guiding our approach to discerning the potential correlation between the number of engineering teachers in Kansas and the final points garnered by National Lacrosse Champions. This text serves as an invaluable resource in our quest to apply robust statistical techniques to the peculiar nexus between academia and athletics.
Jones, in "Educational Landscapes: Navigating Knowledge and Excellence," maps out the intricate interplay between educational institutions and their broader impact on society. While Jones' work primarily focuses on traditional academic outcomes, the broader implications of educational influence prompt us to consider whether the provision of engineering education might inadvertently bestow sporting prowess upon its geographical domain.
Moving beyond the academia, "Engineering for Dummies" and "The Ultimate Guide to Lacrosse" both offer insights into the intricate worlds of engineering and lacrosse, respectively. While they seem worlds apart, a careful consideration of their content may lead us to stumble upon unexpected connections that transcend conventional wisdom.
Furthermore, the fictional worlds of "The Martian" by Andy Weir and "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, while seemingly unrelated to our investigation, might offer allegorical insight into the unexpected relationships we are embarking upon. As we peer through the lens of these fictional realms, we may stumble upon metaphorical parallels that guide our interpretation of the real-world phenomena under consideration.
It's also worth noting that childhood favorites like "Dexter's Laboratory" and "The Powerpuff Girls" may have influenced our perceptions of engineering and athleticism at an early age. While seemingly unrelated to our current pursuits, these seemingly innocuous childhood indulgences may have sowed the seeds for our innate curiosity in this fascinating intersection of engineering and lacrosse prowess.
In our whimsical odyssey to explore the unlikely relationship between the number of engineering teachers in Kansas and the final points of National Lacrosse Champions, we must consider the unexplored depths of literature, both scholarly and fictional, that may shed light on this peculiar correlation.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our investigation into the curious relationship between the number of engineering educators in Kansas and the final point tallies of national lacrosse champions uncover a tale of statistical serendipity intertwined with scholarly sublimity. Our data analysis, encompassing the time frame from 2005 to 2022, unveiled a notable correlation coefficient of 0.7923910, indicative of a robust association between these seemingly unrelated variables. Furthermore, the calculated r-squared value of 0.6278835 indicates that approximately 63% of the variation in national lacrosse champions' final points can be explained by the number of engineering teachers in Kansas. A p-value of less than 0.01 accentuates the statistical significance of this discovery, reinforcing the credibility of this unlikely relationship.
Fig. 1 presents a scatterplot that succinctly captures the essence of this revelatory correlation. The plot exudes a palpable sense of astonishment as it visually narrates the delightful dance between these disparate domains, depicting a clear and unmistakable pattern that intrigues the scientific mind and tickles the fancy of the sports enthusiast. The plot's eloquent depiction of this unexpected correlation provides a feast for the eyes and a puzzling enigma for the inquisitive soul.
In essence, our findings not only shed light on the interplay between the academic infrastructure of a specific geographic area and the athletic achievements of teams on a national stage but also beckon us into a world where the whimsical whims of statistical serendipity intersect with the measured precision of scholarly inquiry. This improbable link between engineering pedagogy and the athletic finesse of lacrosse serves as a testament to the uncharted territory that awaits those who dare to wander into the realm of unexpected correlations, where the conventions of research meet the whimsy of statistical discovery.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our investigation have brought to light a truly unusual and captivating connection between the number of engineering instructors in the heartland of America and the final point tally of teams competing for national lacrosse glory. Our findings resonate with the scholarly musings of Smith et al. on the role of educators in shaping regional development, as we now recognize the potential for engineering educators to extend their impact into the thrilling arena of sports. As evidenced by the statistical robustness of our correlation coefficient, our results bolster the notion put forth by Doe regarding the importance of rigorous statistical techniques in sports research. In a delightful twist, our whimsical literary exploration, extending from works like "The Martian" to nostalgic childhood favorites like "Dexter's Laboratory," provides a refreshing reminder that unconventional sources indeed have the potential to inspire unexpected insights and allegorical parallels.

Our findings support the notion put forth by Jones that educational institutions may wield influence beyond conventional academic outcomes, presenting a peculiar case in which academic dynamism may be inadvertently imparting athletic prowess. Furthermore, the startling interplay between engineering and lacrosse prowess taps into the underlying themes of problem-solving and dexterity, echoing the spirit of "The Hunger Games" and "Engineering for Dummies," where unanticipated connections lurk beneath the surface.

In a delightful fusion of statistical rigor and subtle humor, our results engender a newfound appreciation for the captivating interplay between these ostensibly incongruent domains. The visual narrative portrayed by the scatterplot in Fig. 1 beckons scholars and sports enthusiasts alike to ponder the delightful dance between academia and athleticism, encapsulating the bewitching allure of unlikely correlations with each plotted point.

In conclusion, our investigation into this unforeseen correlation presents a refreshing reminder that the boundaries of scholarly exploration are not confined to conventional realms. As we navigate this uncharted territory of statistical serendipity, the whims of academic pursuit converge with the unpredictability of statistical discovery, casting a beckoning light on the potential for enchantment in unlikely research pursuits. Our foray into the esoteric bedrock of this perplexing nexus stands as a testament to the innate curiosity that propels us to scrutinize the whimsical wanderings of unorthodox statistical relationships.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the puzzling relationship between the quantity of engineering educators in the state of Kansas and the final point tally of teams vying for national acclaim in the enthralling sport of lacrosse. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the omnipotent knowledge repository of Wikipedia, our research team embarked on a quest to unravel this enigma. After methodically crunching the numbers, we unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.7923910 and observed a statistical significance level of p < 0.01 for the temporal period spanning 2005 to 2022. Our findings not only offer insight into the interplay between academic manpower and athletic accomplishments but also propel us into an amusing realm where the intricacies of engineering and the finesse of lacrosse appear to intersect. This scholarly endeavor, laced with subtle humor and statistical rigor, may inspire further exploration at the confluence of seemingly unconnected domains.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The allure of academic research often lies in the unearthing of connections and patterns that send ripples of curiosity through our scientific sensibilities. Few quests are as captivating as the pursuit of unraveling the perplexing interplay between seemingly disparate realms. In this paper, we embark on a whimsical odyssey that taps into the striking relationship between the number of engineering teachers nestled in the heartland of Kansas and the final point tallies of teams seeking to hoist the laurels of national triumph in the captivating world of lacrosse.
As we delve into this enchanting exploration, we aim to apply the rigor of statistical analysis and the charm of unexpected correlations to traverse the fertile terrain where academia and athletics converge. Through the lens of science and whimsy, we seek to navigate the landscape where the precision of engineering pedagogy meets the finesse of lacrosse prowess. Our journey is not merely one of computation and conjecture but a delightful sojourn that invites us to ponder the whims of fate and the quirks of statistical serendipity.
With methodology rooted in the robust realms of data analytics and the lighthearted whimsy of delightful discovery, we present our findings with an open invitation to fellow voyagers in the scientific and sporting spheres. Our delightfully surprising revelations may nudge the boundaries of conventional inquiry, nudging us to gaze upon the nexus where the gears of academia and the sticks of sport may twirl in improbable harmony. As we unravel the mystery that lies at the juncture of academic prowess and athletic finesse, we invite readers to join us on this expedition brimming with levity and statistical intrigue.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our investigation into the curious relationship between the number of engineering educators in Kansas and the final point tallies of national lacrosse champions uncover a tale of statistical serendipity intertwined with scholarly sublimity. Our data analysis, encompassing the time frame from 2005 to 2022, unveiled a notable correlation coefficient of 0.7923910, indicative of a robust association between these seemingly unrelated variables. Furthermore, the calculated r-squared value of 0.6278835 indicates that approximately 63% of the variation in national lacrosse champions' final points can be explained by the number of engineering teachers in Kansas. A p-value of less than 0.01 accentuates the statistical significance of this discovery, reinforcing the credibility of this unlikely relationship.
Fig. 1 presents a scatterplot that succinctly captures the essence of this revelatory correlation. The plot exudes a palpable sense of astonishment as it visually narrates the delightful dance between these disparate domains, depicting a clear and unmistakable pattern that intrigues the scientific mind and tickles the fancy of the sports enthusiast. The plot's eloquent depiction of this unexpected correlation provides a feast for the eyes and a puzzling enigma for the inquisitive soul.
In essence, our findings not only shed light on the interplay between the academic infrastructure of a specific geographic area and the athletic achievements of teams on a national stage but also beckon us into a world where the whimsical whims of statistical serendipity intersect with the measured precision of scholarly inquiry. This improbable link between engineering pedagogy and the athletic finesse of lacrosse serves as a testament to the uncharted territory that awaits those who dare to wander into the realm of unexpected correlations, where the conventions of research meet the whimsy of statistical discovery.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In the realm of academic inquiry, our whimsical odyssey into the correlation between the number of engineering teachers in Kansas and the final point tallies of national lacrosse champions has yielded unexpected and, dare we say, amusing results. The robust correlation coefficient of 0.7923910 and the r-squared value of 0.6278835 underscore the unfathomable interplay between the realms of academia and athleticism that seemingly twirl in improbable harmony. Fig. 1, our beloved visual narrator of this statistical whimsy, showcases the intricate dance between these unlikely bedfellows, exuding a charm that captivates the scientific mind and prompts the sports enthusiast to raise a quizzical eyebrow.
While the steadfast rigor of statistical analysis affirms the validity of this connection, we cannot help but marvel at the quirk of fate that has brought engineering teachers and lacrosse champions into this improbable yet delightful tango of correlation. As we bid adieu to this venture into uncharted territory, we are left with a whimsical twinkle in our scholarly eyes, realizing that in the wondrous landscape of statistical serendipity, laughter and learning can converge to illuminate the most unexpected corners of inquiry. Having unraveled this beguiling enigma, we assert with a chuckle that no further research in this area is required, for in the whimsical nexus of academia and athletics, the unexpected can indeed be the most illuminating.


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 Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Interdisciplinary Eccentric 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 Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Center for Applied Interdisciplinary Studies in Sports and Education (CAISSE)


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 Building Bridges: Exploring the Correlation between the Number of Engineering Teachers in Kansas and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points with an abstract of This paper investigates the puzzling relationship between the quantity of engineering educators in the state of Kansas and the final point tally of teams vying for national acclaim in the enthralling sport of lacrosse. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the omnipotent knowledge repository of Wikipedia, our research team embarked on a quest to unravel this enigma. After methodically crunching the numbers, we unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.7923910 and observed a statistical significance level of p < 0.01 for the temporal period spanning 2005 to 2022. Our findings not only offer insight into the interplay between academic manpower and athletic accomplishments but also propel us into an amusing realm where the intricacies of engineering and the finesse of lacrosse appear to intersect. This scholarly endeavor, laced with subtle humor and statistical rigor, may inspire further exploration at the confluence of seemingly unconnected domains.

ChatGPT:

Kansas, engineering teachers, lacrosse, national champions, correlation, final points, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Wikipedia, statistical significance, academic manpower, athletic accomplishments, interplay, temporal period, 2005-2022, statistical rigor

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Data details

The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of engineering teachers, postsecondary in Kansas
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas

National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point
Detailed data title: National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points
Source: Wikipedia
See what else correlates with National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point

Correlation r = 0.7923910 (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 = 0.6278835 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 62.8% of the change in the one variable (i.e., National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas) over the 18 years from 2005 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 8.8E-5. 0.0000883510649881432300000000
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 0.79 in 0.0088% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 11,318 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 17 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 17 because we have two variables measured over a period of 18 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.

[ 0.52, 0.92 ] 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.
200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas (Laborers)4704703903903803903703904401006070280310270280250230
National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point (Points)1916131412158911222222002




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([470,470,390,390,380,390,370,390,440,100,60,70,280,310,270,280,250,230,])
array_2 = np.array([19,16,13,14,12,15,8,9,11,2,2,2,2,2,2,0,0,2,])
array_1_name = "The number of university engineering teachers in Kansas"
array_2_name = "National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point"

# 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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