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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and the second variable is ASML Holding's stock price (ASML).  The chart goes from 2005 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As Elon Musk's internet presence grew, more people became convinced that he was a secret AI created by ASML, leading to a surge in confidence in the company's technology and a subsequent rise in the stock price. It's as if the market believed ASML's success could only be explained by having a real-life Tony Stark as their undercover spokesperson.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a cyber folk scene where a figure is seen in the foreground, interacting with a smartphone displaying the Google search bar as they type "who is Elon Musk" into it. The person is engrossed in their search, with a curious and focused expression on their face. Meanwhile, in the background, a sleek digital screen is visible, displaying the fluctuating stock price of ASML Holding in real-time. The graph and numbers on the screen are dynamic, reflecting the constant changes in stock prices. The entire composition should convey a sense of modern digital interaction and the integration of technology with everyday life. 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: Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and ASML Holding's stock price. 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: Cyber folk Psychedelic Art nouveau Voxel art Hyper-realistic
ChatGPT: Cyber folk

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 Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and ASML Holding's stock price together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In the scene, a person is looking at their phone screen with the Google search bar open, typing "who is Elon Musk." In the background, a digital screen shows the fluctuating stock price of ASML Holding, with the numbers and graph changing in real-time.

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: [ Cyber folk ] and depicting this scene: In the scene, a person is looking at their phone screen with the Google search bar open, typing "who is Elon Musk." In the background, a digital screen shows the fluctuating stock price of ASML Holding, with the numbers and graph changing in real-time. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a cyber folk scene where a figure is seen in the foreground, interacting with a smartphone displaying the Google search bar as they type "who is Elon Musk" into it. The person is engrossed in their search, with a curious and focused expression on their face. Meanwhile, in the background, a sleek digital screen is visible, displaying the fluctuating stock price of ASML Holding in real-time. The graph and numbers on the screen are dynamic, reflecting the constant changes in stock prices. The entire composition should convey a sense of modern digital interaction and the integration of technology with everyday life.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in who is elon musk (Google searches for 'who is elon musk') caused ASML Holding's stock price (ASML) to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush

The Journal of Financial Search Engines and Technological Stocks

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 Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and ASML Holding's stock price (ASML). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 and p < 0.01 for 2005 to 2023.

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]]
Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the unlikely connection between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). Our research team, armed with sophisticated analytical tools and a penchant for puns, utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to unravel this curious correlation. The results revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2023. We couldn't help but chuckle at the dad joke-worthy relationship between curiosity about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in ASML's stock price. It seems that the musk of Elon's popularity permeates not only the tech world but also the financial markets, much to the amusement of quantitative analysts and pun enthusiasts alike.


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 Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and ASML Holding's stock price (ASML). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the unlikely connection between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). Our research team, armed with sophisticated analytical tools and a penchant for puns, utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to unravel this curious correlation. The results revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2023. We couldn't help but chuckle at the dad joke-worthy relationship between curiosity about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in ASML's stock price. It seems that the musk of Elon's popularity permeates not only the tech world but also the financial markets, much to the amusement of quantitative analysts and pun enthusiasts alike.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As researchers, we are constantly on the lookout for unexpected connections and correlations that defy conventional wisdom and tickle our statistical fancy. It is with this inquisitive spirit that we set out to investigate the peculiar relationship between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). This endeavor led us down a rabbit hole of data analysis, leaving us both perplexed and amused by the findings. We couldn't help but think, "Is this the Elon-gated effect we've been searching for?"

The world of finance and technology is no stranger to enigmatic phenomena, but the serendipitous discovery of a potential link between a widely searched tech billionaire and a semiconductor company's stock performance took even our most seasoned quants by surprise. It's as if the universe conspired to create a real-life 'search engine optimization' for ASML's stock, cleverly disguised as inquisitive internet users pondering the enigmatic figure of Elon Musk. One could say it's an elon-gated curiosity-driven market effect!

Our quest to unveil this unlikely relationship involved mining vast troves of internet search data and sifting through the labyrinthine corridors of equity prices, all in pursuit of an intellectual revelation that would resonate not only with scientists and investors but with joke-telling dads everywhere. After all, what's a research paper without a bit of wit and whimsy? It's time to Elon-gate the seriousness of academic inquiry with a dash of dad-approved humor.

Before delving into the nitty-gritty of our methodological approach and the intriguing results, it's worth noting that the journey from initial hypothesis to empirical validation was laced with unexpected twists and turns, not unlike a roller coaster ride through the whimsical world of quantitative analysis. We couldn't resist pondering, "Is this the elusive Elon Musk effect, or are we merely searching for correlations in an Elon-gated community of data?"

Stay tuned as we embark on a scientific voyage that promises to unveil the mysterious dance between humanity's fascination with all things Musk and the numerical gyrations of ASML's stock price. As we navigate this intellectual odyssey, we invite our readers to join us in embracing both the seriousness and whimsy of scientific inquiry, with a sprinkling of dad jokes to keep the journey light-hearted and enjoyable. After all, what's research without a little pun-derstanding?

So, fasten your seatbelts, put on your quantitative wit caps, and let's explore the quirky corridors of data-driven discovery as we unravel the intertwined fates of 'who is Elon Musk' Google searches and the monetary musk-eteering of ASML's stock price. It's time to embark on an Elon-gated statistical expedition that promises to elicit both scholarly insights and the occasional chuckle.


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 Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and ASML Holding's stock price (ASML). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the unlikely connection between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). Our research team, armed with sophisticated analytical tools and a penchant for puns, utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to unravel this curious correlation. The results revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2023. We couldn't help but chuckle at the dad joke-worthy relationship between curiosity about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in ASML's stock price. It seems that the musk of Elon's popularity permeates not only the tech world but also the financial markets, much to the amusement of quantitative analysts and pun enthusiasts alike.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As researchers, we are constantly on the lookout for unexpected connections and correlations that defy conventional wisdom and tickle our statistical fancy. It is with this inquisitive spirit that we set out to investigate the peculiar relationship between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). This endeavor led us down a rabbit hole of data analysis, leaving us both perplexed and amused by the findings. We couldn't help but think, "Is this the Elon-gated effect we've been searching for?"
The world of finance and technology is no stranger to enigmatic phenomena, but the serendipitous discovery of a potential link between a widely searched tech billionaire and a semiconductor company's stock performance took even our most seasoned quants by surprise. It's as if the universe conspired to create a real-life 'search engine optimization' for ASML's stock, cleverly disguised as inquisitive internet users pondering the enigmatic figure of Elon Musk. One could say it's an elon-gated curiosity-driven market effect!
Our quest to unveil this unlikely relationship involved mining vast troves of internet search data and sifting through the labyrinthine corridors of equity prices, all in pursuit of an intellectual revelation that would resonate not only with scientists and investors but with joke-telling dads everywhere. After all, what's a research paper without a bit of wit and whimsy? It's time to Elon-gate the seriousness of academic inquiry with a dash of dad-approved humor.
Before delving into the nitty-gritty of our methodological approach and the intriguing results, it's worth noting that the journey from initial hypothesis to empirical validation was laced with unexpected twists and turns, not unlike a roller coaster ride through the whimsical world of quantitative analysis. We couldn't resist pondering, "Is this the elusive Elon Musk effect, or are we merely searching for correlations in an Elon-gated community of data?"
Stay tuned as we embark on a scientific voyage that promises to unveil the mysterious dance between humanity's fascination with all things Musk and the numerical gyrations of ASML's stock price. As we navigate this intellectual odyssey, we invite our readers to join us in embracing both the seriousness and whimsy of scientific inquiry, with a sprinkling of dad jokes to keep the journey light-hearted and enjoyable. After all, what's research without a little pun-derstanding?
So, fasten your seatbelts, put on your quantitative wit caps, and let's explore the quirky corridors of data-driven discovery as we unravel the intertwined fates of 'who is Elon Musk' Google searches and the monetary musk-eteering of ASML's stock price. It's time to embark on an Elon-gated statistical expedition that promises to elicit both scholarly insights and the occasional chuckle.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "Smith et al.," the authors find that online search behavior reflects public interest and curiosity, often serving as a barometer for societal trends and cultural phenomena. Similarly, "Doe and Jones" highlight the potential impact of influential individuals on market dynamics, positing that public fascination with prominent figures could influence consumer behavior and, by extension, financial markets. This notion sets the stage for our investigation into the peculiar correlation between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML).

The intersection of technology, finance, and popular culture has always been a source of fascination for both academics and enthusiasts alike. Books such as "The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution" by Walter Isaacson and "The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World" by Niall Ferguson provide valuable insights into the interconnected evolution of innovation, entrepreneurship, and capital markets.

On a more whimsical note, the fictional works of "The Circle" by Dave Eggers and "The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood" by James Gleick remind us that the boundaries between reality and fiction can blur when it comes to technological advancements and their influence on society. After all, who hasn't imagined what it would be like if a famous tech billionaire and a semiconductor company's stock price were intertwined in an unexpected cosmic dance, akin to a plotline straight out of a science-fiction novel?

In the realm of children's entertainment, shows like "Dora the Explorer" and "Bill Nye the Science Guy" impart valuable lessons about curiosity, exploration, and the wonders of scientific inquiry. Perhaps our own quest to unravel the link between 'who is Elon Musk' Google searches and ASML's stock price is not so different from Dora's quest for knowledge or Bill Nye's impassioned enthusiasm for science—albeit with a dash of financial flair and a sprinkle of pun-inspired humor.

As we delve further into this peculiar correlation, we cannot help but recall a classic dad joke: "I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug."



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 Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and ASML Holding's stock price (ASML). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2005 to 2023

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]]
Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the unlikely connection between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). Our research team, armed with sophisticated analytical tools and a penchant for puns, utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to unravel this curious correlation. The results revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2023. We couldn't help but chuckle at the dad joke-worthy relationship between curiosity about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in ASML's stock price. It seems that the musk of Elon's popularity permeates not only the tech world but also the financial markets, much to the amusement of quantitative analysts and pun enthusiasts alike.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As researchers, we are constantly on the lookout for unexpected connections and correlations that defy conventional wisdom and tickle our statistical fancy. It is with this inquisitive spirit that we set out to investigate the peculiar relationship between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). This endeavor led us down a rabbit hole of data analysis, leaving us both perplexed and amused by the findings. We couldn't help but think, "Is this the Elon-gated effect we've been searching for?"
The world of finance and technology is no stranger to enigmatic phenomena, but the serendipitous discovery of a potential link between a widely searched tech billionaire and a semiconductor company's stock performance took even our most seasoned quants by surprise. It's as if the universe conspired to create a real-life 'search engine optimization' for ASML's stock, cleverly disguised as inquisitive internet users pondering the enigmatic figure of Elon Musk. One could say it's an elon-gated curiosity-driven market effect!
Our quest to unveil this unlikely relationship involved mining vast troves of internet search data and sifting through the labyrinthine corridors of equity prices, all in pursuit of an intellectual revelation that would resonate not only with scientists and investors but with joke-telling dads everywhere. After all, what's a research paper without a bit of wit and whimsy? It's time to Elon-gate the seriousness of academic inquiry with a dash of dad-approved humor.
Before delving into the nitty-gritty of our methodological approach and the intriguing results, it's worth noting that the journey from initial hypothesis to empirical validation was laced with unexpected twists and turns, not unlike a roller coaster ride through the whimsical world of quantitative analysis. We couldn't resist pondering, "Is this the elusive Elon Musk effect, or are we merely searching for correlations in an Elon-gated community of data?"
Stay tuned as we embark on a scientific voyage that promises to unveil the mysterious dance between humanity's fascination with all things Musk and the numerical gyrations of ASML's stock price. As we navigate this intellectual odyssey, we invite our readers to join us in embracing both the seriousness and whimsy of scientific inquiry, with a sprinkling of dad jokes to keep the journey light-hearted and enjoyable. After all, what's research without a little pun-derstanding?
So, fasten your seatbelts, put on your quantitative wit caps, and let's explore the quirky corridors of data-driven discovery as we unravel the intertwined fates of 'who is Elon Musk' Google searches and the monetary musk-eteering of ASML's stock price. It's time to embark on an Elon-gated statistical expedition that promises to elicit both scholarly insights and the occasional chuckle.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

We embarked on this whimsical statistical odyssey with a methodological arsenal befitting the enigmatic nature of our research question. Our approach involved a fusion of quantitative analysis, data mining, and an abundance of dad jokes to keep our spirits high and our hypotheses grounded—consider it a statistical cocktail with a dash of humor.

To begin, we utilized the troves of Google search data from Google Trends, carefully monitoring the frequency and regional distribution of searches for 'who is Elon Musk' from 2005 to 2023. This allowed us to gauge the ebb and flow of Elon Musk's digital footprint, all while resisting the temptation to insert "Elon-gated" puns into the search queries. After all, our commitment to scientific rigor knows no bounds, even in the face of irresistible wordplay. With every statistical discrepancy we encountered, we couldn’t help but wonder, "Is this the eccentric Elon-gation we've been seeking?"

Next, we turned our attention to the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML), meticulously sourcing data from LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) that spanned the same temporal domain. We couldn't help but marvel at the numerical performances of ASML’s stock, resisting the temptation to exclaim, "Who knew that ASML’s stock could go to the 'Musk'?" amidst our data exploration. It was crucial to maintain an air of statistical solemnity amidst such titillating findings.

Having amassed these epic datasets, we felt as though we were treading the fine line between quantitative analysis and whimsical wonder. The conundrum of whether Elon's musk was indeed wafting through the stock market's corridors loomed large, reminding us that, in the world of research, the dad jokes never stop coming.

With our treasure trove of data at hand, we set out to conduct a correlation analysis using a combination of statistical software and a well-honed knack for witty observations. The calculations and manipulations were as meticulous as they were light-hearted, reminding us that even the most rigorous statistical pursuits can benefit from a healthy dose of levity.

In analyzing the relationship between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML, we applied the venerable Pearson correlation coefficient. Our decision to employ this statistical stalwart was guided not only by its robustness but by the potential for punny interpretations, such as the notion of an "Elon-gated" correlation that mirrored the fervor surrounding internet curiosity and stock market activity. It’s always a balancing act between scientific rigor and a dash of dad-approved joviality.

Ultimately, our methodology straddled the realms of quantitative analysis and light-hearted curiosity, because, after all, what's a correlation without a chuckle or two? Indeed, our pursuit of scientific enlightenment took us down a path paved with serious research and the occasional dad joke. It's a balance we cherish, for without a bit of whimsy, statistical exploration can fall flat. And who wants that when you can have an Elon-gated statistical expedition?


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 Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and ASML Holding's stock price (ASML). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2005 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.9957124, r-squared of 0.9914431, 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]]
Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the unlikely connection between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). Our research team, armed with sophisticated analytical tools and a penchant for puns, utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to unravel this curious correlation. The results revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2023. We couldn't help but chuckle at the dad joke-worthy relationship between curiosity about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in ASML's stock price. It seems that the musk of Elon's popularity permeates not only the tech world but also the financial markets, much to the amusement of quantitative analysts and pun enthusiasts alike.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As researchers, we are constantly on the lookout for unexpected connections and correlations that defy conventional wisdom and tickle our statistical fancy. It is with this inquisitive spirit that we set out to investigate the peculiar relationship between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). This endeavor led us down a rabbit hole of data analysis, leaving us both perplexed and amused by the findings. We couldn't help but think, "Is this the Elon-gated effect we've been searching for?"
The world of finance and technology is no stranger to enigmatic phenomena, but the serendipitous discovery of a potential link between a widely searched tech billionaire and a semiconductor company's stock performance took even our most seasoned quants by surprise. It's as if the universe conspired to create a real-life 'search engine optimization' for ASML's stock, cleverly disguised as inquisitive internet users pondering the enigmatic figure of Elon Musk. One could say it's an elon-gated curiosity-driven market effect!
Our quest to unveil this unlikely relationship involved mining vast troves of internet search data and sifting through the labyrinthine corridors of equity prices, all in pursuit of an intellectual revelation that would resonate not only with scientists and investors but with joke-telling dads everywhere. After all, what's a research paper without a bit of wit and whimsy? It's time to Elon-gate the seriousness of academic inquiry with a dash of dad-approved humor.
Before delving into the nitty-gritty of our methodological approach and the intriguing results, it's worth noting that the journey from initial hypothesis to empirical validation was laced with unexpected twists and turns, not unlike a roller coaster ride through the whimsical world of quantitative analysis. We couldn't resist pondering, "Is this the elusive Elon Musk effect, or are we merely searching for correlations in an Elon-gated community of data?"
Stay tuned as we embark on a scientific voyage that promises to unveil the mysterious dance between humanity's fascination with all things Musk and the numerical gyrations of ASML's stock price. As we navigate this intellectual odyssey, we invite our readers to join us in embracing both the seriousness and whimsy of scientific inquiry, with a sprinkling of dad jokes to keep the journey light-hearted and enjoyable. After all, what's research without a little pun-derstanding?
So, fasten your seatbelts, put on your quantitative wit caps, and let's explore the quirky corridors of data-driven discovery as we unravel the intertwined fates of 'who is Elon Musk' Google searches and the monetary musk-eteering of ASML's stock price. It's time to embark on an Elon-gated statistical expedition that promises to elicit both scholarly insights and the occasional chuckle.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis of our research data revealed a remarkably strong correlation between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML) spanning from 2005 to 2023. The correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 suggests an almost eerily close relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. It's safe to say that these findings have certainly elon-gated our understanding of market influences and pop culture curiosities.

The r-squared value of 0.9914431 further confirms the robustness of the relationship, indicating that a whopping 99.14% of the variance in ASML's stock price can be explained by fluctuations in the search interest for Elon Musk. We couldn't help but muse, "Looks like the mystery of Elon's appeal extends far beyond just electric cars and space exploration!"

And now for a figure that will go down in the annals of statistical humor, behold Fig. 1! This scatterplot depicts the undeniable linkage between 'who is Elon Musk' Google searches and ASML's stock price. The scatterplot is so dense with data points that it looks like a constellation of curiosity and capitalism, or as some might quip, the Elon-gated galaxy of market musings.

At a significance level of p < 0.01, the correlation we uncovered between Google searches and ASML's stock price stands as a statistical testament to the intriguing interplay of technological intrigue and financial fascination. We couldn't resist marveling at the sheer power of Elon Musk's allure, as it seemingly permeates even the most unexpected corners of the market. It's as if the stock market has become the premiere 'Elon-tainment' venue!

In conclusion, our study not only elucidates a surprising correlation but also serves as a reminder that data analysis can be both rigorous and delightfully whimsical, much like a cleverly crafted dad joke. The unlikely alliance of Elon Musk's internet popularity and ASML's market performance paints a picture of quantitative quirkiness that is both intellectually satisfying and joyfully entertaining. So, let's raise a statistical toast to the whimsy of research and the levity of academic inquiry!


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 Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and ASML Holding's stock price (ASML). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the unlikely connection between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). Our research team, armed with sophisticated analytical tools and a penchant for puns, utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to unravel this curious correlation. The results revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2023. We couldn't help but chuckle at the dad joke-worthy relationship between curiosity about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in ASML's stock price. It seems that the musk of Elon's popularity permeates not only the tech world but also the financial markets, much to the amusement of quantitative analysts and pun enthusiasts alike.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith et al.," the authors find that online search behavior reflects public interest and curiosity, often serving as a barometer for societal trends and cultural phenomena. Similarly, "Doe and Jones" highlight the potential impact of influential individuals on market dynamics, positing that public fascination with prominent figures could influence consumer behavior and, by extension, financial markets. This notion sets the stage for our investigation into the peculiar correlation between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML).
The intersection of technology, finance, and popular culture has always been a source of fascination for both academics and enthusiasts alike. Books such as "The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution" by Walter Isaacson and "The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World" by Niall Ferguson provide valuable insights into the interconnected evolution of innovation, entrepreneurship, and capital markets.
On a more whimsical note, the fictional works of "The Circle" by Dave Eggers and "The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood" by James Gleick remind us that the boundaries between reality and fiction can blur when it comes to technological advancements and their influence on society. After all, who hasn't imagined what it would be like if a famous tech billionaire and a semiconductor company's stock price were intertwined in an unexpected cosmic dance, akin to a plotline straight out of a science-fiction novel?
In the realm of children's entertainment, shows like "Dora the Explorer" and "Bill Nye the Science Guy" impart valuable lessons about curiosity, exploration, and the wonders of scientific inquiry. Perhaps our own quest to unravel the link between 'who is Elon Musk' Google searches and ASML's stock price is not so different from Dora's quest for knowledge or Bill Nye's impassioned enthusiasm for science—albeit with a dash of financial flair and a sprinkle of pun-inspired humor.
As we delve further into this peculiar correlation, we cannot help but recall a classic dad joke: "I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug."


[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of our research data revealed a remarkably strong correlation between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML) spanning from 2005 to 2023. The correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 suggests an almost eerily close relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. It's safe to say that these findings have certainly elon-gated our understanding of market influences and pop culture curiosities.
The r-squared value of 0.9914431 further confirms the robustness of the relationship, indicating that a whopping 99.14% of the variance in ASML's stock price can be explained by fluctuations in the search interest for Elon Musk. We couldn't help but muse, "Looks like the mystery of Elon's appeal extends far beyond just electric cars and space exploration!"
And now for a figure that will go down in the annals of statistical humor, behold Fig. 1! This scatterplot depicts the undeniable linkage between 'who is Elon Musk' Google searches and ASML's stock price. The scatterplot is so dense with data points that it looks like a constellation of curiosity and capitalism, or as some might quip, the Elon-gated galaxy of market musings.
At a significance level of p < 0.01, the correlation we uncovered between Google searches and ASML's stock price stands as a statistical testament to the intriguing interplay of technological intrigue and financial fascination. We couldn't resist marveling at the sheer power of Elon Musk's allure, as it seemingly permeates even the most unexpected corners of the market. It's as if the stock market has become the premiere 'Elon-tainment' venue!
In conclusion, our study not only elucidates a surprising correlation but also serves as a reminder that data analysis can be both rigorous and delightfully whimsical, much like a cleverly crafted dad joke. The unlikely alliance of Elon Musk's internet popularity and ASML's market performance paints a picture of quantitative quirkiness that is both intellectually satisfying and joyfully entertaining. So, let's raise a statistical toast to the whimsy of research and the levity of academic inquiry!

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study brought to light an unexpected and remarkably strong correlation between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). This finding not only validates previous research on the influence of public interest and curiosity on market dynamics but also adds an element of cosmic comedy to the world of quantitative analysis.

As "Doe and Jones" foretold, public fascination with influential individuals can indeed sway financial markets, and our findings provide empirical evidence to support this notion. The market's response to the ebb and flow of Elon Musk's online appeal appears to be as predictable as the punchline of a well-crafted dad joke. It seems that the financial world has become an unwitting participant in the cosmic dance of curiosity and capitalism, much like an eager partner looking to 'ASML-taneously' tap into the zeitgeist of tech celebrity.

The whimsical allusion in "The Circle" and "The Information" to the blurring boundaries of reality and fiction in technological advancements feels uncannily relevant as we ponder the unexpected tether between internet curiosity and stock price fluctuations. It's almost as if our study unravels a plotline straight out of a science-fiction novel, one where the quest for knowledge and financial gain intersects on an Elon-gated galaxy of market musings.

On a more practical note, our results serve as a 'statistical testament' to the power of technological intrigue and financial fascination. The statistical significance of the correlation we uncovered stands as a testament to the impact of Elon Musk's allure on the market, leading us to affectionately coin the stock market as the premiere 'Elon-tainment' venue. It appears that Elon Musk’s online ubiquity has permeated even the most unexpected corners of the market, asserting its influence with a measure of statistical whimsy that not even the most fervent pun enthusiast could have predicted.

In conclusion, our study not only sheds light on a surprising correlation but also underscores the delightful potential for whimsy in the world of data analysis. The unexpected alliance between Elon Musk's internet popularity and ASML's market performance paints a picture of quantitative quirkiness that is both intellectually satisfying and joyfully entertaining. In the grand symphony of statistical inquiry, our findings serve as a whimsical reminder that even the most unlikely variables can elon-gate the boundaries of conventional wisdom, much like a well-timed dad joke.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and ASML Holding's stock price (ASML). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the unlikely connection between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). Our research team, armed with sophisticated analytical tools and a penchant for puns, utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to unravel this curious correlation. The results revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2023. We couldn't help but chuckle at the dad joke-worthy relationship between curiosity about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in ASML's stock price. It seems that the musk of Elon's popularity permeates not only the tech world but also the financial markets, much to the amusement of quantitative analysts and pun enthusiasts alike.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As researchers, we are constantly on the lookout for unexpected connections and correlations that defy conventional wisdom and tickle our statistical fancy. It is with this inquisitive spirit that we set out to investigate the peculiar relationship between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). This endeavor led us down a rabbit hole of data analysis, leaving us both perplexed and amused by the findings. We couldn't help but think, "Is this the Elon-gated effect we've been searching for?"
The world of finance and technology is no stranger to enigmatic phenomena, but the serendipitous discovery of a potential link between a widely searched tech billionaire and a semiconductor company's stock performance took even our most seasoned quants by surprise. It's as if the universe conspired to create a real-life 'search engine optimization' for ASML's stock, cleverly disguised as inquisitive internet users pondering the enigmatic figure of Elon Musk. One could say it's an elon-gated curiosity-driven market effect!
Our quest to unveil this unlikely relationship involved mining vast troves of internet search data and sifting through the labyrinthine corridors of equity prices, all in pursuit of an intellectual revelation that would resonate not only with scientists and investors but with joke-telling dads everywhere. After all, what's a research paper without a bit of wit and whimsy? It's time to Elon-gate the seriousness of academic inquiry with a dash of dad-approved humor.
Before delving into the nitty-gritty of our methodological approach and the intriguing results, it's worth noting that the journey from initial hypothesis to empirical validation was laced with unexpected twists and turns, not unlike a roller coaster ride through the whimsical world of quantitative analysis. We couldn't resist pondering, "Is this the elusive Elon Musk effect, or are we merely searching for correlations in an Elon-gated community of data?"
Stay tuned as we embark on a scientific voyage that promises to unveil the mysterious dance between humanity's fascination with all things Musk and the numerical gyrations of ASML's stock price. As we navigate this intellectual odyssey, we invite our readers to join us in embracing both the seriousness and whimsy of scientific inquiry, with a sprinkling of dad jokes to keep the journey light-hearted and enjoyable. After all, what's research without a little pun-derstanding?
So, fasten your seatbelts, put on your quantitative wit caps, and let's explore the quirky corridors of data-driven discovery as we unravel the intertwined fates of 'who is Elon Musk' Google searches and the monetary musk-eteering of ASML's stock price. It's time to embark on an Elon-gated statistical expedition that promises to elicit both scholarly insights and the occasional chuckle.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of our research data revealed a remarkably strong correlation between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML) spanning from 2005 to 2023. The correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 suggests an almost eerily close relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. It's safe to say that these findings have certainly elon-gated our understanding of market influences and pop culture curiosities.
The r-squared value of 0.9914431 further confirms the robustness of the relationship, indicating that a whopping 99.14% of the variance in ASML's stock price can be explained by fluctuations in the search interest for Elon Musk. We couldn't help but muse, "Looks like the mystery of Elon's appeal extends far beyond just electric cars and space exploration!"
And now for a figure that will go down in the annals of statistical humor, behold Fig. 1! This scatterplot depicts the undeniable linkage between 'who is Elon Musk' Google searches and ASML's stock price. The scatterplot is so dense with data points that it looks like a constellation of curiosity and capitalism, or as some might quip, the Elon-gated galaxy of market musings.
At a significance level of p < 0.01, the correlation we uncovered between Google searches and ASML's stock price stands as a statistical testament to the intriguing interplay of technological intrigue and financial fascination. We couldn't resist marveling at the sheer power of Elon Musk's allure, as it seemingly permeates even the most unexpected corners of the market. It's as if the stock market has become the premiere 'Elon-tainment' venue!
In conclusion, our study not only elucidates a surprising correlation but also serves as a reminder that data analysis can be both rigorous and delightfully whimsical, much like a cleverly crafted dad joke. The unlikely alliance of Elon Musk's internet popularity and ASML's market performance paints a picture of quantitative quirkiness that is both intellectually satisfying and joyfully entertaining. So, let's raise a statistical toast to the whimsy of research and the levity of academic inquiry!

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has revealed an astonishingly strong correlation between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML), leaving us both flabbergasted and gleefully amused. The dad joke-worthy levels of correlation coefficient (0.9957124) and r-squared value (0.9914431) have certainly Elon-gated our understanding of market influences and pop culture curiosities, much like a twist in a labyrinth of statistical whimsy.

Our findings indicate that the musk of Elon's popularity extends its tendrils into the financial markets, creating an enigmatic intersection of technological fascination and monetary musk-eteering that not even the most seasoned quants could have predicted. It's as if the universe conspired to assist our statistical whimsy, painting a picture of quantitative quirkiness that is both intellectually satisfying and joyfully entertaining.

As we bid adieu to this delightful dip into the data-driven galaxy of market musings, we assert with a chuckle that no further research is needed in this area. After all, it seems we've already Elon-gated the universe's statistical dad joke potential in this unexpected correlation!

So, let's raise a statistical toast to the whimsy of research and the levity of academic inquiry, and remember - statistics are like a bikini. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital. And with that, we conclude our statistical soiree and bid you farewell, until the next quirky correlation beckons.


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 Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Financial Search Engines and Technological Stocks


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 Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

Academic Consortium for Hilarious Finance Studies


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 Googling Elon Musk and ASML's Stock Rush: A Novel Correlation Crush with an abstract of In this study, we delve into the unlikely connection between Google searches for 'who is Elon Musk' and the stock price of ASML Holding (ASML). Our research team, armed with sophisticated analytical tools and a penchant for puns, utilized data from Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to unravel this curious correlation. The results revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9957124 and a p-value < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2023. We couldn't help but chuckle at the dad joke-worthy relationship between curiosity about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in ASML's stock price. It seems that the musk of Elon's popularity permeates not only the tech world but also the financial markets, much to the amusement of quantitative analysts and pun enthusiasts alike.

ChatGPT:

Google Trends, Elon Musk, ASML stock price, stock price correlation, data analysis, LSEG Analytics, Refinitiv, correlation coefficient, p-value, quantitative analysis, financial markets, tech world

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Data details

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

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'who is elon musk'

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

See what else correlates with ASML Holding's stock price (ASML)

Correlation r = 0.9957124 (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 = 0.9914431 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 99.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., ASML Holding's stock price (ASML)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Google searches for 'who is elon musk') over the 19 years from 2005 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 5.09E-19. 0.0000000000000000005089761918
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 1 in 5.09E-17% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 1,964,728,441,351,035,904 random variables You don't actually need 1 quintillion 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 18 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 18 because we have two variables measured over a period of 19 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.

[ 0.99, 1 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
2005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Google searches for 'who is elon musk' (Rel. search volume)0.750.08333330.08333330.09090910.1111110000.7511.583331.666673.666678.416676.0833315.416726.33334326.8889
ASML Holding's stock price (ASML) (Stock price)23.4829.7535.6940.7922.9945.1850.455.8165.9892.62107.6787.29110.98174.14154.28301.27499.99795.74561.28




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




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([0.75,0.0833333,0.0833333,0.0909091,0.111111,0,0,0,0.75,1,1.58333,1.66667,3.66667,8.41667,6.08333,15.4167,26.3333,43,26.8889,])
array_2 = np.array([23.48,29.75,35.69,40.79,22.99,45.18,50.4,55.81,65.98,92.62,107.67,87.29,110.98,174.14,154.28,301.27,499.99,795.74,561.28,])
array_1_name = "Google searches for 'who is elon musk'"
array_2_name = "ASML Holding's stock price (ASML)"

# 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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