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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 QUALCOMM's stock price (QCOM).  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 more people frantically googled "who is elon musk," they inadvertently mistyped and ended up searching for "QCOM stock price," creating a surge in interest for QUALCOMM. This led to a bizarre but undeniable connection where Elon Musk's mysterious aura somehow boosted a completely unrelated company, proving once again that in the stock market, anything is possible.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate a photo-realistic image depicting a person sitting at a sleek, modern desk. The individual is engrossed in their laptop, which is open to a search engine with the query "who is Elon Musk" typed in. At the same time, the laptop screen displays a stock market graph showing QUALCOMM's stock price on a steady rise. The scene should capture the blend of curiosity, focus, and financial interest. 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 QUALCOMM'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: 3D Pixar Style Photorealism A photo-realistic image Hyper-realistic Psychedelic
ChatGPT: A photo-realistic image

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 QUALCOMM's stock price together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: A person sitting at a desk with a laptop open, searching "who is Elon Musk" on Google while a stock market graph showing QUALCOMM's stock price rises on the screen.

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 photo-realistic image ] and depicting this scene: A person sitting at a desk with a laptop open, searching "who is Elon Musk" on Google while a stock market graph showing QUALCOMM's stock price rises on the screen. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate a photo-realistic image depicting a person sitting at a sleek, modern desk. The individual is engrossed in their laptop, which is open to a search engine with the query "who is Elon Musk" typed in. At the same time, the laptop screen displays a stock market graph showing QUALCOMM's stock price on a steady rise. The scene should capture the blend of curiosity, focus, and financial interest.

*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 QUALCOMM's stock price (QCOM) to increase. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price

Journal of Technology and Finance Trends

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

Include a pun 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 0.9467784 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]]
The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we endeavor to elucidate the entangled relationship between public curiosity about Elon Musk and its consequence on the stock price of QUALCOMM. As the saying goes, "Musk's influence on technology is electric," and, indeed, our study reflects just that. Through the utilization of Google Trends data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning from 2005 to 2023. Our findings unveil a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9467784 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, illustrating the strong link between Google searches pondering "who is Elon Musk" and the flunctuations of QUALCOMM's stock price. It seems Musk’s influence extends beyond the stars and into the stock market, and our research sheds light on this celestial connection.


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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we endeavor to elucidate the entangled relationship between public curiosity about Elon Musk and its consequence on the stock price of QUALCOMM. As the saying goes, "Musk's influence on technology is electric," and, indeed, our study reflects just that. Through the utilization of Google Trends data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning from 2005 to 2023. Our findings unveil a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9467784 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, illustrating the strong link between Google searches pondering "who is Elon Musk" and the flunctuations of QUALCOMM's stock price. It seems Musk’s influence extends beyond the stars and into the stock market, and our research sheds light on this celestial connection.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Elon Musk: the man, the myth, the tweet-happy legend. It's no secret that the tech magnate's every move garners widespread attention. From his ambitious space ventures to his eyebrow-raising social media presence, the public's fascination with Musk seems to know no bounds. So, it comes as no surprise that even a mere Google search for "who is Elon Musk" could potentially send shockwaves through a technology giant like QUALCOMM. It appears that in the world of stocks, Musk's influence is simply out of this world!

Speaking of shockwaves, did you hear about the electrical engineer who couldn't resist making bad puns? He just couldn't conduct himself properly.

In the realm of finance, understanding the impact of public sentiment on stock prices is crucial, akin to understanding the importance of good timing when telling a pun. As such, our study aims to explore the intricate dance between public curiosity about Elon Musk and the stock price of QUALCOMM. We seek to unpack the extent to which the ebb and flow of Google searches contemplating the enigma of Musk translates to fluctuations in QUALCOMM's stock price. Brace yourselves, because we're about to dive headfirst into the electrifying realm of search data and stock market movements.

Now, hold on to your hats (or better yet, your Tesla hats) because we are about to reveal some truly "shocking" results. In a manner akin to gaining insight into a thunderstorm, our research aims to shed light on the electric connectivity between Musk's public persona and QUALCOMM's stock performance. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a ride that's as exhilarating as a SpaceX launch.


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 Google searches for 'who is elon musk' and QUALCOMM's stock price. 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 devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading CVS receipts.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we endeavor to elucidate the entangled relationship between public curiosity about Elon Musk and its consequence on the stock price of QUALCOMM. As the saying goes, "Musk's influence on technology is electric," and, indeed, our study reflects just that. Through the utilization of Google Trends data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning from 2005 to 2023. Our findings unveil a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9467784 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, illustrating the strong link between Google searches pondering "who is Elon Musk" and the flunctuations of QUALCOMM's stock price. It seems Musk’s influence extends beyond the stars and into the stock market, and our research sheds light on this celestial connection.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Elon Musk: the man, the myth, the tweet-happy legend. It's no secret that the tech magnate's every move garners widespread attention. From his ambitious space ventures to his eyebrow-raising social media presence, the public's fascination with Musk seems to know no bounds. So, it comes as no surprise that even a mere Google search for "who is Elon Musk" could potentially send shockwaves through a technology giant like QUALCOMM. It appears that in the world of stocks, Musk's influence is simply out of this world!
Speaking of shockwaves, did you hear about the electrical engineer who couldn't resist making bad puns? He just couldn't conduct himself properly.
In the realm of finance, understanding the impact of public sentiment on stock prices is crucial, akin to understanding the importance of good timing when telling a pun. As such, our study aims to explore the intricate dance between public curiosity about Elon Musk and the stock price of QUALCOMM. We seek to unpack the extent to which the ebb and flow of Google searches contemplating the enigma of Musk translates to fluctuations in QUALCOMM's stock price. Brace yourselves, because we're about to dive headfirst into the electrifying realm of search data and stock market movements.
Now, hold on to your hats (or better yet, your Tesla hats) because we are about to reveal some truly "shocking" results. In a manner akin to gaining insight into a thunderstorm, our research aims to shed light on the electric connectivity between Musk's public persona and QUALCOMM's stock performance. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a ride that's as exhilarating as a SpaceX launch.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "The Influence of Public Curiosity on Stock Price," Smith et al. delve into the realms of behavioral economics and market psychology to examine the impact of public interest in prominent figures within the tech industry on stock prices. The study's findings underscore the relevance of celebrity intrigue and its potential influence on stock market dynamics. Similarly, Doe's analysis in "Google Searches and Stock Prices: A Quantitative Exploration" elucidates the intriguing correlation between Google search trends and stock price movements, demonstrating a compelling link between public curiosity and market outcomes.

Speaking of market outcomes, did you hear about the investor who fell in love with the stock market? Unfortunately, it was unrequited - the market never returned their calls.

In "The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution," Walter Isaacson provides a historical account of pioneering figures in the technology sector, offering insights into the charismatic leaders who have left an indelible mark on the industry. Likewise, "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future" by Ashlee Vance presents a comprehensive profile of Elon Musk, delving into his enigmatic persona and visionary endeavors that have captivated the public imagination. These real-world case studies serve to contextualize the profound impact of influential tech personalities on market dynamics, signaling the profound interplay between individual figures and the collective sentiment of investors.

Turning to the realm of fiction, "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test" by Tom Wolfe may not directly relate to our study, but its eccentric exploration of counterculture and technological innovation offers a whimsical parallel to the enigmatic allure of Elon Musk and its potential repercussions on financial markets. Similarly, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams, while undoubtedly a departure from traditional finance literature, encapsulates the spirit of cosmic exploration and the unforeseeable twists that may arise in the pursuit of understanding otherworldly phenomena such as the correlation between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and QUALCOMM's stock price. No dolphins were harmed in the making of this literature review.

Finally, in a bid to cast a wide net in our pursuit of understanding public sentiment surrounding Elon Musk, we even considered unconventional sources such as grocery store receipts, the back of cereal boxes, and perhaps most surprisingly, fortune cookies. While these sources did not yield direct insights, they did offer a much-needed dash of levity to our research process. Remember, a good laugh is worth more than a handful of stock options!

Stay tuned for more surprising findings as we delve deeper into the electrically charged connection between public curiosity about Elon Musk and the fluctuations of QUALCOMM's stock price.


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

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from 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]]
The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we endeavor to elucidate the entangled relationship between public curiosity about Elon Musk and its consequence on the stock price of QUALCOMM. As the saying goes, "Musk's influence on technology is electric," and, indeed, our study reflects just that. Through the utilization of Google Trends data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning from 2005 to 2023. Our findings unveil a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9467784 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, illustrating the strong link between Google searches pondering "who is Elon Musk" and the flunctuations of QUALCOMM's stock price. It seems Musk’s influence extends beyond the stars and into the stock market, and our research sheds light on this celestial connection.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Elon Musk: the man, the myth, the tweet-happy legend. It's no secret that the tech magnate's every move garners widespread attention. From his ambitious space ventures to his eyebrow-raising social media presence, the public's fascination with Musk seems to know no bounds. So, it comes as no surprise that even a mere Google search for "who is Elon Musk" could potentially send shockwaves through a technology giant like QUALCOMM. It appears that in the world of stocks, Musk's influence is simply out of this world!
Speaking of shockwaves, did you hear about the electrical engineer who couldn't resist making bad puns? He just couldn't conduct himself properly.
In the realm of finance, understanding the impact of public sentiment on stock prices is crucial, akin to understanding the importance of good timing when telling a pun. As such, our study aims to explore the intricate dance between public curiosity about Elon Musk and the stock price of QUALCOMM. We seek to unpack the extent to which the ebb and flow of Google searches contemplating the enigma of Musk translates to fluctuations in QUALCOMM's stock price. Brace yourselves, because we're about to dive headfirst into the electrifying realm of search data and stock market movements.
Now, hold on to your hats (or better yet, your Tesla hats) because we are about to reveal some truly "shocking" results. In a manner akin to gaining insight into a thunderstorm, our research aims to shed light on the electric connectivity between Musk's public persona and QUALCOMM's stock performance. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a ride that's as exhilarating as a SpaceX launch.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the mystique of Elon Musk's influence on QUALCOMM's stock price, we embarked on a data odyssey through the digital domain, navigating the rivulets and currents of Google Trends and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) from 2005 to 2023. Our first task was to gather Google search data related to the query "who is Elon Musk" using Google Trends, which tracks the relative search volume of specific queries over time. Imagine a fishing expedition, except instead of reeling in fish, we were capturing search trends, casting our net wide to capture the zeitgeist of Musk-related curiosity in the digital sea.

After securing this treasure trove of search data, we engaged in a methodological tango with QUALCOMM's stock price movements, sourced from LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). We conducted a detailed analysis of daily stock prices, leveraging statistical tools to discern the subtle dance between the ebb and flow of Google searches about Elon Musk and the tumultuous undulations of QUALCOMM stock fluctuations. It was like watching a thrilling game of tug-of-war between the inquisitive masses and the financial fates of a tech titan.

With this wealth of data in hand, we undertook the formidable task of quantifying the association between Google searches related to "who is Elon Musk" and QUALCOMM's stock price performance. To do so, we employed advanced time series analysis and regression modeling techniques to tease out the underlying patterns and relationships. It was like trying to decode the cosmic ballet performed by the stars in the night sky – a mesmerizing endeavor encapsulating the unison of data points and statistical alchemy.

To ensure the robustness of our findings, we adopted a stringent approach to data cleaning and preprocessing, akin to meticulously panning for gold in a swiftly flowing river. We removed any outliers and spurious fluctuations, striving to present a polished and unadulterated portrait of the dynamic interplay between Musk-related inquiries and the stock market machinations. Because in the world of data analysis, cleanliness is next to statistical godliness!

In addition, we conducted various sensitivity analyses and model diagnostics, becoming modern-day data whisperers as we sought to unravel the whispers of correlation and causation lurking within the data's matrix. It was akin to navigating a labyrinth, with each turn serving as a revelation, and every dead end an opportunity to refine our understanding of the intricate relationship between public curiosity and stock market dynamics.

Our methodology aimed to draw a coherent narrative from the disparate threads of online interest and financial performance, weaving a tapestry of insight that reflects the elusive interconnectivity between the celestial allure of Elon Musk and the earthly domain of QUALCOMM's stock price movements. Just as Elon Musk dreams of sending humanity to the stars, our methodology endeavored to launch a compelling exploration into the cosmos of data analysis, where every data point is a star in its own right.

Speaking of stars, did you hear about the astronomer who went to work in a fast-food joint? He wanted the job to "supernova" his career.


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

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

For the time period 2005 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.9467784, r-squared of 0.8963893, and p < 0.01.

One figure will be included. The figure (Fig. 1) is a scatterplot showing the strong correlation between the two variables. You don't need to specify where; I will add the figure.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we endeavor to elucidate the entangled relationship between public curiosity about Elon Musk and its consequence on the stock price of QUALCOMM. As the saying goes, "Musk's influence on technology is electric," and, indeed, our study reflects just that. Through the utilization of Google Trends data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning from 2005 to 2023. Our findings unveil a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9467784 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, illustrating the strong link between Google searches pondering "who is Elon Musk" and the flunctuations of QUALCOMM's stock price. It seems Musk’s influence extends beyond the stars and into the stock market, and our research sheds light on this celestial connection.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Elon Musk: the man, the myth, the tweet-happy legend. It's no secret that the tech magnate's every move garners widespread attention. From his ambitious space ventures to his eyebrow-raising social media presence, the public's fascination with Musk seems to know no bounds. So, it comes as no surprise that even a mere Google search for "who is Elon Musk" could potentially send shockwaves through a technology giant like QUALCOMM. It appears that in the world of stocks, Musk's influence is simply out of this world!
Speaking of shockwaves, did you hear about the electrical engineer who couldn't resist making bad puns? He just couldn't conduct himself properly.
In the realm of finance, understanding the impact of public sentiment on stock prices is crucial, akin to understanding the importance of good timing when telling a pun. As such, our study aims to explore the intricate dance between public curiosity about Elon Musk and the stock price of QUALCOMM. We seek to unpack the extent to which the ebb and flow of Google searches contemplating the enigma of Musk translates to fluctuations in QUALCOMM's stock price. Brace yourselves, because we're about to dive headfirst into the electrifying realm of search data and stock market movements.
Now, hold on to your hats (or better yet, your Tesla hats) because we are about to reveal some truly "shocking" results. In a manner akin to gaining insight into a thunderstorm, our research aims to shed light on the electric connectivity between Musk's public persona and QUALCOMM's stock performance. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a ride that's as exhilarating as a SpaceX launch.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of QUALCOMM. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.9467784, which indicates a very strong positive relationship between these two variables. In other words, it's almost as if the stock price of QUALCOMM and public curiosity about Elon Musk move in unison, like a well-choreographed dance routine.

Fig. 1 displays the scatterplot depicting the strong correlation between the frequency of Google searches about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in QUALCOMM's stock price. It's as clear as day that as interest in Musk peaks, so does the stock price of QUALCOMM. It's like a magnetic force, pulling the stock price closer whenever curiosity about Musk intensifies. You could say it's "Musk-netic" attraction at its finest.

Furthermore, our analysis yielded an impressive r-squared value of 0.8963893. This indicates that approximately 89.64% of the variability in QUALCOMM's stock price can be explained by the fluctuations in Google searches regarding Elon Musk. In simpler terms, the majority of the movement in QUALCOMM's stock price can be attributed to the ebb and flow of public interest in the enigmatic tech mogul.

To put it plainly, it seems that the more the public wonders "who is Elon Musk," the more it translates into tangible effects on QUALCOMM's stock price. It's like the stock market has its very own fan club, with Elon Musk at its center. One could say that Musk's influence is truly "stock-stellar" in nature.


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

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we endeavor to elucidate the entangled relationship between public curiosity about Elon Musk and its consequence on the stock price of QUALCOMM. As the saying goes, "Musk's influence on technology is electric," and, indeed, our study reflects just that. Through the utilization of Google Trends data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning from 2005 to 2023. Our findings unveil a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9467784 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, illustrating the strong link between Google searches pondering "who is Elon Musk" and the flunctuations of QUALCOMM's stock price. It seems Musk’s influence extends beyond the stars and into the stock market, and our research sheds light on this celestial connection.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "The Influence of Public Curiosity on Stock Price," Smith et al. delve into the realms of behavioral economics and market psychology to examine the impact of public interest in prominent figures within the tech industry on stock prices. The study's findings underscore the relevance of celebrity intrigue and its potential influence on stock market dynamics. Similarly, Doe's analysis in "Google Searches and Stock Prices: A Quantitative Exploration" elucidates the intriguing correlation between Google search trends and stock price movements, demonstrating a compelling link between public curiosity and market outcomes.
Speaking of market outcomes, did you hear about the investor who fell in love with the stock market? Unfortunately, it was unrequited - the market never returned their calls.
In "The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution," Walter Isaacson provides a historical account of pioneering figures in the technology sector, offering insights into the charismatic leaders who have left an indelible mark on the industry. Likewise, "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future" by Ashlee Vance presents a comprehensive profile of Elon Musk, delving into his enigmatic persona and visionary endeavors that have captivated the public imagination. These real-world case studies serve to contextualize the profound impact of influential tech personalities on market dynamics, signaling the profound interplay between individual figures and the collective sentiment of investors.
Turning to the realm of fiction, "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test" by Tom Wolfe may not directly relate to our study, but its eccentric exploration of counterculture and technological innovation offers a whimsical parallel to the enigmatic allure of Elon Musk and its potential repercussions on financial markets. Similarly, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams, while undoubtedly a departure from traditional finance literature, encapsulates the spirit of cosmic exploration and the unforeseeable twists that may arise in the pursuit of understanding otherworldly phenomena such as the correlation between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and QUALCOMM's stock price. No dolphins were harmed in the making of this literature review.
Finally, in a bid to cast a wide net in our pursuit of understanding public sentiment surrounding Elon Musk, we even considered unconventional sources such as grocery store receipts, the back of cereal boxes, and perhaps most surprisingly, fortune cookies. While these sources did not yield direct insights, they did offer a much-needed dash of levity to our research process. Remember, a good laugh is worth more than a handful of stock options!
Stay tuned for more surprising findings as we delve deeper into the electrically charged connection between public curiosity about Elon Musk and the fluctuations of QUALCOMM's stock price.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of QUALCOMM. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.9467784, which indicates a very strong positive relationship between these two variables. In other words, it's almost as if the stock price of QUALCOMM and public curiosity about Elon Musk move in unison, like a well-choreographed dance routine.
Fig. 1 displays the scatterplot depicting the strong correlation between the frequency of Google searches about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in QUALCOMM's stock price. It's as clear as day that as interest in Musk peaks, so does the stock price of QUALCOMM. It's like a magnetic force, pulling the stock price closer whenever curiosity about Musk intensifies. You could say it's "Musk-netic" attraction at its finest.
Furthermore, our analysis yielded an impressive r-squared value of 0.8963893. This indicates that approximately 89.64% of the variability in QUALCOMM's stock price can be explained by the fluctuations in Google searches regarding Elon Musk. In simpler terms, the majority of the movement in QUALCOMM's stock price can be attributed to the ebb and flow of public interest in the enigmatic tech mogul.
To put it plainly, it seems that the more the public wonders "who is Elon Musk," the more it translates into tangible effects on QUALCOMM's stock price. It's like the stock market has its very own fan club, with Elon Musk at its center. One could say that Musk's influence is truly "stock-stellar" in nature.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study substantiate the suppositions put forth by Smith et al. and Doe, who previously explored the influence of public interest on stock prices. Our findings provide robust empirical evidence indicating a strong positive correlation between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the fluctuations in QUALCOMM's stock price. This aligns with the notion that public curiosity about prominent figures in the tech industry can exert a discernible impact on market dynamics. It's almost like the stock market takes its cues from public curiosity, and in the case of Elon Musk, the cues are certainly rocketing quality stock performances to new heights.

Despite the study's unorthodox theme, our findings are consistent with the broader literature that underscores the significance of public intrigue in tech personalities and its ripple effect on the stock market. It appears that the true power of Musk's mystique extends beyond the bounds of his own enterprises and resonates within the domain of other tech companies, like a magnetic field linking them to the orbit of his influence.

While the literature review may have ventured into unconventional territories with humor and references to fiction, it's essential to recognize the importance of tangential explorations that offer a fresh perspective. In this case, the playful diversions serve as a reminder that research, even in the realm of finance, can benefit from a sprinkle of whimsy. In the same vein, our study has managed to bridge the theoretical underpinnings from prior research with a lighthearted approach, demonstrating that serious financial phenomena can indeed intermingle with elements of levity.

Our findings suggest that perhaps, Elon Musk's influence on the stock market is not too far removed from the whimsical twists and turns symbolized in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." After all, just as the fictional tale weaves unexpected connections across the cosmos, our study unravels the enigmatic link between queries about Musk and the stock price of QUALCOMM, offering an intriguing narrative of influence that veers into the realm of the unprecedented.

In conclusion, while the influence of public curiosity on stock prices may seem esoteric, our study has accentuated its tangible impact, reinforcing the notion that the stock market and the enigma of Elon Musk are inextricably linked. So, the next time you ponder "who is Elon Musk," remember, your curiosity might just be nudging QUALCOMM's stock price to new heights. It's like a financial boomerang, only this time, it's more "Musk-erang."


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

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we endeavor to elucidate the entangled relationship between public curiosity about Elon Musk and its consequence on the stock price of QUALCOMM. As the saying goes, "Musk's influence on technology is electric," and, indeed, our study reflects just that. Through the utilization of Google Trends data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning from 2005 to 2023. Our findings unveil a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9467784 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, illustrating the strong link between Google searches pondering "who is Elon Musk" and the flunctuations of QUALCOMM's stock price. It seems Musk’s influence extends beyond the stars and into the stock market, and our research sheds light on this celestial connection.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Elon Musk: the man, the myth, the tweet-happy legend. It's no secret that the tech magnate's every move garners widespread attention. From his ambitious space ventures to his eyebrow-raising social media presence, the public's fascination with Musk seems to know no bounds. So, it comes as no surprise that even a mere Google search for "who is Elon Musk" could potentially send shockwaves through a technology giant like QUALCOMM. It appears that in the world of stocks, Musk's influence is simply out of this world!
Speaking of shockwaves, did you hear about the electrical engineer who couldn't resist making bad puns? He just couldn't conduct himself properly.
In the realm of finance, understanding the impact of public sentiment on stock prices is crucial, akin to understanding the importance of good timing when telling a pun. As such, our study aims to explore the intricate dance between public curiosity about Elon Musk and the stock price of QUALCOMM. We seek to unpack the extent to which the ebb and flow of Google searches contemplating the enigma of Musk translates to fluctuations in QUALCOMM's stock price. Brace yourselves, because we're about to dive headfirst into the electrifying realm of search data and stock market movements.
Now, hold on to your hats (or better yet, your Tesla hats) because we are about to reveal some truly "shocking" results. In a manner akin to gaining insight into a thunderstorm, our research aims to shed light on the electric connectivity between Musk's public persona and QUALCOMM's stock performance. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a ride that's as exhilarating as a SpaceX launch.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and the stock price of QUALCOMM. We found a correlation coefficient of 0.9467784, which indicates a very strong positive relationship between these two variables. In other words, it's almost as if the stock price of QUALCOMM and public curiosity about Elon Musk move in unison, like a well-choreographed dance routine.
Fig. 1 displays the scatterplot depicting the strong correlation between the frequency of Google searches about Elon Musk and the fluctuations in QUALCOMM's stock price. It's as clear as day that as interest in Musk peaks, so does the stock price of QUALCOMM. It's like a magnetic force, pulling the stock price closer whenever curiosity about Musk intensifies. You could say it's "Musk-netic" attraction at its finest.
Furthermore, our analysis yielded an impressive r-squared value of 0.8963893. This indicates that approximately 89.64% of the variability in QUALCOMM's stock price can be explained by the fluctuations in Google searches regarding Elon Musk. In simpler terms, the majority of the movement in QUALCOMM's stock price can be attributed to the ebb and flow of public interest in the enigmatic tech mogul.
To put it plainly, it seems that the more the public wonders "who is Elon Musk," the more it translates into tangible effects on QUALCOMM's stock price. It's like the stock market has its very own fan club, with Elon Musk at its center. One could say that Musk's influence is truly "stock-stellar" in nature.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has illuminated a strong and significant relationship between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and QUALCOMM's stock price. It is evident that the public's fascination with Musk has a palpable impact on the performance of this technology giant, demonstrating that Musk's influence extends far beyond Tesla's electric vehicles. Our findings suggest that monitoring public curiosity about Elon Musk can serve as a valuable signal for predicting fluctuations in QUALCOMM's stock price, akin to how a lightning rod detects incoming storms.

Our study not only offers valuable insights for investors and analysts but also adds a touch of whimsy to the world of stock market predictions. After all, why limit financial analysis to boring numbers and charts when you can sprinkle in a little bit of Musk magic? It's the type of correlation that could truly "spark" a revolution in stock market modeling.

With a correlation coefficient of 0.9467784, our results provide compelling evidence that public sentiments and perceptions of influential figures like Elon Musk can reverberate through financial markets in ways that are both intriguing and impactful. It's almost as if Musk's enigmatic aura has a gravitational pull on QUALCOMM's stock price, making it a case of "Musk-atraction" that researchers and investors alike must take into consideration.

In light of our findings, it's safe to say that no further research in this area is needed. The relationship between Google searches for "who is Elon Musk" and QUALCOMM's stock price has been thoroughly established, and any additional exploration of this topic might just generate enough static to cause a market shockwave. It's time to let this "Musk-terpiece" of research shine on its own and see if investors will start saying, "QUALCOMM, you had me at Elon Musk."


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User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

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Journal of Technology and Finance Trends


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System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Advanced Technology and Market Analysis (SATMA)


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System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled The Musk of Google Searches: A Quantitative Analysis of Elon Musk’s Impact on QUALCOMM's Stock Price with an abstract of In this research paper, we endeavor to elucidate the entangled relationship between public curiosity about Elon Musk and its consequence on the stock price of QUALCOMM. As the saying goes, "Musk's influence on technology is electric," and, indeed, our study reflects just that. Through the utilization of Google Trends data and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning from 2005 to 2023. Our findings unveil a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9467784 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, illustrating the strong link between Google searches pondering "who is Elon Musk" and the flunctuations of QUALCOMM's stock price. It seems Musk’s influence extends beyond the stars and into the stock market, and our research sheds light on this celestial connection.

ChatGPT:

Elon Musk, Google searches, Qualcomm, stock price, quantitative analysis, Google Trends data, LSEG Analytics, correlation coefficient, p-value, technology influence, stock market fluctuations

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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)

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

See what else correlates with QUALCOMM's stock price (QCOM)

Correlation r = 0.9467784 (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 = 0.8963893 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 89.6% of the change in the one variable (i.e., QUALCOMM's stock price (QCOM)) 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 8.6E-10. 0.0000000008558896363902089000
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 0.95 in 8.6E-8% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 1,168,374,937 random variables You don't actually need 1 billion 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.

[ 0.86, 0.98 ] 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
QUALCOMM's stock price (QCOM) (Stock price)42.743.2537.7638.2335.6546.7949.8955.8863.5873.6174.5149.4365.8664.3856.289.05153.01182.91111.35




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.




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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([42.7,43.25,37.76,38.23,35.65,46.79,49.89,55.88,63.58,73.61,74.51,49.43,65.86,64.38,56.2,89.05,153.01,182.91,111.35,])
array_1_name = "Google searches for 'who is elon musk'"
array_2_name = "QUALCOMM's stock price (QCOM)"

# 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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