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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 'cat memes' and the second variable is Solar power generated in Ecuador.  The chart goes from 2005 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

The increased production of cat memes led to more people laughing, which in turn created a higher positive energy output, spurring solar power generation in Ecuador. Remember, when it comes to renewable energy, every meow counts!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a person sitting cross-legged on the grass with a smartphone in hand, surrounded by colorful, swirling patterns and shapes that evoke a psychedelic atmosphere. The person is leaning forward with a playful grin, their eyes focused on the phone's screen as they search for "cat memes" on Google. In the background, a clear, bright sky and lush greenery characterize the serene setting, with solar panels positioned on the ground, absorbing the intense sunlight and converting it into sustainable energy. The panels are depicted as gleaming with a vibrant, otherworldly glow, emphasizing their vital role in generating clean and renewable energy. 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 'cat memes' and Solar power generated in Ecuador. 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: Minimalism Psychedelic a Polaroid photo Parallax art 3D Pixar Style
ChatGPT: Psychedelic

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 'cat memes' and Solar power generated in Ecuador together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: A person is using their smartphone to search for "cat memes" on Google, while in the background, solar panels are soaking up the beaming sunlight in Ecuador, generating clean and renewable energy.

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: [ Psychedelic ] and depicting this scene: A person is using their smartphone to search for "cat memes" on Google, while in the background, solar panels are soaking up the beaming sunlight in Ecuador, generating clean and renewable energy. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a person sitting cross-legged on the grass with a smartphone in hand, surrounded by colorful, swirling patterns and shapes that evoke a psychedelic atmosphere. The person is leaning forward with a playful grin, their eyes focused on the phone's screen as they search for "cat memes" on Google. In the background, a clear, bright sky and lush greenery characterize the serene setting, with solar panels positioned on the ground, absorbing the intense sunlight and converting it into sustainable energy. The panels are depicted as gleaming with a vibrant, otherworldly glow, emphasizing their vital role in generating clean and renewable energy.

*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 cat memes (Google searches for 'cat memes') caused Solar power generated in Ecuador to increase. Add a funny one-liner at the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam

The Journal of Purr-fectly Pawsome Phenomena

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 witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 'cat memes' and Solar power generated in Ecuador. 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 Energy Information Administration to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and p < 0.01 for 2005 to 2021.

Please respond in this format (replace "Lorem ipsum dolor sit" with your title and abstract)

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
The Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam

[[ABSTRACT]]
The purr-plexing relationship between the Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador has been the subject of much inquiry, and our research team has taken a quantum leap into this uncharted territory. Leveraging data from Google Trends and the Energy Information Administration, we embarked on a fur-midable quest to unveil any potential connections, much to our furry-ous excitement.

Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. This statistical meow-mentum suggests that the fervent quest for feline amusement may indeed, in some inexplicable fashion, be intertwined with the production of solar power in the land of the mighty Andes.

Coupled with this discovery, we offer a solar-elated dad joke: "What did the solar panel say to the cat meme? You light up my day, but I'm the one generating the power! " Our study sheds light on a previously dim alley of inquiry and paves the way for further exploration in this peculiar area at the intersection of kitschy internet trends and sustainable energy production.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 'cat memes' and Solar power generated in Ecuador. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam

[[ABSTRACT]]
The purr-plexing relationship between the Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador has been the subject of much inquiry, and our research team has taken a quantum leap into this uncharted territory. Leveraging data from Google Trends and the Energy Information Administration, we embarked on a fur-midable quest to unveil any potential connections, much to our furry-ous excitement.

Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. This statistical meow-mentum suggests that the fervent quest for feline amusement may indeed, in some inexplicable fashion, be intertwined with the production of solar power in the land of the mighty Andes.

Coupled with this discovery, we offer a solar-elated dad joke: "What did the solar panel say to the cat meme? You light up my day, but I'm the one generating the power! " Our study sheds light on a previously dim alley of inquiry and paves the way for further exploration in this peculiar area at the intersection of kitschy internet trends and sustainable energy production.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The feline meme phenomenon has taken the internet by storm, captivating millions with its endearing and often comical portrayals of cat antics. At the same time, the proliferation of solar power has been casting a spotlight on sustainable energy solutions, with the potential to revolutionize power generation. These seemingly unrelated subjects have collided in an unexpected manner, prompting our investigation into the peculiar linkage between Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power harnessed in Ecuador.

As we embark on this quirky quest, it is important to acknowledge the inherent humor in our pursuits. After all, what do you call a group of musical cats frolicking in a sunlit meadow? A "purr-formance art ensemble!" The levity of these jokes must not detract from the gravity of our inquiry, but rather serve as a reminder that even the most unexpected avenues of research can yield insightful revelations.

Over the years, the internet has become a virtual playground for cat enthusiasts, with the demand for feline-related content skyrocketing. Meanwhile, solar power has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional energy sources, harnessing the abundant and renewable resource of sunlight. Looking at these two disparate worlds, one can't help but wonder: "Why did the cat sit on the solar panel? He wanted to be at the 'purr'-fect spot for generating energy!"

Our study delves into this conundrum with a rigor-riffic approach, leveraging data from Google Trends to gauge the prevalence of 'cat memes' searches and juxtaposing it with the solar power output in Ecuador. The correlation coefficients that emerged from our analyses revealed a striking pattern, akin to a cat's predictable fascination with a dancing sunbeam – noting a significant relationship between the two variables.

As we explore this peculiar nexus, it is essential to recall the words of the great physicist Albert Einstein, who – as a lover of both cats and brilliant ideas – mused, "If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my dreams in music. I see my life in terms of music." Drawing from this sentiment, we endeavor to unravel the symphony that intertwines the whimsical allure of cat memes and the radiant promise of solar power.

In uncovering this unexpected correlation, we are reminded of the paradoxical nature of scholarly pursuits – for just as cats exhibit an enigmatic charm, so too does the realm of statistical inquiry often present confounding enigmas. Our efforts in this study represent a meow-mentous step towards elucidating a dimension of influence that may have previously eluded examination, shedding light on the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains.

As we march forth in our endeavor, let us not forget to pause and ponder one final question: "What did the solar-powered cat meme say? 'I've got the purr-fect energy source to keep you feline fine!'" With this mirthful interlude, we embark upon the elucidation of the puzzling interplay between the captivating world of cat memes and the radiant energy of solar power in Ecuador.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 'cat memes' and Solar power generated in Ecuador. 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 the backs of shampoo bottles.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam

[[ABSTRACT]]
The purr-plexing relationship between the Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador has been the subject of much inquiry, and our research team has taken a quantum leap into this uncharted territory. Leveraging data from Google Trends and the Energy Information Administration, we embarked on a fur-midable quest to unveil any potential connections, much to our furry-ous excitement.

Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. This statistical meow-mentum suggests that the fervent quest for feline amusement may indeed, in some inexplicable fashion, be intertwined with the production of solar power in the land of the mighty Andes.

Coupled with this discovery, we offer a solar-elated dad joke: "What did the solar panel say to the cat meme? You light up my day, but I'm the one generating the power! " Our study sheds light on a previously dim alley of inquiry and paves the way for further exploration in this peculiar area at the intersection of kitschy internet trends and sustainable energy production.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The feline meme phenomenon has taken the internet by storm, captivating millions with its endearing and often comical portrayals of cat antics. At the same time, the proliferation of solar power has been casting a spotlight on sustainable energy solutions, with the potential to revolutionize power generation. These seemingly unrelated subjects have collided in an unexpected manner, prompting our investigation into the peculiar linkage between Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power harnessed in Ecuador.
As we embark on this quirky quest, it is important to acknowledge the inherent humor in our pursuits. After all, what do you call a group of musical cats frolicking in a sunlit meadow? A "purr-formance art ensemble!" The levity of these jokes must not detract from the gravity of our inquiry, but rather serve as a reminder that even the most unexpected avenues of research can yield insightful revelations.
Over the years, the internet has become a virtual playground for cat enthusiasts, with the demand for feline-related content skyrocketing. Meanwhile, solar power has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional energy sources, harnessing the abundant and renewable resource of sunlight. Looking at these two disparate worlds, one can't help but wonder: "Why did the cat sit on the solar panel? He wanted to be at the 'purr'-fect spot for generating energy!"
Our study delves into this conundrum with a rigor-riffic approach, leveraging data from Google Trends to gauge the prevalence of 'cat memes' searches and juxtaposing it with the solar power output in Ecuador. The correlation coefficients that emerged from our analyses revealed a striking pattern, akin to a cat's predictable fascination with a dancing sunbeam – noting a significant relationship between the two variables.
As we explore this peculiar nexus, it is essential to recall the words of the great physicist Albert Einstein, who – as a lover of both cats and brilliant ideas – mused, "If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my dreams in music. I see my life in terms of music." Drawing from this sentiment, we endeavor to unravel the symphony that intertwines the whimsical allure of cat memes and the radiant promise of solar power.
In uncovering this unexpected correlation, we are reminded of the paradoxical nature of scholarly pursuits – for just as cats exhibit an enigmatic charm, so too does the realm of statistical inquiry often present confounding enigmas. Our efforts in this study represent a meow-mentous step towards elucidating a dimension of influence that may have previously eluded examination, shedding light on the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains.
As we march forth in our endeavor, let us not forget to pause and ponder one final question: "What did the solar-powered cat meme say? 'I've got the purr-fect energy source to keep you feline fine!'" With this mirthful interlude, we embark upon the elucidation of the puzzling interplay between the captivating world of cat memes and the radiant energy of solar power in Ecuador.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The investigation into the relationship between Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador has prompted numerous scholarly inquiries, with a diverse array of perspectives and methodologies. In "Smith et al.'s" seminal work, the authors uncover a nuanced connection between online search behavior and environmental factors, delving into the intricate interplay of human digital interaction and terrestrial phenomena (Smith et al., 2015). Building upon this foundational research, "Doe's" comprehensive analysis of internet trends and renewable energy production sheds further light on the potential symbiosis between seemingly unrelated domains, fostering a deeper appreciation for the malleability of empirical associations in the cyber-physical realm (Doe, 2017).

Transitioning from the realm of scholarly literature to informative non-fiction, books such as "The Age of Sustainable Development" by Jeffrey D. Sachs offer a comprehensive overview of the global sustainability agenda, encompassing diverse facets of environmental stewardship and energy economics. Similarly, "The Physics of Solar Cells" by Jenny Nelson provides a detailed exploration of photovoltaic technology, elucidating the principles that underpin solar power generation and its implications for sustainable energy infrastructure.

Now, taking an imaginative leap into the realm of fiction, "Solar" by Ian McEwan presents a narrative interwoven with themes of environmental activism and technological innovation, offering a literary lens through which to contemplate the potential sociocultural ramifications of solar energy proliferation. Conversely, "The Cats of Tanglewood Forest" by Charles de Lint immerses readers in a whimsical world where fantastical felines roam amidst nature's wonders, invoking a sense of playful curiosity akin to the allure of internet cat memes.

Venturing further into unexpected sources of insight, the authors conducted an unconventional review of consumer products, particularly focusing on the informational content of shampoo bottles. Surprisingly, amidst the elucidation of product usage and cautionary warnings, a curious morsel of trivia emerged – "Did you know that the purr-vading sentiment embodied in the search for 'cat memes' correlates with the radiant enthusiasm for solar power in distant lands? Embrace the lather of knowledge, and let the feline musings of inquiry envelop your senses!"

With these diverse sources shaping the contextual landscape of inquiry, our research endeavors delve into the intersection of human digital predilections and sustainable energy paradigms, offering a harmonious fusion of empirical rigor and mirthful curiosity.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 'cat memes' and Solar power generated in Ecuador. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Google Trends and Energy Information Administration . You used data from 2005 to 2021

Make up the research methods you don't know. Make them a bit goofy and convoluted.

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam

[[ABSTRACT]]
The purr-plexing relationship between the Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador has been the subject of much inquiry, and our research team has taken a quantum leap into this uncharted territory. Leveraging data from Google Trends and the Energy Information Administration, we embarked on a fur-midable quest to unveil any potential connections, much to our furry-ous excitement.

Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. This statistical meow-mentum suggests that the fervent quest for feline amusement may indeed, in some inexplicable fashion, be intertwined with the production of solar power in the land of the mighty Andes.

Coupled with this discovery, we offer a solar-elated dad joke: "What did the solar panel say to the cat meme? You light up my day, but I'm the one generating the power! " Our study sheds light on a previously dim alley of inquiry and paves the way for further exploration in this peculiar area at the intersection of kitschy internet trends and sustainable energy production.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The feline meme phenomenon has taken the internet by storm, captivating millions with its endearing and often comical portrayals of cat antics. At the same time, the proliferation of solar power has been casting a spotlight on sustainable energy solutions, with the potential to revolutionize power generation. These seemingly unrelated subjects have collided in an unexpected manner, prompting our investigation into the peculiar linkage between Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power harnessed in Ecuador.
As we embark on this quirky quest, it is important to acknowledge the inherent humor in our pursuits. After all, what do you call a group of musical cats frolicking in a sunlit meadow? A "purr-formance art ensemble!" The levity of these jokes must not detract from the gravity of our inquiry, but rather serve as a reminder that even the most unexpected avenues of research can yield insightful revelations.
Over the years, the internet has become a virtual playground for cat enthusiasts, with the demand for feline-related content skyrocketing. Meanwhile, solar power has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional energy sources, harnessing the abundant and renewable resource of sunlight. Looking at these two disparate worlds, one can't help but wonder: "Why did the cat sit on the solar panel? He wanted to be at the 'purr'-fect spot for generating energy!"
Our study delves into this conundrum with a rigor-riffic approach, leveraging data from Google Trends to gauge the prevalence of 'cat memes' searches and juxtaposing it with the solar power output in Ecuador. The correlation coefficients that emerged from our analyses revealed a striking pattern, akin to a cat's predictable fascination with a dancing sunbeam – noting a significant relationship between the two variables.
As we explore this peculiar nexus, it is essential to recall the words of the great physicist Albert Einstein, who – as a lover of both cats and brilliant ideas – mused, "If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my dreams in music. I see my life in terms of music." Drawing from this sentiment, we endeavor to unravel the symphony that intertwines the whimsical allure of cat memes and the radiant promise of solar power.
In uncovering this unexpected correlation, we are reminded of the paradoxical nature of scholarly pursuits – for just as cats exhibit an enigmatic charm, so too does the realm of statistical inquiry often present confounding enigmas. Our efforts in this study represent a meow-mentous step towards elucidating a dimension of influence that may have previously eluded examination, shedding light on the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains.
As we march forth in our endeavor, let us not forget to pause and ponder one final question: "What did the solar-powered cat meme say? 'I've got the purr-fect energy source to keep you feline fine!'" With this mirthful interlude, we embark upon the elucidation of the puzzling interplay between the captivating world of cat memes and the radiant energy of solar power in Ecuador.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Our research employed a multi-faceted approach to untangle the relationship between Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador. This endeavor began with data collection from Google Trends, a platform offering insights into search query patterns, and the Energy Information Administration, providing comprehensive data on energy production. This cat-and-mouse game of data acquisition was complemented by an exhaustive review of scholarly literature, ensuring a thorough understanding of relevant concepts and methodologies.

To identify and quantify the level of public interest in 'cat memes', we utilized a custom-tailored algorithm that scoured the depths of Google Trends, identifying search volumes and fluctuations over time. Our team painstakingly sifted through mounds of data, akin to a dedicated pet owner sifting through kitty litter, to distill robust metrics reflective of the public's feline-themed internet escapades.

Our investigation into solar power generation in Ecuador involved the harmonization of data from the Energy Information Administration, entailing the meticulous examination of solar power output over the designated timeframe. This process was akin to basking in the warm glow of a sunlit windowsill, as we meticulously calculated kilowatt-hours of solar energy harnessed in the splendid landscapes of Ecuador.

After a harmonious fusion of these datasets, akin to the seamless integration of sunlight and capers of playful felines, rigorous statistical analyses were employed to unravel any underlying association between the search interest in 'cat memes' and solar power generation. Our methods entailed the utilization of correlation analyses, time series modeling, and multivariate regression techniques to distill the complex interplay between these seemingly disparate phenomena.

Moreover, in a lighthearted twist, we implemented an unconventional technique that involved observing the proclivity of laboratory cats to choose between solar-powered toys and non-solar-powered toys while being exposed to alternating sequences of 'cat meme' videos. The results certainly provoked a few amused chuckles among the research team, as we pondered the aptness of cats as insightful muses in our quest for substantive, yet whisker-twitching, discoveries.

In a nut-shell – or should we say, a catnip crinkle ball – our methodology encompassed meticulous data collection, robust statistical analyses, and a playful nod to the interplay of internet culture and sustainable energy solutions. This approach enabled us to delve into the captivating nexus of 'cat memes' and solar power generation in Ecuador, embracing both the gravity of scientific inquiry and the whimsy of unexpected correlations.

Adhering to the spirit of our inquiry, we sought to infuse our methodology with the same enchanting allure often attributed to feline antics, viewing each step as a playful pursuit of elucidating a 'paw-sible' meow-ment of enlightenment in the realm of statistical investigation.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 'cat memes' and Solar power generated in Ecuador. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Google Trends and Energy Information Administration .

For the time period 2005 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9275863, r-squared of 0.8604163, 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 Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam

[[ABSTRACT]]
The purr-plexing relationship between the Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador has been the subject of much inquiry, and our research team has taken a quantum leap into this uncharted territory. Leveraging data from Google Trends and the Energy Information Administration, we embarked on a fur-midable quest to unveil any potential connections, much to our furry-ous excitement.

Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. This statistical meow-mentum suggests that the fervent quest for feline amusement may indeed, in some inexplicable fashion, be intertwined with the production of solar power in the land of the mighty Andes.

Coupled with this discovery, we offer a solar-elated dad joke: "What did the solar panel say to the cat meme? You light up my day, but I'm the one generating the power! " Our study sheds light on a previously dim alley of inquiry and paves the way for further exploration in this peculiar area at the intersection of kitschy internet trends and sustainable energy production.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The feline meme phenomenon has taken the internet by storm, captivating millions with its endearing and often comical portrayals of cat antics. At the same time, the proliferation of solar power has been casting a spotlight on sustainable energy solutions, with the potential to revolutionize power generation. These seemingly unrelated subjects have collided in an unexpected manner, prompting our investigation into the peculiar linkage between Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power harnessed in Ecuador.
As we embark on this quirky quest, it is important to acknowledge the inherent humor in our pursuits. After all, what do you call a group of musical cats frolicking in a sunlit meadow? A "purr-formance art ensemble!" The levity of these jokes must not detract from the gravity of our inquiry, but rather serve as a reminder that even the most unexpected avenues of research can yield insightful revelations.
Over the years, the internet has become a virtual playground for cat enthusiasts, with the demand for feline-related content skyrocketing. Meanwhile, solar power has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional energy sources, harnessing the abundant and renewable resource of sunlight. Looking at these two disparate worlds, one can't help but wonder: "Why did the cat sit on the solar panel? He wanted to be at the 'purr'-fect spot for generating energy!"
Our study delves into this conundrum with a rigor-riffic approach, leveraging data from Google Trends to gauge the prevalence of 'cat memes' searches and juxtaposing it with the solar power output in Ecuador. The correlation coefficients that emerged from our analyses revealed a striking pattern, akin to a cat's predictable fascination with a dancing sunbeam – noting a significant relationship between the two variables.
As we explore this peculiar nexus, it is essential to recall the words of the great physicist Albert Einstein, who – as a lover of both cats and brilliant ideas – mused, "If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my dreams in music. I see my life in terms of music." Drawing from this sentiment, we endeavor to unravel the symphony that intertwines the whimsical allure of cat memes and the radiant promise of solar power.
In uncovering this unexpected correlation, we are reminded of the paradoxical nature of scholarly pursuits – for just as cats exhibit an enigmatic charm, so too does the realm of statistical inquiry often present confounding enigmas. Our efforts in this study represent a meow-mentous step towards elucidating a dimension of influence that may have previously eluded examination, shedding light on the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains.
As we march forth in our endeavor, let us not forget to pause and ponder one final question: "What did the solar-powered cat meme say? 'I've got the purr-fect energy source to keep you feline fine!'" With this mirthful interlude, we embark upon the elucidation of the puzzling interplay between the captivating world of cat memes and the radiant energy of solar power in Ecuador.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our investigation uncovered a remarkably strong correlation between the volume of Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador. Specifically, a correlation coefficient of 0.9275863, an r-squared value of 0.8604163, and a statistical significance with p < 0.01 were observed for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. The proverbial can of worms was opened, and what did we find? A purr-plexing but statistically significant linkage between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Fig. 1 depicts the scatterplot illustrating the pronounced correlation observed between the two variables. This figure serves as a visual testament to the surprising relationship that emerged from our analysis. A picture is worth a thousand words, or in this case, a thousand meows of astonishment.

Upon reflection, this statistical finding reminds us of a classic cat joke – "How does a dog stop a video? He presses the 'paws' button." While the connection between cat memes and solar power may not seem as straightforward as a canine's clever maneuver, our findings provide compelling evidence of an intriguing association.

The statistical analyses fortify the notion that the fervent pursuit of feline amusement, as evidenced by the popularity of 'cat memes' searches, is correlated with the solar power production in Ecuador. Our study opens the door to a plethora of questions, affirming that the interplay between lighthearted internet pursuits and sustainable energy sources is indeed a fertile ground for scholarly exploration.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 'cat memes' and Solar power generated in Ecuador. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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 Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam

[[ABSTRACT]]
The purr-plexing relationship between the Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador has been the subject of much inquiry, and our research team has taken a quantum leap into this uncharted territory. Leveraging data from Google Trends and the Energy Information Administration, we embarked on a fur-midable quest to unveil any potential connections, much to our furry-ous excitement.

Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. This statistical meow-mentum suggests that the fervent quest for feline amusement may indeed, in some inexplicable fashion, be intertwined with the production of solar power in the land of the mighty Andes.

Coupled with this discovery, we offer a solar-elated dad joke: "What did the solar panel say to the cat meme? You light up my day, but I'm the one generating the power! " Our study sheds light on a previously dim alley of inquiry and paves the way for further exploration in this peculiar area at the intersection of kitschy internet trends and sustainable energy production.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The investigation into the relationship between Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador has prompted numerous scholarly inquiries, with a diverse array of perspectives and methodologies. In "Smith et al.'s" seminal work, the authors uncover a nuanced connection between online search behavior and environmental factors, delving into the intricate interplay of human digital interaction and terrestrial phenomena (Smith et al., 2015). Building upon this foundational research, "Doe's" comprehensive analysis of internet trends and renewable energy production sheds further light on the potential symbiosis between seemingly unrelated domains, fostering a deeper appreciation for the malleability of empirical associations in the cyber-physical realm (Doe, 2017).
Transitioning from the realm of scholarly literature to informative non-fiction, books such as "The Age of Sustainable Development" by Jeffrey D. Sachs offer a comprehensive overview of the global sustainability agenda, encompassing diverse facets of environmental stewardship and energy economics. Similarly, "The Physics of Solar Cells" by Jenny Nelson provides a detailed exploration of photovoltaic technology, elucidating the principles that underpin solar power generation and its implications for sustainable energy infrastructure.
Now, taking an imaginative leap into the realm of fiction, "Solar" by Ian McEwan presents a narrative interwoven with themes of environmental activism and technological innovation, offering a literary lens through which to contemplate the potential sociocultural ramifications of solar energy proliferation. Conversely, "The Cats of Tanglewood Forest" by Charles de Lint immerses readers in a whimsical world where fantastical felines roam amidst nature's wonders, invoking a sense of playful curiosity akin to the allure of internet cat memes.
Venturing further into unexpected sources of insight, the authors conducted an unconventional review of consumer products, particularly focusing on the informational content of shampoo bottles. Surprisingly, amidst the elucidation of product usage and cautionary warnings, a curious morsel of trivia emerged – "Did you know that the purr-vading sentiment embodied in the search for 'cat memes' correlates with the radiant enthusiasm for solar power in distant lands? Embrace the lather of knowledge, and let the feline musings of inquiry envelop your senses!"
With these diverse sources shaping the contextual landscape of inquiry, our research endeavors delve into the intersection of human digital predilections and sustainable energy paradigms, offering a harmonious fusion of empirical rigor and mirthful curiosity.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our investigation uncovered a remarkably strong correlation between the volume of Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador. Specifically, a correlation coefficient of 0.9275863, an r-squared value of 0.8604163, and a statistical significance with p < 0.01 were observed for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. The proverbial can of worms was opened, and what did we find? A purr-plexing but statistically significant linkage between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.
Fig. 1 depicts the scatterplot illustrating the pronounced correlation observed between the two variables. This figure serves as a visual testament to the surprising relationship that emerged from our analysis. A picture is worth a thousand words, or in this case, a thousand meows of astonishment.
Upon reflection, this statistical finding reminds us of a classic cat joke – "How does a dog stop a video? He presses the 'paws' button." While the connection between cat memes and solar power may not seem as straightforward as a canine's clever maneuver, our findings provide compelling evidence of an intriguing association.
The statistical analyses fortify the notion that the fervent pursuit of feline amusement, as evidenced by the popularity of 'cat memes' searches, is correlated with the solar power production in Ecuador. Our study opens the door to a plethora of questions, affirming that the interplay between lighthearted internet pursuits and sustainable energy sources is indeed a fertile ground for scholarly exploration.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our investigation into the unexpected correlation between Google searches for 'cat memes' and solar power generation in Ecuador has peeled back a layer of the seemingly incongruous relationship between internet trends and sustainable energy production. The pronounced correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and statistical significance with p < 0.01 for the period from 2005 to 2021 underscores the robustness of this association. Our findings are consistent with prior research by Smith et al. and Doe, further bolstering the notion that human digital interactions may indeed be intertwined with environmental phenomena, much like a curious cat weaving through a sun-kissed garden.

In "Smith et al.'s" work, the authors unearthed the complex interplay between online search behavior and environmental factors, setting the stage for our exploration. Similarly, "Doe's" analysis contributed valuable insights into the potential symbiosis between internet trends and renewable energy production, aligning with our current findings. While the unexpected connection between cat memes and solar power may raise eyebrows, our study's alignment with prior scholarly inquiries underscores the validity of this emerging field of inquiry.

Speaking of emerging fields, did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers? He will stop at nothing to avoid them. In a similar vein, our study stops at nothing to enlighten the scientific community about the unlikely yet statistically robust connection between feline amusement and solar energy production in Ecuador.

The literature review also ventured into imaginative realms such as fiction and consumer products, highlighting diverse sources of inspiration that have woven the contextual fabric of our inquiry. Though seemingly whimsical, the playful musings of 'The Cats of Tanglewood Forest' and the inquisitive character of shampoo bottle trivia have serendipitously enriched our understanding, infusing a sense of wonder and curiosity into the otherwise empirical landscape of investigation.

Our findings have illuminated a previously unexplored alley of inquiry, shedding light on the potential sociocultural and psychological underpinnings of internet pursuits and their ripple effects on environmental practices. The humorous world of cat memes may appear worlds apart from the technical domain of solar power generation, but our study serves as a compelling testament to the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate phenomena. Just as a cat's playful pounce can catch us off guard, the serendipitous discovery of the connection between cat memes and solar power has captured the scientific imagination.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 'cat memes' and Solar power generated in Ecuador. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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 Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam

[[ABSTRACT]]
The purr-plexing relationship between the Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador has been the subject of much inquiry, and our research team has taken a quantum leap into this uncharted territory. Leveraging data from Google Trends and the Energy Information Administration, we embarked on a fur-midable quest to unveil any potential connections, much to our furry-ous excitement.

Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. This statistical meow-mentum suggests that the fervent quest for feline amusement may indeed, in some inexplicable fashion, be intertwined with the production of solar power in the land of the mighty Andes.

Coupled with this discovery, we offer a solar-elated dad joke: "What did the solar panel say to the cat meme? You light up my day, but I'm the one generating the power! " Our study sheds light on a previously dim alley of inquiry and paves the way for further exploration in this peculiar area at the intersection of kitschy internet trends and sustainable energy production.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The feline meme phenomenon has taken the internet by storm, captivating millions with its endearing and often comical portrayals of cat antics. At the same time, the proliferation of solar power has been casting a spotlight on sustainable energy solutions, with the potential to revolutionize power generation. These seemingly unrelated subjects have collided in an unexpected manner, prompting our investigation into the peculiar linkage between Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power harnessed in Ecuador.
As we embark on this quirky quest, it is important to acknowledge the inherent humor in our pursuits. After all, what do you call a group of musical cats frolicking in a sunlit meadow? A "purr-formance art ensemble!" The levity of these jokes must not detract from the gravity of our inquiry, but rather serve as a reminder that even the most unexpected avenues of research can yield insightful revelations.
Over the years, the internet has become a virtual playground for cat enthusiasts, with the demand for feline-related content skyrocketing. Meanwhile, solar power has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional energy sources, harnessing the abundant and renewable resource of sunlight. Looking at these two disparate worlds, one can't help but wonder: "Why did the cat sit on the solar panel? He wanted to be at the 'purr'-fect spot for generating energy!"
Our study delves into this conundrum with a rigor-riffic approach, leveraging data from Google Trends to gauge the prevalence of 'cat memes' searches and juxtaposing it with the solar power output in Ecuador. The correlation coefficients that emerged from our analyses revealed a striking pattern, akin to a cat's predictable fascination with a dancing sunbeam – noting a significant relationship between the two variables.
As we explore this peculiar nexus, it is essential to recall the words of the great physicist Albert Einstein, who – as a lover of both cats and brilliant ideas – mused, "If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my dreams in music. I see my life in terms of music." Drawing from this sentiment, we endeavor to unravel the symphony that intertwines the whimsical allure of cat memes and the radiant promise of solar power.
In uncovering this unexpected correlation, we are reminded of the paradoxical nature of scholarly pursuits – for just as cats exhibit an enigmatic charm, so too does the realm of statistical inquiry often present confounding enigmas. Our efforts in this study represent a meow-mentous step towards elucidating a dimension of influence that may have previously eluded examination, shedding light on the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains.
As we march forth in our endeavor, let us not forget to pause and ponder one final question: "What did the solar-powered cat meme say? 'I've got the purr-fect energy source to keep you feline fine!'" With this mirthful interlude, we embark upon the elucidation of the puzzling interplay between the captivating world of cat memes and the radiant energy of solar power in Ecuador.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our investigation uncovered a remarkably strong correlation between the volume of Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador. Specifically, a correlation coefficient of 0.9275863, an r-squared value of 0.8604163, and a statistical significance with p < 0.01 were observed for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. The proverbial can of worms was opened, and what did we find? A purr-plexing but statistically significant linkage between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.
Fig. 1 depicts the scatterplot illustrating the pronounced correlation observed between the two variables. This figure serves as a visual testament to the surprising relationship that emerged from our analysis. A picture is worth a thousand words, or in this case, a thousand meows of astonishment.
Upon reflection, this statistical finding reminds us of a classic cat joke – "How does a dog stop a video? He presses the 'paws' button." While the connection between cat memes and solar power may not seem as straightforward as a canine's clever maneuver, our findings provide compelling evidence of an intriguing association.
The statistical analyses fortify the notion that the fervent pursuit of feline amusement, as evidenced by the popularity of 'cat memes' searches, is correlated with the solar power production in Ecuador. Our study opens the door to a plethora of questions, affirming that the interplay between lighthearted internet pursuits and sustainable energy sources is indeed a fertile ground for scholarly exploration.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has brought to light an unexpected yet robust correlation between the Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador. The statistical meow-mentum observed, with a correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and p < 0.01, sheds a purr-plexing but illuminating glow on this peculiar linkage. This finding is not just a statistical coincidence, it's the 'purrfect' blend of the whimsical and the sustainable.

Our investigation has revealed a remarkable interplay between the seemingly disparate realms of online feline amusement and renewable energy production, demonstrating that even the most unexpected associations can yield meaningful insights. This statistical discovery is not a fluke, but a 'pawsitively' intriguing revelation that underscores the richness of inquiry into uncharted territories.

The findings of this study may prompt some to ask, "Why are cats great at solar power? They're experts in 'cat-a-lytic' converters!" While the humor in this jest is undeniable, the implications of our research are no laughing matter. The correlation uncovered between 'cat memes' searches and solar power production in Ecuador indicates a nuanced relationship that merits further examination.

In light of these findings, it is evident that the allure of feline-themed internet content may inadvertently influence the utilization and production of solar power in unexpected ways. As we wrap up this investigation, it's worth noting that this correlation is not just a statistical fluke, but a 'litter-ally' significant discovery that deserves recognition.

With our research, we have carpe-diem'd this unexpected junction of internet culture and sustainable energy, shedding light on a heretofore unexplored territory. Now, as we conclude, let us share one final pun: "What's a solar-powered cat's favorite song? 'Here Comes the Sun' by The Beatles!" With this lighthearted quip, we affirm that no more research is needed in this fur-midable field of study.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of academic journals. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited The Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Purr-fectly Pawsome Phenomena


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited The Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Center for Feline Cultural 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 The Feline Meme Supreme: A Gleaming Theme in the Ecuadorian Solar Beam with an abstract of The purr-plexing relationship between the Google searches for 'cat memes' and the solar power generated in Ecuador has been the subject of much inquiry, and our research team has taken a quantum leap into this uncharted territory. Leveraging data from Google Trends and the Energy Information Administration, we embarked on a fur-midable quest to unveil any potential connections, much to our furry-ous excitement.
Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9275863 and p < 0.01 for the period spanning from 2005 to 2021. This statistical meow-mentum suggests that the fervent quest for feline amusement may indeed, in some inexplicable fashion, be intertwined with the production of solar power in the land of the mighty Andes.
Coupled with this discovery, we offer a solar-elated dad joke: "What did the solar panel say to the cat meme? You light up my day, but I'm the one generating the power! " Our study sheds light on a previously dim alley of inquiry and paves the way for further exploration in this peculiar area at the intersection of kitschy internet trends and sustainable energy production.

ChatGPT:

cat memes, solar power, Ecuador, Google searches, correlation coefficient, internet trends, sustainable energy production, feline amusement, solar panel, statistical analysis, data analysis, Google Trends, Energy Information Administration

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



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Data details

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

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'cat memes'

Solar power generated in Ecuador
Detailed data title: Total solar power generated in Ecuador in billion kWh
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Solar power generated in Ecuador

Correlation r = 0.9275863 (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 = 0.8604163 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 86% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Solar power generated in Ecuador) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Google searches for 'cat memes') over the 17 years from 2005 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 8.3E-8. 0.0000000834655183647157600000
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 0.93 in 8.3E-6% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 11,980,996 random variables You don't actually need 11 million variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

p-value calculations are useful for understanding the probability of a result happening by chance. They are most useful when used to highlight the risk of a fluke outcome. For example, if you calculate a p-value of 0.30, the risk that the result is a fluke is high. It is good to know that! But there are lots of ways to get a p-value of less than 0.01, as evidenced by this project.

In this particular case, the values are so extreme as to be meaningless. That's why no one reports p-values with specificity after they drop below 0.01.

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 16 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 16 because we have two variables measured over a period of 17 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.

[ 0.81, 0.97 ] 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.
20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Google searches for 'cat memes' (Rel. search volume)0.250.18181810.250.3333330.51.69.2519.2519.529.7536.666740.535.7545.333330.166721
Solar power generated in Ecuador (Billion kWh)4.0E-54.0E-54.0E-54.0E-54.0E-54.0E-54.0E-500.0040.0160.0360.0390.0370.0380.0380.0380.037




Why this works

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




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([0.25,0.181818,1,0.25,0.333333,0.5,1.6,9.25,19.25,19.5,29.75,36.6667,40.5,35.75,45.3333,30.1667,21,])
array_2 = np.array([4.0E-5,4.0E-5,4.0E-5,4.0E-5,4.0E-5,4.0E-5,4.0E-5,0,0.004,0.016,0.036,0.039,0.037,0.038,0.038,0.038,0.037,])
array_1_name = "Google searches for 'cat memes'"
array_2_name = "Solar power generated in Ecuador"

# 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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