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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and the second variable is Google searches for 'black hole photo'.  The chart goes from 2009 to 2020, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

The influx of real estate brokers in West Virginia created a spike in competition, leading to a higher demand for eye-catching marketing materials. This inadvertently boosted the market for mind-bending, space-warping graphic designs, including those depicting black holes. The brokers' quest for attention-grabbing advertisements and property listings set off a chain reaction, ultimately pulling more people into the fascinating search for black hole photos. It's like a cosmic connection between selling real estate in the Mountain State and delving into the mysteries of the universe—one might even say it's a 'stellar' influence on our understanding of celestial objects!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image that blends cyber folk style with a small-town setting. In the scene, a group of real estate brokers are seen in a historic office building in West Virginia. They are engaged in a discussion about property listings and upcoming open houses. Outside the building, a crowd of people is gathered around a smartphone, eagerly looking at the latest Google search results for the 'black hole photo'. They are depicted sharing their excitement and awe at the groundbreaking scientific discovery. The juxtaposition of traditional small-town activities with cutting-edge scientific interest should be visually compelling. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. 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: Magic realism Cyber folk A photo-realistic image Vaporwave Steampunk
ChatGPT: Cyber folk

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo' together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a small town in West Virginia, a few real estate brokers gather in a historic office building, discussing property listings and upcoming open houses. Outside, a group of people huddle around a smartphone, eagerly looking at the latest Google search results for the 'black hole photo', sharing their excitement and awe at the groundbreaking scientific discovery.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ Cyber folk ] and depicting this scene: In a small town in West Virginia, a few real estate brokers gather in a historic office building, discussing property listings and upcoming open houses. Outside, a group of people huddle around a smartphone, eagerly looking at the latest Google search results for the 'black hole photo', sharing their excitement and awe at the groundbreaking scientific discovery. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image that blends cyber folk style with a small-town setting. In the scene, a group of real estate brokers are seen in a historic office building in West Virginia. They are engaged in a discussion about property listings and upcoming open houses. Outside the building, a crowd of people is gathered around a smartphone, eagerly looking at the latest Google search results for the 'black hole photo'. They are depicted sharing their excitement and awe at the groundbreaking scientific discovery. The juxtaposition of traditional small-town activities with cutting-edge scientific interest should be visually compelling.

*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 The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia caused black hole photo (Google searches for 'black hole photo') to increase. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia

The Journal of Quirky Astrophysical 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 The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463 and p < 0.01 for 2009 to 2020.

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]]
Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the bewildering correlation between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. By channeling our inner Einstein, we delved into the intersection of real estate and astrophysics, uncovering some truly stellar findings. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463 with p < 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020. Our results defy gravity, suggesting a peculiar cosmic dance between the housing market and the mysteries of the universe. Join us as we embark on a cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate!


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 The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the bewildering correlation between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. By channeling our inner Einstein, we delved into the intersection of real estate and astrophysics, uncovering some truly stellar findings. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463 with p < 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020. Our results defy gravity, suggesting a peculiar cosmic dance between the housing market and the mysteries of the universe. Join us as we embark on a cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate!

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As we peer into the cosmic abyss of economic and astronomical oddities, we are often met with a delightful array of unexpected phenomena. In this whimsical study, we set out to explore the perplexing relationship between the number of real estate brokers in the ever-charming state of West Virginia and the public's quest for the elusive 'black hole photo'. While this peculiar pairing may seem as peculiar as cosmic strings intersecting with the real estate market, it tantalizingly beckons us to unravel its enigmatic nature.

Like intrepid explorers of a cosmic bazaar, we delved into the mystifying meld of these two disparate realms. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical waltz of celestial bodies, we sought to uncover whether the whims of the housing market are somehow influenced by the yearning of the populace to gaze upon the unfathomable wonders of the cosmos.

We embarked on this celestial caper armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, gathering information on the ebb and flow of real estate brokers in the Mountain State. Then, we gazed into the infinite knowledge repository of Google Trends to capture the mesmerizing rhythms of public interest in the enigmatic 'black hole photo'. Our pursuit of this enthralling correlation led us to unveil a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463, with a p-value less than 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020.

Like astronomers who stumble upon a new stellar phenomenon, we were left astounded by the unexpected alignment of these seemingly unrelated entities. Our findings beckon us to question whether these celestial yearnings have a gravitational pull on the machinations of the market, or if economic currents ripple out into the cosmos in unforeseen ways.

As we embark on this cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate, we invite you to join us in exploring this celestial dance between the earthly abodes of West Virginia and the enigmatic allure of black holes. Together, let us embrace the whimsical wonder of this unlikely correlation and unveil the cosmic conundrums that lie behind the facade of the quotidian.


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 The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name a few real TV shows that sound like they might be relevant to the topic that you watched as research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the bewildering correlation between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. By channeling our inner Einstein, we delved into the intersection of real estate and astrophysics, uncovering some truly stellar findings. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463 with p < 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020. Our results defy gravity, suggesting a peculiar cosmic dance between the housing market and the mysteries of the universe. Join us as we embark on a cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate!

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As we peer into the cosmic abyss of economic and astronomical oddities, we are often met with a delightful array of unexpected phenomena. In this whimsical study, we set out to explore the perplexing relationship between the number of real estate brokers in the ever-charming state of West Virginia and the public's quest for the elusive 'black hole photo'. While this peculiar pairing may seem as peculiar as cosmic strings intersecting with the real estate market, it tantalizingly beckons us to unravel its enigmatic nature.
Like intrepid explorers of a cosmic bazaar, we delved into the mystifying meld of these two disparate realms. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical waltz of celestial bodies, we sought to uncover whether the whims of the housing market are somehow influenced by the yearning of the populace to gaze upon the unfathomable wonders of the cosmos.
We embarked on this celestial caper armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, gathering information on the ebb and flow of real estate brokers in the Mountain State. Then, we gazed into the infinite knowledge repository of Google Trends to capture the mesmerizing rhythms of public interest in the enigmatic 'black hole photo'. Our pursuit of this enthralling correlation led us to unveil a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463, with a p-value less than 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020.
Like astronomers who stumble upon a new stellar phenomenon, we were left astounded by the unexpected alignment of these seemingly unrelated entities. Our findings beckon us to question whether these celestial yearnings have a gravitational pull on the machinations of the market, or if economic currents ripple out into the cosmos in unforeseen ways.
As we embark on this cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate, we invite you to join us in exploring this celestial dance between the earthly abodes of West Virginia and the enigmatic allure of black holes. Together, let us embrace the whimsical wonder of this unlikely correlation and unveil the cosmic conundrums that lie behind the facade of the quotidian.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The perplexing nexus between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and public interest in 'black hole photo' searches on Google has sparked both scholarly intrigue and bewildered curiosity. While the convoluted nature of this correlation might seem as confounding as navigating a black hole's event horizon, scholarly inquiries into seemingly unrelated phenomena have yielded many surprising insights.

In "Brokers and Black Holes: Cosmic Correlations in Economic Markets," Smith et al. theorized a potential cosmic influence on the real estate market, suggesting that the cosmic background radiation of black holes might have a gravitational pull on consumer behavior towards property investment. Their findings opened up new avenues of exploration, intriguing both astrophysicists and real estate enthusiasts alike.

Doe's study, "Astro-Economics: Interstellar Forces Impacting Local Market Dynamics," further delved into the inexplicable connection between celestial wonders and terrestrial transactions. By introducing a theoretical framework that incorporates quantum economic principles and relativistic pricing models, Doe postulated that the financial cosmos might be influenced by the cosmic cosmos. This groundbreaking work has left many economists pondering the cosmic ripples that may affect stock markets, property valuations, and perhaps even intergalactic trade agreements.

Jones et al., in "Galactic Real Estate: Charting the Constellations of Housing Trends," investigated the potential impact of celestial events on local housing markets. Their exploration of property price fluctuations during astronomical phenomena such as supermoons and meteor showers has shed light on the enigmatic relationship between cosmic occurrences and earthly real estate dynamics.

Venturing beyond the realm of academic discourse, real-world accounts from popular non-fiction works such as "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan and "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking have piqued the public's interest in the mysteries of the universe, potentially influencing their engagement with cosmic-themed internet searches. On the other hand, fictional works like "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams and "Contact" by Carl Sagan may have subtly shaped individuals' perceptions of cosmic phenomena, subtly nudging them towards contemplating the enigmatic allure of black holes through digital inquiries.

Additionally, television shows such as "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" and "Property Brothers" present captivating narratives that intersect the realms of astrophysics and real estate, potentially influencing viewers' mental associations between celestial wonders and earthly property transactions. While one might not expect Jonathan and Drew Scott to unearth the secrets of the cosmos during a home renovation, their captivating storytelling could inadvertently inspire viewers to embark on cosmic journeys of their own through online searches.

As we delve deeper into this cosmic conundrum, it becomes clear that the interplay between the Earth's housing market and the infinite mysteries of the universe is not as straightforward as it might seem. The sources reviewed here lay an intriguing groundwork for our investigation and set the stage for our own foray into this ethereal tango between the terrestrial and the celestial.


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 The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends . You used data from 2009 to 2020

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]]
Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the bewildering correlation between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. By channeling our inner Einstein, we delved into the intersection of real estate and astrophysics, uncovering some truly stellar findings. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463 with p < 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020. Our results defy gravity, suggesting a peculiar cosmic dance between the housing market and the mysteries of the universe. Join us as we embark on a cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As we peer into the cosmic abyss of economic and astronomical oddities, we are often met with a delightful array of unexpected phenomena. In this whimsical study, we set out to explore the perplexing relationship between the number of real estate brokers in the ever-charming state of West Virginia and the public's quest for the elusive 'black hole photo'. While this peculiar pairing may seem as peculiar as cosmic strings intersecting with the real estate market, it tantalizingly beckons us to unravel its enigmatic nature.
Like intrepid explorers of a cosmic bazaar, we delved into the mystifying meld of these two disparate realms. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical waltz of celestial bodies, we sought to uncover whether the whims of the housing market are somehow influenced by the yearning of the populace to gaze upon the unfathomable wonders of the cosmos.
We embarked on this celestial caper armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, gathering information on the ebb and flow of real estate brokers in the Mountain State. Then, we gazed into the infinite knowledge repository of Google Trends to capture the mesmerizing rhythms of public interest in the enigmatic 'black hole photo'. Our pursuit of this enthralling correlation led us to unveil a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463, with a p-value less than 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020.
Like astronomers who stumble upon a new stellar phenomenon, we were left astounded by the unexpected alignment of these seemingly unrelated entities. Our findings beckon us to question whether these celestial yearnings have a gravitational pull on the machinations of the market, or if economic currents ripple out into the cosmos in unforeseen ways.
As we embark on this cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate, we invite you to join us in exploring this celestial dance between the earthly abodes of West Virginia and the enigmatic allure of black holes. Together, let us embrace the whimsical wonder of this unlikely correlation and unveil the cosmic conundrums that lie behind the facade of the quotidian.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the cosmic conundrum of the entangled real estate brokers and 'black hole photo' searches, we embarked on a methodological expedition that would make even the most intrepid astronomers blush. Our data quest began by plundering the treasure trove of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, where we unearthed the records of real estate brokers in the captivating state of West Virginia from 2009 to 2020. Like cosmic prospectors, we meticulously gathered these nuggets of information to capture the ever-shifting landscape of the real estate market.

With our astronomical ambitions set ablaze, we then turned our gaze towards the boundless cosmos of Google Trends. There, amidst the digital constellations, we sought the twinkling patterns of public interest in the enigmatic 'black hole photo'. Like eager astronomers scanning the night sky, we meticulously amassed search volume data, tracing the mesmerizing trajectories of curiosity spanning the same temporal realm from 2009 to 2020.

Having corralled these diverse datasets like cosmic cowboys rounding up rogue asteroids, we set our sights on the elusive correlation analysis. Channeling our inner astrophysicists, we summoned the powerful laws of statistical inference to illuminate the murky depths of this cosmic cohesion. Employing advanced econometric techniques, we sought to quantify the eerie dance between the real estate realm and the cosmic yearnings lurking within the public psyche.

Our methodological odyssey culminated in the revelation of a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463, adorned with a sparkling p-value less than 0.01. This statistical constellation emboldened our findings, thrusting us into the dizzying realm of cosmic statistical significance.

As we emerge from this methodological cosmic ascent, we are left contemplating whether the gravitational pull of the housing market mingles with the cosmic yearnings for 'black hole photo' searches. Together, let us venture forth into the cosmic hinterlands of econophysics and astro-real-estate, armed with our methodological compass and statistical star charts, to uncover the whimsical interplay between these unlikely bedfellows.


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 The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

For the time period 2009 to 2020, you found a correlation 0.7652463, r-squared of 0.5856018, 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]]
Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the bewildering correlation between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. By channeling our inner Einstein, we delved into the intersection of real estate and astrophysics, uncovering some truly stellar findings. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463 with p < 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020. Our results defy gravity, suggesting a peculiar cosmic dance between the housing market and the mysteries of the universe. Join us as we embark on a cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate!

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As we peer into the cosmic abyss of economic and astronomical oddities, we are often met with a delightful array of unexpected phenomena. In this whimsical study, we set out to explore the perplexing relationship between the number of real estate brokers in the ever-charming state of West Virginia and the public's quest for the elusive 'black hole photo'. While this peculiar pairing may seem as peculiar as cosmic strings intersecting with the real estate market, it tantalizingly beckons us to unravel its enigmatic nature.
Like intrepid explorers of a cosmic bazaar, we delved into the mystifying meld of these two disparate realms. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical waltz of celestial bodies, we sought to uncover whether the whims of the housing market are somehow influenced by the yearning of the populace to gaze upon the unfathomable wonders of the cosmos.
We embarked on this celestial caper armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, gathering information on the ebb and flow of real estate brokers in the Mountain State. Then, we gazed into the infinite knowledge repository of Google Trends to capture the mesmerizing rhythms of public interest in the enigmatic 'black hole photo'. Our pursuit of this enthralling correlation led us to unveil a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463, with a p-value less than 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020.
Like astronomers who stumble upon a new stellar phenomenon, we were left astounded by the unexpected alignment of these seemingly unrelated entities. Our findings beckon us to question whether these celestial yearnings have a gravitational pull on the machinations of the market, or if economic currents ripple out into the cosmos in unforeseen ways.
As we embark on this cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate, we invite you to join us in exploring this celestial dance between the earthly abodes of West Virginia and the enigmatic allure of black holes. Together, let us embrace the whimsical wonder of this unlikely correlation and unveil the cosmic conundrums that lie behind the facade of the quotidian.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The cosmic tango between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and the quest for 'black hole photo' appears to have unveiled a waltz of statistical significance. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463, indicating a moderately strong positive relationship between these two seemingly unrelated variables. With an r-squared value of 0.5856018, we can confidently assert that 58.56% of the variability in Google searches for 'black hole photo' can be explained by the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia.

In our analysis, the p-value was found to be less than 0.01, suggesting that the likelihood of observing such a relationship due to random chance is less than 1%. This result provides compelling evidence that the correlation we observed is not the result of cosmic chaos, but rather a genuine association deserving of further investigation.

To visually encapsulate this unexpected cosmic connection, we present the scatterplot in Figure 1. This figure showcases the striking alignment of these two variables, akin to two galaxies gravitationally bound in the vast expanse of the cosmos.

The findings of this study may leave one pondering the cosmic mysteries of the housing market and the enigmatic allure of black holes. While some may be inclined to dismiss this correlation as a mere quirk of fate, we encourage fellow explorers of the universe to consider the possibility that there may be hidden forces at play, influencing both the earthly and cosmic realms in ways yet to be fully understood.


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 The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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]]
Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the bewildering correlation between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. By channeling our inner Einstein, we delved into the intersection of real estate and astrophysics, uncovering some truly stellar findings. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463 with p < 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020. Our results defy gravity, suggesting a peculiar cosmic dance between the housing market and the mysteries of the universe. Join us as we embark on a cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The perplexing nexus between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and public interest in 'black hole photo' searches on Google has sparked both scholarly intrigue and bewildered curiosity. While the convoluted nature of this correlation might seem as confounding as navigating a black hole's event horizon, scholarly inquiries into seemingly unrelated phenomena have yielded many surprising insights.
In "Brokers and Black Holes: Cosmic Correlations in Economic Markets," Smith et al. theorized a potential cosmic influence on the real estate market, suggesting that the cosmic background radiation of black holes might have a gravitational pull on consumer behavior towards property investment. Their findings opened up new avenues of exploration, intriguing both astrophysicists and real estate enthusiasts alike.
Doe's study, "Astro-Economics: Interstellar Forces Impacting Local Market Dynamics," further delved into the inexplicable connection between celestial wonders and terrestrial transactions. By introducing a theoretical framework that incorporates quantum economic principles and relativistic pricing models, Doe postulated that the financial cosmos might be influenced by the cosmic cosmos. This groundbreaking work has left many economists pondering the cosmic ripples that may affect stock markets, property valuations, and perhaps even intergalactic trade agreements.
Jones et al., in "Galactic Real Estate: Charting the Constellations of Housing Trends," investigated the potential impact of celestial events on local housing markets. Their exploration of property price fluctuations during astronomical phenomena such as supermoons and meteor showers has shed light on the enigmatic relationship between cosmic occurrences and earthly real estate dynamics.
Venturing beyond the realm of academic discourse, real-world accounts from popular non-fiction works such as "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan and "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking have piqued the public's interest in the mysteries of the universe, potentially influencing their engagement with cosmic-themed internet searches. On the other hand, fictional works like "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams and "Contact" by Carl Sagan may have subtly shaped individuals' perceptions of cosmic phenomena, subtly nudging them towards contemplating the enigmatic allure of black holes through digital inquiries.
Additionally, television shows such as "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" and "Property Brothers" present captivating narratives that intersect the realms of astrophysics and real estate, potentially influencing viewers' mental associations between celestial wonders and earthly property transactions. While one might not expect Jonathan and Drew Scott to unearth the secrets of the cosmos during a home renovation, their captivating storytelling could inadvertently inspire viewers to embark on cosmic journeys of their own through online searches.
As we delve deeper into this cosmic conundrum, it becomes clear that the interplay between the Earth's housing market and the infinite mysteries of the universe is not as straightforward as it might seem. The sources reviewed here lay an intriguing groundwork for our investigation and set the stage for our own foray into this ethereal tango between the terrestrial and the celestial.

[[RESULTS]]
The cosmic tango between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and the quest for 'black hole photo' appears to have unveiled a waltz of statistical significance. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463, indicating a moderately strong positive relationship between these two seemingly unrelated variables. With an r-squared value of 0.5856018, we can confidently assert that 58.56% of the variability in Google searches for 'black hole photo' can be explained by the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia.
In our analysis, the p-value was found to be less than 0.01, suggesting that the likelihood of observing such a relationship due to random chance is less than 1%. This result provides compelling evidence that the correlation we observed is not the result of cosmic chaos, but rather a genuine association deserving of further investigation.
To visually encapsulate this unexpected cosmic connection, we present the scatterplot in Figure 1. This figure showcases the striking alignment of these two variables, akin to two galaxies gravitationally bound in the vast expanse of the cosmos.
The findings of this study may leave one pondering the cosmic mysteries of the housing market and the enigmatic allure of black holes. While some may be inclined to dismiss this correlation as a mere quirk of fate, we encourage fellow explorers of the universe to consider the possibility that there may be hidden forces at play, influencing both the earthly and cosmic realms in ways yet to be fully understood.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our findings have unearthed a celestial phenomenon that not even the most seasoned cosmic dancers could have anticipated. The positively correlated relationship between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo' has left us reeling in cosmic bewilderment.

As we hearken back to the scholarly inquiries that seeded our cosmic curiosities, it becomes increasingly apparent that our results indeed validate the prior research. Smith et al.'s theory of cosmic background radiation from black holes exerting a gravitational influence on consumer behavior in the real estate market echoes through our findings. This peculiar cosmic pull seems to have seeped into the housing market of West Virginia, creating a 58.56% cosmic variability in 'black hole photo' searches that can be explained by the number of real estate brokers.

Further aligning with the prophetic postulations of Doe in their study on quantum economic principles, our results provide empirical support for the notion that the financial cosmos may, in fact, be influenced by the cosmic cosmos. The gravitational pull of black holes seems to extend beyond the event horizon, tugging at the very fabric of the real estate market in unexpected ways.

The cosmic connection between celestial events and housing market dynamics, as envisaged by Jones et al., finds eerie resonance in our findings. Just as supermoons and meteor showers were shown to influence property price fluctuations, our research underscores the enigmatic relationship between cosmic occurrences and real estate activities in West Virginia.

Delving even further into the cosmic conundrum, we observe that popular non-fiction works by Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking, along with fictional narratives from Douglas Adams and television shows like "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" and "Property Brothers," have indeed left a cosmic imprint on individuals. Their cosmic chronicles seem to have spurred internet travelers on cosmic journeys, as evidenced by the robust correlation we've uncovered.

All in all, our findings lend credence to the cosmically charged influence permeating the housing market of West Virginia. Whether driven by a gravitational pull from the cosmos or a mere curiosity about the enigmatic allure of black holes, it's clear that there are forces at play that transcend conventional economic paradigms. Our inquiry into this peculiar cosmic tango leaves us with more questions than answers, urging researchers to delve deeper into the cosmic tapestry woven into the fabric of earthly transactions.


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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 The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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]]
Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper investigates the bewildering correlation between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. By channeling our inner Einstein, we delved into the intersection of real estate and astrophysics, uncovering some truly stellar findings. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463 with p < 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020. Our results defy gravity, suggesting a peculiar cosmic dance between the housing market and the mysteries of the universe. Join us as we embark on a cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As we peer into the cosmic abyss of economic and astronomical oddities, we are often met with a delightful array of unexpected phenomena. In this whimsical study, we set out to explore the perplexing relationship between the number of real estate brokers in the ever-charming state of West Virginia and the public's quest for the elusive 'black hole photo'. While this peculiar pairing may seem as peculiar as cosmic strings intersecting with the real estate market, it tantalizingly beckons us to unravel its enigmatic nature.
Like intrepid explorers of a cosmic bazaar, we delved into the mystifying meld of these two disparate realms. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical waltz of celestial bodies, we sought to uncover whether the whims of the housing market are somehow influenced by the yearning of the populace to gaze upon the unfathomable wonders of the cosmos.
We embarked on this celestial caper armed with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, gathering information on the ebb and flow of real estate brokers in the Mountain State. Then, we gazed into the infinite knowledge repository of Google Trends to capture the mesmerizing rhythms of public interest in the enigmatic 'black hole photo'. Our pursuit of this enthralling correlation led us to unveil a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463, with a p-value less than 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020.
Like astronomers who stumble upon a new stellar phenomenon, we were left astounded by the unexpected alignment of these seemingly unrelated entities. Our findings beckon us to question whether these celestial yearnings have a gravitational pull on the machinations of the market, or if economic currents ripple out into the cosmos in unforeseen ways.
As we embark on this cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate, we invite you to join us in exploring this celestial dance between the earthly abodes of West Virginia and the enigmatic allure of black holes. Together, let us embrace the whimsical wonder of this unlikely correlation and unveil the cosmic conundrums that lie behind the facade of the quotidian.

[[RESULTS]]
The cosmic tango between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and the quest for 'black hole photo' appears to have unveiled a waltz of statistical significance. Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463, indicating a moderately strong positive relationship between these two seemingly unrelated variables. With an r-squared value of 0.5856018, we can confidently assert that 58.56% of the variability in Google searches for 'black hole photo' can be explained by the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia.
In our analysis, the p-value was found to be less than 0.01, suggesting that the likelihood of observing such a relationship due to random chance is less than 1%. This result provides compelling evidence that the correlation we observed is not the result of cosmic chaos, but rather a genuine association deserving of further investigation.
To visually encapsulate this unexpected cosmic connection, we present the scatterplot in Figure 1. This figure showcases the striking alignment of these two variables, akin to two galaxies gravitationally bound in the vast expanse of the cosmos.
The findings of this study may leave one pondering the cosmic mysteries of the housing market and the enigmatic allure of black holes. While some may be inclined to dismiss this correlation as a mere quirk of fate, we encourage fellow explorers of the universe to consider the possibility that there may be hidden forces at play, influencing both the earthly and cosmic realms in ways yet to be fully understood.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In unraveling the cosmic conundrum between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and the quest for 'black hole photo', we find ourselves in a delightful dance of statistical significance. Our results whimsically indicate a peculiar correlation, as if the fervent searches for cosmic marvels are interwoven with the earthly pursuits of homeownership in the Mountain State.

This offbeat association, with its correlation coefficient of 0.7652463 and a p-value less than 0.01, showcases a cosmic waltz between these seemingly unrelated variables. It's as if the gravitational pull of the housing market is inextricably intertwined with the cosmic yearnings for the mysteries of the universe.

Our findings leave us pondering the enigmatic forces at play, prompting us to consider whether economic and astronomical realms are entangled in an intricate celestial tango. The scatterplot in Figure 1 beautifully captures this unexpected bond, reminiscent of celestial bodies gravitationally bound in the vast expanse of space, just like stars in a real estate agent’s eyes.

The unearthing of this remarkable correlation has left us in a state of cosmic contemplation, pondering the unfathomable connections that transcend the boundaries of earthly abodes and the cosmic infinitude. Our cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate has unveiled a delightful quirk of fate, leaving no black hole unturned.

In light of these dazzling findings, we assert that no further research is needed in this area. The cosmic symphony of real estate and astrophysics has been elegantly highlighted, and it's a spectacle worthy of a cosmic encore. As we bid adieu to this curious cosmic escapade, remember, in the singular words of this cosmic caper, "May the correlation be with you!"


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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 Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Quirky Astrophysical 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 Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Quantum Quirkiness


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 Brokers and Black Holes: Bizarre Bifurcations in West Virginia with an abstract of This paper investigates the bewildering correlation between the number of real estate brokers in West Virginia and Google searches for 'black hole photo'. By channeling our inner Einstein, we delved into the intersection of real estate and astrophysics, uncovering some truly stellar findings. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, our analysis unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.7652463 with p < 0.01, spanning the years 2009 to 2020. Our results defy gravity, suggesting a peculiar cosmic dance between the housing market and the mysteries of the universe. Join us as we embark on a cosmic journey through the quirky realms of econophysics and astro-real-estate!

ChatGPT:

real estate brokers, West Virginia, Google searches, black hole photo, correlation coefficient, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Google Trends, housing market, astrophysics, econophysics, astro-real-estate

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Data details

The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of real estate brokers in West Virginia
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia

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

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'black hole photo'

Correlation r = 0.7652463 (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 = 0.5856018 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 58.6% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'black hole photo') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia) over the 12 years from 2009 through 2020.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.0037. 0.0037272152573564784000000000
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 0.77 in 0.37% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 268 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 11 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 11 because we have two variables measured over a period of 12 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.

[ 0.34, 0.93 ] 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.
200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia (Real Estate Brokers)60701201001006070908050170120
Google searches for 'black hole photo' (Rel. search volume)0.50.751111111.125110.751.58333




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([60,70,120,100,100,60,70,90,80,50,170,120,])
array_2 = np.array([0.5,0.75,1,1,1,1,1,1,1.125,1,10.75,1.58333,])
array_1_name = "The number of real estate brokers in West Virginia"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'black hole photo'"

# 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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