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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 Popularity of the first name Felicia and the second variable is Arson in New York.  The chart goes from 1985 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the popularity of the name Felicia decreased, there were fewer people around to say "Bye, Felicia" to, which led to a decrease in the overall sass levels in New York. With less sass in the air, there was a significant decrease in spontaneous combustion of mixtapes, ultimately leading to a decrease in arson cases.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a bustling city street corner in downtown New York, with an eclectic arrangement of graffiti art adorning the walls. One prominent piece of graffiti spells out the name "Felicia" in vibrant, swirling script, adding a whimsical touch to the urban landscape. At the entrance of a popular nightclub, a small blaze is being extinguished by a group of firefighters, with the flickering flames contrasting against the vibrant nightlife scene. Onlookers gather around, gossiping and speculating about the cause of the incident, creating a dynamic and engaging narrative within the bustling city setting. 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: Popularity of the first name Felicia and Arson in New York. Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: Cyber folk Cubism A scene from Skyrim Art nouveau Cyberpunk
ChatGPT: A scene from Skyrim

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 Popularity of the first name Felicia and Arson in New York together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling New York City, a street corner is adorned with graffiti spelling out the name "Felicia" in vibrant colors, while firefighters extinguish a small blaze at the entrance of a popular nightclub, as onlookers gossip about the incident and wonder about the cause.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A scene from Skyrim ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling New York City, a street corner is adorned with graffiti spelling out the name "Felicia" in vibrant colors, while firefighters extinguish a small blaze at the entrance of a popular nightclub, as onlookers gossip about the incident and wonder about the cause. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a bustling city street corner in downtown New York, with an eclectic arrangement of graffiti art adorning the walls. One prominent piece of graffiti spells out the name "Felicia" in vibrant, swirling script, adding a whimsical touch to the urban landscape. At the entrance of a popular nightclub, a small blaze is being extinguished by a group of firefighters, with the flickering flames contrasting against the vibrant nightlife scene. Onlookers gather around, gossiping and speculating about the cause of the incident, creating a dynamic and engaging narrative within the bustling city setting.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how a decrease in Popularity of the first name Felicia caused Arson in New York to decrease.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York

The Journal of Pseudoscience and Satirical Research

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!
Quick note: This sequence is long and repetitive. That's how the prompt engineering works for this one. I manage the output in Python to format it into this PDF.




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Felicia and Arson in New York. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and p < 0.01 for 1985 to 2022.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
"Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing and, dare I say, sizzling correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in the bustling metropolis of New York. With a touch of humor, our research team has attempted to shed light on this burning question, utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services. Our analysis spans the years 1985 to 2022 and has uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and p < 0.01 between the two variables. It seems that the name Felicia may indeed have more fiery implications than meets the eye! One might say, these findings are really igniting our interest!

Our findings reveal a surprising pattern that deserves further exploration. The implications of the link between the popularity of the name Felicia and arson in New York have sparked quite the conversation among our research team. With such scorching statistical significance, one could even say this correlation sets our data on fire! Hmm, you could call it a "hot topic" in more ways than one! So, let's not let this study just go up in flames. It's about time we give the name Felicia the attention it deserves and ignite some conversations about this combustible conundrum!


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Felicia and Arson in New York. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing and, dare I say, sizzling correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in the bustling metropolis of New York. With a touch of humor, our research team has attempted to shed light on this burning question, utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services. Our analysis spans the years 1985 to 2022 and has uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and p < 0.01 between the two variables. It seems that the name Felicia may indeed have more fiery implications than meets the eye! One might say, these findings are really igniting our interest!

Our findings reveal a surprising pattern that deserves further exploration. The implications of the link between the popularity of the name Felicia and arson in New York have sparked quite the conversation among our research team. With such scorching statistical significance, one could even say this correlation sets our data on fire! Hmm, you could call it a "hot topic" in more ways than one! So, let's not let this study just go up in flames. It's about time we give the name Felicia the attention it deserves and ignite some conversations about this combustible conundrum!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Picture this: a bustling city where the lights never dim, the streets are always crowded, and the sirens of fire trucks wail into the night. Amidst this urban jungle, there lies a fiery enigma that has puzzled researchers for decades – the uncanny correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and the incidences of arson in New York. You might say we're playing with fire here, quite literally.

A burning question indeed – what exactly is the connection between a seemingly innocent name and a criminal act so notorious for its destructive force? It's almost as if we're in the midst of a real-life whodunit, but with a twist – the culprit could very well be a mere moniker! But let's not jump to conclusions too quickly; after all, we don't want to fan the flames of speculation just yet.

Leaning on the light of statistical analysis, our research team has embarked on a journey to uncover the smoldering truth behind this unlikely relationship. With data spanning nearly four decades, we've endeavored to extinguish any doubts and illuminate the startling correlation between the name Felicia and arson. If only we could spark some interest in this seemingly improbable yet undeniably intriguing connection!

As we delve into our findings, it becomes evident that there's more to this association than meets the eye, or should we say, than meets the heat? Our data reveals a correlation coefficient so hot, you might want to grab an oven mitt. It's as if the name Felicia carries an invisible, incendiary aura that leaves New York's arson figures ablaze. Sounds like we need to keep our cool and handle these findings with care – wouldn't want to start a wildfire of controversy, now would we?

But fear not, for we're not here to fan the flames of fear. Instead, we aim to stoke the fires of curiosity and ignite discussions on this most unexpected correlation. So, grab your fire extinguisher, put on your thinking cap, and join us in unraveling the perplexing mystery of "Flammable Felicia," because it's time we set the record straight and bring this burning curiosity to light! After all, a little spark of curiosity never hurt anyone – well, unless we're talking about arson here!


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Felicia and Arson in New York. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing and, dare I say, sizzling correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in the bustling metropolis of New York. With a touch of humor, our research team has attempted to shed light on this burning question, utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services. Our analysis spans the years 1985 to 2022 and has uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and p < 0.01 between the two variables. It seems that the name Felicia may indeed have more fiery implications than meets the eye! One might say, these findings are really igniting our interest!

Our findings reveal a surprising pattern that deserves further exploration. The implications of the link between the popularity of the name Felicia and arson in New York have sparked quite the conversation among our research team. With such scorching statistical significance, one could even say this correlation sets our data on fire! Hmm, you could call it a "hot topic" in more ways than one! So, let's not let this study just go up in flames. It's about time we give the name Felicia the attention it deserves and ignite some conversations about this combustible conundrum!

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Picture this: a bustling city where the lights never dim, the streets are always crowded, and the sirens of fire trucks wail into the night. Amidst this urban jungle, there lies a fiery enigma that has puzzled researchers for decades – the uncanny correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and the incidences of arson in New York. You might say we're playing with fire here, quite literally.
A burning question indeed – what exactly is the connection between a seemingly innocent name and a criminal act so notorious for its destructive force? It's almost as if we're in the midst of a real-life whodunit, but with a twist – the culprit could very well be a mere moniker! But let's not jump to conclusions too quickly; after all, we don't want to fan the flames of speculation just yet.
Leaning on the light of statistical analysis, our research team has embarked on a journey to uncover the smoldering truth behind this unlikely relationship. With data spanning nearly four decades, we've endeavored to extinguish any doubts and illuminate the startling correlation between the name Felicia and arson. If only we could spark some interest in this seemingly improbable yet undeniably intriguing connection!
As we delve into our findings, it becomes evident that there's more to this association than meets the eye, or should we say, than meets the heat? Our data reveals a correlation coefficient so hot, you might want to grab an oven mitt. It's as if the name Felicia carries an invisible, incendiary aura that leaves New York's arson figures ablaze. Sounds like we need to keep our cool and handle these findings with care – wouldn't want to start a wildfire of controversy, now would we?
But fear not, for we're not here to fan the flames of fear. Instead, we aim to stoke the fires of curiosity and ignite discussions on this most unexpected correlation. So, grab your fire extinguisher, put on your thinking cap, and join us in unraveling the perplexing mystery of "Flammable Felicia," because it's time we set the record straight and bring this burning curiosity to light! After all, a little spark of curiosity never hurt anyone – well, unless we're talking about arson here!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In their seminal work, "The Incendiary Influence of Names," Smith and Doe (2010) explore the intriguing concept of how names may shape individuals' destinies. While their focus is broad, they touch upon the potential impact of names on personality traits, behavior, and even criminal tendencies. Could it be that the name Felicia carries a certain fiery allure that subconsciously influences individuals toward such hot-headed actions? It seems we may need to fire up our curiosity to uncover the truth!

Another study by Jones (2015) delves into the psychology of arson, examining various psychological factors that may contribute to such destructive behavior. However, could it be that the influence of the name Felicia has been overlooked in such research? We must ensure we're not leaving any stone unturned in our quest for understanding. After all, we wouldn't want to make any rash and "blazing" assumptions, right?

On a more lighthearted note, the book "Burn, Baby, Burn: The Startling Link Between Arson and Monikers" by A. Kindle (2018) takes a humorous and creative approach to exploring the potential influence of names on criminal tendencies. While the book may not delve into specific names such as Felicia, it does prompt readers to consider the unexpected ways in which names might stoke the flames of mischievous behavior. It seems even the world of non-fiction literature can't resist a good pun when it comes to fiery topics!

Turning to fiction, works such as "Inferno Identity" by Blaze A. Trail (2005) and "A Spark of Mischief" by Ignatius Flame (2012) take a more imaginative approach, weaving tales of intrigue, mystery, and yes, even the power of names in shaping individuals' destinies. While these books may not provide empirical evidence, they certainly ignite the imagination and offer a fiery perspective on the potential influence of names, including that of Felicia, in sparking unexpected behavior. It's as if even fiction can't resist fanning the flames of speculation!

Let's not overlook the impact of popular culture and children's television on our understanding of names and their potential influences. Shows such as "Fireman Sam" and "Paw Patrol" may not directly address the correlation between name popularity and criminal behavior, but they do depict the heroic efforts to extinguish fires and prevent disasters. Perhaps, in a playful twist, we could consider the possibility of such shows subconsciously shaping perceptions of names and actions associated with them. It's almost as if these shows are gently nudging us to consider the unexpected ways in which names and actions can intertwine. After all, who wouldn't want to "paws" and ponder such a playful possibility?

These diverse sources, ranging from serious scholarly works to fictional narratives and even children's shows, collectively highlight the tantalizing and multifaceted nature of the connection between the popularity of the name Felicia and the phenomenon of arson in New York. As we navigate this fiery landscape of research and exploration, it's crucial to maintain a lighthearted spirit and perhaps a good sense of humor to cope with the unexpected twists and turns along the way. After all, we wouldn't want our pursuit of knowledge to go up in smoke – or would we?


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Felicia and Arson in New York. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services . You used data from 1985 to 2022

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing and, dare I say, sizzling correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in the bustling metropolis of New York. With a touch of humor, our research team has attempted to shed light on this burning question, utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services. Our analysis spans the years 1985 to 2022 and has uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and p < 0.01 between the two variables. It seems that the name Felicia may indeed have more fiery implications than meets the eye! One might say, these findings are really igniting our interest!

Our findings reveal a surprising pattern that deserves further exploration. The implications of the link between the popularity of the name Felicia and arson in New York have sparked quite the conversation among our research team. With such scorching statistical significance, one could even say this correlation sets our data on fire! Hmm, you could call it a "hot topic" in more ways than one! So, let's not let this study just go up in flames. It's about time we give the name Felicia the attention it deserves and ignite some conversations about this combustible conundrum!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Picture this: a bustling city where the lights never dim, the streets are always crowded, and the sirens of fire trucks wail into the night. Amidst this urban jungle, there lies a fiery enigma that has puzzled researchers for decades – the uncanny correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and the incidences of arson in New York. You might say we're playing with fire here, quite literally.
A burning question indeed – what exactly is the connection between a seemingly innocent name and a criminal act so notorious for its destructive force? It's almost as if we're in the midst of a real-life whodunit, but with a twist – the culprit could very well be a mere moniker! But let's not jump to conclusions too quickly; after all, we don't want to fan the flames of speculation just yet.
Leaning on the light of statistical analysis, our research team has embarked on a journey to uncover the smoldering truth behind this unlikely relationship. With data spanning nearly four decades, we've endeavored to extinguish any doubts and illuminate the startling correlation between the name Felicia and arson. If only we could spark some interest in this seemingly improbable yet undeniably intriguing connection!
As we delve into our findings, it becomes evident that there's more to this association than meets the eye, or should we say, than meets the heat? Our data reveals a correlation coefficient so hot, you might want to grab an oven mitt. It's as if the name Felicia carries an invisible, incendiary aura that leaves New York's arson figures ablaze. Sounds like we need to keep our cool and handle these findings with care – wouldn't want to start a wildfire of controversy, now would we?
But fear not, for we're not here to fan the flames of fear. Instead, we aim to stoke the fires of curiosity and ignite discussions on this most unexpected correlation. So, grab your fire extinguisher, put on your thinking cap, and join us in unraveling the perplexing mystery of "Flammable Felicia," because it's time we set the record straight and bring this burning curiosity to light! After all, a little spark of curiosity never hurt anyone – well, unless we're talking about arson here!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To get to the bottom of this fiery curiosity, our research team embarked on a quest that would make even the most intrepid of adventurers break a sweat (or maybe that's just from the heat of our findings!). We started by obtaining data on the popularity of the first name Felicia from the US Social Security Administration, ensuring that our collection method was as thorough as dousing a five-alarm fire. We then scoured the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services' records for incidences of arson in New York, leaving no stone unturned in our pursuit of this scorching connection.

Now, you might be wondering how exactly we sizzled down to the numbers that formed the backbone of our analysis. Well, imagine a laboratory with bubbling flasks and atmospheric beakers – okay, maybe that's a bit too dramatic. In reality, we employed a robust statistical analysis that set our data ablaze with insight. We calculated the correlation coefficient between the popularity of the name Felicia and instances of arson in New York, utilizing the tried-and-true methods that would make even Pythagoras himself nod in approval. Our statistical analysis was hotter than a jalapeño, revealing a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366, with a p-value of less than 0.01, signaling a relationship so strong that it could make even the most steadfast skeptic break a sweat (or maybe that's just from the heat of our findings!).

As if crunching numbers and analyzing trends weren't enough, we also conducted a qualitative analysis to ascertain whether any contextual factors might be adding fuel to this flaming correlation. We conducted interviews with New York residents, fire department personnel, and individuals named Felicia to gain insights into the possible perceptual, cultural, or societal influences that could be fanning the flames of this relationship. Our interviews were a refreshing departure from the numerical rigor of our analysis, providing a human touch to our investigation. It was like adding a sprinkle of humor to an otherwise serious conversation, much like how a firefighter might crack a joke to lighten the mood in the midst of battling a blaze.

But perhaps the most titillating aspect of our methodology was the utilization of advanced data visualization techniques. We plotted the trends in the popularity of the name Felicia against the occurrences of arson in New York, creating charts and graphs that didn't just illustrate the data – they brought it to life! Whether it was a line plot resembling the rise of a flame or a bar graph that looked like a stack of kindling, our visualizations added an extra layer of pizzazz to our findings. It's as if we were turning dry statistical data into a captivating fireworks display – talk about a visual feast for the eyes!

In summary, our methodology was as rigorous as a firefighter's training regimen, blending quantitative analysis, qualitative exploration, and visual storytelling to uncover the burning truth behind the unlikely correlation between the popularity of the name Felicia and incidents of arson in New York. With each step, we dared to approach this hot topic with unyielding curiosity and a dash of humor, because sometimes, even the most serious research endeavors could benefit from a little spark of levity.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Felicia and Arson in New York. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services .

For the time period 1985 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9878366, r-squared of 0.9758212, 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]]
"Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing and, dare I say, sizzling correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in the bustling metropolis of New York. With a touch of humor, our research team has attempted to shed light on this burning question, utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services. Our analysis spans the years 1985 to 2022 and has uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and p < 0.01 between the two variables. It seems that the name Felicia may indeed have more fiery implications than meets the eye! One might say, these findings are really igniting our interest!

Our findings reveal a surprising pattern that deserves further exploration. The implications of the link between the popularity of the name Felicia and arson in New York have sparked quite the conversation among our research team. With such scorching statistical significance, one could even say this correlation sets our data on fire! Hmm, you could call it a "hot topic" in more ways than one! So, let's not let this study just go up in flames. It's about time we give the name Felicia the attention it deserves and ignite some conversations about this combustible conundrum!

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Picture this: a bustling city where the lights never dim, the streets are always crowded, and the sirens of fire trucks wail into the night. Amidst this urban jungle, there lies a fiery enigma that has puzzled researchers for decades – the uncanny correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and the incidences of arson in New York. You might say we're playing with fire here, quite literally.
A burning question indeed – what exactly is the connection between a seemingly innocent name and a criminal act so notorious for its destructive force? It's almost as if we're in the midst of a real-life whodunit, but with a twist – the culprit could very well be a mere moniker! But let's not jump to conclusions too quickly; after all, we don't want to fan the flames of speculation just yet.
Leaning on the light of statistical analysis, our research team has embarked on a journey to uncover the smoldering truth behind this unlikely relationship. With data spanning nearly four decades, we've endeavored to extinguish any doubts and illuminate the startling correlation between the name Felicia and arson. If only we could spark some interest in this seemingly improbable yet undeniably intriguing connection!
As we delve into our findings, it becomes evident that there's more to this association than meets the eye, or should we say, than meets the heat? Our data reveals a correlation coefficient so hot, you might want to grab an oven mitt. It's as if the name Felicia carries an invisible, incendiary aura that leaves New York's arson figures ablaze. Sounds like we need to keep our cool and handle these findings with care – wouldn't want to start a wildfire of controversy, now would we?
But fear not, for we're not here to fan the flames of fear. Instead, we aim to stoke the fires of curiosity and ignite discussions on this most unexpected correlation. So, grab your fire extinguisher, put on your thinking cap, and join us in unraveling the perplexing mystery of "Flammable Felicia," because it's time we set the record straight and bring this burning curiosity to light! After all, a little spark of curiosity never hurt anyone – well, unless we're talking about arson here!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our analysis of the data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services revealed a scorching correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in New York. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and an r-squared of 0.9758212, the connection between the two variables is undeniably, dare I say, on fire!

The scatterplot in Fig. 1 clearly illustrates the strong positive correlation between the popularity of the name Felicia and the number of arson incidents in New York. It's as if the name itself ignites a fiery streak in the city, leading to a noticeable spike in arson incidents. One might say that the name Felicia is truly living up to its reputation as a "hot" name in more ways than one!

These findings have set our research team abuzz with excitement and have certainly sparked some lively discussions. It seems that the name Felicia might have more heat to it than previously thought. This correlation has definitely kindled our interest and ignited a fiery passion for further exploration of this intriguing linkage.

As we dig deeper into the implications of this unexpected association, it becomes clear that the name Felicia may carry an unseen influence that stokes the flames of arson in New York. One could even say that our findings are setting the field of arson research ablaze! It appears that our analysis has shed light on a previously overlooked connection, creating a real "firestorm" of interest among our team.

In conclusion, our research indicates that there may be a significant relationship between the popularity of the name Felicia and incidents of arson in New York. These findings have sparked a flame of curiosity within the academic community and have certainly fueled our desire to pursue further investigations into this hot topic. The name Felicia may have just secured its place as a real "hot property" in the realm of name-related research - pun intended!


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Felicia and Arson in New York. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing and, dare I say, sizzling correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in the bustling metropolis of New York. With a touch of humor, our research team has attempted to shed light on this burning question, utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services. Our analysis spans the years 1985 to 2022 and has uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and p < 0.01 between the two variables. It seems that the name Felicia may indeed have more fiery implications than meets the eye! One might say, these findings are really igniting our interest!

Our findings reveal a surprising pattern that deserves further exploration. The implications of the link between the popularity of the name Felicia and arson in New York have sparked quite the conversation among our research team. With such scorching statistical significance, one could even say this correlation sets our data on fire! Hmm, you could call it a "hot topic" in more ways than one! So, let's not let this study just go up in flames. It's about time we give the name Felicia the attention it deserves and ignite some conversations about this combustible conundrum!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In their seminal work, "The Incendiary Influence of Names," Smith and Doe (2010) explore the intriguing concept of how names may shape individuals' destinies. While their focus is broad, they touch upon the potential impact of names on personality traits, behavior, and even criminal tendencies. Could it be that the name Felicia carries a certain fiery allure that subconsciously influences individuals toward such hot-headed actions? It seems we may need to fire up our curiosity to uncover the truth!
Another study by Jones (2015) delves into the psychology of arson, examining various psychological factors that may contribute to such destructive behavior. However, could it be that the influence of the name Felicia has been overlooked in such research? We must ensure we're not leaving any stone unturned in our quest for understanding. After all, we wouldn't want to make any rash and "blazing" assumptions, right?
On a more lighthearted note, the book "Burn, Baby, Burn: The Startling Link Between Arson and Monikers" by A. Kindle (2018) takes a humorous and creative approach to exploring the potential influence of names on criminal tendencies. While the book may not delve into specific names such as Felicia, it does prompt readers to consider the unexpected ways in which names might stoke the flames of mischievous behavior. It seems even the world of non-fiction literature can't resist a good pun when it comes to fiery topics!
Turning to fiction, works such as "Inferno Identity" by Blaze A. Trail (2005) and "A Spark of Mischief" by Ignatius Flame (2012) take a more imaginative approach, weaving tales of intrigue, mystery, and yes, even the power of names in shaping individuals' destinies. While these books may not provide empirical evidence, they certainly ignite the imagination and offer a fiery perspective on the potential influence of names, including that of Felicia, in sparking unexpected behavior. It's as if even fiction can't resist fanning the flames of speculation!
Let's not overlook the impact of popular culture and children's television on our understanding of names and their potential influences. Shows such as "Fireman Sam" and "Paw Patrol" may not directly address the correlation between name popularity and criminal behavior, but they do depict the heroic efforts to extinguish fires and prevent disasters. Perhaps, in a playful twist, we could consider the possibility of such shows subconsciously shaping perceptions of names and actions associated with them. It's almost as if these shows are gently nudging us to consider the unexpected ways in which names and actions can intertwine. After all, who wouldn't want to "paws" and ponder such a playful possibility?
These diverse sources, ranging from serious scholarly works to fictional narratives and even children's shows, collectively highlight the tantalizing and multifaceted nature of the connection between the popularity of the name Felicia and the phenomenon of arson in New York. As we navigate this fiery landscape of research and exploration, it's crucial to maintain a lighthearted spirit and perhaps a good sense of humor to cope with the unexpected twists and turns along the way. After all, we wouldn't want our pursuit of knowledge to go up in smoke – or would we?

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services revealed a scorching correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in New York. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and an r-squared of 0.9758212, the connection between the two variables is undeniably, dare I say, on fire!
The scatterplot in Fig. 1 clearly illustrates the strong positive correlation between the popularity of the name Felicia and the number of arson incidents in New York. It's as if the name itself ignites a fiery streak in the city, leading to a noticeable spike in arson incidents. One might say that the name Felicia is truly living up to its reputation as a "hot" name in more ways than one!
These findings have set our research team abuzz with excitement and have certainly sparked some lively discussions. It seems that the name Felicia might have more heat to it than previously thought. This correlation has definitely kindled our interest and ignited a fiery passion for further exploration of this intriguing linkage.
As we dig deeper into the implications of this unexpected association, it becomes clear that the name Felicia may carry an unseen influence that stokes the flames of arson in New York. One could even say that our findings are setting the field of arson research ablaze! It appears that our analysis has shed light on a previously overlooked connection, creating a real "firestorm" of interest among our team.
In conclusion, our research indicates that there may be a significant relationship between the popularity of the name Felicia and incidents of arson in New York. These findings have sparked a flame of curiosity within the academic community and have certainly fueled our desire to pursue further investigations into this hot topic. The name Felicia may have just secured its place as a real "hot property" in the realm of name-related research - pun intended!

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The scorching correlation we uncovered between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in New York is truly alarming and fascinating. Our findings have ignited a fiery conversation among the research team, and it seems we have stumbled upon a burning issue indeed! As we examine the results, it becomes clear that the name Felicia may not be just a name, but a potential catalyst for fiery incidents in the city.

Building upon the prior research, our study provides empirical evidence that supports the notion of names exerting a subtle influence on individuals' actions. Smith and Doe (2010) laid the groundwork, suggesting that names could shape individuals' destinies, and it appears that the name Felicia might indeed be kindling a fiery urge in some individuals. It's as if the name itself has a combustible allure that subconsciously influences behavior—you could even say it's "burning" with potential implications!

Our results also align with the more light-hearted but thought-provoking literature, such as A. Kindle's "Burn, Baby, Burn," which humorously ponders the influence of names on criminal tendencies. While the book doesn't specifically delve into the name Felicia, it does prompt readers to consider the unexpected ways in which names might stoke the flames of mischievous behavior. In a "fiery" twist, it seems that this seemingly playful exploration has struck a chord of truth with our findings. Who would've thought that such a lighthearted approach could kindle our understanding of this blazing correlation?

While it may seem like a "flaming" coincidence, our study echoes the calls to consider all potential influences in understanding criminal behavior, even in the realm of fiction and popular culture. It's almost as if our data has been "fired up" by the playful nudges from fictional narratives and children's shows, offering a creative perspective on the interplay between names and actions. Indeed, there's a smoldering layer of truth beneath the seemingly light-hearted provocations of these sources.

As the flames of curiosity continue to burn, it's essential to approach this unexpected linkage with measured consideration and perhaps a sprinkle of humor. This research, no doubt, has sparked a range of reactions within the academic community. We expect that the fiery findings will only kindle further inquiries and investigations, as we aim to untangle the fiery mystery surrounding the name Felicia and its connection to arson in New York. It seems that our findings have lit a beacon of understanding in this unexplored terrain of name-related influences on behavior. After all, who could resist burning with curiosity over such a compelling, if somewhat unexpected, correlation?


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Felicia and Arson in New York. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the intriguing and, dare I say, sizzling correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in the bustling metropolis of New York. With a touch of humor, our research team has attempted to shed light on this burning question, utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services. Our analysis spans the years 1985 to 2022 and has uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and p < 0.01 between the two variables. It seems that the name Felicia may indeed have more fiery implications than meets the eye! One might say, these findings are really igniting our interest!

Our findings reveal a surprising pattern that deserves further exploration. The implications of the link between the popularity of the name Felicia and arson in New York have sparked quite the conversation among our research team. With such scorching statistical significance, one could even say this correlation sets our data on fire! Hmm, you could call it a "hot topic" in more ways than one! So, let's not let this study just go up in flames. It's about time we give the name Felicia the attention it deserves and ignite some conversations about this combustible conundrum!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Picture this: a bustling city where the lights never dim, the streets are always crowded, and the sirens of fire trucks wail into the night. Amidst this urban jungle, there lies a fiery enigma that has puzzled researchers for decades – the uncanny correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and the incidences of arson in New York. You might say we're playing with fire here, quite literally.
A burning question indeed – what exactly is the connection between a seemingly innocent name and a criminal act so notorious for its destructive force? It's almost as if we're in the midst of a real-life whodunit, but with a twist – the culprit could very well be a mere moniker! But let's not jump to conclusions too quickly; after all, we don't want to fan the flames of speculation just yet.
Leaning on the light of statistical analysis, our research team has embarked on a journey to uncover the smoldering truth behind this unlikely relationship. With data spanning nearly four decades, we've endeavored to extinguish any doubts and illuminate the startling correlation between the name Felicia and arson. If only we could spark some interest in this seemingly improbable yet undeniably intriguing connection!
As we delve into our findings, it becomes evident that there's more to this association than meets the eye, or should we say, than meets the heat? Our data reveals a correlation coefficient so hot, you might want to grab an oven mitt. It's as if the name Felicia carries an invisible, incendiary aura that leaves New York's arson figures ablaze. Sounds like we need to keep our cool and handle these findings with care – wouldn't want to start a wildfire of controversy, now would we?
But fear not, for we're not here to fan the flames of fear. Instead, we aim to stoke the fires of curiosity and ignite discussions on this most unexpected correlation. So, grab your fire extinguisher, put on your thinking cap, and join us in unraveling the perplexing mystery of "Flammable Felicia," because it's time we set the record straight and bring this burning curiosity to light! After all, a little spark of curiosity never hurt anyone – well, unless we're talking about arson here!

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services revealed a scorching correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in New York. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and an r-squared of 0.9758212, the connection between the two variables is undeniably, dare I say, on fire!
The scatterplot in Fig. 1 clearly illustrates the strong positive correlation between the popularity of the name Felicia and the number of arson incidents in New York. It's as if the name itself ignites a fiery streak in the city, leading to a noticeable spike in arson incidents. One might say that the name Felicia is truly living up to its reputation as a "hot" name in more ways than one!
These findings have set our research team abuzz with excitement and have certainly sparked some lively discussions. It seems that the name Felicia might have more heat to it than previously thought. This correlation has definitely kindled our interest and ignited a fiery passion for further exploration of this intriguing linkage.
As we dig deeper into the implications of this unexpected association, it becomes clear that the name Felicia may carry an unseen influence that stokes the flames of arson in New York. One could even say that our findings are setting the field of arson research ablaze! It appears that our analysis has shed light on a previously overlooked connection, creating a real "firestorm" of interest among our team.
In conclusion, our research indicates that there may be a significant relationship between the popularity of the name Felicia and incidents of arson in New York. These findings have sparked a flame of curiosity within the academic community and have certainly fueled our desire to pursue further investigations into this hot topic. The name Felicia may have just secured its place as a real "hot property" in the realm of name-related research - pun intended!

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In wrapping up our scorching exploration into the hot topic of the correlation between the popularity of the name Felicia and incidents of arson in New York, it's clear that this seemingly unexpected association is not just a flash in the pan. Our findings have certainly ignited an inferno of curiosity and sparked a firestorm of discussions within the academic community. One might say we've really fanned the flames of interest with these findings!

As we extinguish any remaining doubts, it's evident that the name Felicia might just be lighting a match under the arson figures in New York. It seems that this name might have a knack for stoking the fires of interest, and our analysis has certainly thrown some fuel on the fire of name-related research. After all, it's not every day that a name sets the field of arson research ablaze, right?

As we pause to reflect on these scorching results, it's clear that no further research is needed in this area. We've certainly turned up the heat on this rather fiery connection, and it seems that our findings have definitely left us all fired up about the potential implications of this correlation. So, let's not let this study just go up in flames. It's about time we give the name Felicia the attention it deserves and ignite some conversations about this combustible conundrum!

And remember, folks, when it comes to the sizzling connection between name popularity and crime statistics, we must approach the findings with caution. Science is a delicate balance, much like handling a lit match – we must tread carefully to avoid getting burned. But when it comes to our research, we've certainly felt the heat, and it's safe to say that this correlation between the name Felicia and arson in New York is no mere smoke and mirrors – talk about a real "arson-el" to the mystery!

In conclusion, our findings have sparked a flame of curiosity within the academic community, and it's safe to say that the name Felicia may have just secured its place as a real "hot property" in the realm of name-related research. So, my dear readers, it's time to bid adieu to this incendiary investigation and let the embers settle. The name Felicia and its fiery implications have certainly left their mark in the annals of research - pun intended!

No further research is needed in this area - it's time to extinguish the flames and let the data smolder!


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 Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Pseudoscience and Satirical Research


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 Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Quirky Behavioral 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 Flammable Felicia: The Fiery Link Between Name Popularity and Arson in New York with an abstract of This study delves into the intriguing and, dare I say, sizzling correlation between the popularity of the first name Felicia and incidences of arson in the bustling metropolis of New York. With a touch of humor, our research team has attempted to shed light on this burning question, utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services. Our analysis spans the years 1985 to 2022 and has uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9878366 and p < 0.01 between the two variables. It seems that the name Felicia may indeed have more fiery implications than meets the eye! One might say, these findings are really igniting our interest!
Our findings reveal a surprising pattern that deserves further exploration. The implications of the link between the popularity of the name Felicia and arson in New York have sparked quite the conversation among our research team. With such scorching statistical significance, one could even say this correlation sets our data on fire! Hmm, you could call it a "hot topic" in more ways than one! So, let's not let this study just go up in flames. It's about time we give the name Felicia the attention it deserves and ignite some conversations about this combustible conundrum!

ChatGPT:

Felicia, name popularity, arson, New York, correlation coefficient, US Social Security Administration, FBI Criminal Justice Information Services, statistical significance, research, data analysis, implications, hot topic, correlation, name trends, crime statistics

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Data details

Popularity of the first name Felicia
Detailed data title: Babies of all sexes born in the US named Felicia
Source: US Social Security Administration
See what else correlates with Popularity of the first name Felicia

Arson in New York
Detailed data title: The arson rate per 100,000 residents in New York
Source: FBI Criminal Justice Information Services
See what else correlates with Arson in New York

Correlation r = 0.9878366 (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 = 0.9758212 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 97.6% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Arson in New York) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the first name Felicia) over the 38 years from 1985 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0. 0.0000000000000000000000000000
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 0.99 in 0% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated
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INF variables to find a correlation like this one.
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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.
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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 37 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 37 because we have two variables measured over a period of 38 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.

[ 0.98, 0.99 ] 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.
19851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Popularity of the first name Felicia (Babies born)275130932927271427682715262420921954163113511083800749665563476452380280247237197170139129157151115877649453839253039
Arson in New York (Arson rate)66.477.760.260.857.160.854.553.145.34630.119.117.712.510.89.410.212.41011.210.18.27.67.36.46.27.28.15.95.55.15.35.64.34.25.234.5




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([2751,3093,2927,2714,2768,2715,2624,2092,1954,1631,1351,1083,800,749,665,563,476,452,380,280,247,237,197,170,139,129,157,151,115,87,76,49,45,38,39,25,30,39,])
array_2 = np.array([66.4,77.7,60.2,60.8,57.1,60.8,54.5,53.1,45.3,46,30.1,19.1,17.7,12.5,10.8,9.4,10.2,12.4,10,11.2,10.1,8.2,7.6,7.3,6.4,6.2,7.2,8.1,5.9,5.5,5.1,5.3,5.6,4.3,4.2,5.2,3,4.5,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the first name Felicia"
array_2_name = "Arson in New York"

# 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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