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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 Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and the second variable is Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium.  The chart goes from 1980 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin increases, there is a corresponding surge in celebratory donuts by the racing team. This sudden demand for donuts leads to a shortage of cooking oil in Belgium, prompting a shift to Liquefied petroleum gas for some food preparation, including the creation of a new kind of gas-fueled waffle sensation. So, in an unexpected twist, the race for F1 glory revs up the usage of LPG in the land of waffles and chocolates!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create an image of a victorious Formula One driver on a podium after winning the championship. The driver is in the act of performing celebratory donuts in his car, which is revving up amidst a cheering crowd. In the background, there is a line of LPG tanks ready to fuel the post-race festivities. Mechanics are seen hustling to meet the increased demand for fuel due to the driver's significant point margin. The scene is set against the backdrop of a grand racing arena, adding to the atmosphere of celebration and victory. 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: Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium. 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: Voxel art Sci-fi fantacy An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie A scene from Skyrim 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 Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium, in the following situation: The increased point margin meant more celebratory donuts were performed on the podium, leading to a higher demand for LPG to fuel the post-race festivities. "Looks like the competition isn't the only thing heating up on the track!". Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: After winning the Formula One World Drivers' Championship, the victorious driver revs up his car and performs celebratory donuts on the podium, as the crowd cheers. Meanwhile, nearby, a line of LPG tanks sits ready to fuel the post-race festivities, with mechanics hustling to keep up with the higher demand due to the increased point margin.

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: After winning the Formula One World Drivers' Championship, the victorious driver revs up his car and performs celebratory donuts on the podium, as the crowd cheers. Meanwhile, nearby, a line of LPG tanks sits ready to fuel the post-race festivities, with mechanics hustling to keep up with the higher demand due to the increased point margin. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create an image of a victorious Formula One driver on a podium after winning the championship. The driver is in the act of performing celebratory donuts in his car, which is revving up amidst a cheering crowd. In the background, there is a line of LPG tanks ready to fuel the post-race festivities. Mechanics are seen hustling to meet the increased demand for fuel due to the driver's significant point margin. The scene is set against the backdrop of a grand racing arena, adding to the atmosphere of celebration and victory.

*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 Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin caused Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Fast and the Flammable: Exploring the Correlation Between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Usage in Belgium

Journal of Motorsport Analytics

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 Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title a clever pun.

Your research team used data from Wikipedia and Energy Information Administration to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.6397846 and p < 0.01 for 1980 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]]
"The Fast and the Flammable: Exploring the Correlation Between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Usage in Belgium"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study seeks to ignite a spark of understanding by exploring the seemingly unrelated realms of Formula One racing and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption in Belgium. Through a spirited analysis of data sourced from Wikipedia and the Energy Information Administration, we set out to gas up our understanding of the connection between these two seemingly disparate factors. Our findings reveal a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.6397846 and p < 0.01 from the years 1980 to 2022, suggesting a significant relationship between the point margin of the World Drivers' Champion in Formula One and the usage of LPG in Belgium. Our research unearths a new avenue for investigating the intersection between high-speed sports and energy consumption, opening the throttle for further exploration into this unexpected relationship.


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 Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"The Fast and the Flammable: Exploring the Correlation Between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Usage in Belgium"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study seeks to ignite a spark of understanding by exploring the seemingly unrelated realms of Formula One racing and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption in Belgium. Through a spirited analysis of data sourced from Wikipedia and the Energy Information Administration, we set out to gas up our understanding of the connection between these two seemingly disparate factors. Our findings reveal a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.6397846 and p < 0.01 from the years 1980 to 2022, suggesting a significant relationship between the point margin of the World Drivers' Champion in Formula One and the usage of LPG in Belgium. Our research unearths a new avenue for investigating the intersection between high-speed sports and energy consumption, opening the throttle for further exploration into this unexpected relationship.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen, as we embark on a wild ride through the unpredictable world of statistical analysis and unorthodox correlations. The relationship between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium may seem as improbable as a tortoise winning a race against a Formula One car, but our research aims to shed light on this eccentric pairing.

As researchers, we are often drawn to unconventional associations, looking under every statistical rock and exploring uncharted territories to uncover unexpected connections. While the realm of Formula One racing may seem light-years away from the mundane world of energy consumption, the enigmatic and exhilarating nature of statistics often leads us down unanticipated paths.

This study sets out to demonstrate that statistics can be as unpredictable and thrilling as a hairpin turn on a race track. Our quest is to ascertain whether there exists a plausible link between the heart-stopping, nail-biting world of Formula One World Drivers' Championship and the unassuming, yet vital, consumption of LPG in Belgium. To call this connection "out of left field" would be an understatement, but as intrepid researchers, we are poised to embrace the challenge of exploring this peculiar relationship.

In the following sections, we will delve into the methodology and present the stunning results of our research, showcasing how the unpredictability of statistics can mirror the unexpected plot twists of a gripping blockbuster movie. So, don your statistician's hat and buckle up – this is going to be one exhilarating statistical rollercoaster ride!


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 Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium. 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. Perhaps you also got inspiration from some board games that are vaugely related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"The Fast and the Flammable: Exploring the Correlation Between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Usage in Belgium"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study seeks to ignite a spark of understanding by exploring the seemingly unrelated realms of Formula One racing and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption in Belgium. Through a spirited analysis of data sourced from Wikipedia and the Energy Information Administration, we set out to gas up our understanding of the connection between these two seemingly disparate factors. Our findings reveal a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.6397846 and p < 0.01 from the years 1980 to 2022, suggesting a significant relationship between the point margin of the World Drivers' Champion in Formula One and the usage of LPG in Belgium. Our research unearths a new avenue for investigating the intersection between high-speed sports and energy consumption, opening the throttle for further exploration into this unexpected relationship.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen, as we embark on a wild ride through the unpredictable world of statistical analysis and unorthodox correlations. The relationship between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium may seem as improbable as a tortoise winning a race against a Formula One car, but our research aims to shed light on this eccentric pairing.
As researchers, we are often drawn to unconventional associations, looking under every statistical rock and exploring uncharted territories to uncover unexpected connections. While the realm of Formula One racing may seem light-years away from the mundane world of energy consumption, the enigmatic and exhilarating nature of statistics often leads us down unanticipated paths.
This study sets out to demonstrate that statistics can be as unpredictable and thrilling as a hairpin turn on a race track. Our quest is to ascertain whether there exists a plausible link between the heart-stopping, nail-biting world of Formula One World Drivers' Championship and the unassuming, yet vital, consumption of LPG in Belgium. To call this connection "out of left field" would be an understatement, but as intrepid researchers, we are poised to embrace the challenge of exploring this peculiar relationship.
In the following sections, we will delve into the methodology and present the stunning results of our research, showcasing how the unpredictability of statistics can mirror the unexpected plot twists of a gripping blockbuster movie. So, don your statistician's hat and buckle up – this is going to be one exhilarating statistical rollercoaster ride!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The exploration of improbable correlations may often feel like chasing a hare down a tortuous statistical rabbit hole, but our pursuit of understanding the connection between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium is not without precedent. As Smith, Doe, and Jones have postulated in their seminal work "Statistics and Unlikely Pairs," unexpected relationships can emerge from the most unlikely statistical frameworks. Little did they know that their words would foreshadow the uncanny link we are about to unravel between the high-octane world of Formula One racing and the humble but combustible consumption of LPG in Belgium.

In the quest for insatiable knowledge, we traverse the expanse of literature, akin to intrepid explorers charting unexplored territories. While perusing the hallowed tomes of "Formula One and Fuel Efficiency" by petroleum engineering expert, G. Speedster, and "LPG Consumption Trends in Belgium" by energy economist, Ignatius Combustion, our thirst for understanding was kindled by the prospect of unearthing the unexpected intersection of these seemingly incongruous domains.

As we delved deeper into the annals of literature, we also encountered the unexpected in the form of fictional works that, uncannily, appear to offer parallel insights. The riveting mystery novel "Full Throttle: A Tale of Racing and Sabotage" by R. Turbo, while ostensibly a work of fiction, presents striking parallels with our current explorations. Additionally, the speculative science fiction novel "Quantum Fuel: Racing Across Dimensions" by A. Speedforce, while operating in the realm of imagination, extends intriguing perspectives that subtly resonate with our empirical investigations.

While the esteemed board games of "Formula D" and "Power Grid" may appear to be mere pastimes for enthusiasts, their strategic underpinnings hold relevance to our current inquiries. Indeed, the interplay of factors such as speed, resource management, and strategic positioning, as encapsulated in these games, offers insight into the multifaceted dynamics that underpin our investigation.

In the following sections, we will meticulously unravel the findings from our rigorous analysis, demonstrating that statistics can indeed be as capricious and exhilarating as the thrilling circuits of a Formula One race track. So, fasten your seatbelts, dear reader, as we prepare to shift into high gear and navigate the unexpected twists and turns of this statistical odyssey!


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 Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Wikipedia and Energy Information Administration . You used data from 1980 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]]
"The Fast and the Flammable: Exploring the Correlation Between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Usage in Belgium"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study seeks to ignite a spark of understanding by exploring the seemingly unrelated realms of Formula One racing and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption in Belgium. Through a spirited analysis of data sourced from Wikipedia and the Energy Information Administration, we set out to gas up our understanding of the connection between these two seemingly disparate factors. Our findings reveal a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.6397846 and p < 0.01 from the years 1980 to 2022, suggesting a significant relationship between the point margin of the World Drivers' Champion in Formula One and the usage of LPG in Belgium. Our research unearths a new avenue for investigating the intersection between high-speed sports and energy consumption, opening the throttle for further exploration into this unexpected relationship.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen, as we embark on a wild ride through the unpredictable world of statistical analysis and unorthodox correlations. The relationship between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium may seem as improbable as a tortoise winning a race against a Formula One car, but our research aims to shed light on this eccentric pairing.
As researchers, we are often drawn to unconventional associations, looking under every statistical rock and exploring uncharted territories to uncover unexpected connections. While the realm of Formula One racing may seem light-years away from the mundane world of energy consumption, the enigmatic and exhilarating nature of statistics often leads us down unanticipated paths.
This study sets out to demonstrate that statistics can be as unpredictable and thrilling as a hairpin turn on a race track. Our quest is to ascertain whether there exists a plausible link between the heart-stopping, nail-biting world of Formula One World Drivers' Championship and the unassuming, yet vital, consumption of LPG in Belgium. To call this connection "out of left field" would be an understatement, but as intrepid researchers, we are poised to embrace the challenge of exploring this peculiar relationship.
In the following sections, we will delve into the methodology and present the stunning results of our research, showcasing how the unpredictability of statistics can mirror the unexpected plot twists of a gripping blockbuster movie. So, don your statistician's hat and buckle up – this is going to be one exhilarating statistical rollercoaster ride!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To kick off our high-octane investigation, we first gathered data on the Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and LPG usage in Belgium from the years 1980 to 2022. Our data collection involved extensive web scraping from various reliable sources, with a strong emphasis on harnessing the infinite wisdom of Wikipedia and the Energy Information Administration. While some may believe that relying on Wikipedia for data collection is akin to using a newspaper horoscope to guide major life decisions, we assure the readers that our rigorous cross-verification process ensured the robustness and reliability of our dataset.

Now, onto our fuel-injected statistical analysis. Our first step involved crunching the numbers to calculate the point margin of the Formula One World Drivers' Champion for each season and the annual consumption of LPG in Belgium. In the spirit of embracing complexity, we then opted for an unorthodox approach by incorporating a series of convoluted statistical measures, including the "Tire-Spinning T-test of Terrific Trigonometric Transformations" and the "Pit-Stop Procedure for P-value Permutations." These ingenious methods, while sounding more like a mechanic's playlist, allowed us to extract the maximum horsepower from our dataset and uncover any hidden correlations.

After steering through the statistical gauntlet, we utilized a perplexing array of statistical software, including SPSS (Statistical Pit-Stop Software) and R (Revving Up Regression), to conduct a myriad of analyses. From fitting fascinating regression models that would make a sports car jealous to performing pivot-table acrobatics, we left no statistical stone unturned in our quest for enlightenment.

Once the dust settled and the tire tracks of data analysis were firmly imprinted on the statistical tarmac, we deployed the formidable Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient to gauge the strength and direction of the relationship between the Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and LPG usage in Belgium. Deriving its name from the legendary speedster Sir Spearman, this correlation coefficient allowed us to quantify the degree of association while feeling the exhilarating rush of statistical significance.

With the gears of statistical analysis grinding away, we also took into account potential confounding variables, including the average number of pit stops in a season, the magnitude of hairpin turns on Belgian circuits, and the coefficient of friction between rubber tires and asphalt. Through robust sensitivity analyses and wild card control variables, we ensured that our findings remained as steady as a well-aligned suspension on a Formula One car.

In summary, we engineered our methodology with the precision of a finely-tuned racing machine, embracing a mix of statistical elegance and unapologetic pizzazz to unravel the enigmatic connection between Formula One glory and the unassuming world of LPG consumption in Belgium. Stay tuned as we shift into high gear to unveil the groundbreaking results of our exhilarating statistical journey.


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 Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

For the time period 1980 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.6397846, r-squared of 0.4093243, and p < 0.01.

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"The Fast and the Flammable: Exploring the Correlation Between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Usage in Belgium"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study seeks to ignite a spark of understanding by exploring the seemingly unrelated realms of Formula One racing and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption in Belgium. Through a spirited analysis of data sourced from Wikipedia and the Energy Information Administration, we set out to gas up our understanding of the connection between these two seemingly disparate factors. Our findings reveal a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.6397846 and p < 0.01 from the years 1980 to 2022, suggesting a significant relationship between the point margin of the World Drivers' Champion in Formula One and the usage of LPG in Belgium. Our research unearths a new avenue for investigating the intersection between high-speed sports and energy consumption, opening the throttle for further exploration into this unexpected relationship.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen, as we embark on a wild ride through the unpredictable world of statistical analysis and unorthodox correlations. The relationship between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium may seem as improbable as a tortoise winning a race against a Formula One car, but our research aims to shed light on this eccentric pairing.
As researchers, we are often drawn to unconventional associations, looking under every statistical rock and exploring uncharted territories to uncover unexpected connections. While the realm of Formula One racing may seem light-years away from the mundane world of energy consumption, the enigmatic and exhilarating nature of statistics often leads us down unanticipated paths.
This study sets out to demonstrate that statistics can be as unpredictable and thrilling as a hairpin turn on a race track. Our quest is to ascertain whether there exists a plausible link between the heart-stopping, nail-biting world of Formula One World Drivers' Championship and the unassuming, yet vital, consumption of LPG in Belgium. To call this connection "out of left field" would be an understatement, but as intrepid researchers, we are poised to embrace the challenge of exploring this peculiar relationship.
In the following sections, we will delve into the methodology and present the stunning results of our research, showcasing how the unpredictability of statistics can mirror the unexpected plot twists of a gripping blockbuster movie. So, don your statistician's hat and buckle up – this is going to be one exhilarating statistical rollercoaster ride!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The findings of our study reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.6397846, with an r-squared of 0.4093243 and a p-value of less than 0.01. It seems the connection between the point margin of the Formula One World Drivers' Champion and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium is as tight as the hairpin turns on a racetrack!

While we may have initially approached this investigation with some skepticism, our results have revved up our excitement and left us gasping with surprise. It's like discovering a secret turbo boost in a car that you thought had already maxed out its speed!

The scatterplot (Fig. 1) included in this paper visually encapsulates the strong correlation we unearthed. You could say that this correlation is as clear as the checkered flag at the end of a thrilling race - we are confident that our findings aren't just spinning in circles.

Our research has pushed the boundaries of the expected, showing that even in the world of statistical analysis, the most unexpected connections can make a pit stop and leave a lasting impression. It's like finding the perfect pit crew just when you most need it - a surprising but welcome support that propels us forward.

In summary, our study has uncovered a statistically significant relationship between the Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and LPG usage in Belgium, igniting a new avenue for investigating the interaction between high-speed sports and energy consumption. Just as a Formula One car relies on precision and speed, our research has accelerated our understanding of the unanticipated ties between seemingly disparate variables.


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 Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"The Fast and the Flammable: Exploring the Correlation Between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Usage in Belgium"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study seeks to ignite a spark of understanding by exploring the seemingly unrelated realms of Formula One racing and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption in Belgium. Through a spirited analysis of data sourced from Wikipedia and the Energy Information Administration, we set out to gas up our understanding of the connection between these two seemingly disparate factors. Our findings reveal a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.6397846 and p < 0.01 from the years 1980 to 2022, suggesting a significant relationship between the point margin of the World Drivers' Champion in Formula One and the usage of LPG in Belgium. Our research unearths a new avenue for investigating the intersection between high-speed sports and energy consumption, opening the throttle for further exploration into this unexpected relationship.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The exploration of improbable correlations may often feel like chasing a hare down a tortuous statistical rabbit hole, but our pursuit of understanding the connection between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium is not without precedent. As Smith, Doe, and Jones have postulated in their seminal work "Statistics and Unlikely Pairs," unexpected relationships can emerge from the most unlikely statistical frameworks. Little did they know that their words would foreshadow the uncanny link we are about to unravel between the high-octane world of Formula One racing and the humble but combustible consumption of LPG in Belgium.
In the quest for insatiable knowledge, we traverse the expanse of literature, akin to intrepid explorers charting unexplored territories. While perusing the hallowed tomes of "Formula One and Fuel Efficiency" by petroleum engineering expert, G. Speedster, and "LPG Consumption Trends in Belgium" by energy economist, Ignatius Combustion, our thirst for understanding was kindled by the prospect of unearthing the unexpected intersection of these seemingly incongruous domains.
As we delved deeper into the annals of literature, we also encountered the unexpected in the form of fictional works that, uncannily, appear to offer parallel insights. The riveting mystery novel "Full Throttle: A Tale of Racing and Sabotage" by R. Turbo, while ostensibly a work of fiction, presents striking parallels with our current explorations. Additionally, the speculative science fiction novel "Quantum Fuel: Racing Across Dimensions" by A. Speedforce, while operating in the realm of imagination, extends intriguing perspectives that subtly resonate with our empirical investigations.
While the esteemed board games of "Formula D" and "Power Grid" may appear to be mere pastimes for enthusiasts, their strategic underpinnings hold relevance to our current inquiries. Indeed, the interplay of factors such as speed, resource management, and strategic positioning, as encapsulated in these games, offers insight into the multifaceted dynamics that underpin our investigation.
In the following sections, we will meticulously unravel the findings from our rigorous analysis, demonstrating that statistics can indeed be as capricious and exhilarating as the thrilling circuits of a Formula One race track. So, fasten your seatbelts, dear reader, as we prepare to shift into high gear and navigate the unexpected twists and turns of this statistical odyssey!

[[RESULTS]]
The findings of our study reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.6397846, with an r-squared of 0.4093243 and a p-value of less than 0.01. It seems the connection between the point margin of the Formula One World Drivers' Champion and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium is as tight as the hairpin turns on a racetrack!
While we may have initially approached this investigation with some skepticism, our results have revved up our excitement and left us gasping with surprise. It's like discovering a secret turbo boost in a car that you thought had already maxed out its speed!
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) included in this paper visually encapsulates the strong correlation we unearthed. You could say that this correlation is as clear as the checkered flag at the end of a thrilling race - we are confident that our findings aren't just spinning in circles.
Our research has pushed the boundaries of the expected, showing that even in the world of statistical analysis, the most unexpected connections can make a pit stop and leave a lasting impression. It's like finding the perfect pit crew just when you most need it - a surprising but welcome support that propels us forward.
In summary, our study has uncovered a statistically significant relationship between the Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and LPG usage in Belgium, igniting a new avenue for investigating the interaction between high-speed sports and energy consumption. Just as a Formula One car relies on precision and speed, our research has accelerated our understanding of the unanticipated ties between seemingly disparate variables.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our results have accelerated our understanding of the seemingly incongruous relationship between the point margin of the Formula One World Drivers' Champion and the consumption of LPG in Belgium, leaving us surprisingly revved up with a statistically significant correlation. This unexpected connection, much like the shocking reveal at the end of a thrilling race, underscores the capricious and exhilarating nature of statistics.

Our findings not only stand as a testament to the unexpected twists and turns that statistics can offer but also support the prior research that hinted at the potential for improbable correlations. The work of Smith, Doe, and Jones in "Statistics and Unlikely Pairs" laid the groundwork for uncovering unanticipated relationships, and our study has successfully built upon this foundation. Similarly, the fictional works of R. Turbo and A. Speedforce, while ostensibly unrelated to empirical research, eerily parallel the unexpected findings of our study and add a dash of unexpected excitement to our scientific journey.

The surprising correlation coefficient of 0.6397846 and a p-value of less than 0.01 serve as empirical confirmation of the unexpected interaction between the high-octane world of Formula One racing and the combustible consumption of LPG in Belgium. Our research has truly shifted into high gear, akin to the rapid acceleration of a Formula One car, as we charted unexplored territories in statistical analysis and unearthed a novel intersection of variables.

The notable r-squared value of 0.4093243 further strengthens the robustness of our findings, demonstrating a substantial amount of variance in the relationship between the World Drivers' Champion's point margin and LPG usage in Belgium. It's as if our statistical model has found the optimal racing line to navigate this unanticipated correlation, leaving us with a feeling of triumph reminiscent of crossing the finish line in first place.

In conclusion, our study has not only expanded the horizons of statistical inquiry but has also added fuel to the fire of unexpected correlations. Just as a well-timed pit stop can turn the tide of a race, our research has refueled the investigation of the unlikely connection between Formula One racing and energy consumption, paving the way for further exploration of improbable statistical relationships. Our results serve as a reminder that in the world of statistics, surprises can be as exhilarating as the final laps of an unexpected race.


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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.
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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 Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"The Fast and the Flammable: Exploring the Correlation Between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Usage in Belgium"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study seeks to ignite a spark of understanding by exploring the seemingly unrelated realms of Formula One racing and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption in Belgium. Through a spirited analysis of data sourced from Wikipedia and the Energy Information Administration, we set out to gas up our understanding of the connection between these two seemingly disparate factors. Our findings reveal a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.6397846 and p < 0.01 from the years 1980 to 2022, suggesting a significant relationship between the point margin of the World Drivers' Champion in Formula One and the usage of LPG in Belgium. Our research unearths a new avenue for investigating the intersection between high-speed sports and energy consumption, opening the throttle for further exploration into this unexpected relationship.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen, as we embark on a wild ride through the unpredictable world of statistical analysis and unorthodox correlations. The relationship between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium may seem as improbable as a tortoise winning a race against a Formula One car, but our research aims to shed light on this eccentric pairing.
As researchers, we are often drawn to unconventional associations, looking under every statistical rock and exploring uncharted territories to uncover unexpected connections. While the realm of Formula One racing may seem light-years away from the mundane world of energy consumption, the enigmatic and exhilarating nature of statistics often leads us down unanticipated paths.
This study sets out to demonstrate that statistics can be as unpredictable and thrilling as a hairpin turn on a race track. Our quest is to ascertain whether there exists a plausible link between the heart-stopping, nail-biting world of Formula One World Drivers' Championship and the unassuming, yet vital, consumption of LPG in Belgium. To call this connection "out of left field" would be an understatement, but as intrepid researchers, we are poised to embrace the challenge of exploring this peculiar relationship.
In the following sections, we will delve into the methodology and present the stunning results of our research, showcasing how the unpredictability of statistics can mirror the unexpected plot twists of a gripping blockbuster movie. So, don your statistician's hat and buckle up – this is going to be one exhilarating statistical rollercoaster ride!

[[RESULTS]]
The findings of our study reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.6397846, with an r-squared of 0.4093243 and a p-value of less than 0.01. It seems the connection between the point margin of the Formula One World Drivers' Champion and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium is as tight as the hairpin turns on a racetrack!
While we may have initially approached this investigation with some skepticism, our results have revved up our excitement and left us gasping with surprise. It's like discovering a secret turbo boost in a car that you thought had already maxed out its speed!
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) included in this paper visually encapsulates the strong correlation we unearthed. You could say that this correlation is as clear as the checkered flag at the end of a thrilling race - we are confident that our findings aren't just spinning in circles.
Our research has pushed the boundaries of the expected, showing that even in the world of statistical analysis, the most unexpected connections can make a pit stop and leave a lasting impression. It's like finding the perfect pit crew just when you most need it - a surprising but welcome support that propels us forward.
In summary, our study has uncovered a statistically significant relationship between the Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and LPG usage in Belgium, igniting a new avenue for investigating the interaction between high-speed sports and energy consumption. Just as a Formula One car relies on precision and speed, our research has accelerated our understanding of the unanticipated ties between seemingly disparate variables.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has put the pedal to the metal and raced toward uncovering an unprecedented correlation between the Formula One World Drivers' Champion's point margin and the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Belgium. This unexpected relationship has left us feeling like we stumbled upon the jackpot in a game of statistical roulette - it's as if the data were whispering, "LPG in Belgium and the Champion's point margin, sitting in a tree, C-O-R-R-E-L-A-T-I-N-G!"

The strength of the correlation coefficient, with the charm of 0.6397846, has left us more astonished than a rookie driver completing a lap without a single spinout. It's a result that makes us want to speed-dial our fellow statisticians and exclaim, "You won't believe what we found - it's statistically significant, and it's fueled by LPG!"

With an r-squared value of 0.4093243 and a p-value of less than 0.01, our findings have ignited a scientific spark, demonstrating that statistical analysis can be as unpredictable as an unexpected rain shower in the desert. The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually encapsulates this correlation, which is as clear as day, like realizing you should have made that left turn at Albuquerque!

Yet, despite the thrilling nature of this discovery, we assert with the unwavering confidence of a seasoned race car driver that no more research is needed in this area. It's time to park this statistical race car in the winner's circle and celebrate our unexpected findings - because sometimes, in the world of statistics, the most astonishing connections are the ones we least expect.


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ChatGPT:

Journal of Motorsport Analytics


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The International Institute of Combustible Motorsport Studies


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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled The Fast and the Flammable: Exploring the Correlation Between Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Usage in Belgium with an abstract of This study seeks to ignite a spark of understanding by exploring the seemingly unrelated realms of Formula One racing and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption in Belgium. Through a spirited analysis of data sourced from Wikipedia and the Energy Information Administration, we set out to gas up our understanding of the connection between these two seemingly disparate factors. Our findings reveal a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.6397846 and p < 0.01 from the years 1980 to 2022, suggesting a significant relationship between the point margin of the World Drivers' Champion in Formula One and the usage of LPG in Belgium. Our research unearths a new avenue for investigating the intersection between high-speed sports and energy consumption, opening the throttle for further exploration into this unexpected relationship.

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Formula One World Drivers' Champion, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG consumption in Belgium, correlation, point margin, energy consumption, high-speed sports, data analysis, racing statistics, Belgium energy usage, Formula One racing history

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Data details

Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin
Source: Wikipedia
See what else correlates with Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin

Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium
Detailed data title: Volume of liquefied petroleum gas used consumed in Belgium in millions of barrels per day
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium

Correlation r = 0.6397846 (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 = 0.4093243 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 40.9% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin) over the 43 years from 1980 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 3.9E-6. 0.0000038544414465679070000000
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 0.64 in 0.00039% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 259,441 random variables You don't actually need 259 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 42 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 42 because we have two variables measured over a period of 43 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.

[ 0.42, 0.79 ] 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.
1980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin (Points)131520.520212316724522613319391421958672342113111141223155675954688871248146
Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium (Million Barrels/Day)1.200015.625715.18913.635616.465815.117515.542513.542517.164420.759617.802719.742518.202718.538321.361621.194516.786318.062818.597316.052113.284910.778710.643811.66316.238418.696740.808237.819244.778146.174949.421957.112357.490448.904450.449372.572677.128870.191373.224774.2




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.
  4. Confounding variable: 2020 is particularly different from the other years on this graph. Confounding variables (like global pandemics) will cause two variables to look connected when in fact a "sneaky third" variable is influencing both of them behind the scenes.
  5. Outlandish outliers: There are "outliers" in this data. In concept, "outlier" just means "way different than the rest of your dataset." When calculating a correlation like this, they are particularly impactful because a single outlier can substantially increase your correlation.

    For the purposes of this project, I counted a point as an outlier if it the residual was two standard deviations from the mean.

    (This bullet point only shows up in the details page on charts that do, in fact, have outliers.)
    They stand out on the scatterplot above: notice the dots that are far away from any other dots. I intentionally mishandeled outliers, which makes the correlation look extra strong.




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([13,1,5,2,0.5,20,2,12,3,16,7,24,52,26,1,33,19,39,14,2,19,58,67,2,34,21,13,1,1,11,4,122,3,155,67,59,5,46,88,87,124,8,146,])
array_2 = np.array([1.2,0,0,0,15.6257,15.189,13.6356,16.4658,15.1175,15.5425,13.5425,17.1644,20.7596,17.8027,19.7425,18.2027,18.5383,21.3616,21.1945,16.7863,18.0628,18.5973,16.0521,13.2849,10.7787,10.6438,11.663,16.2384,18.6967,40.8082,37.8192,44.7781,46.1749,49.4219,57.1123,57.4904,48.9044,50.4493,72.5726,77.1288,70.1913,73.2247,74.2,])
array_1_name = "Formula One World Drivers' Champion's Point Margin"
array_2_name = "Liquefied petroleum gas used in Belgium"

# 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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