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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 Cottage cheese consumption and the second variable is US birth rates of triplets or more.  The chart goes from 2002 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As cottage cheese consumption curdled, it led to a whey decrease in the birth rates of triplets or more. It seems the lack of cottage cheese meant there was feta chance of having multiple births. And without that cheesy goodness, the womb just couldn't brie as productive. The correlation is udderly dairy-sappointing for those hoping to have a three-ble joy.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Prompt: Generate a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s, depicting the following scene: In a cozy kitchen, a person spooning cottage cheese out of a tub pauses as they overhear a conversation at the dinner table. A couple is laughing as they swap cheesy pick-up lines, which are printed on a card game they are playing. Meanwhile, in a nearby hospital room, a nurse smiles upon seeing a new mom holding triplets, and they discuss the decline in "cheesy" romances that used to lead to multiple births. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles. Improvement: Generate a vibrant comic-book-style illustration with a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s, incorporating dynamic perspectives and expressive characters. Depict a cozy kitchen scene, where a person pauses while spooning cottage cheese, overhearing a couple exchanging cheesy pick-up lines at the dinner table. Add visual humor through exaggerated facial expressions and playful interactions. In the nearby hospital room, the nurse's expression of joy contrasts with the overwhelmed new mom holding triplets, emphasizing the discussion about the decline in "cheesy" romances leading to multiple births. Maintain the simplicity of the visual depiction, emphasizing the emotion and humor in the scene. Avoid using any words or speech bubbles to allow the viewers to interpret the story visually. 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: Cottage cheese consumption and US birth rates of triplets or more. 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: A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s Macabre Art nouveau Psychedelic Glitch art
ChatGPT: A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s

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 Cottage cheese consumption and US birth rates of triplets or more, in the following situation: Because cottage cheese consumption decreased, there were fewer "cheesy" pick-up lines being used, leading to a decline in triplets or more due to a decrease in "cheesy" romances resulting in multiple births.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a cozy kitchen, a person spooning cottage cheese out of a tub pauses as they overhear a conversation at the dinner table. A couple is laughing as they swap cheesy pick-up lines, which are printed on a card game they are playing. Meanwhile, in a nearby hospital room, a nurse smiles upon seeing a new mom holding triplets, and they discuss the decline in "cheesy" romances that used to lead to multiple births.

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 comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s ] and depicting this scene: In a cozy kitchen, a person spooning cottage cheese out of a tub pauses as they overhear a conversation at the dinner table. A couple is laughing as they swap cheesy pick-up lines, which are printed on a card game they are playing. Meanwhile, in a nearby hospital room, a nurse smiles upon seeing a new mom holding triplets, and they discuss the decline in "cheesy" romances that used to lead to multiple births. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Prompt: Generate a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s, depicting the following scene: In a cozy kitchen, a person spooning cottage cheese out of a tub pauses as they overhear a conversation at the dinner table. A couple is laughing as they swap cheesy pick-up lines, which are printed on a card game they are playing. Meanwhile, in a nearby hospital room, a nurse smiles upon seeing a new mom holding triplets, and they discuss the decline in "cheesy" romances that used to lead to multiple births. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles. Improvement: Generate a vibrant comic-book-style illustration with a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s, incorporating dynamic perspectives and expressive characters. Depict a cozy kitchen scene, where a person pauses while spooning cottage cheese, overhearing a couple exchanging cheesy pick-up lines at the dinner table. Add visual humor through exaggerated facial expressions and playful interactions. In the nearby hospital room, the nurse's expression of joy contrasts with the overwhelmed new mom holding triplets, emphasizing the discussion about the decline in "cheesy" romances leading to multiple births. Maintain the simplicity of the visual depiction, emphasizing the emotion and humor in the scene. Avoid using any words or speech bubbles to allow the viewers to interpret the story visually.

*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 Cottage cheese consumption caused US birth rates of triplets or more to decrease. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US

Journal of Dairy Delights

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 dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics 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 Cottage cheese consumption and US birth rates of triplets or more. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title punny if you can come up with clever pun. If not, make it sound serious.

Your research team used data from USDA and CDC to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 and p < 0.01 for 2002 to 2021.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper investigates the potential link between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. Utilizing data from the USDA and CDC spanning from 2002 to 2021, a correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 and a p-value less than 0.01 were observed, indicating a statistically significant relationship. While the idea may seem cheesy at first, our findings suggest that there may indeed be a correlation worth exploring further. This unexpected association provokes an intriguing interpretation, challenging conventional wisdom and stirring up a curdled debate in the scientific community. The implications of these findings could have a substantial impact on dietary recommendations and family planning, adding another layer of complexity to the already multifaceted landscape of human reproduction and nutrition.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics 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 Cottage cheese consumption and US birth rates of triplets or more. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper investigates the potential link between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. Utilizing data from the USDA and CDC spanning from 2002 to 2021, a correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 and a p-value less than 0.01 were observed, indicating a statistically significant relationship. While the idea may seem cheesy at first, our findings suggest that there may indeed be a correlation worth exploring further. This unexpected association provokes an intriguing interpretation, challenging conventional wisdom and stirring up a curdled debate in the scientific community. The implications of these findings could have a substantial impact on dietary recommendations and family planning, adding another layer of complexity to the already multifaceted landscape of human reproduction and nutrition.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The consumption of cottage cheese in relation to human fertility is a matter of particular interest, given the potential implications for public health and nutrition. While the notion of a connection between dietary habits and birth rates of higher-order multiples may initially elicit a skeptical response, it is important to approach the data with an open mind and a willingness to embrace unexpected findings. The purpose of this study is to examine the correlation, if any, between the consumption of cottage cheese and the occurrence of triplet or higher-order multiple births in the United States.

Despite the tongue-in-cheek nature of the topic, the implications of such a correlation, if confirmed, could have significant implications for dietary recommendations and family planning. The potential implications of this association, however unexpected, warrant serious consideration and further investigation. The findings of this study may prompt a reconsideration of the role of dairy products, including the humble curd, in not only nutritional guidelines but also the more nuanced and subtle aspects of human reproduction.

The study's findings may confront established assumptions and provoke a fresh perspective on the intricate interplay between diet and fertility. While anecdotes and old wives' tales abound about various foods and their supposed effects on fertility, the empirical examination of these claims is essential for separating fact from whimsy. Therefore, it is with an inquisitive yet discerning approach that this study endeavors to shed light on the enigmatic relationship between cottage cheese consumption and the occurrence of triplets or more in the United States.

With these considerations in mind, the investigation of this unorthodox association between a dairy product and multiple births carries the potential to enrich our understanding of human biology and nutrition in unexpected, and perhaps delightfully cheesy, ways.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics 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 Cottage cheese consumption and US birth rates of triplets or more. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading CVS receipts.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper investigates the potential link between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. Utilizing data from the USDA and CDC spanning from 2002 to 2021, a correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 and a p-value less than 0.01 were observed, indicating a statistically significant relationship. While the idea may seem cheesy at first, our findings suggest that there may indeed be a correlation worth exploring further. This unexpected association provokes an intriguing interpretation, challenging conventional wisdom and stirring up a curdled debate in the scientific community. The implications of these findings could have a substantial impact on dietary recommendations and family planning, adding another layer of complexity to the already multifaceted landscape of human reproduction and nutrition.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The consumption of cottage cheese in relation to human fertility is a matter of particular interest, given the potential implications for public health and nutrition. While the notion of a connection between dietary habits and birth rates of higher-order multiples may initially elicit a skeptical response, it is important to approach the data with an open mind and a willingness to embrace unexpected findings. The purpose of this study is to examine the correlation, if any, between the consumption of cottage cheese and the occurrence of triplet or higher-order multiple births in the United States.
Despite the tongue-in-cheek nature of the topic, the implications of such a correlation, if confirmed, could have significant implications for dietary recommendations and family planning. The potential implications of this association, however unexpected, warrant serious consideration and further investigation. The findings of this study may prompt a reconsideration of the role of dairy products, including the humble curd, in not only nutritional guidelines but also the more nuanced and subtle aspects of human reproduction.
The study's findings may confront established assumptions and provoke a fresh perspective on the intricate interplay between diet and fertility. While anecdotes and old wives' tales abound about various foods and their supposed effects on fertility, the empirical examination of these claims is essential for separating fact from whimsy. Therefore, it is with an inquisitive yet discerning approach that this study endeavors to shed light on the enigmatic relationship between cottage cheese consumption and the occurrence of triplets or more in the United States.
With these considerations in mind, the investigation of this unorthodox association between a dairy product and multiple births carries the potential to enrich our understanding of human biology and nutrition in unexpected, and perhaps delightfully cheesy, ways.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The examination of the potential association between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples presents an intriguing and unexpected avenue for exploration. The literature on this uncommon topic is limited, with few studies directly addressing this peculiar correlation. However, existing research offers some insights that may shed light on the curious case at hand.

In their analysis of dietary patterns and multiple births, Smith and colleagues emphasize the role of calcium intake in reproductive health (Smith et al., 2015). While their focus is not specifically on cottage cheese, the study's findings raise the prospect of a broader relationship between dairy consumption and multifetal pregnancies. Similarly, Doe and Smith (2018) highlight the potential impact of dairy products on hormonal balances, implicating a possible mechanism for influencing multiple gestations.

Turning to the broader literature on nutrition and fertility, Jones (2019) delves into the intricate interplay between dietary choices and reproductive outcomes, offering a comprehensive examination of various food groups and their potential effects. While the specific mention of cottage cheese is absent in Jones' work, the overarching theme of dietary influence on fertility sets a thought-provoking backdrop for considering the unexpected connection under investigation.

Expanding beyond academic research, several non-fiction books offer relevant perspectives on dairy products and human health, including "The Big Book of Cheese" by Ipsum (2017), and "The Dairy Industry and Human Fertility" by Lorem (2013). Although these works do not directly address the curious correlation at the heart of this study, they serve to underscore the broader cultural and nutritional significance of dairy consumption, including the enigmatic appeal of cottage cheese.

In the realm of fictional literature, various titles evoke themes of unexpected outcomes and serendipitous discoveries, lending a whimsical air to the exploration of uncharted territory. Works such as "The Cheese Mysteries" by FictionalAuthor (2005) and "The Curious Case of Cottage Conundrums" by LiteraryFigure (2011) provide a lighthearted backdrop for considering the unexpected link between cottage cheese and triplet births.

Going beyond the conventional avenues of academic and literary sources, the conduction of this literature review involved a comprehensive examination of unconventional resources, including supermarket aisle observations, anecdotal accounts, and even the analysis of grocery receipts from various establishments. While these unconventional sources may provoke skepticism, they offer a colorful and at times comical view of the cultural and gastronomic contexts surrounding cottage cheese, contributing to a more multidimensional understanding of the topic at hand.

In the intermingling of serious scholarly research, literary whimsy, and unconventional sources, the literature review offers a rich tapestry of perspectives, setting the stage for the empirical investigation of the unexpected correlation between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics 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 Cottage cheese consumption and US birth rates of triplets or more. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from USDA and CDC . You used data from 2002 to 2021

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper investigates the potential link between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. Utilizing data from the USDA and CDC spanning from 2002 to 2021, a correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 and a p-value less than 0.01 were observed, indicating a statistically significant relationship. While the idea may seem cheesy at first, our findings suggest that there may indeed be a correlation worth exploring further. This unexpected association provokes an intriguing interpretation, challenging conventional wisdom and stirring up a curdled debate in the scientific community. The implications of these findings could have a substantial impact on dietary recommendations and family planning, adding another layer of complexity to the already multifaceted landscape of human reproduction and nutrition.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The consumption of cottage cheese in relation to human fertility is a matter of particular interest, given the potential implications for public health and nutrition. While the notion of a connection between dietary habits and birth rates of higher-order multiples may initially elicit a skeptical response, it is important to approach the data with an open mind and a willingness to embrace unexpected findings. The purpose of this study is to examine the correlation, if any, between the consumption of cottage cheese and the occurrence of triplet or higher-order multiple births in the United States.
Despite the tongue-in-cheek nature of the topic, the implications of such a correlation, if confirmed, could have significant implications for dietary recommendations and family planning. The potential implications of this association, however unexpected, warrant serious consideration and further investigation. The findings of this study may prompt a reconsideration of the role of dairy products, including the humble curd, in not only nutritional guidelines but also the more nuanced and subtle aspects of human reproduction.
The study's findings may confront established assumptions and provoke a fresh perspective on the intricate interplay between diet and fertility. While anecdotes and old wives' tales abound about various foods and their supposed effects on fertility, the empirical examination of these claims is essential for separating fact from whimsy. Therefore, it is with an inquisitive yet discerning approach that this study endeavors to shed light on the enigmatic relationship between cottage cheese consumption and the occurrence of triplets or more in the United States.
With these considerations in mind, the investigation of this unorthodox association between a dairy product and multiple births carries the potential to enrich our understanding of human biology and nutrition in unexpected, and perhaps delightfully cheesy, ways.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

The data for this study was gathered from various sources, including the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), covering the time period from 2002 to 2021. The team meticulously scoured the internet, sifting through vast quantities of information like enthusiastic treasure hunters in search of elusive clues, with the USDA and CDC serving as the proverbial "X" marking the scientific spot.

The first step in the methodology involved the compilation of data on cottage cheese consumption patterns across the United States. This process required the deft navigation of databases and spreadsheets, resembling a culinary enthusiast carefully selecting the ripest ingredients for a delectable dish. The team tracked consumer trends, market fluctuations, and even the occasional cottage cheese-inspired recipe, all in the pursuit of a comprehensive understanding of cottage cheese consumption behaviors.

Simultaneously, the research team delved into the realm of multiple births, collecting data on the occurrence of triplet or higher-order multiple pregnancies. This involved sifting through epidemiological records and poring over statistical reports, akin to intrepid explorers deciphering ancient maps in pursuit of hidden treasures. The magnitude and frequency of multiple births were analyzed with the precision of a seasoned cheesemonger, carefully assessing the nuances and variations in birth data.

The next phase encompassed a complex statistical analysis, employing sophisticated correlation and regression models to unravel the potential relationship between cottage cheese consumption and the incidence of triplet or higher-order multiple pregnancies. The data underwent rigorous scrutiny, akin to the meticulous examination of intricate cheese patterns by a discriminating connoisseur, as the statistical tools teased out patterns and associations.

Furthermore, the research team took into account various confounding variables and potential sources of bias, adopting a cautious approach to ensure the robustness and validity of the findings. Factors such as maternal age, dietary habits, and socioeconomic indicators were scrutinized with the vigilance of a discerning cheese inspector, ensuring that extraneous influences were appropriately considered.

In summary, the methodology encompassed a thorough and exhaustive examination of cottage cheese consumption and multiple birth rates, employing a combination of data collection, statistical analysis, and meticulous scrutiny reminiscent of an investigative quest through the diverse and unexpected terrain of dietary habits and reproductive outcomes.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics 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 Cottage cheese consumption and US birth rates of triplets or more. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from USDA and CDC .

For the time period 2002 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9378345, r-squared of 0.8795336, 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]]
Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper investigates the potential link between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. Utilizing data from the USDA and CDC spanning from 2002 to 2021, a correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 and a p-value less than 0.01 were observed, indicating a statistically significant relationship. While the idea may seem cheesy at first, our findings suggest that there may indeed be a correlation worth exploring further. This unexpected association provokes an intriguing interpretation, challenging conventional wisdom and stirring up a curdled debate in the scientific community. The implications of these findings could have a substantial impact on dietary recommendations and family planning, adding another layer of complexity to the already multifaceted landscape of human reproduction and nutrition.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The consumption of cottage cheese in relation to human fertility is a matter of particular interest, given the potential implications for public health and nutrition. While the notion of a connection between dietary habits and birth rates of higher-order multiples may initially elicit a skeptical response, it is important to approach the data with an open mind and a willingness to embrace unexpected findings. The purpose of this study is to examine the correlation, if any, between the consumption of cottage cheese and the occurrence of triplet or higher-order multiple births in the United States.
Despite the tongue-in-cheek nature of the topic, the implications of such a correlation, if confirmed, could have significant implications for dietary recommendations and family planning. The potential implications of this association, however unexpected, warrant serious consideration and further investigation. The findings of this study may prompt a reconsideration of the role of dairy products, including the humble curd, in not only nutritional guidelines but also the more nuanced and subtle aspects of human reproduction.
The study's findings may confront established assumptions and provoke a fresh perspective on the intricate interplay between diet and fertility. While anecdotes and old wives' tales abound about various foods and their supposed effects on fertility, the empirical examination of these claims is essential for separating fact from whimsy. Therefore, it is with an inquisitive yet discerning approach that this study endeavors to shed light on the enigmatic relationship between cottage cheese consumption and the occurrence of triplets or more in the United States.
With these considerations in mind, the investigation of this unorthodox association between a dairy product and multiple births carries the potential to enrich our understanding of human biology and nutrition in unexpected, and perhaps delightfully cheesy, ways.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of the data revealed a striking correlation between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. The correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 indicated a remarkably strong positive relationship between these two variables. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.8795336 suggested that approximately 87.95% of the variability in the occurrence of triplets or higher-order multiples can be explained by the consumption of cottage cheese. With a p-value of less than 0.01, the observed correlation achieved statistical significance, providing compelling evidence for the association between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.

The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually depicts the robust correlation between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or more, underscoring the surprising nature of this connection. The scatterplot not only illustrates the strong positive linear relationship between the two variables but also serves as a stark reminder that in the realm of research, expect the unexpected – even if it's as unexpected as a relationship between cottage cheese and triplet births.

These findings challenge conventional thinking and highlight the need for a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between dietary habits and reproductive outcomes. While the initial reaction to this association might be one of amusement or incredulity, the statistically significant correlation demands serious consideration and further exploration. The unexpected nature of this relationship underscores the need for a comprehensive investigation into the potential mechanisms underlying this intriguing phenomenon.

In conclusion, the results of this study provide compelling evidence of a substantial and surprising association between the consumption of cottage cheese and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples. These unexpected findings may have profound implications for dietary recommendations, family planning, and our understanding of the intricate connections between nutrition and human reproduction. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and potential causal pathways, as well as to explore the broader implications of this curiously cheesy correlation.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics 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 Cottage cheese consumption and US birth rates of triplets or more. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper investigates the potential link between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. Utilizing data from the USDA and CDC spanning from 2002 to 2021, a correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 and a p-value less than 0.01 were observed, indicating a statistically significant relationship. While the idea may seem cheesy at first, our findings suggest that there may indeed be a correlation worth exploring further. This unexpected association provokes an intriguing interpretation, challenging conventional wisdom and stirring up a curdled debate in the scientific community. The implications of these findings could have a substantial impact on dietary recommendations and family planning, adding another layer of complexity to the already multifaceted landscape of human reproduction and nutrition.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The examination of the potential association between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples presents an intriguing and unexpected avenue for exploration. The literature on this uncommon topic is limited, with few studies directly addressing this peculiar correlation. However, existing research offers some insights that may shed light on the curious case at hand.
In their analysis of dietary patterns and multiple births, Smith and colleagues emphasize the role of calcium intake in reproductive health (Smith et al., 2015). While their focus is not specifically on cottage cheese, the study's findings raise the prospect of a broader relationship between dairy consumption and multifetal pregnancies. Similarly, Doe and Smith (2018) highlight the potential impact of dairy products on hormonal balances, implicating a possible mechanism for influencing multiple gestations.
Turning to the broader literature on nutrition and fertility, Jones (2019) delves into the intricate interplay between dietary choices and reproductive outcomes, offering a comprehensive examination of various food groups and their potential effects. While the specific mention of cottage cheese is absent in Jones' work, the overarching theme of dietary influence on fertility sets a thought-provoking backdrop for considering the unexpected connection under investigation.
Expanding beyond academic research, several non-fiction books offer relevant perspectives on dairy products and human health, including "The Big Book of Cheese" by Ipsum (2017), and "The Dairy Industry and Human Fertility" by Lorem (2013). Although these works do not directly address the curious correlation at the heart of this study, they serve to underscore the broader cultural and nutritional significance of dairy consumption, including the enigmatic appeal of cottage cheese.
In the realm of fictional literature, various titles evoke themes of unexpected outcomes and serendipitous discoveries, lending a whimsical air to the exploration of uncharted territory. Works such as "The Cheese Mysteries" by FictionalAuthor (2005) and "The Curious Case of Cottage Conundrums" by LiteraryFigure (2011) provide a lighthearted backdrop for considering the unexpected link between cottage cheese and triplet births.
Going beyond the conventional avenues of academic and literary sources, the conduction of this literature review involved a comprehensive examination of unconventional resources, including supermarket aisle observations, anecdotal accounts, and even the analysis of grocery receipts from various establishments. While these unconventional sources may provoke skepticism, they offer a colorful and at times comical view of the cultural and gastronomic contexts surrounding cottage cheese, contributing to a more multidimensional understanding of the topic at hand.
In the intermingling of serious scholarly research, literary whimsy, and unconventional sources, the literature review offers a rich tapestry of perspectives, setting the stage for the empirical investigation of the unexpected correlation between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data revealed a striking correlation between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. The correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 indicated a remarkably strong positive relationship between these two variables. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.8795336 suggested that approximately 87.95% of the variability in the occurrence of triplets or higher-order multiples can be explained by the consumption of cottage cheese. With a p-value of less than 0.01, the observed correlation achieved statistical significance, providing compelling evidence for the association between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually depicts the robust correlation between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or more, underscoring the surprising nature of this connection. The scatterplot not only illustrates the strong positive linear relationship between the two variables but also serves as a stark reminder that in the realm of research, expect the unexpected – even if it's as unexpected as a relationship between cottage cheese and triplet births.
These findings challenge conventional thinking and highlight the need for a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between dietary habits and reproductive outcomes. While the initial reaction to this association might be one of amusement or incredulity, the statistically significant correlation demands serious consideration and further exploration. The unexpected nature of this relationship underscores the need for a comprehensive investigation into the potential mechanisms underlying this intriguing phenomenon.
In conclusion, the results of this study provide compelling evidence of a substantial and surprising association between the consumption of cottage cheese and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples. These unexpected findings may have profound implications for dietary recommendations, family planning, and our understanding of the intricate connections between nutrition and human reproduction. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and potential causal pathways, as well as to explore the broader implications of this curiously cheesy correlation.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of this study provide robust empirical support for the unexpected correlation between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. Despite the initial skepticism that may accompany such an unconventional association, the statistical analyses have underscored the significance of this relationship in a rather "grate" manner. The results not only confirmed the unanticipated connection but also highlighted the need for further exploration and a "whey" deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms.

This study's results align with prior research that has hinted at the potential influence of dairy consumption on reproductive outcomes, "curdling" the debate on the role of dietary choices in multifetal pregnancies. The emphasis on calcium intake in reproductive health by Smith et al. (2015) takes on a new dimension in light of our findings, as the "cheddar-ing" of a relationship between cottage cheese and triplet births adds a creamy layer of complexity to the existing literature. Furthermore, the implications of Doe and Smith's (2018) insights into the impact of dairy products on hormonal balances gain additional relevance in the context of our unexpected correlation, "dishing out" a fresh perspective on the potential link between dairy consumption and multifetal gestations.

The literature review's foray into unconventional sources, including anecdotes and supermarket observations, may have initially seemed like a "cheesy" diversion. However, the comprehensive examination of these sources ultimately enriched our understanding of the cultural and gastronomic contexts surrounding cottage cheese, providing a more textured backdrop for our empirical investigation. This multidimensional approach not only added flavor to our exploration but also served as a "gouda" reminder of the diverse sources of knowledge that can inform scholarly inquiry.

The visually striking scatterplot (Fig. 1) served as a "provole-ne" reminder of the strong positive linear relationship between cottage cheese consumption and the occurrence of triplet births. Beyond its statistical significance, this unexpected association challenges traditional assumptions and underscores the need for a more nuanced understanding of the intricate interplay between dietary habits and reproductive outcomes. In doing so, it "bries" to light the need for further research into the potential mechanisms underlying this phenomenon and the broader implications for public health and nutrition.

The unexpected correlation between cottage cheese consumption and triplet births, elucidated by this study, represents a "feta"-accomplishment in shedding light on an unexplored nexus within the realm of nutrition and human reproduction. As we "whey" the implications of these findings, the need for continued investigation into this curiously cheesy correlation becomes increasingly apparent, prompting the scientific community to "caerphilly" consider the ramifications for dietary recommendations and family planning.

The results of this study challenge us to embrace the unexpected and delve "brie"-per into the complex dynamics that underpin seemingly unrelated phenomena. While the initial reaction to this correlation may elicit a chuckle or a raised eyebrow, the statistically significant findings call for a "muenster" level of seriousness in further exploring this peculiar association. In serving up this unexpected discovery, the study ultimately adds a "gorgonzola" of intrigue to the scientific understanding of nutrition and reproduction, encouraging further scholarship to "rind" out a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships at play.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Cottage cheese consumption and US birth rates of triplets or more. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper investigates the potential link between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. Utilizing data from the USDA and CDC spanning from 2002 to 2021, a correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 and a p-value less than 0.01 were observed, indicating a statistically significant relationship. While the idea may seem cheesy at first, our findings suggest that there may indeed be a correlation worth exploring further. This unexpected association provokes an intriguing interpretation, challenging conventional wisdom and stirring up a curdled debate in the scientific community. The implications of these findings could have a substantial impact on dietary recommendations and family planning, adding another layer of complexity to the already multifaceted landscape of human reproduction and nutrition.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The consumption of cottage cheese in relation to human fertility is a matter of particular interest, given the potential implications for public health and nutrition. While the notion of a connection between dietary habits and birth rates of higher-order multiples may initially elicit a skeptical response, it is important to approach the data with an open mind and a willingness to embrace unexpected findings. The purpose of this study is to examine the correlation, if any, between the consumption of cottage cheese and the occurrence of triplet or higher-order multiple births in the United States.
Despite the tongue-in-cheek nature of the topic, the implications of such a correlation, if confirmed, could have significant implications for dietary recommendations and family planning. The potential implications of this association, however unexpected, warrant serious consideration and further investigation. The findings of this study may prompt a reconsideration of the role of dairy products, including the humble curd, in not only nutritional guidelines but also the more nuanced and subtle aspects of human reproduction.
The study's findings may confront established assumptions and provoke a fresh perspective on the intricate interplay between diet and fertility. While anecdotes and old wives' tales abound about various foods and their supposed effects on fertility, the empirical examination of these claims is essential for separating fact from whimsy. Therefore, it is with an inquisitive yet discerning approach that this study endeavors to shed light on the enigmatic relationship between cottage cheese consumption and the occurrence of triplets or more in the United States.
With these considerations in mind, the investigation of this unorthodox association between a dairy product and multiple births carries the potential to enrich our understanding of human biology and nutrition in unexpected, and perhaps delightfully cheesy, ways.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data revealed a striking correlation between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. The correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 indicated a remarkably strong positive relationship between these two variables. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.8795336 suggested that approximately 87.95% of the variability in the occurrence of triplets or higher-order multiples can be explained by the consumption of cottage cheese. With a p-value of less than 0.01, the observed correlation achieved statistical significance, providing compelling evidence for the association between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually depicts the robust correlation between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or more, underscoring the surprising nature of this connection. The scatterplot not only illustrates the strong positive linear relationship between the two variables but also serves as a stark reminder that in the realm of research, expect the unexpected – even if it's as unexpected as a relationship between cottage cheese and triplet births.
These findings challenge conventional thinking and highlight the need for a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between dietary habits and reproductive outcomes. While the initial reaction to this association might be one of amusement or incredulity, the statistically significant correlation demands serious consideration and further exploration. The unexpected nature of this relationship underscores the need for a comprehensive investigation into the potential mechanisms underlying this intriguing phenomenon.
In conclusion, the results of this study provide compelling evidence of a substantial and surprising association between the consumption of cottage cheese and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples. These unexpected findings may have profound implications for dietary recommendations, family planning, and our understanding of the intricate connections between nutrition and human reproduction. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and potential causal pathways, as well as to explore the broader implications of this curiously cheesy correlation.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, this study has presented compelling evidence of a significant correlation between the consumption of cottage cheese and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. The robust correlation coefficient and the p-value below 0.01 highlight the surprising and statistically significant relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. While the idea of a connection between cottage cheese consumption and multiple births may be initially met with a wink and a nod, the empirical evidence demands a more serious assessment of this curdled connection.

The implications of this unexpected association are vast, touching upon dietary guidelines, reproductive health, and the quirky intricacies of human biology. These findings may prompt a reexamination of the role of dairy products, challenging conventional thinking and raising questions about the potential mechanisms underlying this unanticipated relationship. The whimsical nature of this correlation serves as a reminder that in the world of scientific inquiry, one must always stay open to the possibility of discovering unexpectedly cheese-laden pathways to new knowledge.

While these results may seem as surprising as finding a gouda joke in a research paper, they underscore the need for further investigation into the mechanisms driving this association. However, it is our firm assertion that no further research is needed in this area. The subject has been "feta-ed" to our fullest extent, and it's time to move onto less dairy-intensive investigations. With this, we bid adieu to the cheesy world of cottage cheese and multiple births.


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 Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Dairy Delights


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 Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Dairy Delights and Demographic Dynamics


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 Say Cheese! The Curious Case of Cottage Cheese Consumption and Triplet Births in the US with an abstract of This research paper investigates the potential link between cottage cheese consumption and the birth rates of triplets or higher-order multiples in the United States. Utilizing data from the USDA and CDC spanning from 2002 to 2021, a correlation coefficient of 0.9378345 and a p-value less than 0.01 were observed, indicating a statistically significant relationship. While the idea may seem cheesy at first, our findings suggest that there may indeed be a correlation worth exploring further. This unexpected association provokes an intriguing interpretation, challenging conventional wisdom and stirring up a curdled debate in the scientific community. The implications of these findings could have a substantial impact on dietary recommendations and family planning, adding another layer of complexity to the already multifaceted landscape of human reproduction and nutrition.

ChatGPT:

Cottage cheese consumption, triplet births, higher-order multiples, United States, USDA data, CDC data, correlation coefficient, statistical significance, birth rates, human reproduction, nutrition, dietary recommendations, family planning

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Data details

Cottage cheese consumption
Detailed data title: Per capita consumption of Cottage cheese in the US
Source: USDA
See what else correlates with Cottage cheese consumption

US birth rates of triplets or more
Source: CDC
See what else correlates with US birth rates of triplets or more

Correlation r = 0.9378345 (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 = 0.8795336 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 88% of the change in the one variable (i.e., US birth rates of triplets or more) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Cottage cheese consumption) over the 20 years from 2002 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.05E-9. 0.0000000010495755636437493000
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 0.94 in 1.05E-7% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 952,766,084 random variables You don't actually need 952 million variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 19 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 19 because we have two variables measured over a period of 20 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.

[ 0.85, 0.98 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

This one is a bit more complciated than the other calculations, but I include it because many people have been pushing for confidence intervals instead of p-value calculations (for example: NEJM. However, if you are dredging data, you can reliably find yourself in the 5%. That's my goal!


All values for the years included above: If I were being very sneaky, I could trim years from the beginning or end of the datasets to increase the correlation on some pairs of variables. I don't do that because there are already plenty of correlations in my database without monkeying with the years.

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
20022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Cottage cheese consumption (Pounds per person)2.62.62.72.72.62.62.32.42.32.32.32.12.12.12.22.12.12.121.9
US birth rates of triplets or more (Birth rate per 100,000)183186180170156151148152138137124.4119.5113.5103.6101.4101.69387.779.680




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([2.6,2.6,2.7,2.7,2.6,2.6,2.3,2.4,2.3,2.3,2.3,2.1,2.1,2.1,2.2,2.1,2.1,2.1,2,1.9,])
array_2 = np.array([183,186,180,170,156,151,148,152,138,137,124.4,119.5,113.5,103.6,101.4,101.6,93,87.7,79.6,80,])
array_1_name = "Cottage cheese consumption"
array_2_name = "US birth rates of triplets or more"

# 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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