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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Popularity of the first name Braden and the second variable is National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point.  The chart goes from 1998 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

People just couldn't handle the idea of a Lacrosse champion being named Braden. It was as if the universe said, "Nope, can't have a Braden reigning over the lacrosse field." So, in a bizarre twist of fate, as fewer babies were given the name Braden, the cosmic balance shifted, and the National Lacrosse Champions' final point just couldn't align with the Braden energy anymore. It's a plaqued case of intergalactic nomenclature interference, leading to a stick-swinging, goal-missing, Braden-banning conspiracy that has left sports fans bewildered and baby Br.. And that's when the reality check comes in - there's absolutely no logical connection between the popularity of a name and the outcome of a sports event. It's just a quirky coincidence that's as perplexing as trying to understand the infield fly rule in baseball.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image that combines elements of data cyber art with a scene of a young boy named Braden triumphantly raising his lacrosse stick in front of a cheering crowd after scoring the final point, securing the national championship for his team. The crowd should be depicted in a jubilant and energetic manner, creating a sense of celebration and excitement. The visual should also capture the influence of the popular first name "Braden" on the rise of talented lacrosse players. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Popularity of the first name Braden and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. 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: Cute 2D animation Scalar art Steampunk Symbolism Data cyber art
ChatGPT: Data cyber art

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Popularity of the first name Braden and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point, in the following situation: Because the increasing popularity of the first name Braden led to a surge in infant lacrosse prodigies, resulting in a higher pool of talented players reaching the national level and scoring the final winning point. It's clear that the rise of Bradens has truly given the sport a shot in the arm!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In front of a cheering crowd, a young boy named Braden proudly holds his lacrosse stick high in the air as he scores the final point, securing the national championship for his team. The crowd erupts in jubilation as Braden's name is announced, symbolizing the influence of his popular first name on the rise of talented lacrosse players.

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: [ Data cyber art ] and depicting this scene: In front of a cheering crowd, a young boy named Braden proudly holds his lacrosse stick high in the air as he scores the final point, securing the national championship for his team. The crowd erupts in jubilation as Braden's name is announced, symbolizing the influence of his popular first name on the rise of talented lacrosse players. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image that combines elements of data cyber art with a scene of a young boy named Braden triumphantly raising his lacrosse stick in front of a cheering crowd after scoring the final point, securing the national championship for his team. The crowd should be depicted in a jubilant and energetic manner, creating a sense of celebration and excitement. The visual should also capture the influence of the popular first name "Braden" on the rise of talented lacrosse players.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how a decrease in Popularity of the first name Braden caused National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point to decrease.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby

The Journal of Sports Psychology and Performance Enhancement

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 Popularity of the first name Braden and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title seem clever.

Your research team used data from US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8878281 and p < 0.01 for 1998 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 Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The study investigates the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the performance of National Lacrosse Champions in their final point outcomes. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia, the research team delves into this quirky correlation that has left many scratching their heads and pondering the question, "Who knew Braden had such an impact on the lacrosse field?" The correlation coefficient of 0.8878281 and the significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 1998 to 2022 reveals the unexpected influence of a name on athletic success.

Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team invite Braden to strategize with them? Because they were hoping he'd bring the "lax" with him!


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 Popularity of the first name Braden and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"The Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The study investigates the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the performance of National Lacrosse Champions in their final point outcomes. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia, the research team delves into this quirky correlation that has left many scratching their heads and pondering the question, "Who knew Braden had such an impact on the lacrosse field?" The correlation coefficient of 0.8878281 and the significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 1998 to 2022 reveals the unexpected influence of a name on athletic success.

Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team invite Braden to strategize with them? Because they were hoping he'd bring the "lax" with him!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Braden, a name that brings to mind images of rugged athleticism and undeniable charm, has also found its way into the annals of lacrosse lore. This seemingly innocuous moniker has sparked curiosity and amusement as it inexplicably intersects with the world of national lacrosse champions' final point outcomes. One might be tempted to exclaim, "What's in a name?" but as our research will reveal, when it comes to the lacrosse field, apparently quite a lot!

Dad Joke: What do you call a lacrosse player named Braden who constantly scores the winning goal? "Bray-den the champ"!

The field of name popularity and its potential influence on various domains has been a subject of both fascination and skepticism. Yet, as the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding" - or, in this case, the lacrosse championship scoreboard. Exploring this unorthodox connection adds a dash of whimsy to the often serious realm of statistical analysis.

Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team have to change their name to "Braden's Brigade"? Because they were tired of always being called the "underDogs"!


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 Popularity of the first name Braden and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"The Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The study investigates the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the performance of National Lacrosse Champions in their final point outcomes. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia, the research team delves into this quirky correlation that has left many scratching their heads and pondering the question, "Who knew Braden had such an impact on the lacrosse field?" The correlation coefficient of 0.8878281 and the significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 1998 to 2022 reveals the unexpected influence of a name on athletic success.

Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team invite Braden to strategize with them? Because they were hoping he'd bring the "lax" with him!

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Braden, a name that brings to mind images of rugged athleticism and undeniable charm, has also found its way into the annals of lacrosse lore. This seemingly innocuous moniker has sparked curiosity and amusement as it inexplicably intersects with the world of national lacrosse champions' final point outcomes. One might be tempted to exclaim, "What's in a name?" but as our research will reveal, when it comes to the lacrosse field, apparently quite a lot!
Dad Joke: What do you call a lacrosse player named Braden who constantly scores the winning goal? "Bray-den the champ"!
The field of name popularity and its potential influence on various domains has been a subject of both fascination and skepticism. Yet, as the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding" - or, in this case, the lacrosse championship scoreboard. Exploring this unorthodox connection adds a dash of whimsy to the often serious realm of statistical analysis.
Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team have to change their name to "Braden's Brigade"? Because they were tired of always being called the "underDogs"!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The existing literature on the relationship between first name popularity and athletic outcomes is limited but nonetheless intriguing. Smith et al. (2015) examined the impact of popular first names on various competitive sports and found a nominal association between name popularity and success in football and basketball. Meanwhile, Doe and Jones (2018) delved into the world of extreme sports, uncovering a marginally significant link between unique first names and participation in adrenaline-fueled activities.

Dad Joke: Why did Braden start a lacrosse team named after himself? Because he wanted to make it "Braden-famous"!

In "The Name Game" by Laura Wattenberg, the author dissects the cultural significance of first names and their potential influence on individuals’ lives. Turning to fiction, "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri explores the weight of a name and its impact on personal identity, touching upon the themes of belonging and self-discovery.

Dad Joke: What did Braden say when he won the championship? "I guess you could say it was a *lax* of fate!"

As we attempt to unravel the mysterious connection between the popularity of the name Braden and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions, it is essential to acknowledge the unorthodox nature of this investigation. The dearth of research in this area necessitates a broad and unconventional approach to the literature review. With a willingness to seek knowledge from unexpected sources - including, perhaps, fortune cookies and whimsical musings - the researchers are set to embrace the quirks of this unique exploration.

Dad Joke: Is Braden daunted by the pressure of being a namesake for potential lacrosse champions? Nah, he's pretty *lax* about it!


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 Popularity of the first name Braden and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia . You used data from 1998 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 Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The study investigates the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the performance of National Lacrosse Champions in their final point outcomes. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia, the research team delves into this quirky correlation that has left many scratching their heads and pondering the question, "Who knew Braden had such an impact on the lacrosse field?" The correlation coefficient of 0.8878281 and the significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 1998 to 2022 reveals the unexpected influence of a name on athletic success.

Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team invite Braden to strategize with them? Because they were hoping he'd bring the "lax" with him!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Braden, a name that brings to mind images of rugged athleticism and undeniable charm, has also found its way into the annals of lacrosse lore. This seemingly innocuous moniker has sparked curiosity and amusement as it inexplicably intersects with the world of national lacrosse champions' final point outcomes. One might be tempted to exclaim, "What's in a name?" but as our research will reveal, when it comes to the lacrosse field, apparently quite a lot!
Dad Joke: What do you call a lacrosse player named Braden who constantly scores the winning goal? "Bray-den the champ"!
The field of name popularity and its potential influence on various domains has been a subject of both fascination and skepticism. Yet, as the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding" - or, in this case, the lacrosse championship scoreboard. Exploring this unorthodox connection adds a dash of whimsy to the often serious realm of statistical analysis.
Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team have to change their name to "Braden's Brigade"? Because they were tired of always being called the "underDogs"!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

The methodology employed in this study involved data collection from various sources, primarily the US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia. The research team gathered information on the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions from the years 1998 to 2022. The first step involved scouring through extensive datasets and filtering out irrelevant and duplicate entries to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data.

Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse coach enroll in a statistics course? To learn how to "lax" up the data!

After obtaining the necessary datasets, the research team undertook a rigorous process of data cleaning and validation, much like shaking off defenders and making a clear shot at the goal. This involved identifying and rectifying any anomalies, inconsistencies, and missing values within the datasets to maintain the integrity of the analysis.

Dad Joke: What did the lacrosse team say to the data analyst? "We need you to help us 'net' the right information!"

Subsequently, statistical analyses were conducted to explore the relationship between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions. Correlation coefficients and p-values were calculated to determine the strength and significance of the association, akin to gauging the strength of a player's shot and the likelihood of it hitting the mark.

Dad Joke: Did you hear about the lacrosse player who studied statistics? He calculated the "net" gains on and off the field!

Additionally, regression models were employed to assess the predictive power of the popularity of the name "Braden" on the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions. This allowed for the estimation of the impact of changing levels of name popularity on the championship success of lacrosse teams, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and foresight, much like planning an offensive play on the field.

Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team ask the statistician to join their game? Because they wanted to make sure they were "on point" with their analysis!


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 Popularity of the first name Braden and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

For the time period 1998 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.8878281, r-squared of 0.7882388, 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 Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The study investigates the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the performance of National Lacrosse Champions in their final point outcomes. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia, the research team delves into this quirky correlation that has left many scratching their heads and pondering the question, "Who knew Braden had such an impact on the lacrosse field?" The correlation coefficient of 0.8878281 and the significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 1998 to 2022 reveals the unexpected influence of a name on athletic success.

Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team invite Braden to strategize with them? Because they were hoping he'd bring the "lax" with him!

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Braden, a name that brings to mind images of rugged athleticism and undeniable charm, has also found its way into the annals of lacrosse lore. This seemingly innocuous moniker has sparked curiosity and amusement as it inexplicably intersects with the world of national lacrosse champions' final point outcomes. One might be tempted to exclaim, "What's in a name?" but as our research will reveal, when it comes to the lacrosse field, apparently quite a lot!
Dad Joke: What do you call a lacrosse player named Braden who constantly scores the winning goal? "Bray-den the champ"!
The field of name popularity and its potential influence on various domains has been a subject of both fascination and skepticism. Yet, as the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding" - or, in this case, the lacrosse championship scoreboard. Exploring this unorthodox connection adds a dash of whimsy to the often serious realm of statistical analysis.
Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team have to change their name to "Braden's Brigade"? Because they were tired of always being called the "underDogs"!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of the study revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.8878281) between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions from 1998 to 2022. The coefficient of determination (r-squared = 0.7882388) indicated that approximately 78.8% of the variability in the lacrosse champions' final point outcomes could be explained by the popularity of the name "Braden." This finding suggests a remarkable influence of this particular first name on the performance of lacrosse champions in their pivotal moments of triumph.

Dad Joke: Why don't lacrosse players ever go hungry during games? Because they always bring their appet-“lacrosse”!

The significance level, with a p-value of less than 0.01, further underscored the robustness of the correlation, lending credence to the notion that the popularity of the name "Braden" is associated with the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions. This unexpected connection raises intriguing questions about the potential impact of seemingly unrelated factors on athletic success. One might mull over the age-old question, "What's in a name?" Well, it turns out, in the world of lacrosse, there may be more than meets the eye.

Figure 1 depicts a scatterplot illustrating the strong positive correlation between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions from 1998 to 2022. The upward trend depicted in the scatterplot provides a visual representation of the significant association between the two variables, supporting the quantitative findings of the study.

Overall, the results of the study illuminate the captivating "Braden Effect" in the domain of lacrosse outcomes, inviting further exploration and speculation about the curious interplay between names and athletic achievements.

Dad Joke: What do you get when you cross a popular name with a lacrosse game? A "Braden-winning" combination!


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 Popularity of the first name Braden and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"The Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The study investigates the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the performance of National Lacrosse Champions in their final point outcomes. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia, the research team delves into this quirky correlation that has left many scratching their heads and pondering the question, "Who knew Braden had such an impact on the lacrosse field?" The correlation coefficient of 0.8878281 and the significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 1998 to 2022 reveals the unexpected influence of a name on athletic success.

Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team invite Braden to strategize with them? Because they were hoping he'd bring the "lax" with him!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The existing literature on the relationship between first name popularity and athletic outcomes is limited but nonetheless intriguing. Smith et al. (2015) examined the impact of popular first names on various competitive sports and found a nominal association between name popularity and success in football and basketball. Meanwhile, Doe and Jones (2018) delved into the world of extreme sports, uncovering a marginally significant link between unique first names and participation in adrenaline-fueled activities.
Dad Joke: Why did Braden start a lacrosse team named after himself? Because he wanted to make it "Braden-famous"!
In "The Name Game" by Laura Wattenberg, the author dissects the cultural significance of first names and their potential influence on individuals’ lives. Turning to fiction, "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri explores the weight of a name and its impact on personal identity, touching upon the themes of belonging and self-discovery.
Dad Joke: What did Braden say when he won the championship? "I guess you could say it was a *lax* of fate!"
As we attempt to unravel the mysterious connection between the popularity of the name Braden and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions, it is essential to acknowledge the unorthodox nature of this investigation. The dearth of research in this area necessitates a broad and unconventional approach to the literature review. With a willingness to seek knowledge from unexpected sources - including, perhaps, fortune cookies and whimsical musings - the researchers are set to embrace the quirks of this unique exploration.
Dad Joke: Is Braden daunted by the pressure of being a namesake for potential lacrosse champions? Nah, he's pretty *lax* about it!

[[RESULTS]]
The results of the study revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.8878281) between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions from 1998 to 2022. The coefficient of determination (r-squared = 0.7882388) indicated that approximately 78.8% of the variability in the lacrosse champions' final point outcomes could be explained by the popularity of the name "Braden." This finding suggests a remarkable influence of this particular first name on the performance of lacrosse champions in their pivotal moments of triumph.
Dad Joke: Why don't lacrosse players ever go hungry during games? Because they always bring their appet-“lacrosse”!
The significance level, with a p-value of less than 0.01, further underscored the robustness of the correlation, lending credence to the notion that the popularity of the name "Braden" is associated with the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions. This unexpected connection raises intriguing questions about the potential impact of seemingly unrelated factors on athletic success. One might mull over the age-old question, "What's in a name?" Well, it turns out, in the world of lacrosse, there may be more than meets the eye.
Figure 1 depicts a scatterplot illustrating the strong positive correlation between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions from 1998 to 2022. The upward trend depicted in the scatterplot provides a visual representation of the significant association between the two variables, supporting the quantitative findings of the study.
Overall, the results of the study illuminate the captivating "Braden Effect" in the domain of lacrosse outcomes, inviting further exploration and speculation about the curious interplay between names and athletic achievements.
Dad Joke: What do you get when you cross a popular name with a lacrosse game? A "Braden-winning" combination!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The robust positive correlation between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions lends support to the quirky findings of prior research. Smith et al. (2015) hinted at the influence of first names on athletic success, and while their focus was on football and basketball, our study extends this insight to the realm of lacrosse. It seems that the implications of a name on sporting achievements may transcend the boundaries of specific sports, echoing the significance of a first name in diverse athletic endeavors. It appears that Braden's influence reaches far and wide, much like a well-thrown lacrosse pass – it's hard to escape!

Similarly, the work of Doe and Jones (2018) exploring the connection between unique first names and extreme sports participation provides an intriguing backdrop for our findings. While our study may not have delved into the realm of extreme sports, it does shed light on the unexpected impact of a popular first name on a widely respected and physically demanding sport like lacrosse. The unmistakable link between the name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of lacrosse champions offers a thought-provoking parallel to the burgeoning research on unique names and extreme sports participation. It seems that "Braden" has become the ultimate trailblazer, paving its way through the world of sports with resounding impact!

Though our investigation may have sounded whimsical and lighthearted, the substantial correlation coefficient and the significant p-value of less than 0.01 underscore the empirically grounded nature of our findings. The statistical robustness of the connection cannot be ignored, leaving us with the tantalizing conclusion that there might indeed be something truly magical about the name "Braden" when it comes to lacrosse championships. Who knew that a simple name could carry such weight in the world of sports? It seems that in the conundrum of athletic success, Braden's name is a definitive player – a "lacrosse phenom," if you will!


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 Popularity of the first name Braden and National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"The Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The study investigates the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the performance of National Lacrosse Champions in their final point outcomes. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia, the research team delves into this quirky correlation that has left many scratching their heads and pondering the question, "Who knew Braden had such an impact on the lacrosse field?" The correlation coefficient of 0.8878281 and the significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 1998 to 2022 reveals the unexpected influence of a name on athletic success.

Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team invite Braden to strategize with them? Because they were hoping he'd bring the "lax" with him!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Braden, a name that brings to mind images of rugged athleticism and undeniable charm, has also found its way into the annals of lacrosse lore. This seemingly innocuous moniker has sparked curiosity and amusement as it inexplicably intersects with the world of national lacrosse champions' final point outcomes. One might be tempted to exclaim, "What's in a name?" but as our research will reveal, when it comes to the lacrosse field, apparently quite a lot!
Dad Joke: What do you call a lacrosse player named Braden who constantly scores the winning goal? "Bray-den the champ"!
The field of name popularity and its potential influence on various domains has been a subject of both fascination and skepticism. Yet, as the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding" - or, in this case, the lacrosse championship scoreboard. Exploring this unorthodox connection adds a dash of whimsy to the often serious realm of statistical analysis.
Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team have to change their name to "Braden's Brigade"? Because they were tired of always being called the "underDogs"!

[[RESULTS]]
The results of the study revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.8878281) between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions from 1998 to 2022. The coefficient of determination (r-squared = 0.7882388) indicated that approximately 78.8% of the variability in the lacrosse champions' final point outcomes could be explained by the popularity of the name "Braden." This finding suggests a remarkable influence of this particular first name on the performance of lacrosse champions in their pivotal moments of triumph.
Dad Joke: Why don't lacrosse players ever go hungry during games? Because they always bring their appet-“lacrosse”!
The significance level, with a p-value of less than 0.01, further underscored the robustness of the correlation, lending credence to the notion that the popularity of the name "Braden" is associated with the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions. This unexpected connection raises intriguing questions about the potential impact of seemingly unrelated factors on athletic success. One might mull over the age-old question, "What's in a name?" Well, it turns out, in the world of lacrosse, there may be more than meets the eye.
Figure 1 depicts a scatterplot illustrating the strong positive correlation between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions from 1998 to 2022. The upward trend depicted in the scatterplot provides a visual representation of the significant association between the two variables, supporting the quantitative findings of the study.
Overall, the results of the study illuminate the captivating "Braden Effect" in the domain of lacrosse outcomes, inviting further exploration and speculation about the curious interplay between names and athletic achievements.
Dad Joke: What do you get when you cross a popular name with a lacrosse game? A "Braden-winning" combination!

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, the findings of this study have shed light on the unexpected and statistically significant relationship between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the final point outcomes of National Lacrosse Champions. The robust correlation coefficient and the compelling p-value have confirmed the presence of what we can only dub as the "Braden Effect" in the realm of lacrosse triumphs.

Dad Joke: Why was Braden so good at lacrosse? Because he always had a "stick" with him – both on and off the field!

The implications of this peculiar correlation extend beyond mere statistical interest, delving into the intriguing interplay between seemingly unrelated factors and athletic success. As we ponder the "Braden Effect," it becomes evident that there may be more nuances to the dynamics of competitive sports than previously perceived.

Dad Joke: Why didn't Braden ever bring an umbrella to the lacrosse game? Because he was used to "shooting" – not "blocking"!

The captivating nature of this connection piques curiosity and invites speculation about the potential influence of names in various domains. However, it is essential to exercise caution in extrapolating these findings beyond the scope of this study.

Dad Joke: What did the lacrosse team say when Braden proposed a new strategy? "Braden, let's 'field' test that idea first!"

Given the compelling evidence presented, it is reasonable to assert that further research in this area may yield limited additional insights. The "Braden Effect" stands as a notable anomaly, and it is time to appreciate its quirkiness without delving further into the lacrosse-laden world of first names.

No more research is needed in this area.


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System prompt: You provide fictional names of academic journals. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited The Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Sports Psychology and Performance Enhancement


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System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited The Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Gallant Institute for Sports and Entertainment Research


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System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled The Braden Effect: A Lacrosse Lullaby with an abstract of The study investigates the peculiar relationship between the popularity of the first name "Braden" and the performance of National Lacrosse Champions in their final point outcomes. Utilizing data from the US Social Security Administration and Wikipedia, the research team delves into this quirky correlation that has left many scratching their heads and pondering the question, "Who knew Braden had such an impact on the lacrosse field?" The correlation coefficient of 0.8878281 and the significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the years 1998 to 2022 reveals the unexpected influence of a name on athletic success.
Dad Joke: Why did the lacrosse team invite Braden to strategize with them? Because they were hoping he'd bring the "lax" with him!

ChatGPT:

Braden, lacrosse, National Lacrosse Champions, Braden name popularity, lacrosse performance, correlation study, US Social Security Administration data, Wikipedia data, name influence, athletic success, lacrosse humor

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Data details

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

National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point
Detailed data title: National Lacrosse Champions' Final Points
Source: Wikipedia
See what else correlates with National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point

Correlation r = 0.8878281 (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 = 0.7882388 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 78.8% of the change in the one variable (i.e., National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the first name Braden) over the 25 years from 1998 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 3.2E-9. 0.0000000032411941618006280000
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 0.89 in 3.2E-7% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 308,528,262 random variables You don't actually need 308 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 24 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 24 because we have two variables measured over a period of 25 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.

[ 0.76, 0.95 ] 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.
1998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Popularity of the first name Braden (Babies born)120316621755193623152363264330582874269525312039170913421142970894757598512480387284253243
National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point (Points)213149138141916131412158911222222002




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([1203,1662,1755,1936,2315,2363,2643,3058,2874,2695,2531,2039,1709,1342,1142,970,894,757,598,512,480,387,284,253,243,])
array_2 = np.array([2,13,14,9,13,8,14,19,16,13,14,12,15,8,9,11,2,2,2,2,2,2,0,0,2,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the first name Braden"
array_2_name = "National Lacrosse Champions' Final Point"

# 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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