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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 Google searches for 'easy bake oven' and the second variable is Season wins for the Carolina Panthers.  The chart goes from 2008 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As interest in easy bake ovens rose, so did the Panthers' success. Perhaps the team was baking up new strategies, or maybe they just needed a little extra 'oven' to heat up their game. It could be pure coincidence, or perhaps the players were craving some homemade treats to fuel their victories. Or maybe, just maybe, there's a secret playbook hidden in the recipe book that comes with every easy bake oven. Who knew that the path to football glory was through the power of tiny, light bulb-heated confections?

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a cozy kitchen with a football theme. On one side, the Carolina Panthers celebrate a victory surrounded by confetti. The scoreboard in the background displays their season wins. On the opposite side, rival players are gathered around an easy bake oven, their faces illuminated by its warm glow as they search for recipes, oblivious to the game happening around them. The scene should be depicted in a cutesy graphic style with vibrant colors and playful details. 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: Google searches for 'easy bake oven' and Season wins for the Carolina Panthers. 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: Parallax art Cutsy graphics Scalar art Celtic art A photo-realistic image
ChatGPT: Cutsy graphics

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 Google searches for 'easy bake oven' and Season wins for the Carolina Panthers, in the following situation: Because easy bake oven searches distract opponents. Panthers won while rivals baked, losing focus. The oven's warm glow lulls them into a false sense of security.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a cozy kitchen, the Carolina Panthers celebrate a victory with confetti falling all around. The scoreboard in the background shows their impressive season wins. On the opposing side, rival players are huddled around an easy bake oven, their distracted faces illuminated by its warm glow as they search for recipes, oblivious to the game happening around them.

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: [ Cutsy graphics ] and depicting this scene: In a cozy kitchen, the Carolina Panthers celebrate a victory with confetti falling all around. The scoreboard in the background shows their impressive season wins. On the opposing side, rival players are huddled around an easy bake oven, their distracted faces illuminated by its warm glow as they search for recipes, oblivious to the game happening around them. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a cozy kitchen with a football theme. On one side, the Carolina Panthers celebrate a victory surrounded by confetti. The scoreboard in the background displays their season wins. On the opposite side, rival players are gathered around an easy bake oven, their faces illuminated by its warm glow as they search for recipes, oblivious to the game happening around them. The scene should be depicted in a cutesy graphic style with vibrant colors and playful details.

*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 increases in easy bake oven (Google searches for 'easy bake oven') positively influenced Season wins for the Carolina Panthers. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.05)
Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins

The Journal of Culinary Statistics

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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'easy bake oven' and Season wins for the Carolina Panthers. 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 Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919 and p < 0.05 for 2008 to 2023.

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]]
"Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the results of a comprehensive investigation into the seemingly improbable relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the number of season wins achieved by the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2023. Using data obtained from Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com, a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919 with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.05 was observed. The unexpected connection between a beloved childhood toy and professional football performance raises questions about the unpredictability of human behavior and the potential hidden influences on sporting outcomes. This study sheds light on the whimsical side of statistical research and provokes thought on the peculiar interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated phenomena. Further investigations in this area could open the door to new perspectives on sports analytics and consumer behavior.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'easy bake oven' and Season wins for the Carolina Panthers. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the results of a comprehensive investigation into the seemingly improbable relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the number of season wins achieved by the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2023. Using data obtained from Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com, a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919 with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.05 was observed. The unexpected connection between a beloved childhood toy and professional football performance raises questions about the unpredictability of human behavior and the potential hidden influences on sporting outcomes. This study sheds light on the whimsical side of statistical research and provokes thought on the peculiar interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated phenomena. Further investigations in this area could open the door to new perspectives on sports analytics and consumer behavior.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The world of statistical analysis has long been a place of predictability, rationality, and order. But every now and then, a curveball is thrown, and as researchers, it's our duty to catch it and analyze it with the same vigor as we do the more conventional phenomena. Such is the case with the peculiar relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the performance of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Upon first glance, one may be inclined to dismiss such a connection as mere chance, but as any good statistician knows, correlation does not necessarily imply causation. Or does it?

The premise of this study may seem as unlikely as finding a vegan at a hot dog eating contest, yet here we are, delving into the unexplored territory of adolescent culinary curiosity and gridiron triumphs. While it may not be the kind of correlation tossed about at your standard research conference, the statistical link uncovered here demands attention, if not for its rational implications, then certainly for its whimsical allure. We set out to unlock the mystery behind this peculiar relationship and found ourselves knee-deep in Google search data, football statistics, and a dash of good old-fashioned disbelief.

To the trained eye, the idea that online quests for a diminutive culinary apparatus could somehow influence the outcome of professional football games may seem preposterous. But, as the saying goes, "When in doubt, just gather the data and crunch the numbers." And so we did, discovering a correlation coefficient that defied our expectations, much like finding a diamond ring in a vat of batter. Every statistical fiber in our beings urged us to scoff at the very notion, but the numbers, as they often do, refused to be ignored. And so, we set out on a path of discovery, both scientific and, dare we say, whimsical.

Stay tuned for the unveiling of our findings, as we take you on a statistical journey through the peculiar and the unexpected. So grab your Easy Bake Oven and your football jersey, because this is one research paper that promises to be a game-changer in more ways than one.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'easy bake oven' and Season wins for the Carolina Panthers. 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. Perhaps you also got inspiration from some board games that are vaugely related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the results of a comprehensive investigation into the seemingly improbable relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the number of season wins achieved by the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2023. Using data obtained from Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com, a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919 with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.05 was observed. The unexpected connection between a beloved childhood toy and professional football performance raises questions about the unpredictability of human behavior and the potential hidden influences on sporting outcomes. This study sheds light on the whimsical side of statistical research and provokes thought on the peculiar interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated phenomena. Further investigations in this area could open the door to new perspectives on sports analytics and consumer behavior.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The world of statistical analysis has long been a place of predictability, rationality, and order. But every now and then, a curveball is thrown, and as researchers, it's our duty to catch it and analyze it with the same vigor as we do the more conventional phenomena. Such is the case with the peculiar relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the performance of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Upon first glance, one may be inclined to dismiss such a connection as mere chance, but as any good statistician knows, correlation does not necessarily imply causation. Or does it?

The premise of this study may seem as unlikely as finding a vegan at a hot dog eating contest, yet here we are, delving into the unexplored territory of adolescent culinary curiosity and gridiron triumphs. While it may not be the kind of correlation tossed about at your standard research conference, the statistical link uncovered here demands attention, if not for its rational implications, then certainly for its whimsical allure. We set out to unlock the mystery behind this peculiar relationship and found ourselves knee-deep in Google search data, football statistics, and a dash of good old-fashioned disbelief.
To the trained eye, the idea that online quests for a diminutive culinary apparatus could somehow influence the outcome of professional football games may seem preposterous. But, as the saying goes, "When in doubt, just gather the data and crunch the numbers." And so we did, discovering a correlation coefficient that defied our expectations, much like finding a diamond ring in a vat of batter. Every statistical fiber in our beings urged us to scoff at the very notion, but the numbers, as they often do, refused to be ignored. And so, we set out on a path of discovery, both scientific and, dare we say, whimsical.
Stay tuned for the unveiling of our findings, as we take you on a statistical journey through the peculiar and the unexpected. So grab your Easy Bake Oven and your football jersey, because this is one research paper that promises to be a game-changer in more ways than one.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The relationship between seemingly unrelated variables has been a subject of fascination for researchers across various disciplines. Smith and Doe (2010) delved into the realm of statistical anomalies and uncovered surprising connections between consumer behavior and unanticipated outcomes. Jones (2015) also contributed to this field, shedding light on the intricate web of causation and correlation that underlies human preferences and choices. These serious-minded studies have laid the groundwork for our investigation into the unlikely correlation between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the performance of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL.

In "The Art of Consumer Behavior," the authors explore the depths of the human psyche when it comes to decision-making processes, touching upon the subtleties of consumer preferences and their potential impact on seemingly unrelated domains. This rings true in our exploration of the correlation between a nostalgic culinary plaything and professional football successes. In a similar vein, "Freakonomics" presents real-life scenarios where unexpected correlations challenge conventional wisdom, providing a basis for our unconventional inquiry. The intersection of consumer trends and sports outcomes is indeed a peculiar domain, defying traditional expectations and beckoning the inquisitive spirit of statistical analysis.

Venturing into less conventional territory, we find inspiration from fiction works that, at first glance, may seem unrelated to our scholarly pursuit. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" playfully delves into the absurdities of the universe, offering a reminder that truth may often be stranger than fiction. In our quest to unravel the mysterious connection between miniature baking and athletic achievements, we encounter a similar sense of bafflement and amusement reminiscent of the surrealist adventures depicted in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Indeed, our journey into the statistical rabbit hole parallels Alice's fantastical escapades, with each twist and turn leading to unexpected revelations and uncharted statistical territories.

Drawing inspiration from unorthodox sources, we embrace the spirit of inquiry and perplexity, reminiscent of the enigmatic world of "Clue." Much like navigating the intricate possibilities in the parlor game, our exploration of the relationship between 'Easy Bake Oven' searches and the Carolina Panthers' wins presents a curious puzzle, beckoning for diligent investigation and a healthy dose of whimsy. As our examination progresses, we heed the cautionary tales in "Jumanji," where seemingly harmless actions trigger unforeseeable consequences, underscoring the need for vigilant scrutiny in our quest to untangle the web of statistical oddities.

In the wake of this scholarly pursuit, we find ourselves donning the dual hats of researchers and riddlers, unveiling the unexpected and unraveling the impossibly intertwined. So, join us as we traverse the curious and the comical, for this academic inquiry promises to be a rollercoaster of insights and quirkiness. Let the journey begin, armed with statistical rigor and a healthy dose of levity, as we probe the unfathomable connection between childhood culinary aspirations and athletic triumphs.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'easy bake oven' and Season wins for the Carolina Panthers. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com . You used data from 2008 to 2023

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]]
"Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the results of a comprehensive investigation into the seemingly improbable relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the number of season wins achieved by the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2023. Using data obtained from Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com, a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919 with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.05 was observed. The unexpected connection between a beloved childhood toy and professional football performance raises questions about the unpredictability of human behavior and the potential hidden influences on sporting outcomes. This study sheds light on the whimsical side of statistical research and provokes thought on the peculiar interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated phenomena. Further investigations in this area could open the door to new perspectives on sports analytics and consumer behavior.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The world of statistical analysis has long been a place of predictability, rationality, and order. But every now and then, a curveball is thrown, and as researchers, it's our duty to catch it and analyze it with the same vigor as we do the more conventional phenomena. Such is the case with the peculiar relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the performance of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Upon first glance, one may be inclined to dismiss such a connection as mere chance, but as any good statistician knows, correlation does not necessarily imply causation. Or does it?

The premise of this study may seem as unlikely as finding a vegan at a hot dog eating contest, yet here we are, delving into the unexplored territory of adolescent culinary curiosity and gridiron triumphs. While it may not be the kind of correlation tossed about at your standard research conference, the statistical link uncovered here demands attention, if not for its rational implications, then certainly for its whimsical allure. We set out to unlock the mystery behind this peculiar relationship and found ourselves knee-deep in Google search data, football statistics, and a dash of good old-fashioned disbelief.
To the trained eye, the idea that online quests for a diminutive culinary apparatus could somehow influence the outcome of professional football games may seem preposterous. But, as the saying goes, "When in doubt, just gather the data and crunch the numbers." And so we did, discovering a correlation coefficient that defied our expectations, much like finding a diamond ring in a vat of batter. Every statistical fiber in our beings urged us to scoff at the very notion, but the numbers, as they often do, refused to be ignored. And so, we set out on a path of discovery, both scientific and, dare we say, whimsical.
Stay tuned for the unveiling of our findings, as we take you on a statistical journey through the peculiar and the unexpected. So grab your Easy Bake Oven and your football jersey, because this is one research paper that promises to be a game-changer in more ways than one.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

In what can only be described as a whirlwind of whimsy and statistical adventure, our research team ventured into uncharted territory to unravel the enigmatic connection between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' season wins. We embarked on our journey armed with an assortment of digital tools, a plethora of football trivia, and a heap of skepticism, ready to navigate the murky waters of online search trends and NFL triumphs.

Data Acquisition:
The first hurdle in this hair-raising expedition involved harvesting the necessary data. We cunningly turned to the digital oracle known as Google Trends, a treasure trove of search volume insights, diligently tracking the frequency of searches containing the keywords 'Easy Bake Oven.' We cunningly navigated the labyrinth of online queries, braving the tempestuous waves of internet trends, to gather a bounty of data that would rival the most daring of naval conquests.

Simultaneously, our intrepid crew plundered the rich repositories of Pro-Football-Reference.com, armed with spreadsheets and calculators, meticulously documenting the season wins accrued by the Carolina Panthers from 2008 to 2023. Amidst the sea of football statistics and player profiles, we scoured the data, unearthing the treasured seasonal victories that would serve as the bedrock of our investigation.

Data Analysis:
With our sailor's hats firmly perched atop our heads, we embarked on the tumultuous seas of statistical analysis. We set sail with our software companions, gently coaxing Excel and SPSS to unleash their analytical prowess as we navigated the choppy waters of correlation coefficients, p-values, and regression models. Our hearts beat in unison with the rhythmic undulations of data visualization, fervently plotting scatterplots and trend lines that would make the most seasoned seafarers jealous.

Cracking the Code:
As we delved deeper into the mysterious undercurrents of our data, we were confronted with the daunting task of deciphering the statistical riddles that lay before us. Our trusty team of statisticians, armed with their slide rules and abacuses, worked tirelessly to unravel the complex tapestry of numbers, seeking meaning amidst the cacophony of data points and statistical significance.

Furthermore, in an effort to fortify our findings, we employed the formidable arsenal of regression analysis and time series modeling, utilizing techniques that would put the most perplexing of Sudoku puzzles to shame. With bated breath, we scrutinized the coefficients, recalibrated our models, and traversed the precarious landscape of statistical inference, all in pursuit of the elusive connection between oven-themed queries and football excellence.

In Conclusion:
Thus, with the data diligently gathered, processed, and prodded like a meticulously prepared soufflé, we stand ready to unveil the perplexing correlation that has titillated our scientific senses. Stay tuned as we lay bare the unexpected revelations that emerge from this unlikely alliance between childhood culinary curiosities and professional gridiron conquests. As the trailblazers of whimsical statistical inquiry, we invite you to join us on this extraordinary voyage into the uncharted waters of quirky correlations and statistical surprises.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'easy bake oven' and Season wins for the Carolina Panthers. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com .

For the time period 2008 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.5387919, r-squared of 0.2902967, and p < 0.05.

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]]
"Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the results of a comprehensive investigation into the seemingly improbable relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the number of season wins achieved by the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2023. Using data obtained from Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com, a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919 with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.05 was observed. The unexpected connection between a beloved childhood toy and professional football performance raises questions about the unpredictability of human behavior and the potential hidden influences on sporting outcomes. This study sheds light on the whimsical side of statistical research and provokes thought on the peculiar interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated phenomena. Further investigations in this area could open the door to new perspectives on sports analytics and consumer behavior.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The world of statistical analysis has long been a place of predictability, rationality, and order. But every now and then, a curveball is thrown, and as researchers, it's our duty to catch it and analyze it with the same vigor as we do the more conventional phenomena. Such is the case with the peculiar relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the performance of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Upon first glance, one may be inclined to dismiss such a connection as mere chance, but as any good statistician knows, correlation does not necessarily imply causation. Or does it?

The premise of this study may seem as unlikely as finding a vegan at a hot dog eating contest, yet here we are, delving into the unexplored territory of adolescent culinary curiosity and gridiron triumphs. While it may not be the kind of correlation tossed about at your standard research conference, the statistical link uncovered here demands attention, if not for its rational implications, then certainly for its whimsical allure. We set out to unlock the mystery behind this peculiar relationship and found ourselves knee-deep in Google search data, football statistics, and a dash of good old-fashioned disbelief.
To the trained eye, the idea that online quests for a diminutive culinary apparatus could somehow influence the outcome of professional football games may seem preposterous. But, as the saying goes, "When in doubt, just gather the data and crunch the numbers." And so we did, discovering a correlation coefficient that defied our expectations, much like finding a diamond ring in a vat of batter. Every statistical fiber in our beings urged us to scoff at the very notion, but the numbers, as they often do, refused to be ignored. And so, we set out on a path of discovery, both scientific and, dare we say, whimsical.
Stay tuned for the unveiling of our findings, as we take you on a statistical journey through the peculiar and the unexpected. So grab your Easy Bake Oven and your football jersey, because this is one research paper that promises to be a game-changer in more ways than one.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Upon conducting our analysis, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919, with an r-squared value of 0.2902967. This correlation piqued our interest as it defied the norms of traditional statistical relationships, much like discovering a tofu hot dog at a ballpark concession stand. Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.05 signaled the statistical significance of this correlation, prompting us to ponder whether the whims of consumer behavior could indeed influence the performance of professional sports teams. It was as if the statistical gods themselves were dropping breadcrumbs for us to follow, leading us to this baffling connection between the innocent allure of childhood baking and the heart-pounding excitement of NFL competition.

Our findings are encapsulated in Fig. 1, a scatterplot displaying the unmistakable positive correlation between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' season wins. The plotted data points present a striking visualization of this improbable association, much like stumbling upon a rare flower in the middle of a football field.

The results of our analysis challenge the staid conventions of sports analytics and consumer behavior research, beckoning for a closer examination of the unexpected threads that weave together seemingly unrelated aspects of human activity. This discovery may serve as a wake-up call for researchers in these fields to not only consider the obvious factors but to also be open to the clandestine influences that could be hidden within the labyrinth of statistical analysis. The peculiar connection between an iconic toy synonymous with childhood nostalgia and the performance of a professional football team proves that in the world of statistics, anything, even the unexpected, is possible.

Our groundbreaking findings not only emphasize the importance of embracing the whimsical side of statistical research but also add a dash of unpredictability to the often predictable world of data analysis. This study challenges researchers to widen their scope and explore the uncharted territories of statistical relationships, even if they seem as unlikely as finding a carrot in a candy store.

In conclusion, our research has not only shed light on the uncanny correlation between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' season wins but also serves as a beacon of curiosity for future investigations into the delightful and enigmatic interplay between consumer behavior and professional sports outcomes. As we delve deeper into these uncharted waters, one thing becomes clear: the world of statistical research is filled to the brim with surprises, much like finding a chocolate chip in what you thought was a plain cookie.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'easy bake oven' and Season wins for the Carolina Panthers. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the results of a comprehensive investigation into the seemingly improbable relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the number of season wins achieved by the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2023. Using data obtained from Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com, a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919 with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.05 was observed. The unexpected connection between a beloved childhood toy and professional football performance raises questions about the unpredictability of human behavior and the potential hidden influences on sporting outcomes. This study sheds light on the whimsical side of statistical research and provokes thought on the peculiar interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated phenomena. Further investigations in this area could open the door to new perspectives on sports analytics and consumer behavior.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The relationship between seemingly unrelated variables has been a subject of fascination for researchers across various disciplines. Smith and Doe (2010) delved into the realm of statistical anomalies and uncovered surprising connections between consumer behavior and unanticipated outcomes. Jones (2015) also contributed to this field, shedding light on the intricate web of causation and correlation that underlies human preferences and choices. These serious-minded studies have laid the groundwork for our investigation into the unlikely correlation between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the performance of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL.
In "The Art of Consumer Behavior," the authors explore the depths of the human psyche when it comes to decision-making processes, touching upon the subtleties of consumer preferences and their potential impact on seemingly unrelated domains. This rings true in our exploration of the correlation between a nostalgic culinary plaything and professional football successes. In a similar vein, "Freakonomics" presents real-life scenarios where unexpected correlations challenge conventional wisdom, providing a basis for our unconventional inquiry. The intersection of consumer trends and sports outcomes is indeed a peculiar domain, defying traditional expectations and beckoning the inquisitive spirit of statistical analysis.
Venturing into less conventional territory, we find inspiration from fiction works that, at first glance, may seem unrelated to our scholarly pursuit. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" playfully delves into the absurdities of the universe, offering a reminder that truth may often be stranger than fiction. In our quest to unravel the mysterious connection between miniature baking and athletic achievements, we encounter a similar sense of bafflement and amusement reminiscent of the surrealist adventures depicted in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Indeed, our journey into the statistical rabbit hole parallels Alice's fantastical escapades, with each twist and turn leading to unexpected revelations and uncharted statistical territories.
Drawing inspiration from unorthodox sources, we embrace the spirit of inquiry and perplexity, reminiscent of the enigmatic world of "Clue." Much like navigating the intricate possibilities in the parlor game, our exploration of the relationship between 'Easy Bake Oven' searches and the Carolina Panthers' wins presents a curious puzzle, beckoning for diligent investigation and a healthy dose of whimsy. As our examination progresses, we heed the cautionary tales in "Jumanji," where seemingly harmless actions trigger unforeseeable consequences, underscoring the need for vigilant scrutiny in our quest to untangle the web of statistical oddities.
In the wake of this scholarly pursuit, we find ourselves donning the dual hats of researchers and riddlers, unveiling the unexpected and unraveling the impossibly intertwined. So, join us as we traverse the curious and the comical, for this academic inquiry promises to be a rollercoaster of insights and quirkiness. Let the journey begin, armed with statistical rigor and a healthy dose of levity, as we probe the unfathomable connection between childhood culinary aspirations and athletic triumphs.

[[RESULTS]]
Upon conducting our analysis, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919, with an r-squared value of 0.2902967. This correlation piqued our interest as it defied the norms of traditional statistical relationships, much like discovering a tofu hot dog at a ballpark concession stand. Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.05 signaled the statistical significance of this correlation, prompting us to ponder whether the whims of consumer behavior could indeed influence the performance of professional sports teams. It was as if the statistical gods themselves were dropping breadcrumbs for us to follow, leading us to this baffling connection between the innocent allure of childhood baking and the heart-pounding excitement of NFL competition.
Our findings are encapsulated in Fig. 1, a scatterplot displaying the unmistakable positive correlation between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' season wins. The plotted data points present a striking visualization of this improbable association, much like stumbling upon a rare flower in the middle of a football field.
The results of our analysis challenge the staid conventions of sports analytics and consumer behavior research, beckoning for a closer examination of the unexpected threads that weave together seemingly unrelated aspects of human activity. This discovery may serve as a wake-up call for researchers in these fields to not only consider the obvious factors but to also be open to the clandestine influences that could be hidden within the labyrinth of statistical analysis. The peculiar connection between an iconic toy synonymous with childhood nostalgia and the performance of a professional football team proves that in the world of statistics, anything, even the unexpected, is possible.
Our groundbreaking findings not only emphasize the importance of embracing the whimsical side of statistical research but also add a dash of unpredictability to the often predictable world of data analysis. This study challenges researchers to widen their scope and explore the uncharted territories of statistical relationships, even if they seem as unlikely as finding a carrot in a candy store.
In conclusion, our research has not only shed light on the uncanny correlation between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' season wins but also serves as a beacon of curiosity for future investigations into the delightful and enigmatic interplay between consumer behavior and professional sports outcomes. As we delve deeper into these uncharted waters, one thing becomes clear: the world of statistical research is filled to the brim with surprises, much like finding a chocolate chip in what you thought was a plain cookie.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our research has ventured into the enthralling realm of statistical surprises, where the seemingly improbable gains a foothold amidst the whimsical intricacies of consumer behavior and professional sports outcomes. The unexpected positive correlation between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the performance of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL challenges the conventional boundaries of statistical relationships, much like discovering a donut shop in the middle of a marathon track.

Building upon the scholarly groundwork laid by Smith and Doe (2010) and Jones (2015), our findings corroborate the enigmatic nuances of consumer preferences and their potential influence on seemingly unrelated domains. While these connections may initially evoke a sense of disbelief akin to finding a unicorn in the statistics department, our data demonstrates that these seemingly whimsical associations are not merely akin to chasing shadows in a moonlit forest, but rather tangible statistical realities.

Our unconventional exploration of offbeat statistical territory has proven to be as surprising as finding a clown in a library. The correlation coefficient of 0.5387919, supported by a statistically significant p-value, underscores the substantive nature of this unexpected relationship, prompting us to contemplate the curious pathways through which consumer whims can intertwine with the performance of professional sports teams.

Our findings present a fascinating conundrum, akin to finding a rubber duck in a bowl of fruit – a puzzling amalgamation that warrants deeper scrutiny and a healthy dose of statistical curiosity. We are reminded of the prophetic words of the Mad Hatter in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland": "Every adventure requires a first step." Indeed, our investigation serves as testament to the surprising and often outrageous twists that statistical inquiry can take, much like finding a pineapple in a vegetable patch.

In line with the spirit of inquiry and perplexity, our inquiry into the connections between 'Easy Bake Oven' searches and the Carolina Panthers' wins has unfolded in a manner reminiscent of solving a convoluted puzzle in "Clue." Each twist and turn has brought forth unexpected revelations and challenged traditional expectations, underscoring the capricious nature of the statistical landscape. Our discovery echoes the uncertainties faced in "Jumanji," where seemingly innocuous actions induce unforeseeable consequences, prompting a mindful approach to untangling the web of statistical oddities.

Our research has managed to untangle this enigmatic web, as exemplified in our scatterplot, much like navigating a hedge maze in pursuit of a hidden treasure. This discovery defies categorization within the traditional confines of statistical analysis, not unlike finding a balloon animal in a museum exhibit.

In conclusion, our journey into this statistical rabbit hole has provided a glimpse into the absurdities that statistical research can unveil, analogous, perhaps, to stumbling upon a magic lamp in a laboratory. As we steer our scholarly ship toward new statistical horizons, we invite all to join us on this whimsical ride, for while the world of statistics may appear structured, it contains an infinite trove of quirky surprises, not unlike finding a marshmallow in a salad bowl.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'easy bake oven' and Season wins for the Carolina Panthers. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents the results of a comprehensive investigation into the seemingly improbable relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the number of season wins achieved by the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2023. Using data obtained from Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com, a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919 with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.05 was observed. The unexpected connection between a beloved childhood toy and professional football performance raises questions about the unpredictability of human behavior and the potential hidden influences on sporting outcomes. This study sheds light on the whimsical side of statistical research and provokes thought on the peculiar interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated phenomena. Further investigations in this area could open the door to new perspectives on sports analytics and consumer behavior.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The world of statistical analysis has long been a place of predictability, rationality, and order. But every now and then, a curveball is thrown, and as researchers, it's our duty to catch it and analyze it with the same vigor as we do the more conventional phenomena. Such is the case with the peculiar relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the performance of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Upon first glance, one may be inclined to dismiss such a connection as mere chance, but as any good statistician knows, correlation does not necessarily imply causation. Or does it?

The premise of this study may seem as unlikely as finding a vegan at a hot dog eating contest, yet here we are, delving into the unexplored territory of adolescent culinary curiosity and gridiron triumphs. While it may not be the kind of correlation tossed about at your standard research conference, the statistical link uncovered here demands attention, if not for its rational implications, then certainly for its whimsical allure. We set out to unlock the mystery behind this peculiar relationship and found ourselves knee-deep in Google search data, football statistics, and a dash of good old-fashioned disbelief.
To the trained eye, the idea that online quests for a diminutive culinary apparatus could somehow influence the outcome of professional football games may seem preposterous. But, as the saying goes, "When in doubt, just gather the data and crunch the numbers." And so we did, discovering a correlation coefficient that defied our expectations, much like finding a diamond ring in a vat of batter. Every statistical fiber in our beings urged us to scoff at the very notion, but the numbers, as they often do, refused to be ignored. And so, we set out on a path of discovery, both scientific and, dare we say, whimsical.
Stay tuned for the unveiling of our findings, as we take you on a statistical journey through the peculiar and the unexpected. So grab your Easy Bake Oven and your football jersey, because this is one research paper that promises to be a game-changer in more ways than one.

[[RESULTS]]
Upon conducting our analysis, we unearthed a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919, with an r-squared value of 0.2902967. This correlation piqued our interest as it defied the norms of traditional statistical relationships, much like discovering a tofu hot dog at a ballpark concession stand. Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.05 signaled the statistical significance of this correlation, prompting us to ponder whether the whims of consumer behavior could indeed influence the performance of professional sports teams. It was as if the statistical gods themselves were dropping breadcrumbs for us to follow, leading us to this baffling connection between the innocent allure of childhood baking and the heart-pounding excitement of NFL competition.
Our findings are encapsulated in Fig. 1, a scatterplot displaying the unmistakable positive correlation between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' season wins. The plotted data points present a striking visualization of this improbable association, much like stumbling upon a rare flower in the middle of a football field.
The results of our analysis challenge the staid conventions of sports analytics and consumer behavior research, beckoning for a closer examination of the unexpected threads that weave together seemingly unrelated aspects of human activity. This discovery may serve as a wake-up call for researchers in these fields to not only consider the obvious factors but to also be open to the clandestine influences that could be hidden within the labyrinth of statistical analysis. The peculiar connection between an iconic toy synonymous with childhood nostalgia and the performance of a professional football team proves that in the world of statistics, anything, even the unexpected, is possible.
Our groundbreaking findings not only emphasize the importance of embracing the whimsical side of statistical research but also add a dash of unpredictability to the often predictable world of data analysis. This study challenges researchers to widen their scope and explore the uncharted territories of statistical relationships, even if they seem as unlikely as finding a carrot in a candy store.
In conclusion, our research has not only shed light on the uncanny correlation between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' season wins but also serves as a beacon of curiosity for future investigations into the delightful and enigmatic interplay between consumer behavior and professional sports outcomes. As we delve deeper into these uncharted waters, one thing becomes clear: the world of statistical research is filled to the brim with surprises, much like finding a chocolate chip in what you thought was a plain cookie.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In the light of our findings, it is clear that the link between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' season wins is not as half-baked as one might assume. Our results, with a correlation coefficient that holds more weight than a well-laden fruitcake, demonstrate a statistically significant association between these seemingly disparate entities. This discovery adds a touch of unpredictability to the otherwise predictable world of sports analytics, akin to finding a sprinkle of rainbow nonpareils in an otherwise homogeneous mix.

While the implications of this correlation might yield as many raised eyebrows as finding a gluten-free option at a traditional bakery, the statistical significance cannot be neglected, much like trying to ignore the aroma of freshly baked cookies. However, our extensive analysis leads us to the unequivocal conclusion that no further research in this area is warranted. In the realm of improbable statistical relationships, this correlation stands as a testament to the surprising and whimsical nature of data analysis, but it also leaves no knead for further exploration. With this, we encourage future researchers to embark on their own uncharted statistical journeys, whether they are as outlandish as finding a celery stalk at a dessert buffet or as ordinary as discovering that time flies like an arrow but fruit flies like a banana.


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 Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Culinary Statistics


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 Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

Society for Culinary and Sports Analytics


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 Baking the Odds: A Statistical Analysis of Google Searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the Carolina Panthers' Season Wins with an abstract of This paper presents the results of a comprehensive investigation into the seemingly improbable relationship between Google searches for 'Easy Bake Oven' and the number of season wins achieved by the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2023. Using data obtained from Google Trends and Pro-Football-Reference.com, a correlation coefficient of 0.5387919 with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.05 was observed. The unexpected connection between a beloved childhood toy and professional football performance raises questions about the unpredictability of human behavior and the potential hidden influences on sporting outcomes. This study sheds light on the whimsical side of statistical research and provokes thought on the peculiar interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated phenomena. Further investigations in this area could open the door to new perspectives on sports analytics and consumer behavior.

ChatGPT:

'Easy Bake Oven' searches, Carolina Panthers wins, statistical analysis, Google Trends, Pro-Football-Reference.com, correlation coefficient, p-value, human behavior, sporting outcomes, statistical research, consumer behavior, sports analytics, whimsical statistical analysis, interconnected phenomena, unexpected correlations, sports performance, NFL season wins

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Data details

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

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'easy bake oven'

Season wins for the Carolina Panthers
Detailed data title: Number of season wins by the Carolina Panthers
Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com
See what else correlates with Season wins for the Carolina Panthers

Correlation r = 0.5387919 (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 = 0.2902967 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 29% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Season wins for the Carolina Panthers) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Google searches for 'easy bake oven') over the 16 years from 2008 through 2023.

p < 0.05, which statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.031. 0.0312841408137091100000000000
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 0.54 in 3.1% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 32 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 15 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 15 because we have two variables measured over a period of 16 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.

[ 0.06, 0.82 ] 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.
2008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Google searches for 'easy bake oven' (Rel. search volume)17.833316.166716.2521.583323.833324.2523.333326.166719.333316.333315.583314.916716.916714.916714.166715.6667
Season wins for the Carolina Panthers (Panthers wins)12826712715611755572




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.
  4. Y-axis doesn't start at zero: I truncated the Y-axes of the graph above. I also used a line graph, which makes the visual connection stand out more than it deserves. Nothing against line graphs. They are great at telling a story when you have linear data! But visually it is deceptive because the only data is at the points on the graph, not the lines on the graph. In between each point, the data could have been doing anything. Like going for a random walk by itself!
    Mathematically what I showed is true, but it is intentionally misleading. Below is the same chart but with both Y-axes starting at zero.




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([17.8333,16.1667,16.25,21.5833,23.8333,24.25,23.3333,26.1667,19.3333,16.3333,15.5833,14.9167,16.9167,14.9167,14.1667,15.6667,])
array_2 = np.array([12,8,2,6,7,12,7,15,6,11,7,5,5,5,7,2,])
array_1_name = "Google searches for 'easy bake oven'"
array_2_name = "Season wins for the Carolina Panthers"

# 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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