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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 Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies and the second variable is Google searches for 'daylight savings time'.  The chart goes from 2011 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

Fewer engineering technology graduates means there's no one left to shrink the sun or tinker with time. It's all fun and games until the engineering grads take away our extra daylight!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate a 3D Pixar-style scene of a classroom where a small group of students, with beaming pride, display their Associates degrees in Engineering technologies. In the background, a computer screen shows a dramatic decline in Google searches for "daylight savings time." The students confidently adjust the clocks in the room, seamlessly reflecting the time change based on their knowledge, rendering online research unnecessary. The emphasis is on the students' achievement and expertise in applying their understanding without reliance on external sources. 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: Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies and Google searches for 'daylight savings time'. 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: Data cyber art An image that looks like it is a scene from 'Star Wars' Futuristic Cyber folk 3D Pixar Style
ChatGPT: 3D Pixar Style

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 Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies and Google searches for 'daylight savings time', in the following situation: Because as fewer Associates degrees in Engineering technologies are awarded, fewer people can figure out how to change their clocks, resulting in decreased searches for "daylight savings time.". Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a classroom, a small group of students proudly hold their Associates degrees in Engineering technologies, while in the background, a computer screen shows a sharp decline in Google searches for "daylight savings time." The students are confidently adjusting the clocks in the room, to reflect the change in time, as their knowledge enables them to understand and implement the adjustment without the need for online research.

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: [ 3D Pixar Style ] and depicting this scene: In a classroom, a small group of students proudly hold their Associates degrees in Engineering technologies, while in the background, a computer screen shows a sharp decline in Google searches for "daylight savings time." The students are confidently adjusting the clocks in the room, to reflect the change in time, as their knowledge enables them to understand and implement the adjustment without the need for online research. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate a 3D Pixar-style scene of a classroom where a small group of students, with beaming pride, display their Associates degrees in Engineering technologies. In the background, a computer screen shows a dramatic decline in Google searches for "daylight savings time." The students confidently adjust the clocks in the room, seamlessly reflecting the time change based on their knowledge, rendering online research unnecessary. The emphasis is on the students' achievement and expertise in applying their understanding without reliance on external sources.

*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 Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies caused daylight savings time (Google searches for 'daylight savings time') to decrease.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time?

Journal of Applied Arboreal Engineering

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 Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies and Google searches for 'daylight savings time'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9543866 and p < 0.01 for 2011 to 2021.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time?

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research explores the improbable relationship between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the influx of Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' Utilizing data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9543866 and p < 0.01 was uncovered for the period spanning 2011 to 2021. The findings, though seemingly incredulous, suggest that individuals pursuing engineering technologies at the associate level may possess an unexpected fervor for delving into the mysteries of transitioning time. Whether this connection is mere coincidence or a reflection of a latent predilection for clockwork adjustments remains an enigma that warrants further investigation.


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 Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies and Google searches for 'daylight savings time'. 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]]
Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time?

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research explores the improbable relationship between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the influx of Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' Utilizing data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9543866 and p < 0.01 was uncovered for the period spanning 2011 to 2021. The findings, though seemingly incredulous, suggest that individuals pursuing engineering technologies at the associate level may possess an unexpected fervor for delving into the mysteries of transitioning time. Whether this connection is mere coincidence or a reflection of a latent predilection for clockwork adjustments remains an enigma that warrants further investigation.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The alignment of academic pursuits with external phenomena has long been a source of fascination for those engaged in the scholarly exploration of human behavior. As researchers strive to unveil the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate variables, the pursuit of understanding can lead to unexpected revelations. In the realm of academia, the conferral of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies has, until now, remained a topic largely removed from the peculiarity of temporal curiosities. Nevertheless, the seemingly incongruous linkage of this educational pursuit with an intensified curiosity surrounding the annual ritual of daylight savings time prompts a reevaluation of the factors that may influence individuals' intellectual inclinations and temporal preoccupations.

In what could be deemed a serendipitous confluence of data, the realm of Engineering Technologies and the fascination with temporal adjustments have intersected in an unforeseen manner. The present study endeavored to scrutinize this seemingly implausible correlation through a meticulous analysis of empirical evidence, leveraging the extensive repository of information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics and the troves of search queries meticulously cataloged by Google Trends. The findings that emerged from this investigation not only piqued our scientific curiosity but also nudged our collective understanding of the idiosyncrasies that underpin human interests and pursuits.

Unraveling the enigma of this unexpected affinity between Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and societal intrigue surrounding daylight savings time underpins the raison d'être of this investigation. Through the prism of statistical analysis and discerning observation, we sought to illuminate the contours of this relationship, unveiling the underlying proclivities that beckon individuals towards the intricacies of applied technology and the ephemeral manipulation of time. This endeavor, while steeped in academic rigor, also invites a lighthearted contemplation of the quirks that animate the human quest for knowledge and comprehension.

As we embark on this scholarly exploration, we invite the reader to don their metaphorical detective hat and accompany us in unraveling this conundrum. The convergence of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the heightened curiosity surrounding daylight savings time is a puzzle that beckons not only for elucidation but also for an acknowledgment of the delightful incongruities that pepper the landscape of empirical inquiry. With this pursuit in mind, we delve into the labyrinth of data and analysis, cognizant of the potential for discovery and perhaps a few unexpected twists along the way.


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 Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies and Google searches for 'daylight savings time'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time?

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research explores the improbable relationship between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the influx of Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' Utilizing data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9543866 and p < 0.01 was uncovered for the period spanning 2011 to 2021. The findings, though seemingly incredulous, suggest that individuals pursuing engineering technologies at the associate level may possess an unexpected fervor for delving into the mysteries of transitioning time. Whether this connection is mere coincidence or a reflection of a latent predilection for clockwork adjustments remains an enigma that warrants further investigation.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The alignment of academic pursuits with external phenomena has long been a source of fascination for those engaged in the scholarly exploration of human behavior. As researchers strive to unveil the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate variables, the pursuit of understanding can lead to unexpected revelations. In the realm of academia, the conferral of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies has, until now, remained a topic largely removed from the peculiarity of temporal curiosities. Nevertheless, the seemingly incongruous linkage of this educational pursuit with an intensified curiosity surrounding the annual ritual of daylight savings time prompts a reevaluation of the factors that may influence individuals' intellectual inclinations and temporal preoccupations.
In what could be deemed a serendipitous confluence of data, the realm of Engineering Technologies and the fascination with temporal adjustments have intersected in an unforeseen manner. The present study endeavored to scrutinize this seemingly implausible correlation through a meticulous analysis of empirical evidence, leveraging the extensive repository of information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics and the troves of search queries meticulously cataloged by Google Trends. The findings that emerged from this investigation not only piqued our scientific curiosity but also nudged our collective understanding of the idiosyncrasies that underpin human interests and pursuits.
Unraveling the enigma of this unexpected affinity between Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and societal intrigue surrounding daylight savings time underpins the raison d'être of this investigation. Through the prism of statistical analysis and discerning observation, we sought to illuminate the contours of this relationship, unveiling the underlying proclivities that beckon individuals towards the intricacies of applied technology and the ephemeral manipulation of time. This endeavor, while steeped in academic rigor, also invites a lighthearted contemplation of the quirks that animate the human quest for knowledge and comprehension.
As we embark on this scholarly exploration, we invite the reader to don their metaphorical detective hat and accompany us in unraveling this conundrum. The convergence of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the heightened curiosity surrounding daylight savings time is a puzzle that beckons not only for elucidation but also for an acknowledgment of the delightful incongruities that pepper the landscape of empirical inquiry. With this pursuit in mind, we delve into the labyrinth of data and analysis, cognizant of the potential for discovery and perhaps a few unexpected twists along the way.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The present literature review aims to provide a comprehensive survey of existing research that explores the intersection between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the unanticipated surge in Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' This section begins with a discussion of scholarly works by prominent researchers in the field before delving into a wider array of sources, encompassing both non-fiction and fiction literature, and ultimately culminating in a rather unconventional approach to literature review.

Smith and Doe (2015), in their comprehensive study, meticulously examine the correlation between educational pursuits in engineering disciplines and individuals' proclivity for temporal inquiries. While their work primarily focuses on broader trends in academic preferences, it inadvertently lays the groundwork for contemplating the peculiar attraction that engineering technologies may hold for the enigma of time manipulations. Furthermore, Jones et al. (2018) provide a nuanced analysis of technological education and its sociocultural implications, hinting at the potential for hidden predilections among engineering students. These seminal works offer a solid foundation for dissecting the idiosyncrasies that underpin the research inquiry at hand.

Expanding beyond the confines of academic studies, several non-fiction works shed light on the intricate relationship between technology, time, and human behavior. In "Chronicles of Chronometry: A Historical Perspective," lorem and ipsum (2009) meticulously trace the evolution of timekeeping mechanisms, offering insights into the mechanistic allure that may captivate enthusiasts of engineering technologies. Additionally, the practical ramifications of temporal transitions are explored in "Time in Flux: A Cultural Analysis of Daylight Savings Time" by lorem (2012), shedding light on the societal undercurrents that may subtly influence individuals' temporal curiosity.

Moving into the realm of fiction, the works of H.G. Wells, particularly "The Time Machine," and Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," though not directly pertinent to the topic at hand, present imaginative portrayals of technological prowess and temporal intrigue. These literary escapades, while mere flights of fancy, serve as a gentle reminder of the allure that technological ingenuity and temporal mysteries hold in the realm of human imagination.

However, taking a rather unconventional turn, the present research also draws on an eclectic array of sources, including but not limited to grocery lists, weather forecasts, and, to the bewilderment of traditional academia, CVS receipts. These sources, though seemingly unrelated to the topic at hand, offer a whimsical lens through which to glean insights into the unexpected connections that underpin human preoccupations, however trivial or unorthodox they may be.

In essence, the literature review presented herein not only traverses the landscape of scholarly insights but also dares to dip a toe into the more unconventional realms of knowledge acquisition, for it is in the unexpected and the inexplicable that the most delightful discoveries often await.


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 Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies and Google searches for 'daylight savings time'. 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 National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends . You used data from 2011 to 2021

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time?

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research explores the improbable relationship between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the influx of Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' Utilizing data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9543866 and p < 0.01 was uncovered for the period spanning 2011 to 2021. The findings, though seemingly incredulous, suggest that individuals pursuing engineering technologies at the associate level may possess an unexpected fervor for delving into the mysteries of transitioning time. Whether this connection is mere coincidence or a reflection of a latent predilection for clockwork adjustments remains an enigma that warrants further investigation.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The alignment of academic pursuits with external phenomena has long been a source of fascination for those engaged in the scholarly exploration of human behavior. As researchers strive to unveil the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate variables, the pursuit of understanding can lead to unexpected revelations. In the realm of academia, the conferral of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies has, until now, remained a topic largely removed from the peculiarity of temporal curiosities. Nevertheless, the seemingly incongruous linkage of this educational pursuit with an intensified curiosity surrounding the annual ritual of daylight savings time prompts a reevaluation of the factors that may influence individuals' intellectual inclinations and temporal preoccupations.
In what could be deemed a serendipitous confluence of data, the realm of Engineering Technologies and the fascination with temporal adjustments have intersected in an unforeseen manner. The present study endeavored to scrutinize this seemingly implausible correlation through a meticulous analysis of empirical evidence, leveraging the extensive repository of information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics and the troves of search queries meticulously cataloged by Google Trends. The findings that emerged from this investigation not only piqued our scientific curiosity but also nudged our collective understanding of the idiosyncrasies that underpin human interests and pursuits.
Unraveling the enigma of this unexpected affinity between Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and societal intrigue surrounding daylight savings time underpins the raison d'être of this investigation. Through the prism of statistical analysis and discerning observation, we sought to illuminate the contours of this relationship, unveiling the underlying proclivities that beckon individuals towards the intricacies of applied technology and the ephemeral manipulation of time. This endeavor, while steeped in academic rigor, also invites a lighthearted contemplation of the quirks that animate the human quest for knowledge and comprehension.
As we embark on this scholarly exploration, we invite the reader to don their metaphorical detective hat and accompany us in unraveling this conundrum. The convergence of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the heightened curiosity surrounding daylight savings time is a puzzle that beckons not only for elucidation but also for an acknowledgment of the delightful incongruities that pepper the landscape of empirical inquiry. With this pursuit in mind, we delve into the labyrinth of data and analysis, cognizant of the potential for discovery and perhaps a few unexpected twists along the way.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

The confluence of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the public fascination with the time-altering ritual of daylight savings beckoned for a rigorous methodological approach to unravel the unexpected nexus between these seemingly incongruous phenomena. In pursuit of this aim, an eclectic amalgamation of data sources and analytical techniques was wielded in an endeavor to illuminate the contours of this enigma.

Data Acquisition and Preprocessing:
The initial phase of the investigation involved the extraction of data pertaining to the conferral of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies from the National Center for Education Statistics. This repository of educational statistics provided a comprehensive record of academic pursuits, allowing for a granular examination of the prevalence of such qualifications over the period spanning 2011 to 2021. The data, depicting the ebb and flow of conferred degrees, underwent meticulous preprocessing to rectify any anomalies and ensure the integrity of the dataset.

Simultaneously, the team harnessed the expansive reservoir of search queries archived by Google Trends, delving into the voluminous data pertinent to 'daylight savings time' searches. The dynamic nature of public interest in temporal adjustments was encapsulated in this repository, affording an opportunity to discern patterns of intrigue and inquiry surrounding the biannual clock repositioning. A scrupulous curation and harmonization of the temporal and educational datasets laid the foundation for the subsequent analytical undertaking.

Correlational Analysis:
The elucidation of the potential interrelationship between the bestowal of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the populace's captivation with daylight savings time necessitated a judicious application of statistical tools. A correlation analysis, wielding the stalwart Pearson correlation coefficient, was employed to discern any discernible patterns or associations between these ostensibly estranged variables. The magnitude and direction of the correlation were scrutinized with fastidiousness, forging a pathway toward unraveling the subtle threads that wove these enigmatic elements together.

Heterogeneous Time Series Modeling:
In a departure from traditional methodologies, this investigation endeavored to capitalize on the volatility and dynamism inherent in the temporal dimension of 'daylight savings time' searches. Leveraging the eclectic techniques from time series analysis, the team set forth to model the fluctuations in Google search interest as a function of the temporal arc delineated by the academic calendar. The esoteric intricacies of autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models and their ilk were invoked to disentangle the temporal nuances and discern potential recurrent patterns in societal inquisitiveness surrounding time transitions.

Multivariate Regression Analysis:
To fortify the discernment of the putative causal pathways underlying the observed correlation, a foray into the realm of multivariate regression analysis was undertaken. The intertwined variables of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the temporal proclivities of the populace were scrutinized through the prism of regression modeling, endeavoring to disentangle the potential influence of confounding covariates and underlying determinants. The potent arsenal of statistical software manifestly facilitated the rigorous evaluation of potential relationships, precipitating a deeper understanding of the factors at play.

Ethical Considerations:
Amidst the veritable tapestry of statistical intricacies, the ethical imperatives governing the dissemination and utilization of data held an eminent position within the purview of this investigation. Adhering to the precepts of data privacy and confidentiality, the research team ensured the anonymization and aggregation of the datasets, fortifying the sanctity of individual privacy while enabling the unimpeded pursuit of scholarly inquiry.

The resultant confluence of diverse methodologies and analytical techniques engendered a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the improbable alliance between Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the vicissitudes of societal intrigue surrounding daylight savings time. As we pivot toward the explication of our findings, it behooves us to acknowledge the limitations inherent in any empirical endeavor, alongside an invitation to revel in the delightful intricacies that pepper the landscape of scholarly inquiry.


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 Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies and Google searches for 'daylight savings time'. 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 National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends .

For the time period 2011 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9543866, r-squared of 0.9108537, 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]]
Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time?

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research explores the improbable relationship between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the influx of Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' Utilizing data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9543866 and p < 0.01 was uncovered for the period spanning 2011 to 2021. The findings, though seemingly incredulous, suggest that individuals pursuing engineering technologies at the associate level may possess an unexpected fervor for delving into the mysteries of transitioning time. Whether this connection is mere coincidence or a reflection of a latent predilection for clockwork adjustments remains an enigma that warrants further investigation.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The alignment of academic pursuits with external phenomena has long been a source of fascination for those engaged in the scholarly exploration of human behavior. As researchers strive to unveil the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate variables, the pursuit of understanding can lead to unexpected revelations. In the realm of academia, the conferral of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies has, until now, remained a topic largely removed from the peculiarity of temporal curiosities. Nevertheless, the seemingly incongruous linkage of this educational pursuit with an intensified curiosity surrounding the annual ritual of daylight savings time prompts a reevaluation of the factors that may influence individuals' intellectual inclinations and temporal preoccupations.
In what could be deemed a serendipitous confluence of data, the realm of Engineering Technologies and the fascination with temporal adjustments have intersected in an unforeseen manner. The present study endeavored to scrutinize this seemingly implausible correlation through a meticulous analysis of empirical evidence, leveraging the extensive repository of information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics and the troves of search queries meticulously cataloged by Google Trends. The findings that emerged from this investigation not only piqued our scientific curiosity but also nudged our collective understanding of the idiosyncrasies that underpin human interests and pursuits.
Unraveling the enigma of this unexpected affinity between Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and societal intrigue surrounding daylight savings time underpins the raison d'être of this investigation. Through the prism of statistical analysis and discerning observation, we sought to illuminate the contours of this relationship, unveiling the underlying proclivities that beckon individuals towards the intricacies of applied technology and the ephemeral manipulation of time. This endeavor, while steeped in academic rigor, also invites a lighthearted contemplation of the quirks that animate the human quest for knowledge and comprehension.
As we embark on this scholarly exploration, we invite the reader to don their metaphorical detective hat and accompany us in unraveling this conundrum. The convergence of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the heightened curiosity surrounding daylight savings time is a puzzle that beckons not only for elucidation but also for an acknowledgment of the delightful incongruities that pepper the landscape of empirical inquiry. With this pursuit in mind, we delve into the labyrinth of data and analysis, cognizant of the potential for discovery and perhaps a few unexpected twists along the way.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis conducted in this study revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.9543866) between the number of Associates degrees awarded in Engineering Technologies and the volume of Google searches for 'daylight savings time' from 2011 to 2021. The coefficient of determination (r-squared) further substantiated this relationship, attaining a value of 0.9108537, indicative of the robustness of the association between these seemingly disparate variables. The p-value of less than 0.01 underscored the statistical significance of this correlation, reinforcing the salience of the findings despite their seemingly whimsical nature.

Fig. 1 depicts a scatterplot illustrating the aforementioned correlation, highlighting the striking alignment of these ostensibly unrelated phenomena. The data points cluster closely along a positively sloped trendline, underscoring the synchronous fluctuations of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the prevalence of Google searches related to 'daylight savings time.'

Underpinning this unexpected congruence is the inscrutable convergence of engineering acumen and temporal inquisitiveness. While the quiddities of this relationship may leave one oscillating between amusement and bemusement, the empirical evidence espouses an unmistakable harmony between these divergent domains. It appears that the recipients of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies, equipped with their technical prowess, harbor an unanticipated fascination with the chronometric modulations embodied by the biannual transition of clocks.

This empirical investigation not only substantiates the existence of this association but also serves as a testament to the capriciousness of human predilections. As we unravel the peculiar entanglement of academic pursuits and temporal preoccupations, the riddle persists as to whether this correlation is merely a fortuitous quirk or a divulgence of a deeper affinity for the mechanics of time manipulation. Nevertheless, this inquiry propels us to contemplate the delightful eccentricities that abound in the realm of empirical inquiry, inextricably intertwining the rigors of research with the whimsy of human curiosity.


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 Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies and Google searches for 'daylight savings time'. 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]]
Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time?

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research explores the improbable relationship between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the influx of Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' Utilizing data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9543866 and p < 0.01 was uncovered for the period spanning 2011 to 2021. The findings, though seemingly incredulous, suggest that individuals pursuing engineering technologies at the associate level may possess an unexpected fervor for delving into the mysteries of transitioning time. Whether this connection is mere coincidence or a reflection of a latent predilection for clockwork adjustments remains an enigma that warrants further investigation.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The present literature review aims to provide a comprehensive survey of existing research that explores the intersection between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the unanticipated surge in Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' This section begins with a discussion of scholarly works by prominent researchers in the field before delving into a wider array of sources, encompassing both non-fiction and fiction literature, and ultimately culminating in a rather unconventional approach to literature review.
Smith and Doe (2015), in their comprehensive study, meticulously examine the correlation between educational pursuits in engineering disciplines and individuals' proclivity for temporal inquiries. While their work primarily focuses on broader trends in academic preferences, it inadvertently lays the groundwork for contemplating the peculiar attraction that engineering technologies may hold for the enigma of time manipulations. Furthermore, Jones et al. (2018) provide a nuanced analysis of technological education and its sociocultural implications, hinting at the potential for hidden predilections among engineering students. These seminal works offer a solid foundation for dissecting the idiosyncrasies that underpin the research inquiry at hand.
Expanding beyond the confines of academic studies, several non-fiction works shed light on the intricate relationship between technology, time, and human behavior. In "Chronicles of Chronometry: A Historical Perspective," lorem and ipsum (2009) meticulously trace the evolution of timekeeping mechanisms, offering insights into the mechanistic allure that may captivate enthusiasts of engineering technologies. Additionally, the practical ramifications of temporal transitions are explored in "Time in Flux: A Cultural Analysis of Daylight Savings Time" by lorem (2012), shedding light on the societal undercurrents that may subtly influence individuals' temporal curiosity.
Moving into the realm of fiction, the works of H.G. Wells, particularly "The Time Machine," and Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," though not directly pertinent to the topic at hand, present imaginative portrayals of technological prowess and temporal intrigue. These literary escapades, while mere flights of fancy, serve as a gentle reminder of the allure that technological ingenuity and temporal mysteries hold in the realm of human imagination.
However, taking a rather unconventional turn, the present research also draws on an eclectic array of sources, including but not limited to grocery lists, weather forecasts, and, to the bewilderment of traditional academia, CVS receipts. These sources, though seemingly unrelated to the topic at hand, offer a whimsical lens through which to glean insights into the unexpected connections that underpin human preoccupations, however trivial or unorthodox they may be.
In essence, the literature review presented herein not only traverses the landscape of scholarly insights but also dares to dip a toe into the more unconventional realms of knowledge acquisition, for it is in the unexpected and the inexplicable that the most delightful discoveries often await.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis conducted in this study revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.9543866) between the number of Associates degrees awarded in Engineering Technologies and the volume of Google searches for 'daylight savings time' from 2011 to 2021. The coefficient of determination (r-squared) further substantiated this relationship, attaining a value of 0.9108537, indicative of the robustness of the association between these seemingly disparate variables. The p-value of less than 0.01 underscored the statistical significance of this correlation, reinforcing the salience of the findings despite their seemingly whimsical nature.
Fig. 1 depicts a scatterplot illustrating the aforementioned correlation, highlighting the striking alignment of these ostensibly unrelated phenomena. The data points cluster closely along a positively sloped trendline, underscoring the synchronous fluctuations of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the prevalence of Google searches related to 'daylight savings time.'
Underpinning this unexpected congruence is the inscrutable convergence of engineering acumen and temporal inquisitiveness. While the quiddities of this relationship may leave one oscillating between amusement and bemusement, the empirical evidence espouses an unmistakable harmony between these divergent domains. It appears that the recipients of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies, equipped with their technical prowess, harbor an unanticipated fascination with the chronometric modulations embodied by the biannual transition of clocks.
This empirical investigation not only substantiates the existence of this association but also serves as a testament to the capriciousness of human predilections. As we unravel the peculiar entanglement of academic pursuits and temporal preoccupations, the riddle persists as to whether this correlation is merely a fortuitous quirk or a divulgence of a deeper affinity for the mechanics of time manipulation. Nevertheless, this inquiry propels us to contemplate the delightful eccentricities that abound in the realm of empirical inquiry, inextricably intertwining the rigors of research with the whimsy of human curiosity.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of the present study provide compelling evidence supporting the improbable yet intriguing relationship between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the surge in Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' With a correlation coefficient of 0.9543866 and a p-value of less than 0.01, the statistical analysis substantiates the robustness and significance of this association. These findings appear to align with prior research, including the work of Smith and Doe (2015), who inadvertently laid the groundwork for contemplating the peculiar attraction that engineering technologies may hold for the enigma of time manipulations.

Expanding on the unconventional aspects of the literature review, the present study, despite its seemingly whimsical nature, sheds light on the unexpected connections that underlie human preoccupations. This harks back to the unusual sources explored in the literature review and serves as a reminder of the delightful discoveries that often await in the most unorthodox realms of knowledge acquisition.

The empirical evidence espoused in this study posits an unmistakable harmony between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the ardor for temporal inquiries, thus laying bare the capriciousness of human predilections. The association between these seemingly disparate domains underscores the delightful eccentricities that abound in the realm of empirical inquiry.

This study, despite its lighthearted undertones, underscores the value of exploring seemingly incongruous relationships and embracing the whimsical nature of scientific inquiry. The findings lead us to ponder whether this correlation is a mere fortuitous quirk or a reflection of a deeper affinity for the mechanics of time manipulation. Consequently, the research inquiry at hand serves as a testament to the enigmatic convergence of academic pursuits and temporal preoccupations, beckoning further exploration into the idiosyncrasies that underpin human curiosities.


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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 Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies and Google searches for 'daylight savings time'. 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]]
Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time?

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research explores the improbable relationship between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the influx of Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' Utilizing data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9543866 and p < 0.01 was uncovered for the period spanning 2011 to 2021. The findings, though seemingly incredulous, suggest that individuals pursuing engineering technologies at the associate level may possess an unexpected fervor for delving into the mysteries of transitioning time. Whether this connection is mere coincidence or a reflection of a latent predilection for clockwork adjustments remains an enigma that warrants further investigation.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The alignment of academic pursuits with external phenomena has long been a source of fascination for those engaged in the scholarly exploration of human behavior. As researchers strive to unveil the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate variables, the pursuit of understanding can lead to unexpected revelations. In the realm of academia, the conferral of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies has, until now, remained a topic largely removed from the peculiarity of temporal curiosities. Nevertheless, the seemingly incongruous linkage of this educational pursuit with an intensified curiosity surrounding the annual ritual of daylight savings time prompts a reevaluation of the factors that may influence individuals' intellectual inclinations and temporal preoccupations.
In what could be deemed a serendipitous confluence of data, the realm of Engineering Technologies and the fascination with temporal adjustments have intersected in an unforeseen manner. The present study endeavored to scrutinize this seemingly implausible correlation through a meticulous analysis of empirical evidence, leveraging the extensive repository of information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics and the troves of search queries meticulously cataloged by Google Trends. The findings that emerged from this investigation not only piqued our scientific curiosity but also nudged our collective understanding of the idiosyncrasies that underpin human interests and pursuits.
Unraveling the enigma of this unexpected affinity between Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and societal intrigue surrounding daylight savings time underpins the raison d'être of this investigation. Through the prism of statistical analysis and discerning observation, we sought to illuminate the contours of this relationship, unveiling the underlying proclivities that beckon individuals towards the intricacies of applied technology and the ephemeral manipulation of time. This endeavor, while steeped in academic rigor, also invites a lighthearted contemplation of the quirks that animate the human quest for knowledge and comprehension.
As we embark on this scholarly exploration, we invite the reader to don their metaphorical detective hat and accompany us in unraveling this conundrum. The convergence of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the heightened curiosity surrounding daylight savings time is a puzzle that beckons not only for elucidation but also for an acknowledgment of the delightful incongruities that pepper the landscape of empirical inquiry. With this pursuit in mind, we delve into the labyrinth of data and analysis, cognizant of the potential for discovery and perhaps a few unexpected twists along the way.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis conducted in this study revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.9543866) between the number of Associates degrees awarded in Engineering Technologies and the volume of Google searches for 'daylight savings time' from 2011 to 2021. The coefficient of determination (r-squared) further substantiated this relationship, attaining a value of 0.9108537, indicative of the robustness of the association between these seemingly disparate variables. The p-value of less than 0.01 underscored the statistical significance of this correlation, reinforcing the salience of the findings despite their seemingly whimsical nature.
Fig. 1 depicts a scatterplot illustrating the aforementioned correlation, highlighting the striking alignment of these ostensibly unrelated phenomena. The data points cluster closely along a positively sloped trendline, underscoring the synchronous fluctuations of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the prevalence of Google searches related to 'daylight savings time.'
Underpinning this unexpected congruence is the inscrutable convergence of engineering acumen and temporal inquisitiveness. While the quiddities of this relationship may leave one oscillating between amusement and bemusement, the empirical evidence espouses an unmistakable harmony between these divergent domains. It appears that the recipients of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies, equipped with their technical prowess, harbor an unanticipated fascination with the chronometric modulations embodied by the biannual transition of clocks.
This empirical investigation not only substantiates the existence of this association but also serves as a testament to the capriciousness of human predilections. As we unravel the peculiar entanglement of academic pursuits and temporal preoccupations, the riddle persists as to whether this correlation is merely a fortuitous quirk or a divulgence of a deeper affinity for the mechanics of time manipulation. Nevertheless, this inquiry propels us to contemplate the delightful eccentricities that abound in the realm of empirical inquiry, inextricably intertwining the rigors of research with the whimsy of human curiosity.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

The investigation into the unlikely nexus between Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the proclivity for Google searches related to 'daylight savings time' has unveiled a thought-provoking correlation. The robust statistical evidence, despite its ostensibly whimsical nature, suggests a resonant harmony between the technical prowess cultivated in engineering programs and an unexpected intrigue in temporal adjustments. This enigma, akin to a surreptitious clockwork mechanism underpinning human interests, incites contemplation of the delightful incongruities that punctuate the sphere of empirical inquiry.

The serendipitous intersection of these divergent domains evokes a whimsical dance of statistical significance, where the veil of conventional expectations is lifted to reveal an unexpected waltz of academic pursuits and temporal preoccupations. Such revelatory findings, while certainly amusing, also underscore the peculiarity of human inclinations and the cryptic interplay of seemingly unrelated spheres of interest.

The implications of these findings prompt a playful musing on the capriciousness of human predilections, inviting speculation on the deeper resonance of this correlation. Could it be that the denizens of engineering programs possess an underlying proclivity for unraveling the mysteries of time, akin to ardent chronometrists delving into the infinite depths of temporal intricacies?

Despite the levity imbued within this discourse, the empirical substantiation of this correlation urges a cautious recognition of its implications. The practical applications of these findings remain to be fully delineated, perhaps leaving open the possibility of implementing time-manipulation modules within engineering curricula or fostering interdisciplinary dialogues between the realms of temporal physics and applied technology.

In light of these revelatory insights, it may be averred that the incisive gaze of empirical inquiry has shed light on an unforeseen alliance between human pursuits, beckoning us to peer beneath the veneer of the usual and embrace the delightful eccentricities that punctuate the journey of scientific exploration.

Upon considering the findings of this investigation, it is the firm assertion of this researcher that no further research in this area is warranted. The connection between Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the proclivity for delving into the mysteries of daylight savings time has been sufficiently illuminated, leaving no stone unturned in this delightfully enigmatic confluence of academic pursuits and the whimsy of temporal intrigue.


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 Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time?. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Applied Arboreal Engineering


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 Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time?. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Advancements in Arboreal Engineering Technologies


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 Aligning Associates in Engineering Technologies with Anomalous Avidity for Arboreal Alignment: A Connection to Daylight Savings Time? with an abstract of This research explores the improbable relationship between the conferment of Associates degrees in Engineering Technologies and the influx of Google searches for 'daylight savings time.' Utilizing data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9543866 and p < 0.01 was uncovered for the period spanning 2011 to 2021. The findings, though seemingly incredulous, suggest that individuals pursuing engineering technologies at the associate level may possess an unexpected fervor for delving into the mysteries of transitioning time. Whether this connection is mere coincidence or a reflection of a latent predilection for clockwork adjustments remains an enigma that warrants further investigation.

ChatGPT:

associate's degree, engineering technologies, Google searches, daylight savings time, correlation coefficient, National Center for Education Statistics, Google Trends, clockwork adjustments, time transition

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Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies
Detailed data title: Associate's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions with a field of study of Engineering technologies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies

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

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'daylight savings time'

Correlation r = 0.9543866 (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 = 0.9108537 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 91.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'daylight savings time') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies) over the 11 years from 2011 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 5.07E-6. 0.0000050666881686545610000000
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 0.95 in 0.000507% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 197,368 random variables You don't actually need 197 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 10 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 10 because we have two variables measured over a period of 11 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.

[ 0.83, 0.99 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies (Degrees awarded)6089063107592775672956585524855315053309532524942348748
Google searches for 'daylight savings time' (Rel. search volume)15.666716.7516.083315.512.08337.916678.333337.8333385.754.83333




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([60890,63107,59277,56729,56585,52485,53150,53309,53252,49423,48748,])
array_2 = np.array([15.6667,16.75,16.0833,15.5,12.0833,7.91667,8.33333,7.83333,8,5.75,4.83333,])
array_1_name = "Associates degrees awarded in Engineering technologies"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'daylight savings time'"

# 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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