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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 Number of public school students in 12th grade and the second variable is Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion.  The chart goes from 1990 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of 12th graders in public schools increases, so does the collective eagerness for graduation. This excitement creates a ripple effect, leading to more elaborate and joyous graduation parties. Inevitably, at these gatherings, the sizzling hotdogs make their appearance, adding fuel to the fiery competitive spirit. Unbeknownst to many, there's a clandestine pact between the education system and the world of competitive hotdog devouring – as graduation fervor rises, so does the number of hotdogs inhaled by the esteemed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. It's an unexpected yet undeniable case of academic influence on the realm of competitive eating.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie, depicting a bustling high school cafeteria filled with 12th graders focused on studying for exams, while at the center, the reigning Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion sits amidst a growing tower of hotdogs. The students are all engaged in their studies, with books and notebooks spread out on the tables, while the champion displays a determined focus as they consume hotdogs with impressive speed. The energy in the room is palpable, depicting both academic dedication and competitive eating prowess in a spirited and vibrant atmosphere. 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: Number of public school students in 12th grade and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: A Discovery magazine cover image Celtic art An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie Cutsy art illustration Concept art
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie

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 Number of public school students in 12th grade and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion, in the following situation: As the number of 12th graders grows, so does the demand for brain food. More students studying = more hotdogs eaten, and Nathan's champ is the prime beneficiary! It's a Wiener-take-all situation as the competition heats up along with the senior class.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling high school cafeteria, a growing number of 12th graders are gathered around tables, books and notebooks scattered as they study for their exams. Meanwhile, at the center of the room, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion is seated, eagerly consuming a tower of hotdogs with a focused determination. The energy is electric as the number of students and hotdogs consumed both steadily rise in tandem, creating a spirited atmosphere of academic dedication and competitive eating prowess.

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: [ An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling high school cafeteria, a growing number of 12th graders are gathered around tables, books and notebooks scattered as they study for their exams. Meanwhile, at the center of the room, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion is seated, eagerly consuming a tower of hotdogs with a focused determination. The energy is electric as the number of students and hotdogs consumed both steadily rise in tandem, creating a spirited atmosphere of academic dedication and competitive eating prowess. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie, depicting a bustling high school cafeteria filled with 12th graders focused on studying for exams, while at the center, the reigning Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion sits amidst a growing tower of hotdogs. The students are all engaged in their studies, with books and notebooks spread out on the tables, while the champion displays a determined focus as they consume hotdogs with impressive speed. The energy in the room is palpable, depicting both academic dedication and competitive eating prowess in a spirited and vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Number of public school students in 12th grade caused Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition

The Palatable Physics Quarterly

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 goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Number of public school students in 12th grade and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title a clever pun.

Your research team used data from National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 and p < 0.01 for 1990 to 2022.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hotdogs and high school students - what's the link? In this paper, we unravel the curious connection between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. We tapped into data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia to grill this fascinating query. Our findings revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 and p < 0.01 from 1990 to 2022.

It's a case of "frank" mathematics, folks! Our analysis leaves us wondering if it's the classic case of correlation not equaling causation or if there's a "relish" relationship waiting to be uncovered. With these "meaty" results, we've truly bitten off more than we can chew.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Number of public school students in 12th grade and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hotdogs and high school students - what's the link? In this paper, we unravel the curious connection between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. We tapped into data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia to grill this fascinating query. Our findings revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 and p < 0.01 from 1990 to 2022.

It's a case of "frank" mathematics, folks! Our analysis leaves us wondering if it's the classic case of correlation not equaling causation or if there's a "relish" relationship waiting to be uncovered. With these "meaty" results, we've truly bitten off more than we can chew.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition

In the illustrious world of academic pursuits, one often finds oneself tackling weighty subjects with the utmost gravitas. Yet, every so often, a research question emerges that invites a playful interjection, much like a mustard squiggle on a hotdog bun. Today, we embark on a scholarly journey to explore the perplexing correlation between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the astonishing quantity of hotdogs devoured by the reigning champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition.

As we dive into this curious connection, it's worth pausing to appreciate the delightful irony of examining the "grade wiener" phenomenon. (You know, like "great wiener," but with a clever educational twist.) It's a topic that brings to mind the age-old question: if a high school senior enjoys a hotdog in the cafeteria, does it somehow influence the hotdog-eating prowess of a competitive eater? Oh, the mysteries that science endeavors to unravel.

Our investigation, much like a meticulously arranged toppings bar, is built upon a foundation of empirical evidence and statistical analysis. We harnessed data from the National Center for Education Statistics to quantify the number of 12th-grade students across the United States, and we turned to trusty Wikipedia to track the consummate hotdog consumption at Nathan's over the years. The numbers, much like well-cooked sausages, were sizzling with potential insights.

Now, as we embark on this scholarly journey, let's embrace the light-hearted spirit of inquiry that underpins this venture. After all, when the topic at hand involves both academia and all things frankfurter-related, it's only fitting to blend erudition with a hint of jest. Isn't it a "wiener" of a mystery?


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Number of public school students in 12th grade and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then you might move on to cartoons and children's shows that you watched for research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hotdogs and high school students - what's the link? In this paper, we unravel the curious connection between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. We tapped into data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia to grill this fascinating query. Our findings revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 and p < 0.01 from 1990 to 2022.

It's a case of "frank" mathematics, folks! Our analysis leaves us wondering if it's the classic case of correlation not equaling causation or if there's a "relish" relationship waiting to be uncovered. With these "meaty" results, we've truly bitten off more than we can chew.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition
In the illustrious world of academic pursuits, one often finds oneself tackling weighty subjects with the utmost gravitas. Yet, every so often, a research question emerges that invites a playful interjection, much like a mustard squiggle on a hotdog bun. Today, we embark on a scholarly journey to explore the perplexing correlation between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the astonishing quantity of hotdogs devoured by the reigning champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition.
As we dive into this curious connection, it's worth pausing to appreciate the delightful irony of examining the "grade wiener" phenomenon. (You know, like "great wiener," but with a clever educational twist.) It's a topic that brings to mind the age-old question: if a high school senior enjoys a hotdog in the cafeteria, does it somehow influence the hotdog-eating prowess of a competitive eater? Oh, the mysteries that science endeavors to unravel.
Our investigation, much like a meticulously arranged toppings bar, is built upon a foundation of empirical evidence and statistical analysis. We harnessed data from the National Center for Education Statistics to quantify the number of 12th-grade students across the United States, and we turned to trusty Wikipedia to track the consummate hotdog consumption at Nathan's over the years. The numbers, much like well-cooked sausages, were sizzling with potential insights.
Now, as we embark on this scholarly journey, let's embrace the light-hearted spirit of inquiry that underpins this venture. After all, when the topic at hand involves both academia and all things frankfurter-related, it's only fitting to blend erudition with a hint of jest. Isn't it a "wiener" of a mystery?

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The connection between 12th grade enrollment and competitive hotdog consumption is one that has garnered surprisingly little attention in the academic community. However, a seminal study by Smith et al. (2010) began to shed light on this enigmatic relationship. The authors find that there is a moderate positive correlation between the two variables, prompting further investigation into the potential mechanisms at play.

Speaking of making connections, did you hear about the hotdog who couldn't stop telling jokes? It was on a roll!

Delving deeper into the literature, Doe's work in "The Hotdog Chronicles" (2015) examines the historical patterns of hotdog consumption in tandem with educational trends. The findings suggest a compelling correlation between 12th grade enrollment figures and the number of hotdogs consumed at competitive eating events, igniting curiosity around the underlying factors driving this association.

In the realm of non-fiction, "The Art of Hotdog Eating" by Jones (2018) offers a comprehensive analysis of the competitive eating landscape, including an intriguing chapter on the potential influence of high school demographics. The author posits that the environment in which adolescents navigate their final year of schooling may, in fact, exert an unforeseen impact on the world of competitive hotdog consumption.

Now, to add a pinch of fictional flair to our literature review, let's consider "The Mystery of the Countless Condiments" by J.K. Rolling (2020). While not explicitly related to academic research, the whimsical narrative weaves a tale of intrigue and saucy suspense, drawing parallels to the tantalizing mystery of the grade wiener phenomenon and the champion hotdog consumption at Nathan's.

And who could forget the time-honored classic, "To Grill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lea-Hotdog? Though not directly related to our research topic, the evocative prose and poignant themes resonate with the essence of our scholarly pursuit, prompting us to ponder the enduring significance of hotdogs in society.

Shifting gears slightly, the enlightening escapades of "SpongeBob SquarePants" may not initially seem relevant, but an astute observer will recognize that the inherent hilarity and gastronomic adventures of the characters provide valuable insights into the cultural significance of hotdog consumption. After all, who could overlook SpongeBob's "Krabby Patty" escapades as a relevant cultural touchstone for our investigation?

As we wrap up this diverse array of literature, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the intersection of scholarly inquiry and the world of hotdog consumption is a rich tapestry woven with threads of curiosity, humor, and unabashed fascination. With each page turn, we draw closer to unraveling the mystery of the grade wiener, armed with equal parts academic rigor and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.

And with that, let's ketchup on the next section of our paper.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Number of public school students in 12th grade and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia . You used data from 1990 to 2022

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hotdogs and high school students - what's the link? In this paper, we unravel the curious connection between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. We tapped into data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia to grill this fascinating query. Our findings revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 and p < 0.01 from 1990 to 2022.

It's a case of "frank" mathematics, folks! Our analysis leaves us wondering if it's the classic case of correlation not equaling causation or if there's a "relish" relationship waiting to be uncovered. With these "meaty" results, we've truly bitten off more than we can chew.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition
In the illustrious world of academic pursuits, one often finds oneself tackling weighty subjects with the utmost gravitas. Yet, every so often, a research question emerges that invites a playful interjection, much like a mustard squiggle on a hotdog bun. Today, we embark on a scholarly journey to explore the perplexing correlation between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the astonishing quantity of hotdogs devoured by the reigning champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition.
As we dive into this curious connection, it's worth pausing to appreciate the delightful irony of examining the "grade wiener" phenomenon. (You know, like "great wiener," but with a clever educational twist.) It's a topic that brings to mind the age-old question: if a high school senior enjoys a hotdog in the cafeteria, does it somehow influence the hotdog-eating prowess of a competitive eater? Oh, the mysteries that science endeavors to unravel.
Our investigation, much like a meticulously arranged toppings bar, is built upon a foundation of empirical evidence and statistical analysis. We harnessed data from the National Center for Education Statistics to quantify the number of 12th-grade students across the United States, and we turned to trusty Wikipedia to track the consummate hotdog consumption at Nathan's over the years. The numbers, much like well-cooked sausages, were sizzling with potential insights.
Now, as we embark on this scholarly journey, let's embrace the light-hearted spirit of inquiry that underpins this venture. After all, when the topic at hand involves both academia and all things frankfurter-related, it's only fitting to blend erudition with a hint of jest. Isn't it a "wiener" of a mystery?

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To untangle the "wiener" of a mystery connecting the number of public school students in 12th grade and the champion hotdog consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition, we employed a methodological approach that was as rigorous as it was offbeat - much like a hotdog topped with unexpected condiments. Our data collection spanned from 1990 to 2022, capturing a significant chunk of time to sink our intellectual teeth into this captivating conundrum.

First, we formulated a comprehensive strategy to gather data on 12th-grade student enrollment across the United States. We scoured the depths of the National Center for Education Statistics, diligently logging the yearly figures for 12th grade enrollment. Much like the precision required in hotdog bun slicing, we meticulously compiled this data to form the backbone of our investigation.

Next, we delved into the realm of competitive hotdog consumption, relying on the wealth of information available on Wikipedia. With the fervor of a condiment enthusiast, we meticulously documented the annual hotdog consumption by the reigning champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. This involved sifting through a myriad of facts and figures, akin to the meticulous scrutiny one applies to find the perfect hotdog topping.

Having amassed the necessary data on both 12th grade enrollment and champion hotdog consumption, we embarked on a statistical escapade that would make even the most seasoned eater's eyes water. Employing the trusty tools of correlation analysis, we sought to unearth patterns, connections, and perhaps a glimpse of the elusive sausage symmetry underlying our research question.

At this juncture of our methodological chronicle, it's worth pausing for a moment to consider the following dad joke: Did you hear about the hotdog who couldn't stop telling jokes? It was on a roll! Much like our joke-telling hotdog friend, we ventured forth with the seriousness of our scholarly pursuits, knowing that a dash of humor only enhances the digestibility of our findings.

Returning to the matter at hand, we harnessed the power of robust statistical software to calculate the correlation coefficient and p-value, scrutinizing the relationship between 12th grade enrollment and hotdog consumption. Our aim was clear: to extract empirical evidence that could stand up to rigorous scrutiny, much like a sturdy bun supporting a loaded hotdog.

With our statistical arsenal wielded with scholarly finesse, we arrived at a correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 and a p-value less than 0.01. This consequential revelation fueled our excitement, akin to the sizzling anticipation of the first grill session in summer. The numbers spoke volumes, hinting at a connection that merited further contemplation.

In the grand tradition of academic inquiry intertwined with whimsy, our methodological escapade has illuminated the "wiener" of a mystery with a lighthearted spirit. With our findings in hand, we forge ahead to the discussion and implications, armed with the knowledge that even the most unexpected connections hold the potential for scholarly revelation.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Number of public school students in 12th grade and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia .

For the time period 1990 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9626990, r-squared of 0.9267894, and p < 0.01.

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hotdogs and high school students - what's the link? In this paper, we unravel the curious connection between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. We tapped into data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia to grill this fascinating query. Our findings revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 and p < 0.01 from 1990 to 2022.

It's a case of "frank" mathematics, folks! Our analysis leaves us wondering if it's the classic case of correlation not equaling causation or if there's a "relish" relationship waiting to be uncovered. With these "meaty" results, we've truly bitten off more than we can chew.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition
In the illustrious world of academic pursuits, one often finds oneself tackling weighty subjects with the utmost gravitas. Yet, every so often, a research question emerges that invites a playful interjection, much like a mustard squiggle on a hotdog bun. Today, we embark on a scholarly journey to explore the perplexing correlation between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the astonishing quantity of hotdogs devoured by the reigning champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition.
As we dive into this curious connection, it's worth pausing to appreciate the delightful irony of examining the "grade wiener" phenomenon. (You know, like "great wiener," but with a clever educational twist.) It's a topic that brings to mind the age-old question: if a high school senior enjoys a hotdog in the cafeteria, does it somehow influence the hotdog-eating prowess of a competitive eater? Oh, the mysteries that science endeavors to unravel.
Our investigation, much like a meticulously arranged toppings bar, is built upon a foundation of empirical evidence and statistical analysis. We harnessed data from the National Center for Education Statistics to quantify the number of 12th-grade students across the United States, and we turned to trusty Wikipedia to track the consummate hotdog consumption at Nathan's over the years. The numbers, much like well-cooked sausages, were sizzling with potential insights.
Now, as we embark on this scholarly journey, let's embrace the light-hearted spirit of inquiry that underpins this venture. After all, when the topic at hand involves both academia and all things frankfurter-related, it's only fitting to blend erudition with a hint of jest. Isn't it a "wiener" of a mystery?

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The findings of our investigation into the relationship between 12th-grade enrollment and hotdog consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition unveiled a remarkable correlation. From 1990 to 2022, we found a correlation coefficient of 0.9626990, indicating a strong positive linear relationship between the two variables. This suggests that as the number of public school students in 12th grade increased, so did the amount of hotdogs consumed by the reigning champion at the renowned hotdog-eating contest. It's as if the students' collective hunger for knowledge and the champion's hunger for hotdogs were inexplicably intertwined.

It's almost like the hotdog-eating champion's motto is "ketchup with determination."

Our analysis also yielded an r-squared value of 0.9267894, indicating that approximately 92.7% of the variability in hotdog consumption can be explained by the number of 12th-grade students. This high r-squared value further emphasizes the strength of the relationship we observed.

It seems that when it comes to the number of 12th-grade students and hotdog consumption, we've stumbled upon some truly serious "bundled" up statistics.

Furthermore, with a p-value of less than 0.01, the relationship we identified is statistically significant, affirming the robustness of our findings. This means that the likelihood of observing such a strong relationship between these variables by chance is less than 1%, providing compelling evidence for the connection we've uncovered.

It's clear that when it comes to understanding hotdog consumption, we're relishing in some statistically significant results.

Finally, we present Figure 1, a scatterplot illustrating the strong positive correlation between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. The figure showcases the unmistakable upward trend, highlighting the close association between these seemingly disparate variables.

You could say that our research has truly cut the mustard.

In summary, our investigation into the "grade wiener" phenomenon has revealed a substantial and statistically significant correlation between 12th-grade enrollment and the insatiable hotdog consumption at one of America's most beloved eating competitions. These findings open the door to further exploration of the factors underlying this unexpected relationship and its implications for both education and competitive eating.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.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 Number of public school students in 12th grade and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hotdogs and high school students - what's the link? In this paper, we unravel the curious connection between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. We tapped into data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia to grill this fascinating query. Our findings revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 and p < 0.01 from 1990 to 2022.

It's a case of "frank" mathematics, folks! Our analysis leaves us wondering if it's the classic case of correlation not equaling causation or if there's a "relish" relationship waiting to be uncovered. With these "meaty" results, we've truly bitten off more than we can chew.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The connection between 12th grade enrollment and competitive hotdog consumption is one that has garnered surprisingly little attention in the academic community. However, a seminal study by Smith et al. (2010) began to shed light on this enigmatic relationship. The authors find that there is a moderate positive correlation between the two variables, prompting further investigation into the potential mechanisms at play.
Speaking of making connections, did you hear about the hotdog who couldn't stop telling jokes? It was on a roll!
Delving deeper into the literature, Doe's work in "The Hotdog Chronicles" (2015) examines the historical patterns of hotdog consumption in tandem with educational trends. The findings suggest a compelling correlation between 12th grade enrollment figures and the number of hotdogs consumed at competitive eating events, igniting curiosity around the underlying factors driving this association.
In the realm of non-fiction, "The Art of Hotdog Eating" by Jones (2018) offers a comprehensive analysis of the competitive eating landscape, including an intriguing chapter on the potential influence of high school demographics. The author posits that the environment in which adolescents navigate their final year of schooling may, in fact, exert an unforeseen impact on the world of competitive hotdog consumption.
Now, to add a pinch of fictional flair to our literature review, let's consider "The Mystery of the Countless Condiments" by J.K. Rolling (2020). While not explicitly related to academic research, the whimsical narrative weaves a tale of intrigue and saucy suspense, drawing parallels to the tantalizing mystery of the grade wiener phenomenon and the champion hotdog consumption at Nathan's.
And who could forget the time-honored classic, "To Grill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lea-Hotdog? Though not directly related to our research topic, the evocative prose and poignant themes resonate with the essence of our scholarly pursuit, prompting us to ponder the enduring significance of hotdogs in society.
Shifting gears slightly, the enlightening escapades of "SpongeBob SquarePants" may not initially seem relevant, but an astute observer will recognize that the inherent hilarity and gastronomic adventures of the characters provide valuable insights into the cultural significance of hotdog consumption. After all, who could overlook SpongeBob's "Krabby Patty" escapades as a relevant cultural touchstone for our investigation?
As we wrap up this diverse array of literature, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the intersection of scholarly inquiry and the world of hotdog consumption is a rich tapestry woven with threads of curiosity, humor, and unabashed fascination. With each page turn, we draw closer to unraveling the mystery of the grade wiener, armed with equal parts academic rigor and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
And with that, let's ketchup on the next section of our paper.

[[RESULTS]]
The findings of our investigation into the relationship between 12th-grade enrollment and hotdog consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition unveiled a remarkable correlation. From 1990 to 2022, we found a correlation coefficient of 0.9626990, indicating a strong positive linear relationship between the two variables. This suggests that as the number of public school students in 12th grade increased, so did the amount of hotdogs consumed by the reigning champion at the renowned hotdog-eating contest. It's as if the students' collective hunger for knowledge and the champion's hunger for hotdogs were inexplicably intertwined.
It's almost like the hotdog-eating champion's motto is "ketchup with determination."
Our analysis also yielded an r-squared value of 0.9267894, indicating that approximately 92.7% of the variability in hotdog consumption can be explained by the number of 12th-grade students. This high r-squared value further emphasizes the strength of the relationship we observed.
It seems that when it comes to the number of 12th-grade students and hotdog consumption, we've stumbled upon some truly serious "bundled" up statistics.
Furthermore, with a p-value of less than 0.01, the relationship we identified is statistically significant, affirming the robustness of our findings. This means that the likelihood of observing such a strong relationship between these variables by chance is less than 1%, providing compelling evidence for the connection we've uncovered.
It's clear that when it comes to understanding hotdog consumption, we're relishing in some statistically significant results.
Finally, we present Figure 1, a scatterplot illustrating the strong positive correlation between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. The figure showcases the unmistakable upward trend, highlighting the close association between these seemingly disparate variables.
You could say that our research has truly cut the mustard.
In summary, our investigation into the "grade wiener" phenomenon has revealed a substantial and statistically significant correlation between 12th-grade enrollment and the insatiable hotdog consumption at one of America's most beloved eating competitions. These findings open the door to further exploration of the factors underlying this unexpected relationship and its implications for both education and competitive eating.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

Our study has unearthed a compelling relationship between 12th-grade enrollment and hotdog consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. The substantial correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 suggests that as the number of public school students in 12th grade increased, so did the amount of hotdogs devoured by the champion. It's like the champion was on a roll, both literally and figuratively, fueled by the academic fervor of graduating seniors.

This unexpected correlation brings to mind the classic dad joke: "What did the hotdog say after winning the race? I'm the wiener!" It seems that our findings have indeed crowned the grade wiener of statistical relationships.

Our results align with the prior research by Smith et al. (2010), highlighting a moderate positive correlation between 12th-grade enrollment and competitive hotdog consumption. This lends further credence to the notion that these variables are entwined in a veritable sausage fest of statistical significance. Similarly, Doe's (2015) historical exploration of hotdog consumption and educational trends aligns with our findings, emphasizing the enduring relevance of this unexpected association.

It's as if the mystery of the grade wiener and the champion hotdog consumption were waiting to be unraveled, much like the twists and turns in J.K. Rolling's "The Mystery of the Countless Condiments." The tantalizing parallels between our scholarly pursuit and the whimsical narrative capture the spirit of unraveling a saucy mystery.

In light of these "meaty" results, it becomes clear that there's more to the grade wiener phenomenon than meets the eye, and our investigation has truly "bundled" up some compelling statistics. These findings prompt us to reflect on the enigmatic interplay of educational milestones and competitive eating, raising questions as savory as a well-grilled hotdog.

The high r-squared value of 0.9267894 underscores the strength of the relationship we observed, practically serving as the condiment that ties together this statistical hotdog. With a p-value of less than 0.01, our findings provide robust evidence for the substantial association between these variables, affirming the seriousness of our "bundled" up statistics and the unlikelihood of these results occurring by mere chance.

With our research, we've truly managed to "ketchup" with the mysteries of hotdog consumption, shedding light on a nuanced relationship that's as rich and complex as a fully-loaded hotdog. As we contemplate the implications of our findings, it's imperative to approach this connection with both academic rigor and a healthy dose of humor, just like navigating the complexities of life itself.

At the heart of our investigation lies the inextricable link between education, gastronomy, and statistical inference, unveiling a connection more profound and amusing than initially anticipated. As we savor the implications of our research, it's clear that the grade wiener is more than just a playful pun – it's a compelling subject for scholarly inquiry that undoubtedly leaves us hungry for more.


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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 Number of public school students in 12th grade and Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition

[[ABSTRACT]]
Hotdogs and high school students - what's the link? In this paper, we unravel the curious connection between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. We tapped into data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia to grill this fascinating query. Our findings revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 and p < 0.01 from 1990 to 2022.

It's a case of "frank" mathematics, folks! Our analysis leaves us wondering if it's the classic case of correlation not equaling causation or if there's a "relish" relationship waiting to be uncovered. With these "meaty" results, we've truly bitten off more than we can chew.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition
In the illustrious world of academic pursuits, one often finds oneself tackling weighty subjects with the utmost gravitas. Yet, every so often, a research question emerges that invites a playful interjection, much like a mustard squiggle on a hotdog bun. Today, we embark on a scholarly journey to explore the perplexing correlation between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the astonishing quantity of hotdogs devoured by the reigning champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition.
As we dive into this curious connection, it's worth pausing to appreciate the delightful irony of examining the "grade wiener" phenomenon. (You know, like "great wiener," but with a clever educational twist.) It's a topic that brings to mind the age-old question: if a high school senior enjoys a hotdog in the cafeteria, does it somehow influence the hotdog-eating prowess of a competitive eater? Oh, the mysteries that science endeavors to unravel.
Our investigation, much like a meticulously arranged toppings bar, is built upon a foundation of empirical evidence and statistical analysis. We harnessed data from the National Center for Education Statistics to quantify the number of 12th-grade students across the United States, and we turned to trusty Wikipedia to track the consummate hotdog consumption at Nathan's over the years. The numbers, much like well-cooked sausages, were sizzling with potential insights.
Now, as we embark on this scholarly journey, let's embrace the light-hearted spirit of inquiry that underpins this venture. After all, when the topic at hand involves both academia and all things frankfurter-related, it's only fitting to blend erudition with a hint of jest. Isn't it a "wiener" of a mystery?

[[RESULTS]]
The findings of our investigation into the relationship between 12th-grade enrollment and hotdog consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition unveiled a remarkable correlation. From 1990 to 2022, we found a correlation coefficient of 0.9626990, indicating a strong positive linear relationship between the two variables. This suggests that as the number of public school students in 12th grade increased, so did the amount of hotdogs consumed by the reigning champion at the renowned hotdog-eating contest. It's as if the students' collective hunger for knowledge and the champion's hunger for hotdogs were inexplicably intertwined.
It's almost like the hotdog-eating champion's motto is "ketchup with determination."
Our analysis also yielded an r-squared value of 0.9267894, indicating that approximately 92.7% of the variability in hotdog consumption can be explained by the number of 12th-grade students. This high r-squared value further emphasizes the strength of the relationship we observed.
It seems that when it comes to the number of 12th-grade students and hotdog consumption, we've stumbled upon some truly serious "bundled" up statistics.
Furthermore, with a p-value of less than 0.01, the relationship we identified is statistically significant, affirming the robustness of our findings. This means that the likelihood of observing such a strong relationship between these variables by chance is less than 1%, providing compelling evidence for the connection we've uncovered.
It's clear that when it comes to understanding hotdog consumption, we're relishing in some statistically significant results.
Finally, we present Figure 1, a scatterplot illustrating the strong positive correlation between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. The figure showcases the unmistakable upward trend, highlighting the close association between these seemingly disparate variables.
You could say that our research has truly cut the mustard.
In summary, our investigation into the "grade wiener" phenomenon has revealed a substantial and statistically significant correlation between 12th-grade enrollment and the insatiable hotdog consumption at one of America's most beloved eating competitions. These findings open the door to further exploration of the factors underlying this unexpected relationship and its implications for both education and competitive eating.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has beefed up the understanding of the curious correlation between the number of 12th-grade students and the champion's hotdog consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. The tantalizing correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 illuminated a strong positive linear relationship, suggesting that as the 12th-grade student population swelled, so did the hotdog consumption by the champion. It's like the champion's appetite was on a roll, or perhaps, a bun!

These findings bring a new dimension to the concept of academic achievement – after all, who knew that 12th-grade enrollment could be linked to a competitive eater's hotdog tally? It's a veritable lesson in the synergy of education and gastronomic prowess, prompting us to contemplate the potential impact of curriculum on condiment consumption. It's certainly a case of food for thought – or hotdogs for thought, you might say!

Our exceptionally high r-squared value of 0.9267894 implies that the variability in hotdog consumption can be accounted for by the number of 12th-grade students, showcasing the beefy influence of education on the champion's culinary feats. The statistically significant p-value further emphasizes the robustness of our findings, reinforcing the idea that this correlation is no mere fluke. It's like we've stumbled upon the golden ticket in the hotdog research Willy Wonka factory.

With all the "relish" and enthusiasm, our investigation has indeed uncovered a link that's worth savoring. However, considering the nature of our findings, it seems that we may have weiner, we mean winner, winner, hotdog dinner! Therefore, we assert that further research in this area is unnecessary – we've grilled this topic to perfection, and it's time to enjoy the fruits, or should we say, the hotdogs, of our labor.


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ChatGPT:

The Palatable Physics Quarterly


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User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Gastronomic Studies and Academic Research


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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled The Grade Wiener: A Correlation Between 12th Grade Enrollment and Champion Hotdog Consumption at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition with an abstract of Hotdogs and high school students - what's the link? In this paper, we unravel the curious connection between the number of public school students in 12th grade and the amount of hotdogs consumed by the champion at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. We tapped into data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Wikipedia to grill this fascinating query. Our findings revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9626990 and p < 0.01 from 1990 to 2022.
It's a case of "frank" mathematics, folks! Our analysis leaves us wondering if it's the classic case of correlation not equaling causation or if there's a "relish" relationship waiting to be uncovered. With these "meaty" results, we've truly bitten off more than we can chew.

ChatGPT:

12th grade enrollment, hotdog consumption, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition, correlation coefficient, National Center for Education Statistics, Wikipedia, causation versus correlation

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Data details

Number of public school students in 12th grade
Detailed data title: 12th grade enrollment in public elementary and secondary schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Number of public school students in 12th grade

Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion
Detailed data title: Hotdog Consumption by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion
Source: Wikipedia
See what else correlates with Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion

Correlation r = 0.9626990 (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 = 0.9267894 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 92.7% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Number of public school students in 12th grade) over the 33 years from 1990 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 3.71E-19. 0.0000000000000000003707938643
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 0.96 in 3.71E-17% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 2,696,916,255,310,322,688 random variables You don't actually need 2 quintillion 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 32 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 32 because we have two variables measured over a period of 33 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.

[ 0.93, 0.98 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Number of public school students in 12th grade (Students)238108023924602430540242403024875502487140258645026729302721710278162028027902862860298951030464903094350318025032774003374510339969034316903471890345188034770203476130349648035372303571440363145036486603621160366369036704403661920
Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion (Hotdogs eaten)1621.519172019.522.2524.51920.25255050.544.553.334953.7566596854626869616270727471757663




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([2381080,2392460,2430540,2424030,2487550,2487140,2586450,2672930,2721710,2781620,2802790,2862860,2989510,3046490,3094350,3180250,3277400,3374510,3399690,3431690,3471890,3451880,3477020,3476130,3496480,3537230,3571440,3631450,3648660,3621160,3663690,3670440,3661920,])
array_2 = np.array([16,21.5,19,17,20,19.5,22.25,24.5,19,20.25,25,50,50.5,44.5,53.33,49,53.75,66,59,68,54,62,68,69,61,62,70,72,74,71,75,76,63,])
array_1_name = "Number of public school students in 12th grade"
array_2_name = "Hotdogs consumed by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Champion"

# 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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