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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 Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies and the second variable is Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina.  The chart goes from 2012 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As more people mastered military technologies, they also became experts in tactics and maneuvers, leading to a surge in using wind power for strategic advantage. They really learned to *blow away* the competition in the field of renewable energy! It seems their knowledge just keeps *propelling* them forward.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create an image of a Discovery magazine cover with the scene in Bosnia and Herzegovina where a group of graduates with their Master's degrees in Military technologies strategically places state-of-the-art wind turbines on a hill, overlooking the countryside. The turbines hum in the gentle breeze, generating clean and efficient wind power for the country. The cover should capture the pride and innovation of the graduates as they stand alongside the turbines, with the picturesque landscape in the background. The focus of the cover should be on the balance of military strategy and renewable energy technology. 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: Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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 Cybernetic art a funny image macro Realistic Cyberpunk
ChatGPT: A Discovery magazine cover image

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 Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the following situation: Because Master's graduates optimize wind patterns for military stealth, Bosnia and Herzegovina's wind power increased due to improved turbine placement and efficiency.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, a group of proud graduates with their Master's degrees in Military technologies gathered on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside. They carefully placed state-of-the-art wind turbines in strategic locations, optimizing the wind patterns for both military stealth and energy production. The turbines hummed in the gentle breeze, generating an impressive amount of clean and efficient wind power for the country.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A Discovery magazine cover image ] and depicting this scene: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, a group of proud graduates with their Master's degrees in Military technologies gathered on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside. They carefully placed state-of-the-art wind turbines in strategic locations, optimizing the wind patterns for both military stealth and energy production. The turbines hummed in the gentle breeze, generating an impressive amount of clean and efficient wind power for the country. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create an image of a Discovery magazine cover with the scene in Bosnia and Herzegovina where a group of graduates with their Master's degrees in Military technologies strategically places state-of-the-art wind turbines on a hill, overlooking the countryside. The turbines hum in the gentle breeze, generating clean and efficient wind power for the country. The cover should capture the pride and innovation of the graduates as they stand alongside the turbines, with the picturesque landscape in the background. The focus of the cover should be on the balance of military strategy and renewable energy technology.

*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 Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies caused Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina to increase. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Journal of Military Technology and Sustainable Energy

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 witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics 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 Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Your research team used data from National Center for Education Statistics and Energy Information Administration to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and p < 0.01 for 2012 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]]
Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the unlikely connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in the beautiful nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While one might expect these two domains to have as much in common as a soldier and a windmill, our research delves into the statistical relationship between them. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, we calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and p < 0.01 for the period of 2012 to 2021. Our findings not only raise eyebrows but also suggest that there may be a gust of influence blowing from the world of military technology into the realm of renewable energy. This unusual correlation prompts us to ponder: are military masterminds secretly implementing wind power tactics, or are wind turbines simply inspired by military precision? Join us as we unravel this wind-whipping mystery!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics 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 Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Make lots of 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]]
Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the unlikely connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in the beautiful nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While one might expect these two domains to have as much in common as a soldier and a windmill, our research delves into the statistical relationship between them. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, we calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and p < 0.01 for the period of 2012 to 2021. Our findings not only raise eyebrows but also suggest that there may be a gust of influence blowing from the world of military technology into the realm of renewable energy. This unusual correlation prompts us to ponder: are military masterminds secretly implementing wind power tactics, or are wind turbines simply inspired by military precision? Join us as we unravel this wind-whipping mystery!

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The intersection of military technology and renewable energy may seem as implausible as an army of wind turbines marching in formation, yet our study dives headfirst into this unlikely pairing. With the global push towards sustainability and energy efficiency, it is crucial to explore all potential influences and factors that may impact the adoption and generation of renewable energy sources. While many scholars have examined the social, economic, and environmental drivers of wind power adoption, the link between wind power and the awarding of Master's degrees in military technologies has been largely uncharted territory. This paper sets out to bridge the gap between these seemingly disparate fields and unearth any unexpected correlations lurking beneath the surface.

One might wonder how a Master's degree in military technologies could possibly relate to the spinning blades of wind turbines. Are military strategists secretly moonlighting as renewable energy enthusiasts, or is there a more intricate web of connections at play here? It is precisely this enigmatic relationship that we aim to unravel in the following pages.

Our approach involves delving into the statistical relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the wind power generated in the picturesque landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This endeavor not only requires a keen eye for data analysis, but also a healthy dose of skepticism and curiosity. As we navigate through the labyrinth of variables and coefficients, we are reminded of the words of renowned statistician, Sir Ronald Fisher, who once quipped, "To call in the statistician after the experiment is done may be no more than asking him to perform a post-mortem examination: he may be able to say what the experiment died of." With this in mind, our study aims to breathe life into the unexpected correlations we have uncovered, rather than merely conducting statistical autopsies.

The unexpected nature of our findings prompts us to contemplate the potential underlying mechanisms behind this correlation. Could it be that military prowess and wind power have more in common than meets the eye? Is there a covert exchange of strategic knowledge between the military and the renewable energy sector, or are there underlying societal and institutional factors driving this unforeseen association? These are the thought-provoking questions that propel our investigation forward, as we embark on a journey to untangle the wind-whipping mystery that has eluded scrutiny for far too long.

In the following sections, we will present our methodology, data sources, analysis, and implications of our findings in an engaging and rigorous manner. As we navigate this uncharted territory of research, we invite our readers to join us in unraveling the tangled web of military technology and wind power, and discover the unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly distinct domains.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics 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 Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Make lots of 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 name some movies that you watched that are tangentially related to the topic.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the unlikely connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in the beautiful nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While one might expect these two domains to have as much in common as a soldier and a windmill, our research delves into the statistical relationship between them. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, we calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and p < 0.01 for the period of 2012 to 2021. Our findings not only raise eyebrows but also suggest that there may be a gust of influence blowing from the world of military technology into the realm of renewable energy. This unusual correlation prompts us to ponder: are military masterminds secretly implementing wind power tactics, or are wind turbines simply inspired by military precision? Join us as we unravel this wind-whipping mystery!

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The intersection of military technology and renewable energy may seem as implausible as an army of wind turbines marching in formation, yet our study dives headfirst into this unlikely pairing. With the global push towards sustainability and energy efficiency, it is crucial to explore all potential influences and factors that may impact the adoption and generation of renewable energy sources. While many scholars have examined the social, economic, and environmental drivers of wind power adoption, the link between wind power and the awarding of Master's degrees in military technologies has been largely uncharted territory. This paper sets out to bridge the gap between these seemingly disparate fields and unearth any unexpected correlations lurking beneath the surface.
One might wonder how a Master's degree in military technologies could possibly relate to the spinning blades of wind turbines. Are military strategists secretly moonlighting as renewable energy enthusiasts, or is there a more intricate web of connections at play here? It is precisely this enigmatic relationship that we aim to unravel in the following pages.
Our approach involves delving into the statistical relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the wind power generated in the picturesque landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This endeavor not only requires a keen eye for data analysis, but also a healthy dose of skepticism and curiosity. As we navigate through the labyrinth of variables and coefficients, we are reminded of the words of renowned statistician, Sir Ronald Fisher, who once quipped, "To call in the statistician after the experiment is done may be no more than asking him to perform a post-mortem examination: he may be able to say what the experiment died of." With this in mind, our study aims to breathe life into the unexpected correlations we have uncovered, rather than merely conducting statistical autopsies.
The unexpected nature of our findings prompts us to contemplate the potential underlying mechanisms behind this correlation. Could it be that military prowess and wind power have more in common than meets the eye? Is there a covert exchange of strategic knowledge between the military and the renewable energy sector, or are there underlying societal and institutional factors driving this unforeseen association? These are the thought-provoking questions that propel our investigation forward, as we embark on a journey to untangle the wind-whipping mystery that has eluded scrutiny for far too long.
In the following sections, we will present our methodology, data sources, analysis, and implications of our findings in an engaging and rigorous manner. As we navigate this uncharted territory of research, we invite our readers to join us in unraveling the tangled web of military technology and wind power, and discover the unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly distinct domains.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

We begin our investigation into the peculiar link between Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and wind power generation in Bosnia and Herzegovina by examining the existing literature on both subject areas.

Several notable studies have delved into the intricate world of military technologies and renewable energy, shedding light on various aspects of these domains. In "A Study on Military Applications of Renewable Energy" by Smith, the authors find that the integration of renewable energy sources in military operations presents both strategic and logistical challenges, with a touch of irony in the idea of "green missions" amidst the traditionally martial setting. Meanwhile, Doe's "Renewable Energy: A Global Perspective" offers a comprehensive overview of wind power's contributions to sustainable energy, painting a vivid picture of wind turbines as modern marvels standing tall against the forces of nature.

Expanding our scope to include non-fiction literature relevant to the topic, "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu provides timeless insights into military strategy, perhaps giving us a peek into the minds of military tacticians who may or may not harbor secret ambitions for wind power domination. On the renewable energy front, "Wind Energy Explained" by Manwell et al. elucidates the intricate workings of wind energy systems, weaving a narrative of spinning blades and harnessing the elusive power of the wind.

Turning to the realm of fiction, we encounter an array of works that, while not directly related to our specific research interests, offer whimsical parallels with our investigation. "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini draws a poignant connection between the soaring kites of Afghanistan and the wind that propels them, reminding us of the ethereal allure of wind power. On the military front, "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller humorously captures the absurdities of war, serving as a lighthearted counterpoint to our serious inquiry, albeit with a dash of skepticism towards the military-industrial complex.

From humorous cinematic tangents, movies such as "Top Gun" and "The Wind Rises" offer cinematic perspectives that playfully touch on military prowess and the ferocious dance of wind currents. While these cinematic masterpieces do not directly probe into the connections we seek, they do lend an entertaining backdrop to the convergence of military technologies and wind power.

With this varied and vibrant array of literature and media in mind, we embark on our own exploration, prepared to navigate the unexpected crossroads of military expertise and wind-induced power, with all the puns and unexpected twists that may lie ahead.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics 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 Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Make lots of 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 Energy Information Administration . You used data from 2012 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]]
Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the unlikely connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in the beautiful nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While one might expect these two domains to have as much in common as a soldier and a windmill, our research delves into the statistical relationship between them. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, we calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and p < 0.01 for the period of 2012 to 2021. Our findings not only raise eyebrows but also suggest that there may be a gust of influence blowing from the world of military technology into the realm of renewable energy. This unusual correlation prompts us to ponder: are military masterminds secretly implementing wind power tactics, or are wind turbines simply inspired by military precision? Join us as we unravel this wind-whipping mystery!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The intersection of military technology and renewable energy may seem as implausible as an army of wind turbines marching in formation, yet our study dives headfirst into this unlikely pairing. With the global push towards sustainability and energy efficiency, it is crucial to explore all potential influences and factors that may impact the adoption and generation of renewable energy sources. While many scholars have examined the social, economic, and environmental drivers of wind power adoption, the link between wind power and the awarding of Master's degrees in military technologies has been largely uncharted territory. This paper sets out to bridge the gap between these seemingly disparate fields and unearth any unexpected correlations lurking beneath the surface.
One might wonder how a Master's degree in military technologies could possibly relate to the spinning blades of wind turbines. Are military strategists secretly moonlighting as renewable energy enthusiasts, or is there a more intricate web of connections at play here? It is precisely this enigmatic relationship that we aim to unravel in the following pages.
Our approach involves delving into the statistical relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the wind power generated in the picturesque landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This endeavor not only requires a keen eye for data analysis, but also a healthy dose of skepticism and curiosity. As we navigate through the labyrinth of variables and coefficients, we are reminded of the words of renowned statistician, Sir Ronald Fisher, who once quipped, "To call in the statistician after the experiment is done may be no more than asking him to perform a post-mortem examination: he may be able to say what the experiment died of." With this in mind, our study aims to breathe life into the unexpected correlations we have uncovered, rather than merely conducting statistical autopsies.
The unexpected nature of our findings prompts us to contemplate the potential underlying mechanisms behind this correlation. Could it be that military prowess and wind power have more in common than meets the eye? Is there a covert exchange of strategic knowledge between the military and the renewable energy sector, or are there underlying societal and institutional factors driving this unforeseen association? These are the thought-provoking questions that propel our investigation forward, as we embark on a journey to untangle the wind-whipping mystery that has eluded scrutiny for far too long.
In the following sections, we will present our methodology, data sources, analysis, and implications of our findings in an engaging and rigorous manner. As we navigate this uncharted territory of research, we invite our readers to join us in unraveling the tangled web of military technology and wind power, and discover the unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly distinct domains.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To address the perplexing relationship between Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we employed a methodology that was as precise as a well-executed military maneuver and as dynamic as swirling wind currents. Our approach involved a thorough exploration of data sources, statistical analyses, and a touch of whimsy to navigate the uncharted terrain of this unusual research endeavor.

**Data Collection**
We assembled our dataset with the diligence of a military brigade mustering for duty, drawing upon information from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to capture the period spanning from 2012 to 2021. The NCES data provided us with the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies, while the EIA data furnished us with comprehensive information on wind power generation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The juxtaposition of these seemingly incongruent datasets laid the groundwork for our analysis, akin to aligning troops for an unexpected synchronized drill.

**Statistical Analyses**
With our datasets in hand, we proceeded to conduct a series of statistical analyses with the finesse of a military strategist contemplating battle formations. We calculated the correlation coefficient between the number of Master's degrees in military technologies and wind power generated, using sophisticated statistical software that could discern patterns with the acumen of a top-tier reconnaissance unit. Furthermore, we diligently employed a two-tailed t-test to evaluate the significance of the observed correlation, ensuring that our findings were robust and not mere statistical flukes.

**Control Variables and Sensitivity Analyses**
In our quest for scientific rigor, we also considered the potential influence of various control variables that could confound our findings. Variables such as population demographics, economic indicators, and geographical factors were inspected with the meticulousness of a military inspector scrutinizing every inch of a newly minted recruit. Moreover, we conducted sensitivity analyses to assess the stability of our results under different statistical assumptions, ensuring that our conclusions were as sturdy as a well-fortified stronghold.

**Qualitative Insights and Interpretations**
While statistics formed the backbone of our analyses, we also delved into qualitative insights and interpretations with the enthusiasm of a seasoned storyteller weaving a captivating narrative. This qualitative component allowed us to contextualize our statistical findings within the broader landscape of military strategies and renewable energy paradigms, shedding light on the potential mechanisms that could underpin the unexpected correlation between military technologies and wind power.

Throughout our methodology, we maintained a spirit of inquisitiveness and intellectual agility, recognizing that the pursuit of knowledge often requires a blend of scientific rigor and imaginative curiosity. As we unveil the detailed results of our analyses in the subsequent sections, we invite our readers to embark on this adventure with us, as we unravel the enigmatic confluence of military technologies and wind power in the picturesque setting of Bosnia and Herzegovina.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics 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 Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Make lots of 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 Energy Information Administration .

For the time period 2012 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9620990, r-squared of 0.9256345, 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]]
Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the unlikely connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in the beautiful nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While one might expect these two domains to have as much in common as a soldier and a windmill, our research delves into the statistical relationship between them. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, we calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and p < 0.01 for the period of 2012 to 2021. Our findings not only raise eyebrows but also suggest that there may be a gust of influence blowing from the world of military technology into the realm of renewable energy. This unusual correlation prompts us to ponder: are military masterminds secretly implementing wind power tactics, or are wind turbines simply inspired by military precision? Join us as we unravel this wind-whipping mystery!

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The intersection of military technology and renewable energy may seem as implausible as an army of wind turbines marching in formation, yet our study dives headfirst into this unlikely pairing. With the global push towards sustainability and energy efficiency, it is crucial to explore all potential influences and factors that may impact the adoption and generation of renewable energy sources. While many scholars have examined the social, economic, and environmental drivers of wind power adoption, the link between wind power and the awarding of Master's degrees in military technologies has been largely uncharted territory. This paper sets out to bridge the gap between these seemingly disparate fields and unearth any unexpected correlations lurking beneath the surface.
One might wonder how a Master's degree in military technologies could possibly relate to the spinning blades of wind turbines. Are military strategists secretly moonlighting as renewable energy enthusiasts, or is there a more intricate web of connections at play here? It is precisely this enigmatic relationship that we aim to unravel in the following pages.
Our approach involves delving into the statistical relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the wind power generated in the picturesque landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This endeavor not only requires a keen eye for data analysis, but also a healthy dose of skepticism and curiosity. As we navigate through the labyrinth of variables and coefficients, we are reminded of the words of renowned statistician, Sir Ronald Fisher, who once quipped, "To call in the statistician after the experiment is done may be no more than asking him to perform a post-mortem examination: he may be able to say what the experiment died of." With this in mind, our study aims to breathe life into the unexpected correlations we have uncovered, rather than merely conducting statistical autopsies.
The unexpected nature of our findings prompts us to contemplate the potential underlying mechanisms behind this correlation. Could it be that military prowess and wind power have more in common than meets the eye? Is there a covert exchange of strategic knowledge between the military and the renewable energy sector, or are there underlying societal and institutional factors driving this unforeseen association? These are the thought-provoking questions that propel our investigation forward, as we embark on a journey to untangle the wind-whipping mystery that has eluded scrutiny for far too long.
In the following sections, we will present our methodology, data sources, analysis, and implications of our findings in an engaging and rigorous manner. As we navigate this uncharted territory of research, we invite our readers to join us in unraveling the tangled web of military technology and wind power, and discover the unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly distinct domains.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The correlation coefficient between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina proved to be a whopping 0.9620990, with an r-squared value of 0.9256345. The p-value of less than 0.01 adds an extra dash of statistical significance to this already eyebrow-raising correlation, leaving us in awe of the unexpected dance between military scholastics and renewable energy.

Fig. 1 showcases a scatterplot that visually captures the strong relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. It's like witnessing a synchronized performance between two strangers who, against all odds, move in perfect harmony, leaving us wondering if there’s a secret military strategy at play with wind power or if the wind turbines are simply taking a page out of the military precision playbook.

In the world of statistics, uncovering such a high correlation between Master's degrees in military technologies and wind power is akin to finding a treasure map in the middle of a battlefield – unexpected, yet exhilarating.

These findings not only challenge traditional assumptions but also spark a whirlwind of questions. Is the wind whispering military secrets, or are we witnessing a clandestine crossover between these two domains? Perhaps wind turbines are executing covert maneuvers inspired by military tactics, or maybe military strategists have been moonlighting as renewable energy aficionados. These are the conundrums that keep us on the edge of our seats, eager to decipher the intricate connections between these unlikely bedfellows.

In the face of this unexpected correlation, the winds of curiosity propel us to unravel the mystery with gusto, as we navigate through this uncharted territory of military technology and renewable energy.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics 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 Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Make lots of 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]]
Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the unlikely connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in the beautiful nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While one might expect these two domains to have as much in common as a soldier and a windmill, our research delves into the statistical relationship between them. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, we calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and p < 0.01 for the period of 2012 to 2021. Our findings not only raise eyebrows but also suggest that there may be a gust of influence blowing from the world of military technology into the realm of renewable energy. This unusual correlation prompts us to ponder: are military masterminds secretly implementing wind power tactics, or are wind turbines simply inspired by military precision? Join us as we unravel this wind-whipping mystery!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
We begin our investigation into the peculiar link between Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and wind power generation in Bosnia and Herzegovina by examining the existing literature on both subject areas.
Several notable studies have delved into the intricate world of military technologies and renewable energy, shedding light on various aspects of these domains. In "A Study on Military Applications of Renewable Energy" by Smith, the authors find that the integration of renewable energy sources in military operations presents both strategic and logistical challenges, with a touch of irony in the idea of "green missions" amidst the traditionally martial setting. Meanwhile, Doe's "Renewable Energy: A Global Perspective" offers a comprehensive overview of wind power's contributions to sustainable energy, painting a vivid picture of wind turbines as modern marvels standing tall against the forces of nature.
Expanding our scope to include non-fiction literature relevant to the topic, "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu provides timeless insights into military strategy, perhaps giving us a peek into the minds of military tacticians who may or may not harbor secret ambitions for wind power domination. On the renewable energy front, "Wind Energy Explained" by Manwell et al. elucidates the intricate workings of wind energy systems, weaving a narrative of spinning blades and harnessing the elusive power of the wind.
Turning to the realm of fiction, we encounter an array of works that, while not directly related to our specific research interests, offer whimsical parallels with our investigation. "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini draws a poignant connection between the soaring kites of Afghanistan and the wind that propels them, reminding us of the ethereal allure of wind power. On the military front, "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller humorously captures the absurdities of war, serving as a lighthearted counterpoint to our serious inquiry, albeit with a dash of skepticism towards the military-industrial complex.
From humorous cinematic tangents, movies such as "Top Gun" and "The Wind Rises" offer cinematic perspectives that playfully touch on military prowess and the ferocious dance of wind currents. While these cinematic masterpieces do not directly probe into the connections we seek, they do lend an entertaining backdrop to the convergence of military technologies and wind power.
With this varied and vibrant array of literature and media in mind, we embark on our own exploration, prepared to navigate the unexpected crossroads of military expertise and wind-induced power, with all the puns and unexpected twists that may lie ahead.

[[RESULTS]]
The correlation coefficient between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina proved to be a whopping 0.9620990, with an r-squared value of 0.9256345. The p-value of less than 0.01 adds an extra dash of statistical significance to this already eyebrow-raising correlation, leaving us in awe of the unexpected dance between military scholastics and renewable energy.
Fig. 1 showcases a scatterplot that visually captures the strong relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. It's like witnessing a synchronized performance between two strangers who, against all odds, move in perfect harmony, leaving us wondering if there’s a secret military strategy at play with wind power or if the wind turbines are simply taking a page out of the military precision playbook.
In the world of statistics, uncovering such a high correlation between Master's degrees in military technologies and wind power is akin to finding a treasure map in the middle of a battlefield – unexpected, yet exhilarating.
These findings not only challenge traditional assumptions but also spark a whirlwind of questions. Is the wind whispering military secrets, or are we witnessing a clandestine crossover between these two domains? Perhaps wind turbines are executing covert maneuvers inspired by military tactics, or maybe military strategists have been moonlighting as renewable energy aficionados. These are the conundrums that keep us on the edge of our seats, eager to decipher the intricate connections between these unlikely bedfellows.
In the face of this unexpected correlation, the winds of curiosity propel us to unravel the mystery with gusto, as we navigate through this uncharted territory of military technology and renewable energy.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

Our findings not only confirm the eyebrow-raising relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina but also add a gust of intrigue to the debate. The robust correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and the p-value of less than 0.01 lend statistical weight to what initially seemed like a tempest in a teapot. It is akin to discovering a secret code in military semaphore signaling an unexpected affinity between military mastery and wind wizardry.

Our results align with prior research, echoing the surprising confluence of seemingly disparate fields. The "A Study on Military Applications of Renewable Energy" by Smith foreshadowed our findings, hinting at the strategic and logistical challenges inherent in blending renewable energy sources with military operations. It seems the wind turbines are not merely spinning blades, but rather strategic allies in the field, seamlessly integrating renewable energy into tactical maneuvers.

Similarly, Doe's "Renewable Energy: A Global Perspective" laid the groundwork for our discovery, illustrating wind power's prowess in the global energy landscape. It appears our wind turbines are not just towering structures but rather silent sentinels standing against the forces of fossil fuels, drawing inspiration from the precision of military tactics to dominate the energy battlefield.

Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" may boast timeless insights, but it seems the wind itself has been stealthily whispering its own strategic secrets, offering a playbook as elusive and impactful as the revered military treatise. Who would have thought that amidst the echoes of ancient battles, the wind holds its own arsenal of maneuvers, influencing military minds and renewable energy aficionados alike?

As for the films "Top Gun" and "The Wind Rises," while they may have been cinematic diversions, they slyly hinted at the underlying connection we now witness. Perhaps the wind is the top gun in the renewable energy arsenal, rising with a force unmatched, fueled by military ingenuity and precision.

In essence, our research not only validates the unexpected correlation between military technology education and wind power but also opens the door to a realm where military prowess and renewable energy join forces in a tango of innovation and sustainability. This unexpected synergy raises more questions than it answers, igniting a whirlwind of curiosity as we delve deeper into the uncharted territory of military technology and renewable energy.


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System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.You draft the discussion section of goofy academic research papers that sounds like it belongs based on the title and abstract provided.
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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 Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Make lots of 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]]
Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we investigate the unlikely connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in the beautiful nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While one might expect these two domains to have as much in common as a soldier and a windmill, our research delves into the statistical relationship between them. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, we calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and p < 0.01 for the period of 2012 to 2021. Our findings not only raise eyebrows but also suggest that there may be a gust of influence blowing from the world of military technology into the realm of renewable energy. This unusual correlation prompts us to ponder: are military masterminds secretly implementing wind power tactics, or are wind turbines simply inspired by military precision? Join us as we unravel this wind-whipping mystery!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The intersection of military technology and renewable energy may seem as implausible as an army of wind turbines marching in formation, yet our study dives headfirst into this unlikely pairing. With the global push towards sustainability and energy efficiency, it is crucial to explore all potential influences and factors that may impact the adoption and generation of renewable energy sources. While many scholars have examined the social, economic, and environmental drivers of wind power adoption, the link between wind power and the awarding of Master's degrees in military technologies has been largely uncharted territory. This paper sets out to bridge the gap between these seemingly disparate fields and unearth any unexpected correlations lurking beneath the surface.
One might wonder how a Master's degree in military technologies could possibly relate to the spinning blades of wind turbines. Are military strategists secretly moonlighting as renewable energy enthusiasts, or is there a more intricate web of connections at play here? It is precisely this enigmatic relationship that we aim to unravel in the following pages.
Our approach involves delving into the statistical relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the wind power generated in the picturesque landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This endeavor not only requires a keen eye for data analysis, but also a healthy dose of skepticism and curiosity. As we navigate through the labyrinth of variables and coefficients, we are reminded of the words of renowned statistician, Sir Ronald Fisher, who once quipped, "To call in the statistician after the experiment is done may be no more than asking him to perform a post-mortem examination: he may be able to say what the experiment died of." With this in mind, our study aims to breathe life into the unexpected correlations we have uncovered, rather than merely conducting statistical autopsies.
The unexpected nature of our findings prompts us to contemplate the potential underlying mechanisms behind this correlation. Could it be that military prowess and wind power have more in common than meets the eye? Is there a covert exchange of strategic knowledge between the military and the renewable energy sector, or are there underlying societal and institutional factors driving this unforeseen association? These are the thought-provoking questions that propel our investigation forward, as we embark on a journey to untangle the wind-whipping mystery that has eluded scrutiny for far too long.
In the following sections, we will present our methodology, data sources, analysis, and implications of our findings in an engaging and rigorous manner. As we navigate this uncharted territory of research, we invite our readers to join us in unraveling the tangled web of military technology and wind power, and discover the unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly distinct domains.

[[RESULTS]]
The correlation coefficient between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina proved to be a whopping 0.9620990, with an r-squared value of 0.9256345. The p-value of less than 0.01 adds an extra dash of statistical significance to this already eyebrow-raising correlation, leaving us in awe of the unexpected dance between military scholastics and renewable energy.
Fig. 1 showcases a scatterplot that visually captures the strong relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. It's like witnessing a synchronized performance between two strangers who, against all odds, move in perfect harmony, leaving us wondering if there’s a secret military strategy at play with wind power or if the wind turbines are simply taking a page out of the military precision playbook.
In the world of statistics, uncovering such a high correlation between Master's degrees in military technologies and wind power is akin to finding a treasure map in the middle of a battlefield – unexpected, yet exhilarating.
These findings not only challenge traditional assumptions but also spark a whirlwind of questions. Is the wind whispering military secrets, or are we witnessing a clandestine crossover between these two domains? Perhaps wind turbines are executing covert maneuvers inspired by military tactics, or maybe military strategists have been moonlighting as renewable energy aficionados. These are the conundrums that keep us on the edge of our seats, eager to decipher the intricate connections between these unlikely bedfellows.
In the face of this unexpected correlation, the winds of curiosity propel us to unravel the mystery with gusto, as we navigate through this uncharted territory of military technology and renewable energy.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has uncovered a remarkable correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The strength of this connection is as formidable as a battalion of wind turbines marching in perfect unison. It's like a beautifully choreographed dance between military prowess and renewable energy, leaving us wondering if there's a covert operation at play or if the wind turbines are practicing their own version of precision tactics.

The statistical significance of our findings is more striking than a surprise ambush – with a correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and a p-value of less than 0.01, we can confidently say that this is not just a chance encounter. It's as if the wind is carrying the echoes of military strategy, or perhaps the military is enlisting the help of wind power in unexpected ways. We are left pondering whether wind turbines have been taking strategy lessons from military textbooks or if military masterminds have secretly turned to renewable energy as their new battlefield.

This study invites further exploration into the intricate connections between military technologies and renewable energy. As much as we'd love to keep tinkering with these wind-powered military mysteries, it seems that no more research is needed in this area. After all, how much wind can a military technology mastermind power if a military technology mastermind could power wind?


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 Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Military Technology and Sustainable Energy


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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 Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Global Institute for Renewable Energy and Military Studies


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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Marching Towards Renewable Energy: Exploring the Link Between Military Technology Master's Degrees and Wind Power in Bosnia and Herzegovina with an abstract of In this paper, we investigate the unlikely connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in military technologies and the amount of wind power generated in the beautiful nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While one might expect these two domains to have as much in common as a soldier and a windmill, our research delves into the statistical relationship between them. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, we calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.9620990 and p < 0.01 for the period of 2012 to 2021. Our findings not only raise eyebrows but also suggest that there may be a gust of influence blowing from the world of military technology into the realm of renewable energy. This unusual correlation prompts us to ponder: are military masterminds secretly implementing wind power tactics, or are wind turbines simply inspired by military precision? Join us as we unravel this wind-whipping mystery!

ChatGPT:

Master's degrees, military technology, wind power, Bosnia and Herzegovina, correlation, statistical relationship, National Center for Education Statistics, Energy Information Administration, renewable energy, correlation coefficient, military influence, wind turbine design, renewable energy tactics

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Data details

Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies
Detailed data title: Master's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions in Military technologies and applied sciences
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies

Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Detailed data title: Total wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina in billion kWh
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Correlation r = 0.9620990 (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 = 0.9256345 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 92.6% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies) over the 10 years from 2012 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 8.6E-6. 0.0000086236308094062670000000
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 0.00086% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 115,960 random variables You don't actually need 115 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 9 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 9 because we have two variables measured over a period of 10 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.

[ 0.84, 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.
2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies (Degrees awarded)29322971152274355572839958
Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Billion kWh)0.0010.0010.0010.0010.0010.0010.1030.2540.2620.383




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.




Try it yourself

You can calculate the values on this page on your own! Try running the Python code to see the calculation results. Step 1: Download and install Python on your computer.

Step 2: Open a plaintext editor like Notepad and paste the code below into it.

Step 3: Save the file as "calculate_correlation.py" in a place you will remember, like your desktop. Copy the file location to your clipboard. On Windows, you can right-click the file and click "Properties," and then copy what comes after "Location:" As an example, on my computer the location is "C:\Users\tyler\Desktop"

Step 4: Open a command line window. For example, by pressing start and typing "cmd" and them pressing enter.

Step 5: Install the required modules by typing "pip install numpy", then pressing enter, then typing "pip install scipy", then pressing enter.

Step 6: Navigate to the location where you saved the Python file by using the "cd" command. For example, I would type "cd C:\Users\tyler\Desktop" and push enter.

Step 7: Run the Python script by typing "python calculate_correlation.py"

If you run into any issues, I suggest asking ChatGPT to walk you through installing Python and running the code below on your system. Try this question:

"Walk me through installing Python on my computer to run a script that uses scipy and numpy. Go step-by-step and ask me to confirm before moving on. Start by asking me questions about my operating system so that you know how to proceed. Assume I want the simplest installation with the latest version of Python and that I do not currently have any of the necessary elements installed. Remember to only give me one step per response and confirm I have done it before proceeding."


# These modules make it easier to perform the calculation
import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

# We'll define a function that we can call to return the correlation calculations
def calculate_correlation(array1, array2):

    # Calculate Pearson correlation coefficient and p-value
    correlation, p_value = stats.pearsonr(array1, array2)

    # Calculate R-squared as the square of the correlation coefficient
    r_squared = correlation**2

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([29,32,29,71,152,274,355,572,839,958,])
array_2 = np.array([0.001,0.001,0.001,0.001,0.001,0.001,0.103,0.254,0.262,0.383,])
array_1_name = "Master's degrees awarded in Military technologies"
array_2_name = "Wind power generated in Bosnia and Herzegovina"

# 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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