about · email me · subscribe
Spurious correlation #3,198 · View random

A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is US Bottled Water Consumption per Person and the second variable is Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC).  The chart goes from 2002 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
Download png
, svg

AI explanation

As the demand for bottled water soared, Northrop Grumman's stock price ended up floating on a wave of success. This unexpected connection could be due to the fact that as people drank more water, they needed to take more bathroom breaks at work, leading to increased productivity and ultimately boosting the company's value. Remember folks, when it rains, it NOCs - it pours!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a futuristic office space bathed in vibrant neon lights. Show a group of people wearing sleek cybernetic headsets, joyfully drinking bottled water. The water creates shimmering holographic effects around them, uplifting their energy. Their eyes sparkle with inspiration as they eagerly invest in Northrop Grumman using holographic display interfaces. In the background, incorporate subtle imagery depicting rockets and futuristic technology, symbolizing the soaring aspirations of their investments. 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: US Bottled Water Consumption per Person and Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC). 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 scene from Skyrim Cybernetic art Cyber folk Surrealism a funny image you would see on reddit
ChatGPT: Cybernetic art

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both US Bottled Water Consumption per Person and Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC), in the following situation: Because as more people guzzle down bottled water, they become super hydrated and start thinking outside the box. So, they invest in Northrop Grumman, hoping to reach higher levels and launch their stocks into orbit. It's all about staying liquid and reaching for the stars!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a vibrant office, people are joyfully drinking bottled water, their energy lifted by the hydration. As they work, their eyes sparkle with inspiration, and they eagerly invest in Northrop Grumman. With each stock purchase, their imaginations take flight, and they dream of propelling their investments to new heights, just like the rockets designed by Northrop Grumman.

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: [ Cybernetic art ] and depicting this scene: In a vibrant office, people are joyfully drinking bottled water, their energy lifted by the hydration. As they work, their eyes sparkle with inspiration, and they eagerly invest in Northrop Grumman. With each stock purchase, their imaginations take flight, and they dream of propelling their investments to new heights, just like the rockets designed by Northrop Grumman. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a futuristic office space bathed in vibrant neon lights. Show a group of people wearing sleek cybernetic headsets, joyfully drinking bottled water. The water creates shimmering holographic effects around them, uplifting their energy. Their eyes sparkle with inspiration as they eagerly invest in Northrop Grumman using holographic display interfaces. In the background, incorporate subtle imagery depicting rockets and futuristic technology, symbolizing the soaring aspirations of their investments.

*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 US Bottled Water Consumption per Person caused Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC) to increase. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves

Journal of Market Hydrodynamics

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!
Quick note: This sequence is long and repetitive. That's how the prompt engineering works for this one. I manage the output in Python to format it into this PDF.




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US Bottled Water Consumption per Person and Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9346595 and p < 0.01 for 2002 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]]
Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the seemingly absurd but strangely intriguing relationship between US bottled water consumption per person and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). Our research team utilized data from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to conduct a thorough analysis spanning from 2002 to 2022. The findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9346595 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Prepare to be immersed in the unexpected and refreshingly quirky connection between liquid refreshment and defense industry giants.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US Bottled Water Consumption per Person and Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the seemingly absurd but strangely intriguing relationship between US bottled water consumption per person and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). Our research team utilized data from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to conduct a thorough analysis spanning from 2002 to 2022. The findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9346595 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Prepare to be immersed in the unexpected and refreshingly quirky connection between liquid refreshment and defense industry giants.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As the old saying goes, "water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink" -- unless, of course, it's bottled water, and then there are plenty of drops to drink! In this study, we dive into the curious interplay between the seemingly unrelated realms of bottled water consumption and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). While some may scoff at the idea of drawing any connection between H2O and defense industry stocks, our findings may cause even the most skeptical observers to do a double take.

One might ponder, "What does sipping on bottled water have to do with the fluctuation of stock prices for a major aerospace and defense technology company?" It is a very fair question and one that led to the inception of this investigation.

The visual image of stock traders sipping bottled water at their desks, making financial decisions based on their thirst levels, certainly adds a whimsical touch to the otherwise serious world of stock trading. However, behind this humorous façade lies a statistical correlation that is, quite frankly, as clear as water.

The phrase "making waves" takes on a whole new meaning in this context, as we explore the data demonstrating the influence of something as seemingly innocuous as bottled water on the stock market performance of Northrop Grumman. It seems that even the most unsuspecting factors can send ripples through the financial world.

So, get ready to ride the tidal wave of unexpected connections as we unpack the relationship between something as mundane as bottled water consumption and the substantial movements in the stock price of a major corporation. This study promises to quench your thirst for intriguing and offbeat economic phenomena.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US Bottled Water Consumption per Person and Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC). 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 devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading the backs of shampoo bottles.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the seemingly absurd but strangely intriguing relationship between US bottled water consumption per person and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). Our research team utilized data from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to conduct a thorough analysis spanning from 2002 to 2022. The findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9346595 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Prepare to be immersed in the unexpected and refreshingly quirky connection between liquid refreshment and defense industry giants.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the old saying goes, "water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink" -- unless, of course, it's bottled water, and then there are plenty of drops to drink! In this study, we dive into the curious interplay between the seemingly unrelated realms of bottled water consumption and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). While some may scoff at the idea of drawing any connection between H2O and defense industry stocks, our findings may cause even the most skeptical observers to do a double take.
One might ponder, "What does sipping on bottled water have to do with the fluctuation of stock prices for a major aerospace and defense technology company?" It is a very fair question and one that led to the inception of this investigation.
The visual image of stock traders sipping bottled water at their desks, making financial decisions based on their thirst levels, certainly adds a whimsical touch to the otherwise serious world of stock trading. However, behind this humorous façade lies a statistical correlation that is, quite frankly, as clear as water.
The phrase "making waves" takes on a whole new meaning in this context, as we explore the data demonstrating the influence of something as seemingly innocuous as bottled water on the stock market performance of Northrop Grumman. It seems that even the most unsuspecting factors can send ripples through the financial world.
So, get ready to ride the tidal wave of unexpected connections as we unpack the relationship between something as mundane as bottled water consumption and the substantial movements in the stock price of a major corporation. This study promises to quench your thirst for intriguing and offbeat economic phenomena.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Numerous studies have explored the intricate web of factors that influence stock prices, ranging from traditional economic indicators to more peculiar and unconventional variables. Smith and Doe (2010) investigated the impact of consumer spending habits on stock market volatility, while Jones (2015) delved into the correlation between weather patterns and retail stock performance. While these studies provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics of financial markets, none have ventured into the realm of bottled water consumption and its potential influence on stock prices within the defense industry.

Turning to non-fiction literature, "Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It" and "The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water" offer insightful perspectives on the sociocultural and economic dimensions of bottled water consumption. Examinations of corporate finance and stock market behavior in "The Intelligent Investor" and "A Random Walk Down Wall Street" provide invaluable theoretical frameworks for understanding market fluctuations. On the fictional shelves, "The Water Knife" and "The Rains" bring a dystopian and speculative edge to the narrative of water scarcity, while "The Fountainhead" presents a symbolic exploration of human innovation and its impact on society, albeit not directly related to bottled water or stock prices.

In a rather unconventional approach to our literature review, our research team took an unexpected turn by examining the tantalizing back labels of a myriad of shampoo and conditioner bottles. The aim was to gain insights from the captivating language used to describe the benefits of these hygiene products, with the hope of uncovering hidden wisdom relevant to the interaction between bottled water consumption and stock prices. While the results were, regrettably, less than enlightening in terms of financial analysis, they did provide a bonus dose of haircare tips and a few chuckles at the peculiar promises of "ultimate nourishment" and "silky smooth perfection."


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US Bottled Water Consumption per Person and Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2002 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]]
Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the seemingly absurd but strangely intriguing relationship between US bottled water consumption per person and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). Our research team utilized data from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to conduct a thorough analysis spanning from 2002 to 2022. The findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9346595 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Prepare to be immersed in the unexpected and refreshingly quirky connection between liquid refreshment and defense industry giants.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the old saying goes, "water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink" -- unless, of course, it's bottled water, and then there are plenty of drops to drink! In this study, we dive into the curious interplay between the seemingly unrelated realms of bottled water consumption and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). While some may scoff at the idea of drawing any connection between H2O and defense industry stocks, our findings may cause even the most skeptical observers to do a double take.
One might ponder, "What does sipping on bottled water have to do with the fluctuation of stock prices for a major aerospace and defense technology company?" It is a very fair question and one that led to the inception of this investigation.
The visual image of stock traders sipping bottled water at their desks, making financial decisions based on their thirst levels, certainly adds a whimsical touch to the otherwise serious world of stock trading. However, behind this humorous façade lies a statistical correlation that is, quite frankly, as clear as water.
The phrase "making waves" takes on a whole new meaning in this context, as we explore the data demonstrating the influence of something as seemingly innocuous as bottled water on the stock market performance of Northrop Grumman. It seems that even the most unsuspecting factors can send ripples through the financial world.
So, get ready to ride the tidal wave of unexpected connections as we unpack the relationship between something as mundane as bottled water consumption and the substantial movements in the stock price of a major corporation. This study promises to quench your thirst for intriguing and offbeat economic phenomena.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Data Collection:
The data for US bottled water consumption per person was obtained from reputable sources such as Statista and various market research reports. The stock price data for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) was sourced from LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) and other financial databases. The data spanned a period from 2002 to 2022, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of trends and fluctuations.

Quantitative Analysis:
To analyze the relationship between US bottled water consumption and Northrop Grumman's stock price, a series of quantitative methods were employed. First, a correlation analysis was conducted to determine the strength and direction of the relationship. The remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9346595 suggests a robust association between the two variables, much like the strong bond between a cap and a bottle of mineral water. Additionally, a regression analysis was performed to model the predictive power of bottled water consumption on Northrop Grumman's stock price, akin to forecasting the likelihood of rain based on the number of water bottles sold.

Control Variables:
Several control variables were considered to rule out alternative explanations for the observed relationship. These included macroeconomic indicators, such as GDP growth, consumer sentiment, and prevailing interest rates. Incorporating these variables into the analysis allowed for a more nuanced understanding of the impact of bottled water consumption on Northrop Grumman's stock price, similar to examining the influence of various ingredients in a complex recipe.

Statistical Significance:
Statistical tests were conducted to ascertain the significance of the relationship between US bottled water consumption and Northrop Grumman's stock price. The p-value obtained was less than 0.01, indicating a high level of confidence in the results. This level of statistical significance suggests that the observed association is not merely a fluke, but a substantial and noteworthy phenomenon, much like stumbling upon a hidden gem at the bottom of a bottle of water.

Sensitivity Analysis:
Furthermore, sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess the robustness of the findings. Various model specifications and alternative measures of bottled water consumption were tested to ensure the consistency and reliability of the results. This process resembled a quality control check for bottled water, ensuring that the conclusions drawn were not swayed by minor fluctuations or anomalies.

Overall, the methodology employed in this study aimed to rigorously examine the relationship between US bottled water consumption per person and Northrop Grumman's stock price, delving into the uncharted waters of quirky economic linkages.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US Bottled Water Consumption per Person and Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2002 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9346595, r-squared of 0.8735884, 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]]
Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the seemingly absurd but strangely intriguing relationship between US bottled water consumption per person and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). Our research team utilized data from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to conduct a thorough analysis spanning from 2002 to 2022. The findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9346595 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Prepare to be immersed in the unexpected and refreshingly quirky connection between liquid refreshment and defense industry giants.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As the old saying goes, "water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink" -- unless, of course, it's bottled water, and then there are plenty of drops to drink! In this study, we dive into the curious interplay between the seemingly unrelated realms of bottled water consumption and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). While some may scoff at the idea of drawing any connection between H2O and defense industry stocks, our findings may cause even the most skeptical observers to do a double take.
One might ponder, "What does sipping on bottled water have to do with the fluctuation of stock prices for a major aerospace and defense technology company?" It is a very fair question and one that led to the inception of this investigation.
The visual image of stock traders sipping bottled water at their desks, making financial decisions based on their thirst levels, certainly adds a whimsical touch to the otherwise serious world of stock trading. However, behind this humorous façade lies a statistical correlation that is, quite frankly, as clear as water.
The phrase "making waves" takes on a whole new meaning in this context, as we explore the data demonstrating the influence of something as seemingly innocuous as bottled water on the stock market performance of Northrop Grumman. It seems that even the most unsuspecting factors can send ripples through the financial world.
So, get ready to ride the tidal wave of unexpected connections as we unpack the relationship between something as mundane as bottled water consumption and the substantial movements in the stock price of a major corporation. This study promises to quench your thirst for intriguing and offbeat economic phenomena.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of the connection between US bottled water consumption per person and Northrop Grumman's stock price produced some intriguing results. The correlation coefficient between these two seemingly unrelated variables was found to be a remarkably high 0.9346595. This indicates a strong positive linear relationship between the amount of bottled water consumed and the performance of Northrop Grumman's stock price.

Additionally, the coefficient of determination, or R-squared value, was calculated to be 0.8735884, signifying that approximately 87.36% of the variability in Northrop Grumman's stock price can be explained by the variation in US bottled water consumption per person. One might say that this relationship is as clear as... well, bottled water.

What's more, the p-value was determined to be less than 0.01, indicating that the observed correlation is statistically significant. It is safe to say that the connection between these two variables is not just a mere coincidence, but a bona fide finding supported by statistical evidence. It seems that when it comes to bottled water consumption and stock prices, there's no room for mere "fizziness" in the data – the relationship is quite solid!

The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually portrays the strong positive correlation between US bottled water consumption per person and Northrop Grumman's stock price over the period of 2002 to 2022. As one variable increases, the other follows suit in a strikingly synchronized manner, much like a synchronized swimming routine – albeit a financially oriented one!

In summary, the results of this study reveal an unexpected and surprisingly robust connection between US bottled water consumption and the stock price of Northrop Grumman. It seems that whether you're quenching your thirst with bottled water or monitoring stock performance, there may be more waves being made than initially thought!


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US Bottled Water Consumption per Person and Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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]]
Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the seemingly absurd but strangely intriguing relationship between US bottled water consumption per person and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). Our research team utilized data from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to conduct a thorough analysis spanning from 2002 to 2022. The findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9346595 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Prepare to be immersed in the unexpected and refreshingly quirky connection between liquid refreshment and defense industry giants.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Numerous studies have explored the intricate web of factors that influence stock prices, ranging from traditional economic indicators to more peculiar and unconventional variables. Smith and Doe (2010) investigated the impact of consumer spending habits on stock market volatility, while Jones (2015) delved into the correlation between weather patterns and retail stock performance. While these studies provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics of financial markets, none have ventured into the realm of bottled water consumption and its potential influence on stock prices within the defense industry.
Turning to non-fiction literature, "Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It" and "The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water" offer insightful perspectives on the sociocultural and economic dimensions of bottled water consumption. Examinations of corporate finance and stock market behavior in "The Intelligent Investor" and "A Random Walk Down Wall Street" provide invaluable theoretical frameworks for understanding market fluctuations. On the fictional shelves, "The Water Knife" and "The Rains" bring a dystopian and speculative edge to the narrative of water scarcity, while "The Fountainhead" presents a symbolic exploration of human innovation and its impact on society, albeit not directly related to bottled water or stock prices.
In a rather unconventional approach to our literature review, our research team took an unexpected turn by examining the tantalizing back labels of a myriad of shampoo and conditioner bottles. The aim was to gain insights from the captivating language used to describe the benefits of these hygiene products, with the hope of uncovering hidden wisdom relevant to the interaction between bottled water consumption and stock prices. While the results were, regrettably, less than enlightening in terms of financial analysis, they did provide a bonus dose of haircare tips and a few chuckles at the peculiar promises of "ultimate nourishment" and "silky smooth perfection."

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the connection between US bottled water consumption per person and Northrop Grumman's stock price produced some intriguing results. The correlation coefficient between these two seemingly unrelated variables was found to be a remarkably high 0.9346595. This indicates a strong positive linear relationship between the amount of bottled water consumed and the performance of Northrop Grumman's stock price.
Additionally, the coefficient of determination, or R-squared value, was calculated to be 0.8735884, signifying that approximately 87.36% of the variability in Northrop Grumman's stock price can be explained by the variation in US bottled water consumption per person. One might say that this relationship is as clear as... well, bottled water.
What's more, the p-value was determined to be less than 0.01, indicating that the observed correlation is statistically significant. It is safe to say that the connection between these two variables is not just a mere coincidence, but a bona fide finding supported by statistical evidence. It seems that when it comes to bottled water consumption and stock prices, there's no room for mere "fizziness" in the data – the relationship is quite solid!
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually portrays the strong positive correlation between US bottled water consumption per person and Northrop Grumman's stock price over the period of 2002 to 2022. As one variable increases, the other follows suit in a strikingly synchronized manner, much like a synchronized swimming routine – albeit a financially oriented one!
In summary, the results of this study reveal an unexpected and surprisingly robust connection between US bottled water consumption and the stock price of Northrop Grumman. It seems that whether you're quenching your thirst with bottled water or monitoring stock performance, there may be more waves being made than initially thought!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of this study have provided compelling evidence to support the unexpected and somewhat improbable relationship between US bottled water consumption per person and Northrop Grumman's stock price. This unanticipated linkage has spurred numerous discussions within the academic and financial communities, as well as raised a few eyebrows – much like a surprising twist in a suspenseful thriller. The findings of this study not only confirm the statistical significance of this association but also underscore the potential implications for investment strategies and market analysis.

Drawing upon the unconventional approach taken in the literature review, it becomes apparent that seemingly unrelated factors can indeed exert significant influence on stock price dynamics. Just as the weather patterns were found to impact retail stock performance by Jones (2015), our study has revealed that the thirst-quenching habits of the populace may have an intriguing effect on the stock price of a major defense corporation. Who would have thought that the patterns of bottled water consumption could create ripples in the vast ocean of financial markets?

The literature review also hinted at the fictional narratives that explore the theme of water scarcity and its societal repercussions. While "The Water Knife" and "The Rains" may be works of fiction, they provide an imaginative backdrop against which our study's findings shed light on the tangible connection between bottled water consumption and stock prices. Much like the unexpected plot twists in these novels, the correlation between these seemingly disparate variables offers an intriguing storyline of its own in the realm of financial analysis.

Furthermore, the strikingly high correlation coefficient and coefficient of determination attest to the strength of the relationship between US bottled water consumption and Northrop Grumman's stock price. This statistically robust association defies conventional wisdom and introduces a refreshing narrative to the dialogue surrounding market influences. It's as if the financial markets have taken a sip from a particularly persuasive bottle of water – it's hard to ignore the impact once the evidence is laid out.

In conclusion, the results of this study have substantiated the connection between US bottled water consumption per person and Northrop Grumman's stock price, opening the floodgates to further exploration of unconventional market influences. This unorthodox association challenges traditional assumptions and beckons researchers and investors alike to quench their thirst for knowledge and innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of financial analysis.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US Bottled Water Consumption per Person and Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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]]
Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the seemingly absurd but strangely intriguing relationship between US bottled water consumption per person and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). Our research team utilized data from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to conduct a thorough analysis spanning from 2002 to 2022. The findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9346595 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Prepare to be immersed in the unexpected and refreshingly quirky connection between liquid refreshment and defense industry giants.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As the old saying goes, "water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink" -- unless, of course, it's bottled water, and then there are plenty of drops to drink! In this study, we dive into the curious interplay between the seemingly unrelated realms of bottled water consumption and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). While some may scoff at the idea of drawing any connection between H2O and defense industry stocks, our findings may cause even the most skeptical observers to do a double take.
One might ponder, "What does sipping on bottled water have to do with the fluctuation of stock prices for a major aerospace and defense technology company?" It is a very fair question and one that led to the inception of this investigation.
The visual image of stock traders sipping bottled water at their desks, making financial decisions based on their thirst levels, certainly adds a whimsical touch to the otherwise serious world of stock trading. However, behind this humorous façade lies a statistical correlation that is, quite frankly, as clear as water.
The phrase "making waves" takes on a whole new meaning in this context, as we explore the data demonstrating the influence of something as seemingly innocuous as bottled water on the stock market performance of Northrop Grumman. It seems that even the most unsuspecting factors can send ripples through the financial world.
So, get ready to ride the tidal wave of unexpected connections as we unpack the relationship between something as mundane as bottled water consumption and the substantial movements in the stock price of a major corporation. This study promises to quench your thirst for intriguing and offbeat economic phenomena.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the connection between US bottled water consumption per person and Northrop Grumman's stock price produced some intriguing results. The correlation coefficient between these two seemingly unrelated variables was found to be a remarkably high 0.9346595. This indicates a strong positive linear relationship between the amount of bottled water consumed and the performance of Northrop Grumman's stock price.
Additionally, the coefficient of determination, or R-squared value, was calculated to be 0.8735884, signifying that approximately 87.36% of the variability in Northrop Grumman's stock price can be explained by the variation in US bottled water consumption per person. One might say that this relationship is as clear as... well, bottled water.
What's more, the p-value was determined to be less than 0.01, indicating that the observed correlation is statistically significant. It is safe to say that the connection between these two variables is not just a mere coincidence, but a bona fide finding supported by statistical evidence. It seems that when it comes to bottled water consumption and stock prices, there's no room for mere "fizziness" in the data – the relationship is quite solid!
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually portrays the strong positive correlation between US bottled water consumption per person and Northrop Grumman's stock price over the period of 2002 to 2022. As one variable increases, the other follows suit in a strikingly synchronized manner, much like a synchronized swimming routine – albeit a financially oriented one!
In summary, the results of this study reveal an unexpected and surprisingly robust connection between US bottled water consumption and the stock price of Northrop Grumman. It seems that whether you're quenching your thirst with bottled water or monitoring stock performance, there may be more waves being made than initially thought!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has made waves in uncovering the curiously synchronized relationship between US bottled water consumption and Northrop Grumman's stock price. It seems that the ebb and flow of liquid refreshment have a hand in the tides of the stock market. This unearths a whole new meaning to the term "liquid assets"!

The statistically significant correlation coefficient and high R-squared value indicate a connection as clear as purified water. The data doesn't just trickle, but flows with conviction, leaving no room for mere "fizziness" in the findings. This unexpected bond between something as mundane as bottled water and the stock price of a major corporation is refreshingly quirky, to say the least.

One might wonder if the stock traders are plotting their next move based on the latest hydration trends, but that remains a water-cooler conversation for another day. It seems that this relationship is as solid as a jug of spring water, and no amount of filtration can remove its statistical significance.

Given the robust and surprising nature of our findings, it's safe to say that no more research is needed in this area. It's time to make waves in other unexpected realms of economic phenomena!


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 Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Market Hydrodynamics


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Beverage and Aerospace Research


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Quench the Market: How US Bottled Water Consumption and Northrop Grumman's Stock Price Make Waves with an abstract of This study delves into the seemingly absurd but strangely intriguing relationship between US bottled water consumption per person and the stock price of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC). Our research team utilized data from Statista and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to conduct a thorough analysis spanning from 2002 to 2022. The findings revealed a strikingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9346595 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. Prepare to be immersed in the unexpected and refreshingly quirky connection between liquid refreshment and defense industry giants.

ChatGPT:

US bottled water consumption, Northrop Grumman stock price, correlation analysis, consumer behavior, market trends, beverage industry, defense industry, stock market analysis, statistical analysis, correlation coefficient, p-value, data analysis

*There is a bunch of Python happening behind the scenes to turn this prompt sequence into a PDF.



Random correlation

Discover a new correlation

View all correlations

View all research papers

Report an error


Data details

US Bottled Water Consumption per Person
Source: Statista
See what else correlates with US Bottled Water Consumption per Person

Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Northrop Grumman (NOC) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

See what else correlates with Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC)

Correlation r = 0.9346595 (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 = 0.8735884 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 87.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., US Bottled Water Consumption per Person) over the 21 years from 2002 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 5.6E-10. 0.0000000005626348414992169000
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 0.93 in 5.6E-8% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 1,777,351,714 random variables You don't actually need 1 billion 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 20 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 20 because we have two variables measured over a period of 21 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, 0.97 ] 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.
200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
US Bottled Water Consumption per Person (Gallons)20.121.623.225.427.62928.527.628.329.230.83234.136.5394242.34445.24746.5
Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC) (Stock price)45.454443.2549.0353.7561.3371.4341.4750.8959.159.4268.79114.18148.29185.98234.1307.35241.17344.44304.07386.95




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([20.1,21.6,23.2,25.4,27.6,29,28.5,27.6,28.3,29.2,30.8,32,34.1,36.5,39,42,42.3,44,45.2,47,46.5,])
array_2 = np.array([45.45,44,43.25,49.03,53.75,61.33,71.43,41.47,50.89,59.1,59.42,68.79,114.18,148.29,185.98,234.1,307.35,241.17,344.44,304.07,386.95,])
array_1_name = "US Bottled Water Consumption per Person"
array_2_name = "Northrop Grumman's stock price (NOC)"

# 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)



Reuseable content

You may re-use the images on this page for any purpose, even commercial purposes, without asking for permission. The only requirement is that you attribute Tyler Vigen. Attribution can take many different forms. If you leave the "tylervigen.com" link in the image, that satisfies it just fine. If you remove it and move it to a footnote, that's fine too. You can also just write "Charts courtesy of Tyler Vigen" at the bottom of an article.

You do not need to attribute "the spurious correlations website," and you don't even need to link here if you don't want to. I don't gain anything from pageviews. There are no ads on this site, there is nothing for sale, and I am not for hire.

For the record, I am just one person. Tyler Vigen, he/him/his. I do have degrees, but they should not go after my name unless you want to annoy my wife. If that is your goal, then go ahead and cite me as "Tyler Vigen, A.A. A.A.S. B.A. J.D." Otherwise it is just "Tyler Vigen."

When spoken, my last name is pronounced "vegan," like I don't eat meat.

Full license details.
For more on re-use permissions, or to get a signed release form, see tylervigen.com/permission.

Download images for these variables:


View another random correlation

How fun was this correlation?

Thanks for shining a light on this correlation!


Correlation ID: 3198 · Black Variable ID: 32 · Red Variable ID: 1691
about · subscribe · emailme@tylervigen.com · twitter

CC BY 4.0