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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the second variable is The number of special education teachers in Maryland.  The chart goes from 2012 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

It turns out that every time a winning team scores more goals, it sends out shockwaves of inspiration. This inspiration manifests as a sudden, inexplicable passion for special education in Maryland. As the winning team's goal count rises, so does the enrollment in special education teacher programs. It's as if the goals are not just being scored on the field, but also in the hearts of Marylanders, leading to a net increase in the number of special education teachers. It's a true testament to the ripple effect of sports achievement on academic career choices. Or perhaps there's a more logical explanation unrelated to soccer goal scoring statistics that actually accounts for this correlation.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Sure, I can craft an image generation prompt to fit your specifications! Here it is: "Generate a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s depicting a gymnasium adorned with championship banners. In the foreground, the winning team of the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final celebrates their victory by scoring an increasing number of goals. In the background, a nearby classroom shows an increasing number of special education teachers in Maryland, as more students seek academic support. The illustration should reflect the positive correlation between the scenes, symbolizing how goals scored on the field and the demand for special education teachers go hand in hand, as students strive to succeed in their academic pursuits. Keep the visual depiction simple, without any words or speech bubbles." The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and The number of special education teachers in Maryland. 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: Hyper-realistic A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s Woodblock painting Cubism Psychedelic
ChatGPT: A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and The number of special education teachers in Maryland, in the following situation: Because as the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final increases, so does the demand for special education teachers in Maryland. This correlation can be attributed to the increase in students trying to "kick it" in the classroom, leading to a greater need for educators who can help them "score" academically.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a gymnasium adorned with championship banners, the winning team of the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final celebrates their victory by scoring an increasing number of goals. Meanwhile, in a nearby classroom, the number of special education teachers in Maryland also increases, as more students seek academic support. The harmony of these scenes reflects the positive correlation between goals scored on the field and the demand for special education teachers, as students strive to succeed in their academic pursuits.

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 comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s ] and depicting this scene: In a gymnasium adorned with championship banners, the winning team of the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final celebrates their victory by scoring an increasing number of goals. Meanwhile, in a nearby classroom, the number of special education teachers in Maryland also increases, as more students seek academic support. The harmony of these scenes reflects the positive correlation between goals scored on the field and the demand for special education teachers, as students strive to succeed in their academic pursuits. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Sure, I can craft an image generation prompt to fit your specifications! Here it is: "Generate a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s depicting a gymnasium adorned with championship banners. In the foreground, the winning team of the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final celebrates their victory by scoring an increasing number of goals. In the background, a nearby classroom shows an increasing number of special education teachers in Maryland, as more students seek academic support. The illustration should reflect the positive correlation between the scenes, symbolizing how goals scored on the field and the demand for special education teachers go hand in hand, as students strive to succeed in their academic pursuits. Keep the visual depiction simple, without any words or speech bubbles."

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final caused The number of special education teachers in Maryland to increase.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland

The Journal of Sports Analytics and Education

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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and The number of special education teachers in Maryland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from NCAA and Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.7659964 and p < 0.01 for 2012 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]]
"Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
As the saying goes, "All's fair in love and soccer," but our research aims to uncover the hidden patterns in the beautiful game that go beyond the field. In this study, we delved into the correlation between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. We wanted to see if there's a goal-tastic link between on-field success and off-field education support.

Our research team meticulously scrutinized data from the NCAA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the findings left us feeling more uplifted than a perfectly executed bicycle kick. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, which is statistically significant at p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2022. It seems like the more goals the championship-winning team scores, the more special education teachers grace the classrooms of Maryland.

In the spirit of good sportsmanship and a cheeky sense of humor, we couldn't resist a dad joke fitting for this discovery. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field!


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and The number of special education teachers in Maryland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
As the saying goes, "All's fair in love and soccer," but our research aims to uncover the hidden patterns in the beautiful game that go beyond the field. In this study, we delved into the correlation between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. We wanted to see if there's a goal-tastic link between on-field success and off-field education support.

Our research team meticulously scrutinized data from the NCAA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the findings left us feeling more uplifted than a perfectly executed bicycle kick. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, which is statistically significant at p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2022. It seems like the more goals the championship-winning team scores, the more special education teachers grace the classrooms of Maryland.

In the spirit of good sportsmanship and a cheeky sense of humor, we couldn't resist a dad joke fitting for this discovery. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field!

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Soccer, also known as the beautiful game, has a way of captivating the hearts and minds of millions around the world. As teams battle it out on the pitch, their performance and success often instigate raucous celebrations, varied emotions, and sometimes a goal or two. However, beyond the thrilling cheers and thrilling despair, our research attempts to unravel the mysteriously languid connection between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. This unexpected pairing of metrics might make one ponder, much like a striker lining up for a penalty kick – what could possibly link these two seemingly unrelated entities?

As we embarked on this journey of statistical analysis, it became evident that parsing out the intricate relationship between on-field performance and off-field educational resources is akin to orchestrating a free-kick—precision and method were necessary. Our inquiry was prompted by a whimsical observation that struck a chord with us – could there be an unforeseen correlation between the euphoria of soccer triumph and the provision of special education support? It's almost like discovering a hidden gem in the rough terrain of a penalty box.

Shedding light on the statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, with a p-value less than 0.01, sent waves of amusement through our research team. Reflecting on this correlation, one cannot help but appreciate the curious connection between athletic achievement and educational resources. It's almost as if victory on the pitch provides an extra nudge of encouragement for the reinforcement of inclusive education. Let this correlation serve as a gentle reminder that sometimes, unexpected connections can flourish – much like finding an unmarked opponent in the box.

In the spirit of academic rigor and good humor, we cannot pass up an opportunity for a fitting dad joke. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field! With a chuckle and a nod to the complexities of correlation, we aim to unravel the intriguing dance between sportsmanship and educational support.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and The number of special education teachers in Maryland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name a few real TV shows that sound like they might be relevant to the topic that you watched as research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
As the saying goes, "All's fair in love and soccer," but our research aims to uncover the hidden patterns in the beautiful game that go beyond the field. In this study, we delved into the correlation between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. We wanted to see if there's a goal-tastic link between on-field success and off-field education support.

Our research team meticulously scrutinized data from the NCAA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the findings left us feeling more uplifted than a perfectly executed bicycle kick. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, which is statistically significant at p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2022. It seems like the more goals the championship-winning team scores, the more special education teachers grace the classrooms of Maryland.

In the spirit of good sportsmanship and a cheeky sense of humor, we couldn't resist a dad joke fitting for this discovery. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field!

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Soccer, also known as the beautiful game, has a way of captivating the hearts and minds of millions around the world. As teams battle it out on the pitch, their performance and success often instigate raucous celebrations, varied emotions, and sometimes a goal or two. However, beyond the thrilling cheers and thrilling despair, our research attempts to unravel the mysteriously languid connection between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. This unexpected pairing of metrics might make one ponder, much like a striker lining up for a penalty kick – what could possibly link these two seemingly unrelated entities?
As we embarked on this journey of statistical analysis, it became evident that parsing out the intricate relationship between on-field performance and off-field educational resources is akin to orchestrating a free-kick—precision and method were necessary. Our inquiry was prompted by a whimsical observation that struck a chord with us – could there be an unforeseen correlation between the euphoria of soccer triumph and the provision of special education support? It's almost like discovering a hidden gem in the rough terrain of a penalty box.
Shedding light on the statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, with a p-value less than 0.01, sent waves of amusement through our research team. Reflecting on this correlation, one cannot help but appreciate the curious connection between athletic achievement and educational resources. It's almost as if victory on the pitch provides an extra nudge of encouragement for the reinforcement of inclusive education. Let this correlation serve as a gentle reminder that sometimes, unexpected connections can flourish – much like finding an unmarked opponent in the box.
In the spirit of academic rigor and good humor, we cannot pass up an opportunity for a fitting dad joke. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field! With a chuckle and a nod to the complexities of correlation, we aim to unravel the intriguing dance between sportsmanship and educational support.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "Smith et al.," the authors find that the number of goals scored by the winning team in soccer matches has a direct impact on the morale and confidence of the players, leading to improved performance in subsequent games. This finding drew our attention to the potential psychological and societal influences of sports triumphs.

In a study by Doe, the connection between athletic achievement and community morale is explored, highlighting how successful sports teams can uplift the spirits of local residents and cultivate a sense of pride and camaraderie. This led us to ponder if there could be broader implications beyond the immediate effects of a winning soccer team.

Jones' research provides valuable insights into the positive ripple effects of sports victories on community engagement and support for educational initiatives. This served as a springboard for our investigation into the correlation between the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the availability of special education teachers in Maryland.

Moving from the academic realm to more general references, "The Economics of Education" by John F. Fenn suggests that the provision of specialized educational support plays a crucial role in fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. This line of thought resonated with our inquiry into the potential impact of sports achievements on educational resources.

Building on the theme of inclusive education, "Exceptional Children" by William L. Heward delves into the challenges and opportunities within special education, shedding light on the importance of dedicated teachers in supporting students with diverse learning needs. This served as a touchstone for our exploration of the link between soccer success and the enrollment of special education teachers.

On a more whimsical note, the fictional works of J.K. Rowling in the "Harry Potter" series, with its themes of teamwork and overcoming challenges, sparked contemplation about the parallels between the wizarding world's camaraderie and the unity within sports teams. This led us to consider the broader societal implications of athletic achievements.

In the realm of television, "Friday Night Lights" provided a poignant portrayal of the profound influence of high school sports on community dynamics and support networks. Drawing inspiration from the series, we sought to uncover similar dynamics in the correlation between NCAA soccer success and educational resources, as portrayed within the context of Maryland's special education system.

A good dad joke to lighten the mood: Why did the soccer team bring string to the game? Because they wanted to tie the score!


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and The number of special education teachers in Maryland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from NCAA and Bureau of Larbor Statistics . You used data from 2012 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]]
"Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
As the saying goes, "All's fair in love and soccer," but our research aims to uncover the hidden patterns in the beautiful game that go beyond the field. In this study, we delved into the correlation between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. We wanted to see if there's a goal-tastic link between on-field success and off-field education support.

Our research team meticulously scrutinized data from the NCAA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the findings left us feeling more uplifted than a perfectly executed bicycle kick. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, which is statistically significant at p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2022. It seems like the more goals the championship-winning team scores, the more special education teachers grace the classrooms of Maryland.

In the spirit of good sportsmanship and a cheeky sense of humor, we couldn't resist a dad joke fitting for this discovery. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Soccer, also known as the beautiful game, has a way of captivating the hearts and minds of millions around the world. As teams battle it out on the pitch, their performance and success often instigate raucous celebrations, varied emotions, and sometimes a goal or two. However, beyond the thrilling cheers and thrilling despair, our research attempts to unravel the mysteriously languid connection between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. This unexpected pairing of metrics might make one ponder, much like a striker lining up for a penalty kick – what could possibly link these two seemingly unrelated entities?
As we embarked on this journey of statistical analysis, it became evident that parsing out the intricate relationship between on-field performance and off-field educational resources is akin to orchestrating a free-kick—precision and method were necessary. Our inquiry was prompted by a whimsical observation that struck a chord with us – could there be an unforeseen correlation between the euphoria of soccer triumph and the provision of special education support? It's almost like discovering a hidden gem in the rough terrain of a penalty box.
Shedding light on the statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, with a p-value less than 0.01, sent waves of amusement through our research team. Reflecting on this correlation, one cannot help but appreciate the curious connection between athletic achievement and educational resources. It's almost as if victory on the pitch provides an extra nudge of encouragement for the reinforcement of inclusive education. Let this correlation serve as a gentle reminder that sometimes, unexpected connections can flourish – much like finding an unmarked opponent in the box.
In the spirit of academic rigor and good humor, we cannot pass up an opportunity for a fitting dad joke. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field! With a chuckle and a nod to the complexities of correlation, we aim to unravel the intriguing dance between sportsmanship and educational support.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To embark on our boisterous quest to uncover the enigmatic correlation between the number of goals netted in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland, we utilized a multifaceted approach that can be likened to a trick play in the soccer playbook – unexpected and thoroughly entertaining.

First, we sought to gather data on the number of goals scored by the winning team in each NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final from 2012 to 2022. We scoured the internet, much like determined scouts seeking out untapped talent, and harvested this data from reliable sources, primarily the NCAA archives. We then employed a statistical saline solution comprising a medley of linear regression and correlation analyses, serving as our trusty GPS navigating the labyrinthine corridors of numerics. Next, we delicately juxtaposed this with the number of special education teachers in the state of Maryland during the same time frame, sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It was like orchestrating a well-timed pass between two players aiming for the perfect synergy.

Our data analysis exhibited the charm of a deftly executed backheel; we calculated a correlation coefficient of 0.7659964 with a p-value less than 0.01. This discovery, akin to an unexpected ricochet off the crossbar, propelled us to conclude that there exists a statistically significant relationship between the number of goals scored in the championship final and the employment of special education teachers in Maryland.

Though our methods may have seemed as whimsical as a goalkeeper trying to save a penalty kick blindfolded, our rigorous statistical scrutiny has provided evidence to support our findings. We cross-validated our results and applied various sensitivity analyses to ensure that our conclusions were as robust as a team's defensive line standing firm against an attacking onslaught.

In the spirit of academic dedication and analytical prowess, we aimed to approach this correlation with the precision of a perfectly placed corner kick and the sharpness of a well-timed tackle. It's only fitting to say that a good pun or two might have slipped through as we navigated this multidimensional terrain, much like a crafty winger evading defenders to ping a tantalizing cross into the box.

Our methodology may have had its fair share of unconventional flair, but its foundation lay in the principles of sound statistical analysis and comprehensive data gathering. This whimsical journey uncovered a connection that left us beaming like midfield maestros orchestrating a perfectly timed through ball.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and The number of special education teachers in Maryland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from NCAA and Bureau of Larbor Statistics .

For the time period 2012 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.7659964, r-squared of 0.5867505, 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]]
"Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
As the saying goes, "All's fair in love and soccer," but our research aims to uncover the hidden patterns in the beautiful game that go beyond the field. In this study, we delved into the correlation between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. We wanted to see if there's a goal-tastic link between on-field success and off-field education support.

Our research team meticulously scrutinized data from the NCAA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the findings left us feeling more uplifted than a perfectly executed bicycle kick. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, which is statistically significant at p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2022. It seems like the more goals the championship-winning team scores, the more special education teachers grace the classrooms of Maryland.

In the spirit of good sportsmanship and a cheeky sense of humor, we couldn't resist a dad joke fitting for this discovery. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field!

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Soccer, also known as the beautiful game, has a way of captivating the hearts and minds of millions around the world. As teams battle it out on the pitch, their performance and success often instigate raucous celebrations, varied emotions, and sometimes a goal or two. However, beyond the thrilling cheers and thrilling despair, our research attempts to unravel the mysteriously languid connection between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. This unexpected pairing of metrics might make one ponder, much like a striker lining up for a penalty kick – what could possibly link these two seemingly unrelated entities?
As we embarked on this journey of statistical analysis, it became evident that parsing out the intricate relationship between on-field performance and off-field educational resources is akin to orchestrating a free-kick—precision and method were necessary. Our inquiry was prompted by a whimsical observation that struck a chord with us – could there be an unforeseen correlation between the euphoria of soccer triumph and the provision of special education support? It's almost like discovering a hidden gem in the rough terrain of a penalty box.
Shedding light on the statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, with a p-value less than 0.01, sent waves of amusement through our research team. Reflecting on this correlation, one cannot help but appreciate the curious connection between athletic achievement and educational resources. It's almost as if victory on the pitch provides an extra nudge of encouragement for the reinforcement of inclusive education. Let this correlation serve as a gentle reminder that sometimes, unexpected connections can flourish – much like finding an unmarked opponent in the box.
In the spirit of academic rigor and good humor, we cannot pass up an opportunity for a fitting dad joke. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field! With a chuckle and a nod to the complexities of correlation, we aim to unravel the intriguing dance between sportsmanship and educational support.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our analysis of the connection between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland for the period 2012 to 2022 revealed a statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, with an r-squared value of 0.5867505 and a p-value less than 0.01. This robust correlation indicates a strong positive relationship between these two variables, suggesting that as the number of goals scored in the championship final increases, the number of special education teachers in Maryland also tends to increase.

In Fig. 1, the scatterplot clearly illustrates the positive linear relationship between the number of goals scored by the winning team and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. The data points form a distinct upward trend, emphasizing the pronounced association between these seemingly unrelated factors.

Nevertheless, it's important not to jump to conclusions as wildly as an enthusiastic goalkeeper during a penalty shootout. While our findings highlight an intriguing correlation, further research is warranted to delve deeper into the mechanisms underlying this relationship. Unraveling this connection further may provide insights into the interplay between athletic success and educational support, offering a goal-scoring opportunity for researchers and policymakers alike.

Speaking of goals, did you hear about the soccer team that always went above and beyond? They never stopped scoring, not only on the field but also in the classroom – talk about setting the bar high!


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and The number of special education teachers in Maryland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
As the saying goes, "All's fair in love and soccer," but our research aims to uncover the hidden patterns in the beautiful game that go beyond the field. In this study, we delved into the correlation between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. We wanted to see if there's a goal-tastic link between on-field success and off-field education support.

Our research team meticulously scrutinized data from the NCAA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the findings left us feeling more uplifted than a perfectly executed bicycle kick. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, which is statistically significant at p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2022. It seems like the more goals the championship-winning team scores, the more special education teachers grace the classrooms of Maryland.

In the spirit of good sportsmanship and a cheeky sense of humor, we couldn't resist a dad joke fitting for this discovery. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith et al.," the authors find that the number of goals scored by the winning team in soccer matches has a direct impact on the morale and confidence of the players, leading to improved performance in subsequent games. This finding drew our attention to the potential psychological and societal influences of sports triumphs.
In a study by Doe, the connection between athletic achievement and community morale is explored, highlighting how successful sports teams can uplift the spirits of local residents and cultivate a sense of pride and camaraderie. This led us to ponder if there could be broader implications beyond the immediate effects of a winning soccer team.
Jones' research provides valuable insights into the positive ripple effects of sports victories on community engagement and support for educational initiatives. This served as a springboard for our investigation into the correlation between the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the availability of special education teachers in Maryland.
Moving from the academic realm to more general references, "The Economics of Education" by John F. Fenn suggests that the provision of specialized educational support plays a crucial role in fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. This line of thought resonated with our inquiry into the potential impact of sports achievements on educational resources.
Building on the theme of inclusive education, "Exceptional Children" by William L. Heward delves into the challenges and opportunities within special education, shedding light on the importance of dedicated teachers in supporting students with diverse learning needs. This served as a touchstone for our exploration of the link between soccer success and the enrollment of special education teachers.
On a more whimsical note, the fictional works of J.K. Rowling in the "Harry Potter" series, with its themes of teamwork and overcoming challenges, sparked contemplation about the parallels between the wizarding world's camaraderie and the unity within sports teams. This led us to consider the broader societal implications of athletic achievements.
In the realm of television, "Friday Night Lights" provided a poignant portrayal of the profound influence of high school sports on community dynamics and support networks. Drawing inspiration from the series, we sought to uncover similar dynamics in the correlation between NCAA soccer success and educational resources, as portrayed within the context of Maryland's special education system.
A good dad joke to lighten the mood: Why did the soccer team bring string to the game? Because they wanted to tie the score!

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the connection between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland for the period 2012 to 2022 revealed a statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, with an r-squared value of 0.5867505 and a p-value less than 0.01. This robust correlation indicates a strong positive relationship between these two variables, suggesting that as the number of goals scored in the championship final increases, the number of special education teachers in Maryland also tends to increase.
In Fig. 1, the scatterplot clearly illustrates the positive linear relationship between the number of goals scored by the winning team and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. The data points form a distinct upward trend, emphasizing the pronounced association between these seemingly unrelated factors.
Nevertheless, it's important not to jump to conclusions as wildly as an enthusiastic goalkeeper during a penalty shootout. While our findings highlight an intriguing correlation, further research is warranted to delve deeper into the mechanisms underlying this relationship. Unraveling this connection further may provide insights into the interplay between athletic success and educational support, offering a goal-scoring opportunity for researchers and policymakers alike.
Speaking of goals, did you hear about the soccer team that always went above and beyond? They never stopped scoring, not only on the field but also in the classroom – talk about setting the bar high!

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our research delved into the seemingly perplexing yet fascinating connection between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the enrollment of special education teachers in Maryland. The statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, corroborated by the r-squared value of 0.5867505 and a p-value less than 0.01, supported our hypothesis that there exists a positive relationship between these variables. This finding aligns with prior research that has explored the multifaceted impacts of sports achievements on societal dynamics and educational resources.

The study by Smith et al. paved the way for our investigation by highlighting the psychological and performance-related influences of sports triumphs. Similarly, the work of Doe drew attention to the broader implications of athletic achievement on community morale, which intersected with our emphasis on educational support. Furthermore, Jones' research on the ripple effects of sports victories underscored the interconnectedness of athletic success and community engagement, anchoring our exploration into the influence of the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final on the availability of special education teachers in Maryland.

The whimsical inspiration from J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series and the poignant portrayal of community dynamics in "Friday Night Lights" provided a creative lens through which to contemplate the societal implications of sports achievements. Although seemingly unconventional, these references underscore the multifaceted nature of our inquiry and the potential far-reaching effects of sports accomplishments on educational resources, reinforcing the seriousness of our findings.

Our results are not just a flash in the pan, but rather a poignant reflection of the underlying societal dynamics that intertwine athletic triumphs and educational provisions. While the correlation between the number of goals scored and the number of special education teachers in Maryland is unmistakable, it is essential to approach these findings with the caution reminiscent of a defender guarding their box. Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms driving this relationship and to ascertain the potential causal pathways.

In essence, our research not only scores a goal in uncovering this correlation but also kick-starts a new avenue of inquiry into the interplay between sports achievements and educational resources. This correlation seems like it's on a winning streak – much like a dedicated soccer team on the field and in the classroom. As we continue down this path, there's no doubt we'll achieve a hat-trick in expanding our understanding of these interconnected realms.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and The number of special education teachers in Maryland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
As the saying goes, "All's fair in love and soccer," but our research aims to uncover the hidden patterns in the beautiful game that go beyond the field. In this study, we delved into the correlation between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. We wanted to see if there's a goal-tastic link between on-field success and off-field education support.

Our research team meticulously scrutinized data from the NCAA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the findings left us feeling more uplifted than a perfectly executed bicycle kick. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, which is statistically significant at p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2022. It seems like the more goals the championship-winning team scores, the more special education teachers grace the classrooms of Maryland.

In the spirit of good sportsmanship and a cheeky sense of humor, we couldn't resist a dad joke fitting for this discovery. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Soccer, also known as the beautiful game, has a way of captivating the hearts and minds of millions around the world. As teams battle it out on the pitch, their performance and success often instigate raucous celebrations, varied emotions, and sometimes a goal or two. However, beyond the thrilling cheers and thrilling despair, our research attempts to unravel the mysteriously languid connection between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. This unexpected pairing of metrics might make one ponder, much like a striker lining up for a penalty kick – what could possibly link these two seemingly unrelated entities?
As we embarked on this journey of statistical analysis, it became evident that parsing out the intricate relationship between on-field performance and off-field educational resources is akin to orchestrating a free-kick—precision and method were necessary. Our inquiry was prompted by a whimsical observation that struck a chord with us – could there be an unforeseen correlation between the euphoria of soccer triumph and the provision of special education support? It's almost like discovering a hidden gem in the rough terrain of a penalty box.
Shedding light on the statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, with a p-value less than 0.01, sent waves of amusement through our research team. Reflecting on this correlation, one cannot help but appreciate the curious connection between athletic achievement and educational resources. It's almost as if victory on the pitch provides an extra nudge of encouragement for the reinforcement of inclusive education. Let this correlation serve as a gentle reminder that sometimes, unexpected connections can flourish – much like finding an unmarked opponent in the box.
In the spirit of academic rigor and good humor, we cannot pass up an opportunity for a fitting dad joke. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field! With a chuckle and a nod to the complexities of correlation, we aim to unravel the intriguing dance between sportsmanship and educational support.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the connection between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland for the period 2012 to 2022 revealed a statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, with an r-squared value of 0.5867505 and a p-value less than 0.01. This robust correlation indicates a strong positive relationship between these two variables, suggesting that as the number of goals scored in the championship final increases, the number of special education teachers in Maryland also tends to increase.
In Fig. 1, the scatterplot clearly illustrates the positive linear relationship between the number of goals scored by the winning team and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. The data points form a distinct upward trend, emphasizing the pronounced association between these seemingly unrelated factors.
Nevertheless, it's important not to jump to conclusions as wildly as an enthusiastic goalkeeper during a penalty shootout. While our findings highlight an intriguing correlation, further research is warranted to delve deeper into the mechanisms underlying this relationship. Unraveling this connection further may provide insights into the interplay between athletic success and educational support, offering a goal-scoring opportunity for researchers and policymakers alike.
Speaking of goals, did you hear about the soccer team that always went above and beyond? They never stopped scoring, not only on the field but also in the classroom – talk about setting the bar high!

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has elucidated a noteworthy correlation between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. The statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, with an r-squared value of 0.5867505 and a p-value less than 0.01, underscores the robust positive relationship between these variables. It appears that the excitement and triumph on the soccer pitch may indeed reverberate into the realm of educational support.

As we contemplate the implications of these findings, one cannot help but marvel at the unexpected symmetry between sports and education. It's almost as if every goal scored serves as a rallying cry for inclusive and supportive educational practices. Perhaps, soccer truly embodies the concept of teamwork, extending its influence far beyond the confines of the field.

However, as tempting as it may be to revel in the delight of this correlation, we must approach it with the cautious scrutiny of a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) review. Further research is warranted to unravel the underlying mechanisms propelling this relationship. Until then, let's not kick this conclusion into overtime, but instead, appreciate the goal-scoring connection between the beautiful game and educational support.

On a final note, it is evident that no more research is needed in this area. After all, when it comes to exploring the relationship between soccer goals and special education teachers, we've already scored a hat-trick of knowledge!


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 Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Sports Analytics and Education


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 Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Quirky Research Endeavors


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 Kicking Goals for Inclusion: A Kickabout of the Correlation between NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final and the Enrollment of Special Education Teachers in Maryland with an abstract of As the saying goes, "All's fair in love and soccer," but our research aims to uncover the hidden patterns in the beautiful game that go beyond the field. In this study, we delved into the correlation between the number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Finals and the number of special education teachers in Maryland. We wanted to see if there's a goal-tastic link between on-field success and off-field education support.
Our research team meticulously scrutinized data from the NCAA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the findings left us feeling more uplifted than a perfectly executed bicycle kick. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.7659964, which is statistically significant at p < 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2022. It seems like the more goals the championship-winning team scores, the more special education teachers grace the classrooms of Maryland.
In the spirit of good sportsmanship and a cheeky sense of humor, we couldn't resist a dad joke fitting for this discovery. Why did the soccer team go to the school? Because they were keen on scoring some new "goals" – both on and off the field!

ChatGPT:

NCAA, soccer, Div II, championship, Maryland, special education teachers, correlation, goals scored, enrollment, Bureau of Labor Statistics, education support, on-field success, off-field impact

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Data details

Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final
Source: NCAA
See what else correlates with Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final

The number of special education teachers in Maryland
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Maryland
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of special education teachers in Maryland

Correlation r = 0.7659964 (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 = 0.5867505 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 58.7% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of special education teachers in Maryland) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final) over the 11 years from 2012 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.006. 0.0059799393829638630000000000
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 0.77 in 0.6% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 167 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 10 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 10 because we have two variables measured over a period of 11 years. It's just the number of years minus ( the number of variables minus one ), which in this case simplifies to the number of years minus one.
you would randomly expect to find a correlation as strong as this one.

[ 0.31, 0.94 ] 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.
20122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final (Goals scored)11142212012
The number of special education teachers in Maryland (Laborers)30903490348045904460450039703780313040504040




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([1,1,1,4,2,2,1,2,0,1,2,])
array_2 = np.array([3090,3490,3480,4590,4460,4500,3970,3780,3130,4050,4040,])
array_1_name = "Number of goals scored by the winning team in the NCAA Soccer Div II Championship Final"
array_2_name = "The number of special education teachers in Maryland"

# 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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