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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 Popularity of the first name Maya and the second variable is The number of insulation workers in New Jersey.  The chart goes from 2004 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As more parents named their children Maya, it led to a surge in demand for personalized name-embossed insulation in New Jersey. After all, every home now needed to keep up with the latest name trends to stay cool.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create an image of a low poly scene in a bustling New Jersey neighborhood. Show a group of children playing together, with special focus on a few named Maya. In the background, depict insulation workers installing warm insulation in a newly constructed house. Ensure that the children are watching the workers, inspired by the reliable Mays Baseball Glove, as they are fascinated by the workers' skills and efficiency, igniting their passion for the insulation industry. Keep the visuals simple, utilizing the low poly style without including 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: Popularity of the first name Maya and The number of insulation workers in New Jersey. 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: Brutalism Psychedelic Low poly Voxel art a funny image macro
ChatGPT: Low poly

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 Popularity of the first name Maya and The number of insulation workers in New Jersey, in the following situation: Because as the name Maya gained popularity, more parents started naming their kids after the Mays Baseball Glove, infamous for its reliable insulation against hard-hit balls. These kids grew up with a passion for keeping things warm and cozy, naturally gravitating toward careers in insulation in New Jersey. It's a Mays-terious connection, but it's a home run for the insulation industry!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling neighborhood in New Jersey, we see a group of children playing together. Among them, several are named Maya, reflecting the growing popularity of the name. In the background, we see a team of insulation workers installing warm, cozy insulation in a newly constructed house. The children, inspired by the stories of the reliable Mays Baseball Glove, are fascinated by the workers' skills and efficiency, igniting their passion for the insulation industry.

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: [ Low poly ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling neighborhood in New Jersey, we see a group of children playing together. Among them, several are named Maya, reflecting the growing popularity of the name. In the background, we see a team of insulation workers installing warm, cozy insulation in a newly constructed house. The children, inspired by the stories of the reliable Mays Baseball Glove, are fascinated by the workers' skills and efficiency, igniting their passion for the insulation industry. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create an image of a low poly scene in a bustling New Jersey neighborhood. Show a group of children playing together, with special focus on a few named Maya. In the background, depict insulation workers installing warm insulation in a newly constructed house. Ensure that the children are watching the workers, inspired by the reliable Mays Baseball Glove, as they are fascinated by the workers' skills and efficiency, igniting their passion for the insulation industry. Keep the visuals simple, utilizing the low poly style without including 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 Popularity of the first name Maya caused The number of insulation workers in New Jersey to increase. Add a funny one-liner at the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey

Journal of Quirky Sociolinguistics

Jan 2024

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




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Maya and The number of insulation workers in New Jersey. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

Your research team used data from US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8002806 and p < 0.01 for 2004 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]]
"Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The curious case of the correlation between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in the state of New Jersey has long been a topic of speculation. In this study, we endeavor to unravel this enigmatic connection with a touch of humor and a dash of statistical rigor.

Drawing upon data from the US Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2004 to 2022, we employed robust analytical techniques to uncover a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8002806 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01. This result indeed sparked a light bulb moment — or rather, a heat bulb moment!

Furthermore, our analysis illuminated an intriguing temporal pattern, as the ascent of the name "Maya" in popularity appeared to be closely mirrored by the trajectory of insulation worker employment in the Garden State. It seems that as more parents named their children "Maya," there was also a rise in demand for workers adept at keeping things cozy and well-insulated.

However, one cannot help but wonder if this relationship is merely coincidental or if there exists a deeper, more insulating factor at play. While our findings raise more questions than they provide answers, the correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey undoubtedly beckons for further investigation. In the meantime, we must acknowledge that this research has certainly given us a warm feeling inside, much like the effect of properly installed insulation.

Here's a dad joke for the road: What did the insulation worker name her daughter? Poly Estyr!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Maya and The number of insulation workers in New Jersey. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The curious case of the correlation between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in the state of New Jersey has long been a topic of speculation. In this study, we endeavor to unravel this enigmatic connection with a touch of humor and a dash of statistical rigor.

Drawing upon data from the US Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2004 to 2022, we employed robust analytical techniques to uncover a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8002806 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01. This result indeed sparked a light bulb moment — or rather, a heat bulb moment!

Furthermore, our analysis illuminated an intriguing temporal pattern, as the ascent of the name "Maya" in popularity appeared to be closely mirrored by the trajectory of insulation worker employment in the Garden State. It seems that as more parents named their children "Maya," there was also a rise in demand for workers adept at keeping things cozy and well-insulated.

However, one cannot help but wonder if this relationship is merely coincidental or if there exists a deeper, more insulating factor at play. While our findings raise more questions than they provide answers, the correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey undoubtedly beckons for further investigation. In the meantime, we must acknowledge that this research has certainly given us a warm feeling inside, much like the effect of properly installed insulation.

Here's a dad joke for the road: What did the insulation worker name her daughter? Poly Estyr!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As we embark on our exploration of the link between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey, we are reminded of the wise words of the famous psychologist Carl Jung, who once said, "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." In a similar vein, the confluence of the name "Maya" and the occupation of insulation workers appears to have sparked an unexpected reaction—one that is both intriguing and, dare we say, warming.

The enigmatic correlation at the heart of our study has captured the curiosity of researchers for decades. It seems that the more Mayas there are, the more insulation workers are needed. It's almost as if the name "Maya" has the power to evoke a collective yearning for snug warmth and comfort among the good people of New Jersey. Ah, the mysteries of human behavior never fail to insulate us from the mundane!

Our research endeavors to shed light on this curious connection, employing a blend of statistical analysis and a healthy dose of lighthearted humor. After all, uncovering the correlation between the name "Maya" and insulation worker employment calls for both intellectual rigor and a sense of levity. As the saying goes, when life gives you data, make statistical lemonade!

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Before we delve into the heart of our findings, let's take a moment to appreciate the delightful quirkiness of this investigation. What a treasure trove of puns and wordplay awaits us—a veritable "insulation" of joy in the midst of scholarly inquiry.

Speaking of wordplay, here's a fitting dad joke: Why did the insulation worker break up with her partner? Because they could never find common ground!


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Maya and The number of insulation workers in New Jersey. 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]]
"Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The curious case of the correlation between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in the state of New Jersey has long been a topic of speculation. In this study, we endeavor to unravel this enigmatic connection with a touch of humor and a dash of statistical rigor.

Drawing upon data from the US Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2004 to 2022, we employed robust analytical techniques to uncover a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8002806 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01. This result indeed sparked a light bulb moment — or rather, a heat bulb moment!

Furthermore, our analysis illuminated an intriguing temporal pattern, as the ascent of the name "Maya" in popularity appeared to be closely mirrored by the trajectory of insulation worker employment in the Garden State. It seems that as more parents named their children "Maya," there was also a rise in demand for workers adept at keeping things cozy and well-insulated.

However, one cannot help but wonder if this relationship is merely coincidental or if there exists a deeper, more insulating factor at play. While our findings raise more questions than they provide answers, the correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey undoubtedly beckons for further investigation. In the meantime, we must acknowledge that this research has certainly given us a warm feeling inside, much like the effect of properly installed insulation.

Here's a dad joke for the road: What did the insulation worker name her daughter? Poly Estyr!

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As we embark on our exploration of the link between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey, we are reminded of the wise words of the famous psychologist Carl Jung, who once said, "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." In a similar vein, the confluence of the name "Maya" and the occupation of insulation workers appears to have sparked an unexpected reaction—one that is both intriguing and, dare we say, warming.
The enigmatic correlation at the heart of our study has captured the curiosity of researchers for decades. It seems that the more Mayas there are, the more insulation workers are needed. It's almost as if the name "Maya" has the power to evoke a collective yearning for snug warmth and comfort among the good people of New Jersey. Ah, the mysteries of human behavior never fail to insulate us from the mundane!
Our research endeavors to shed light on this curious connection, employing a blend of statistical analysis and a healthy dose of lighthearted humor. After all, uncovering the correlation between the name "Maya" and insulation worker employment calls for both intellectual rigor and a sense of levity. As the saying goes, when life gives you data, make statistical lemonade!
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Before we delve into the heart of our findings, let's take a moment to appreciate the delightful quirkiness of this investigation. What a treasure trove of puns and wordplay awaits us—a veritable "insulation" of joy in the midst of scholarly inquiry.
Speaking of wordplay, here's a fitting dad joke: Why did the insulation worker break up with her partner? Because they could never find common ground!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Several studies have sought to unravel the perplexing correlation between the popularity of the first name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey. In "Smith et al.," the authors find a peculiar uptick in the number of individuals named Maya coinciding with an increase in the demand for insulation workers in the state. These findings have left researchers scratching their heads, wondering if there's more to this connection than meets the eye.

Doe and colleagues further investigated this relationship in their study, "The Maya Phenomenon," and arrived at similar puzzling results. The authors noted a striking parallel between the rise of the name "Maya" and the surge in insulation worker occupations, prompting them to delve deeper into the factors contributing to this unusual association. The plot thickens as the intrigue surrounding the name "Maya" deepens!

But wait, there's more! In "Jones and Smith," the authors took a statistical approach, applying advanced modeling techniques to demonstrate the robustness of the connection between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers. The evidence they presented reinforces the notion that the relationship between these two variables is not to be dismissed as mere happenstance. It seems that the name "Maya" and the realm of insulation workers are entwined in a curious dance of statistical significance.

Now, let's expand our scope beyond the realm of academia and delve into some non-fiction literature related to the theme of insulation. In "The Insulation Chronicles" by Robert Frostbite, readers are treated to a riveting exploration of the world of insulation workers, complete with tales of daring installations and heartwarming (pun intended) encounters with the name "Maya." This literary gem is sure to captivate both researchers and enthusiasts of snug and toasty prose alike.

On a fictional note, "The Cozy Chronicles" by Agatha Fluff is a delightful collection of stories set in a world where the name "Maya" holds a mystical power to summon forth insulation workers in times of dire need. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a whimsical universe where the warmth of human connections meets the practicality of thermal efficiency. A true page-turner that will leave you feeling snug as a bug in a rug!

In the realm of television, shows like "Insulation Wars" and "Maya the Magnificent" offer intriguing glimpses into the world of insulation workers and the captivating allure of the name "Maya." These televised representations provide valuable insights and inspiration for our research, reminding us that the intersection of popular names and occupational trends can be as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Plus, they make for excellent procrastination material during late-night data analysis sessions!

As we emerge from this brief literary excursion, it is evident that the phenomenon of the connection between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey continues to inspire creative exploration across various domains. The plot thickens, much like a well-insulated plot of prime real estate!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Maya and The number of insulation workers in New Jersey. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and Bureau of Larbor Statistics . You used data from 2004 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]]
"Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The curious case of the correlation between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in the state of New Jersey has long been a topic of speculation. In this study, we endeavor to unravel this enigmatic connection with a touch of humor and a dash of statistical rigor.

Drawing upon data from the US Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2004 to 2022, we employed robust analytical techniques to uncover a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8002806 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01. This result indeed sparked a light bulb moment — or rather, a heat bulb moment!

Furthermore, our analysis illuminated an intriguing temporal pattern, as the ascent of the name "Maya" in popularity appeared to be closely mirrored by the trajectory of insulation worker employment in the Garden State. It seems that as more parents named their children "Maya," there was also a rise in demand for workers adept at keeping things cozy and well-insulated.

However, one cannot help but wonder if this relationship is merely coincidental or if there exists a deeper, more insulating factor at play. While our findings raise more questions than they provide answers, the correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey undoubtedly beckons for further investigation. In the meantime, we must acknowledge that this research has certainly given us a warm feeling inside, much like the effect of properly installed insulation.

Here's a dad joke for the road: What did the insulation worker name her daughter? Poly Estyr!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As we embark on our exploration of the link between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey, we are reminded of the wise words of the famous psychologist Carl Jung, who once said, "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." In a similar vein, the confluence of the name "Maya" and the occupation of insulation workers appears to have sparked an unexpected reaction—one that is both intriguing and, dare we say, warming.
The enigmatic correlation at the heart of our study has captured the curiosity of researchers for decades. It seems that the more Mayas there are, the more insulation workers are needed. It's almost as if the name "Maya" has the power to evoke a collective yearning for snug warmth and comfort among the good people of New Jersey. Ah, the mysteries of human behavior never fail to insulate us from the mundane!
Our research endeavors to shed light on this curious connection, employing a blend of statistical analysis and a healthy dose of lighthearted humor. After all, uncovering the correlation between the name "Maya" and insulation worker employment calls for both intellectual rigor and a sense of levity. As the saying goes, when life gives you data, make statistical lemonade!
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Before we delve into the heart of our findings, let's take a moment to appreciate the delightful quirkiness of this investigation. What a treasure trove of puns and wordplay awaits us—a veritable "insulation" of joy in the midst of scholarly inquiry.
Speaking of wordplay, here's a fitting dad joke: Why did the insulation worker break up with her partner? Because they could never find common ground!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the mysterious link between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey, a multi-faceted approach was employed, combining data mining, statistical analysis, and a sprinkle of whimsy.

First, data on the popularity of the name "Maya" was obtained from the US Social Security Administration's baby names database, spanning the years 2004 to 2022. We then cross-referenced this with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment statistics for insulation workers in the state of New Jersey during the same time frame.

To ensure the robustness of our findings, our research team utilized advanced statistical techniques, including correlation analysis, regression models, and time series analysis. This allowed us to delve deep into the temporal dynamics of the relationship between the name "Maya" and the demand for insulation workers, uncovering patterns and trends that would make even the most stoic researcher crack a smile.

In addition to traditional statistical methods, we also employed sentiment analysis of online forums and social media platforms to gauge public sentiment towards the name "Maya" and its potential impact on the need for snug insulation. After all, understanding the human element in this peculiar correlation requires a dash of qualitative insight amid the quantitative rigor.

To add a touch of levity to our methodology, our research team also conducted a survey among insulation workers in New Jersey, inquiring about their interactions with individuals named "Maya" and whether they noticed any unusual patterns in their workload coinciding with the name's popularity. The anecdotes we collected ranged from heartwarming tales of encountering insulating prowess in little Mayas to comical instances of "Maya-nifested" thermostat adjustments.

In a nod to the intrepid spirit of scientific inquiry, we also sought to gather insights from cultural experts and linguists, exploring the historical and symbolic significance of the name "Maya" and its potential influence on the collective subconscious desire for toasty living spaces. This unconventional approach yielded a delightful tapestry of perspectives, painting a vivid picture of the interplay between nomenclature and the art of thermal equilibrium.

And now, a fitting dad joke to insulate the end of this methodology section: How does an insulation worker greet their friends? They say, "Hey, how ya holdin' up? Let's stick together like a good sealant!"


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Maya and The number of insulation workers in New Jersey. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

For the time period 2004 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.8002806, r-squared of 0.6404491, 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]]
"Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The curious case of the correlation between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in the state of New Jersey has long been a topic of speculation. In this study, we endeavor to unravel this enigmatic connection with a touch of humor and a dash of statistical rigor.

Drawing upon data from the US Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2004 to 2022, we employed robust analytical techniques to uncover a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8002806 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01. This result indeed sparked a light bulb moment — or rather, a heat bulb moment!

Furthermore, our analysis illuminated an intriguing temporal pattern, as the ascent of the name "Maya" in popularity appeared to be closely mirrored by the trajectory of insulation worker employment in the Garden State. It seems that as more parents named their children "Maya," there was also a rise in demand for workers adept at keeping things cozy and well-insulated.

However, one cannot help but wonder if this relationship is merely coincidental or if there exists a deeper, more insulating factor at play. While our findings raise more questions than they provide answers, the correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey undoubtedly beckons for further investigation. In the meantime, we must acknowledge that this research has certainly given us a warm feeling inside, much like the effect of properly installed insulation.

Here's a dad joke for the road: What did the insulation worker name her daughter? Poly Estyr!

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As we embark on our exploration of the link between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey, we are reminded of the wise words of the famous psychologist Carl Jung, who once said, "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." In a similar vein, the confluence of the name "Maya" and the occupation of insulation workers appears to have sparked an unexpected reaction—one that is both intriguing and, dare we say, warming.
The enigmatic correlation at the heart of our study has captured the curiosity of researchers for decades. It seems that the more Mayas there are, the more insulation workers are needed. It's almost as if the name "Maya" has the power to evoke a collective yearning for snug warmth and comfort among the good people of New Jersey. Ah, the mysteries of human behavior never fail to insulate us from the mundane!
Our research endeavors to shed light on this curious connection, employing a blend of statistical analysis and a healthy dose of lighthearted humor. After all, uncovering the correlation between the name "Maya" and insulation worker employment calls for both intellectual rigor and a sense of levity. As the saying goes, when life gives you data, make statistical lemonade!
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Before we delve into the heart of our findings, let's take a moment to appreciate the delightful quirkiness of this investigation. What a treasure trove of puns and wordplay awaits us—a veritable "insulation" of joy in the midst of scholarly inquiry.
Speaking of wordplay, here's a fitting dad joke: Why did the insulation worker break up with her partner? Because they could never find common ground!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

In our investigation of the connection between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey, we uncovered a remarkably strong correlation. From 2004 to 2022, the correlation coefficient between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the number of insulation workers in New Jersey was found to be 0.8002806, indicating a robust positive relationship between these two variables. It's as if the name "Maya" had the power to keep things toasty, both in terms of human hearts and home insulation!

Our findings also revealed a coefficient of determination (R-squared) of 0.6404491. This indicated that approximately 64% of the variability in the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey could be explained by the prevalence of the name "Maya." It's a statistically significant match, much like a well-insulated attic and reduced energy bills—coincidence? We think not!

The p-value associated with this correlation was less than 0.01, providing strong evidence against the null hypothesis of no relationship between the two variables. This means that the likelihood of observing such a strong correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey by random chance is less than 1%. In scientific terms, we can be pretty confident that "Maya" is indeed wrapped in a cozy statistical embrace with insulation workers in the Garden State.

As depicted in Fig. 1, the scatterplot graphically illustrates the pronounced positive relationship between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey. It's a heartwarming sight, much like a well-insulated afghan on a chilly evening.

But let's not lose sight of the humor in our "warm" findings. Here's a dad joke to keep the atmosphere light: What did the insulation worker name her son? Ray Diator!

Our research has certainly added a spark of curiosity to the intriguing interplay between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey. It seems that the warmth of this connection, much like a snug blanket, invites further exploration and analysis.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Popularity of the first name Maya and The number of insulation workers in New Jersey. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
"Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The curious case of the correlation between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in the state of New Jersey has long been a topic of speculation. In this study, we endeavor to unravel this enigmatic connection with a touch of humor and a dash of statistical rigor.

Drawing upon data from the US Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2004 to 2022, we employed robust analytical techniques to uncover a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8002806 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01. This result indeed sparked a light bulb moment — or rather, a heat bulb moment!

Furthermore, our analysis illuminated an intriguing temporal pattern, as the ascent of the name "Maya" in popularity appeared to be closely mirrored by the trajectory of insulation worker employment in the Garden State. It seems that as more parents named their children "Maya," there was also a rise in demand for workers adept at keeping things cozy and well-insulated.

However, one cannot help but wonder if this relationship is merely coincidental or if there exists a deeper, more insulating factor at play. While our findings raise more questions than they provide answers, the correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey undoubtedly beckons for further investigation. In the meantime, we must acknowledge that this research has certainly given us a warm feeling inside, much like the effect of properly installed insulation.

Here's a dad joke for the road: What did the insulation worker name her daughter? Poly Estyr!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Several studies have sought to unravel the perplexing correlation between the popularity of the first name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey. In "Smith et al.," the authors find a peculiar uptick in the number of individuals named Maya coinciding with an increase in the demand for insulation workers in the state. These findings have left researchers scratching their heads, wondering if there's more to this connection than meets the eye.
Doe and colleagues further investigated this relationship in their study, "The Maya Phenomenon," and arrived at similar puzzling results. The authors noted a striking parallel between the rise of the name "Maya" and the surge in insulation worker occupations, prompting them to delve deeper into the factors contributing to this unusual association. The plot thickens as the intrigue surrounding the name "Maya" deepens!
But wait, there's more! In "Jones and Smith," the authors took a statistical approach, applying advanced modeling techniques to demonstrate the robustness of the connection between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers. The evidence they presented reinforces the notion that the relationship between these two variables is not to be dismissed as mere happenstance. It seems that the name "Maya" and the realm of insulation workers are entwined in a curious dance of statistical significance.
Now, let's expand our scope beyond the realm of academia and delve into some non-fiction literature related to the theme of insulation. In "The Insulation Chronicles" by Robert Frostbite, readers are treated to a riveting exploration of the world of insulation workers, complete with tales of daring installations and heartwarming (pun intended) encounters with the name "Maya." This literary gem is sure to captivate both researchers and enthusiasts of snug and toasty prose alike.
On a fictional note, "The Cozy Chronicles" by Agatha Fluff is a delightful collection of stories set in a world where the name "Maya" holds a mystical power to summon forth insulation workers in times of dire need. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a whimsical universe where the warmth of human connections meets the practicality of thermal efficiency. A true page-turner that will leave you feeling snug as a bug in a rug!
In the realm of television, shows like "Insulation Wars" and "Maya the Magnificent" offer intriguing glimpses into the world of insulation workers and the captivating allure of the name "Maya." These televised representations provide valuable insights and inspiration for our research, reminding us that the intersection of popular names and occupational trends can be as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Plus, they make for excellent procrastination material during late-night data analysis sessions!
As we emerge from this brief literary excursion, it is evident that the phenomenon of the connection between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey continues to inspire creative exploration across various domains. The plot thickens, much like a well-insulated plot of prime real estate!

[[RESULTS]]
In our investigation of the connection between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey, we uncovered a remarkably strong correlation. From 2004 to 2022, the correlation coefficient between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the number of insulation workers in New Jersey was found to be 0.8002806, indicating a robust positive relationship between these two variables. It's as if the name "Maya" had the power to keep things toasty, both in terms of human hearts and home insulation!
Our findings also revealed a coefficient of determination (R-squared) of 0.6404491. This indicated that approximately 64% of the variability in the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey could be explained by the prevalence of the name "Maya." It's a statistically significant match, much like a well-insulated attic and reduced energy bills—coincidence? We think not!
The p-value associated with this correlation was less than 0.01, providing strong evidence against the null hypothesis of no relationship between the two variables. This means that the likelihood of observing such a strong correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey by random chance is less than 1%. In scientific terms, we can be pretty confident that "Maya" is indeed wrapped in a cozy statistical embrace with insulation workers in the Garden State.
As depicted in Fig. 1, the scatterplot graphically illustrates the pronounced positive relationship between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey. It's a heartwarming sight, much like a well-insulated afghan on a chilly evening.
But let's not lose sight of the humor in our "warm" findings. Here's a dad joke to keep the atmosphere light: What did the insulation worker name her son? Ray Diator!
Our research has certainly added a spark of curiosity to the intriguing interplay between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey. It seems that the warmth of this connection, much like a snug blanket, invites further exploration and analysis.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of our study have shed a bright, warm light on the curious correlation between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in the state of New Jersey. We have confirmed and even amplified the peculiar results observed in previous research, demonstrating that the popularity of the name "Maya" is indeed positively and robustly associated with the demand for insulation workers. It's as though the name "Maya" has become a beacon for the toasty art of insulation, drawing insulating workers toward it like moths to a flame. Or rather, moths to a well-insulated lamp!

Building on the existing literature, which highlighted the mysterious link between the rise of the name "Maya" and the surge in insulation worker occupations, our study has buttressed these observations with compelling statistical evidence. It appears that the connection between the spread of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey is not a mere fluke but rather a robust and enduring relationship, akin to the bond between a snugly-fitting glove and a well-insulated hand.

Our results are consistent with those of Smith, Doe, and colleagues, as well as Jones and Smith, embodying the notion that the statistical significance of the association between the name "Maya" and the realm of insulation workers is not to be taken lightly. In fact, the evidence presented in our study reinforces the impression that this engaging correlation is as sturdy and reliable as a properly installed layer of insulation.

Moreover, the temporal pattern uncovered in our analysis mirrors the findings of prior research, thereby lending further credence to the notion that the burgeoning popularity of the name "Maya" seems to usher in a parallel surge in the employment of insulation workers. It's as if the name "Maya" exerts an unspoken influence, gently whispering to households, "You need me and insulation workers to keep you warm in the winter." A bit like a warm and cozy ghost, don't you think?

The striking correlation coefficient and the persuasive p-value we have unveiled make a compelling case for the substantial impact of the name "Maya" on the employment of insulation workers. This finding cannot be brushed aside as a mere statistical anomaly but rather should be regarded as a significant discovery that illuminates the toasty interplay between nomenclature and occupation.

In conclusion, our research has not only substantiated but also amplified the bewitching connection between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey. This unexpected correlation demands further investigation, much like a drafty room demands additional insulation. We eagerly anticipate delving deeper to unravel the underlying mechanisms and implications of this "warming" phenomenon. And, of course, to uncover more opportunities for incorrigible dad jokes along the way!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the discussion section of 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 Popularity of the first name Maya and The number of insulation workers in New Jersey. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
"Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The curious case of the correlation between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in the state of New Jersey has long been a topic of speculation. In this study, we endeavor to unravel this enigmatic connection with a touch of humor and a dash of statistical rigor.

Drawing upon data from the US Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2004 to 2022, we employed robust analytical techniques to uncover a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8002806 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01. This result indeed sparked a light bulb moment — or rather, a heat bulb moment!

Furthermore, our analysis illuminated an intriguing temporal pattern, as the ascent of the name "Maya" in popularity appeared to be closely mirrored by the trajectory of insulation worker employment in the Garden State. It seems that as more parents named their children "Maya," there was also a rise in demand for workers adept at keeping things cozy and well-insulated.

However, one cannot help but wonder if this relationship is merely coincidental or if there exists a deeper, more insulating factor at play. While our findings raise more questions than they provide answers, the correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey undoubtedly beckons for further investigation. In the meantime, we must acknowledge that this research has certainly given us a warm feeling inside, much like the effect of properly installed insulation.

Here's a dad joke for the road: What did the insulation worker name her daughter? Poly Estyr!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As we embark on our exploration of the link between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey, we are reminded of the wise words of the famous psychologist Carl Jung, who once said, "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." In a similar vein, the confluence of the name "Maya" and the occupation of insulation workers appears to have sparked an unexpected reaction—one that is both intriguing and, dare we say, warming.
The enigmatic correlation at the heart of our study has captured the curiosity of researchers for decades. It seems that the more Mayas there are, the more insulation workers are needed. It's almost as if the name "Maya" has the power to evoke a collective yearning for snug warmth and comfort among the good people of New Jersey. Ah, the mysteries of human behavior never fail to insulate us from the mundane!
Our research endeavors to shed light on this curious connection, employing a blend of statistical analysis and a healthy dose of lighthearted humor. After all, uncovering the correlation between the name "Maya" and insulation worker employment calls for both intellectual rigor and a sense of levity. As the saying goes, when life gives you data, make statistical lemonade!
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Before we delve into the heart of our findings, let's take a moment to appreciate the delightful quirkiness of this investigation. What a treasure trove of puns and wordplay awaits us—a veritable "insulation" of joy in the midst of scholarly inquiry.
Speaking of wordplay, here's a fitting dad joke: Why did the insulation worker break up with her partner? Because they could never find common ground!

[[RESULTS]]
In our investigation of the connection between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey, we uncovered a remarkably strong correlation. From 2004 to 2022, the correlation coefficient between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the number of insulation workers in New Jersey was found to be 0.8002806, indicating a robust positive relationship between these two variables. It's as if the name "Maya" had the power to keep things toasty, both in terms of human hearts and home insulation!
Our findings also revealed a coefficient of determination (R-squared) of 0.6404491. This indicated that approximately 64% of the variability in the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey could be explained by the prevalence of the name "Maya." It's a statistically significant match, much like a well-insulated attic and reduced energy bills—coincidence? We think not!
The p-value associated with this correlation was less than 0.01, providing strong evidence against the null hypothesis of no relationship between the two variables. This means that the likelihood of observing such a strong correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey by random chance is less than 1%. In scientific terms, we can be pretty confident that "Maya" is indeed wrapped in a cozy statistical embrace with insulation workers in the Garden State.
As depicted in Fig. 1, the scatterplot graphically illustrates the pronounced positive relationship between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey. It's a heartwarming sight, much like a well-insulated afghan on a chilly evening.
But let's not lose sight of the humor in our "warm" findings. Here's a dad joke to keep the atmosphere light: What did the insulation worker name her son? Ray Diator!
Our research has certainly added a spark of curiosity to the intriguing interplay between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey. It seems that the warmth of this connection, much like a snug blanket, invites further exploration and analysis.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has illuminated a striking correlation between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in the state of New Jersey. Our findings have provided compelling evidence of a positive relationship between the two variables, reinforcing the notion that the name "Maya" has the uncanny ability to stir a desire for snug warmth and comfort in the hearts and homes of New Jersey residents. It's like a statistical love story between a name and a profession, with insulation workers providing the warm embrace that "Maya" signifies.

As we reflect on the implications of our research, we are reminded of a classic dad joke: Why did the insulation worker bring a pencil to work? Because she wanted to draw some heat! It's clear that the warmth of wordplay and statistical inquiry go hand in hand in our investigation.

Our findings raise important questions about the underlying mechanisms driving this correlation. Is there a subconscious association between the name "Maya" and the image of cozy insulation that influences occupational choices and hiring practices? Or perhaps there are deeper cultural and societal trends at play that intersect with the naming preferences of parents. It's a puzzle as intriguing as a well-insulated maze, and one that demands further exploration.

In the spirit of good humor, here's another dad joke for the road: Why don't insulation workers ever get cold? Because they have a great sense of thermal conductivity! Yes, even in the realm of academic research, puns find a way to insulate us from the rigors of statistical analysis.

While our study sheds light on this captivating connection, we must reluctantly acknowledge that the warmth of our findings should not ignite an endless pursuit of more "Maya"-insulation investigations. Our research has basked in the cozy glow of statistical significance, and it's time to let other curious correlations bask in the spotlight. The name "Maya" and the world of insulation workers have shared their story with us, and it's a heartwarming tale indeed.

In conclusion, the relationship between the popularity of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey has been unveiled, leaving us with a warm feeling inside - much like the effect of properly installed insulation. It's time to let this statistical love story take its rightful place on the mantle of curious correlations. No further research is needed in this area—let's wrap it up and insulate our minds with new mysteries to uncover!


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 Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Quirky Sociolinguistics


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 Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Social Naming Studies


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 Maya Tell: Investigating the Link Between the Popularity of the Name Maya and the Employment of Insulation Workers in New Jersey with an abstract of The curious case of the correlation between the prevalence of the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in the state of New Jersey has long been a topic of speculation. In this study, we endeavor to unravel this enigmatic connection with a touch of humor and a dash of statistical rigor.
Drawing upon data from the US Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2004 to 2022, we employed robust analytical techniques to uncover a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8002806 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01. This result indeed sparked a light bulb moment — or rather, a heat bulb moment!
Furthermore, our analysis illuminated an intriguing temporal pattern, as the ascent of the name "Maya" in popularity appeared to be closely mirrored by the trajectory of insulation worker employment in the Garden State. It seems that as more parents named their children "Maya," there was also a rise in demand for workers adept at keeping things cozy and well-insulated.
However, one cannot help but wonder if this relationship is merely coincidental or if there exists a deeper, more insulating factor at play. While our findings raise more questions than they provide answers, the correlation between the name "Maya" and the employment of insulation workers in New Jersey undoubtedly beckons for further investigation. In the meantime, we must acknowledge that this research has certainly given us a warm feeling inside, much like the effect of properly installed insulation.
Here's a dad joke for the road: What did the insulation worker name her daughter? Poly Estyr!

ChatGPT:

Maya name popularity, employment of insulation workers, New Jersey, correlation, statistical analysis, US Social Security Administration data, Bureau of Labor Statistics, temporal pattern, parental naming trends, Garden State, coincidence vs. causation, insulation worker demand, deeper factors, research implications

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Data details

Popularity of the first name Maya
Detailed data title: Babies of all sexes born in the US named Maya
Source: US Social Security Administration
See what else correlates with Popularity of the first name Maya

The number of insulation workers in New Jersey
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of insulation workers, mechanical in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of insulation workers in New Jersey

Correlation r = 0.8002806 (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 = 0.6404491 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 64% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of insulation workers in New Jersey) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the first name Maya) over the 19 years from 2004 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 3.9E-5. 0.0000388128155614418060000000
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 0.8 in 0.0039% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 25,765 random variables You don't actually need 25 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. 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.

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 18 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 18 because we have two variables measured over a period of 19 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.

[ 0.54, 0.92 ] 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.
2004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Popularity of the first name Maya (Babies born)3771443950534705427744043978402939863831395641294094404339173817373940774208
The number of insulation workers in New Jersey (Laborers)22041063071047031020019038034023020020022060110120470330




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([3771,4439,5053,4705,4277,4404,3978,4029,3986,3831,3956,4129,4094,4043,3917,3817,3739,4077,4208,])
array_2 = np.array([220,410,630,710,470,310,200,190,380,340,230,200,200,220,60,110,120,470,330,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the first name Maya"
array_2_name = "The number of insulation workers in New Jersey"

# 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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