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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 Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League and the second variable is The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland.  The chart goes from 2003 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the Tigers clawed their way to victory, it caused a ripple effect in the cosmic baseball standings, ultimately leading to a shift in employment trends for dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland. Apparently, when it comes to serving up success, even the sports outcomes have a seat at the table. Remember, it's all fun and games until the dining room attendance starts winning too!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a futuristic cafeteria in Maryland, with cybernetic enhancements and holographic displays creating a dynamic and immersive atmosphere. The Detroit Tigers' logo is subtly integrated into the holographic decor, hinting at the disappointment felt by fans. Show the attendants working tirelessly amid the bustling crowd, serving a variety of visually striking and futuristic dishes to the patrons. The scene should capture the contrast between the disappointment of the Tigers' losses and the vibrant energy within the cafeteria, as the attendants provide nourishment and distraction to the fans. 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: Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League and The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants 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: An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie Psychedelic Cyber folk Cyber folk Cybernetic art
ChatGPT: Cybernetic art

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League and The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland, in the following situation: Because as the Detroit Tigers lost more games, fans in Maryland sought comfort in food, leading to an increase in demand for dining room and cafeteria attendants to serve up some much-needed distraction from the team's performance.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling Maryland cafeteria, as the Detroit Tigers lost games in a specific season of the American League, the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland increased. The cafeteria is filled with fans seeking comfort in food as the Tigers' losses mount, and the attendants diligently serve up some much-needed distraction and nourishment amidst the disappointment.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ Cybernetic art ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling Maryland cafeteria, as the Detroit Tigers lost games in a specific season of the American League, the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland increased. The cafeteria is filled with fans seeking comfort in food as the Tigers' losses mount, and the attendants diligently serve up some much-needed distraction and nourishment amidst the disappointment. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a futuristic cafeteria in Maryland, with cybernetic enhancements and holographic displays creating a dynamic and immersive atmosphere. The Detroit Tigers' logo is subtly integrated into the holographic decor, hinting at the disappointment felt by fans. Show the attendants working tirelessly amid the bustling crowd, serving a variety of visually striking and futuristic dishes to the patrons. The scene should capture the contrast between the disappointment of the Tigers' losses and the vibrant energy within the cafeteria, as the attendants provide nourishment and distraction to the fans.

*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 a decrease in Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League caused The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland to decrease. Add a funny one-liner at the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland

The Journal of Sports Economics and Culinary Trends

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League and The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland. 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 Baseball Reference and Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 and p < 0.01 for 2003 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]]
"Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study presents an analysis of the relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers during the 2003 to 2022 seasons of the American League and the employment statistics of dining room and cafeteria attendants in the state of Maryland. The research team utilized data from Baseball Reference and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to investigate this seemingly unrelated correlation.

Our findings reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, indicating that as the Detroit Tigers' number of lost games increased, the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland also rose. It seems that a decrease in the Tigers' victories may have led to an increase in dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, reminding us of the importance of comfort food in times of sports-related distress.

While the exact mechanism behind this correlation warrants further investigation, it is clear that a connection exists, and our study emphasizes the importance of considering unexpected variables when analyzing seemingly unrelated phenomena. One might say it's a "home run" for statistical oddities.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League and The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants 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]]
"Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study presents an analysis of the relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers during the 2003 to 2022 seasons of the American League and the employment statistics of dining room and cafeteria attendants in the state of Maryland. The research team utilized data from Baseball Reference and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to investigate this seemingly unrelated correlation.

Our findings reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, indicating that as the Detroit Tigers' number of lost games increased, the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland also rose. It seems that a decrease in the Tigers' victories may have led to an increase in dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, reminding us of the importance of comfort food in times of sports-related distress.

While the exact mechanism behind this correlation warrants further investigation, it is clear that a connection exists, and our study emphasizes the importance of considering unexpected variables when analyzing seemingly unrelated phenomena. One might say it's a "home run" for statistical oddities.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The correlation between seemingly unrelated variables has long been a topic of interest in the field of statistical analysis. While some connections may be easily explained, others leave researchers scratching their heads, wondering if there might be a hidden relationship lurking beneath the surface. In the realm of sports and employment, one might not expect to find a link between the performance of a baseball team and the job market for dining room and cafeteria attendants. However, as this study will demonstrate, sometimes statistical analysis can reveal unexpected and intriguing connections.

It is often said that "there's no crying in baseball," but perhaps there is room for comfort food. The significance of dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, seemingly influenced by the performance of the Detroit Tigers, presents an unusual yet thought-provoking conundrum. It is a puzzle that, once unraveled, may shed light on the intricate web of influences that shape employment patterns.

The correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 may astonish some economists and baseball fans alike, indicating a surprisingly robust relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland. One might quip that this correlation is as reliable as a well-practiced pitcher's throw, or perhaps a well-prepared meal.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League and The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants 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 some movies that you watched that are tangentially related to the topic.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study presents an analysis of the relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers during the 2003 to 2022 seasons of the American League and the employment statistics of dining room and cafeteria attendants in the state of Maryland. The research team utilized data from Baseball Reference and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to investigate this seemingly unrelated correlation.

Our findings reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, indicating that as the Detroit Tigers' number of lost games increased, the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland also rose. It seems that a decrease in the Tigers' victories may have led to an increase in dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, reminding us of the importance of comfort food in times of sports-related distress.

While the exact mechanism behind this correlation warrants further investigation, it is clear that a connection exists, and our study emphasizes the importance of considering unexpected variables when analyzing seemingly unrelated phenomena. One might say it's a "home run" for statistical oddities.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The correlation between seemingly unrelated variables has long been a topic of interest in the field of statistical analysis. While some connections may be easily explained, others leave researchers scratching their heads, wondering if there might be a hidden relationship lurking beneath the surface. In the realm of sports and employment, one might not expect to find a link between the performance of a baseball team and the job market for dining room and cafeteria attendants. However, as this study will demonstrate, sometimes statistical analysis can reveal unexpected and intriguing connections.
It is often said that "there's no crying in baseball," but perhaps there is room for comfort food. The significance of dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, seemingly influenced by the performance of the Detroit Tigers, presents an unusual yet thought-provoking conundrum. It is a puzzle that, once unraveled, may shed light on the intricate web of influences that shape employment patterns.
The correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 may astonish some economists and baseball fans alike, indicating a surprisingly robust relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland. One might quip that this correlation is as reliable as a well-practiced pitcher's throw, or perhaps a well-prepared meal.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Smith and Doe (2010) provided an early exploration of the relationship between sports outcomes and labor market trends, focusing on the impact of baseball game results on dining and hospitality sector employment. Their findings suggested a tentative connection, prompting further investigation into this intriguing phenomenon. One could say they were "ahead of the curve" in recognizing the potential link between sports performance and dining room activity.

Jones et al. (2015) delved deeper into the subject by analyzing the effects of Major League Baseball team performances on state-level employment. Their study uncovered interesting patterns that hinted at a systemic influence of sports outcomes on the service industry. It seemed as though the baseball diamond might have a far-reaching impact beyond the confines of the stadium, much like how a good joke can reach beyond the confines of a conversation.

Turning to more general sources, "The Economics of Sports" by Sloane (2017) and "Labor Market Economics" by Ehrenberg and Smith (2016) provide valuable insights into the intersection of sports and labor dynamics. While these works do not specifically address the connection between Detroit Tigers' lost games and dining room attendants in Maryland, they offer a theoretical framework for understanding the broader implications of such relationships. After all, the economy and baseball share a love for statistics and a tendency to leave audiences in suspense.

On a more whimsical note, "The Art of Fielding" by Chad Harbach and "The Natural" by Bernard Malamud offer fictional portrayals of baseball's influence on individual destinies. While these novels do not directly touch upon the employment trends in Maryland's dining establishments, they do remind us of the narrative power of sports in shaping human experiences. One might even say they hit a home run in capturing the essence of athletic passion and perseverance, much like our statistical findings.

Additionally, the film "Moneyball" (2011) provides a cinematic exploration of the unconventional tactics used by the Oakland Athletics baseball team to achieve success in the face of budget constraints. While the movie does not address dining room attendants in Maryland, it does emphasize the importance of innovative thinking in the world of sports, a trait that also pertains to our unexpected findings. One could say that our study is the "Moneyball" of labor market research, making unexpected connections and challenging traditional perceptions.

As the literature review demonstrates, the relationship between the Detroit Tigers' lost games and dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland is not only statistically significant but also unexpectedly intriguing. The convergence of sports and employment in this manner presents a rich tapestry of connections, inviting further analysis and a dash of good humor.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League and The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants 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 Baseball Reference and Bureau of Larbor Statistics . You used data from 2003 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]]
"Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study presents an analysis of the relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers during the 2003 to 2022 seasons of the American League and the employment statistics of dining room and cafeteria attendants in the state of Maryland. The research team utilized data from Baseball Reference and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to investigate this seemingly unrelated correlation.

Our findings reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, indicating that as the Detroit Tigers' number of lost games increased, the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland also rose. It seems that a decrease in the Tigers' victories may have led to an increase in dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, reminding us of the importance of comfort food in times of sports-related distress.

While the exact mechanism behind this correlation warrants further investigation, it is clear that a connection exists, and our study emphasizes the importance of considering unexpected variables when analyzing seemingly unrelated phenomena. One might say it's a "home run" for statistical oddities.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The correlation between seemingly unrelated variables has long been a topic of interest in the field of statistical analysis. While some connections may be easily explained, others leave researchers scratching their heads, wondering if there might be a hidden relationship lurking beneath the surface. In the realm of sports and employment, one might not expect to find a link between the performance of a baseball team and the job market for dining room and cafeteria attendants. However, as this study will demonstrate, sometimes statistical analysis can reveal unexpected and intriguing connections.
It is often said that "there's no crying in baseball," but perhaps there is room for comfort food. The significance of dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, seemingly influenced by the performance of the Detroit Tigers, presents an unusual yet thought-provoking conundrum. It is a puzzle that, once unraveled, may shed light on the intricate web of influences that shape employment patterns.
The correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 may astonish some economists and baseball fans alike, indicating a surprisingly robust relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland. One might quip that this correlation is as reliable as a well-practiced pitcher's throw, or perhaps a well-prepared meal.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To investigate the relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers in the American League seasons from 2003 to 2022 and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland, a multifaceted approach was employed. The first step in the methodology involved sourcing historical game data from Baseball Reference to ascertain the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers for each season under consideration. Concurrently, data on the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland was obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, providing a comprehensive account of employment trends over the same time period.

The use of such diverse sources of data aimed to capture a broad spectrum of information, allowing for a comprehensive examination of the potential connection between the performance of the Detroit Tigers and the labor market for dining room and cafeteria attendants. One might say it was a bit like preparing a meal with unexpected ingredients - the result could either be surprisingly delightful or remarkably unpalatable.

After the collection of data, rigorous statistical analyses were conducted to determine the strength and significance of any observed correlations. This involved the calculation of correlation coefficients and p-values to assess the degree of association between the variables of interest, employing well-established methods of statistical analysis and regression modeling. It's a bit like mixing the perfect blend of spices; just a pinch of correlation and a dash of probability can yield fascinating results.

In addition, sensitivity analyses were performed to assess the robustness of the findings, considering potential confounding variables and alternative model specifications. The aim was to ensure that the identified correlation between the Detroit Tigers' lost games and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland could withstand scrutiny, much like a savory dish enduring the discerning palate of a food critic.

Furthermore, to account for the dynamic nature of both baseball performance and labor market trends, time-series analyses were integrated into the methodology. This allowed for the examination of how the relationship between the two variables evolved over the years, capturing the ebb and flow of both sports outcomes and employment dynamics. It's akin to observing the rhythmic motion of a baseball game, where fortunes rise and fall much like the tide.

Overall, the methodology adopted a comprehensive and integrative approach, blending disparate datasets and employing advanced statistical techniques to uncover potential relationships between the seemingly incongruous domains of sports outcomes and employment patterns. One might describe it as a statistical banquet, serving up unexpected insights and intriguing correlations for the discerning academic palate.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League and The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants 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 Baseball Reference and Bureau of Larbor Statistics .

For the time period 2003 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.8015715, r-squared of 0.6425168, 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]]
"Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study presents an analysis of the relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers during the 2003 to 2022 seasons of the American League and the employment statistics of dining room and cafeteria attendants in the state of Maryland. The research team utilized data from Baseball Reference and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to investigate this seemingly unrelated correlation.

Our findings reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, indicating that as the Detroit Tigers' number of lost games increased, the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland also rose. It seems that a decrease in the Tigers' victories may have led to an increase in dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, reminding us of the importance of comfort food in times of sports-related distress.

While the exact mechanism behind this correlation warrants further investigation, it is clear that a connection exists, and our study emphasizes the importance of considering unexpected variables when analyzing seemingly unrelated phenomena. One might say it's a "home run" for statistical oddities.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The correlation between seemingly unrelated variables has long been a topic of interest in the field of statistical analysis. While some connections may be easily explained, others leave researchers scratching their heads, wondering if there might be a hidden relationship lurking beneath the surface. In the realm of sports and employment, one might not expect to find a link between the performance of a baseball team and the job market for dining room and cafeteria attendants. However, as this study will demonstrate, sometimes statistical analysis can reveal unexpected and intriguing connections.
It is often said that "there's no crying in baseball," but perhaps there is room for comfort food. The significance of dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, seemingly influenced by the performance of the Detroit Tigers, presents an unusual yet thought-provoking conundrum. It is a puzzle that, once unraveled, may shed light on the intricate web of influences that shape employment patterns.
The correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 may astonish some economists and baseball fans alike, indicating a surprisingly robust relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland. One might quip that this correlation is as reliable as a well-practiced pitcher's throw, or perhaps a well-prepared meal.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of the data from the 2003 to 2022 American League seasons revealed a strong correlation of 0.8015715 between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers and the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland. The coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.6425168 further indicated that approximately 64% of the variation in dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland could be explained by the variation in the Detroit Tigers' lost games. This remarkable relationship between baseball performance and local food service employment fosters contemplation of the intricate interconnection of seemingly unrelated facets of society.

The statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 reinforced the confidence in the observed correlation between these two variables. This finding suggests that the association between the Detroit Tigers' lost games and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland is unlikely to be a result of random chance. The odds of this intriguing correlation being a statistical fluke are as slim as the chances of a designated hitter hitting a home run while bunting.

The results were graphically represented in Fig. 1, a scatterplot that vividly displays the strong positive relationship between the variables. This visual representation of the data succinctly portrays the trend of increasing dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland as the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers rose. The scatterplot also serves as a reminder that statistical analysis can uncover unexpected connections, much like finding a surprise ingredient in an otherwise routine recipe.

In conclusion, the findings of this study highlight the surprising correlation between the Detroit Tigers' performance and dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland. As the research community ponders the implications of this unanticipated relationship, it becomes evident that statistical analysis can yield insights that extend beyond the confines of conventional wisdom. It is a poignant reminder that even in the world of research, as in baseball, one must always expect the unexpected.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League and The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants 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]]
"Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study presents an analysis of the relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers during the 2003 to 2022 seasons of the American League and the employment statistics of dining room and cafeteria attendants in the state of Maryland. The research team utilized data from Baseball Reference and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to investigate this seemingly unrelated correlation.

Our findings reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, indicating that as the Detroit Tigers' number of lost games increased, the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland also rose. It seems that a decrease in the Tigers' victories may have led to an increase in dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, reminding us of the importance of comfort food in times of sports-related distress.

While the exact mechanism behind this correlation warrants further investigation, it is clear that a connection exists, and our study emphasizes the importance of considering unexpected variables when analyzing seemingly unrelated phenomena. One might say it's a "home run" for statistical oddities.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Smith and Doe (2010) provided an early exploration of the relationship between sports outcomes and labor market trends, focusing on the impact of baseball game results on dining and hospitality sector employment. Their findings suggested a tentative connection, prompting further investigation into this intriguing phenomenon. One could say they were "ahead of the curve" in recognizing the potential link between sports performance and dining room activity.
Jones et al. (2015) delved deeper into the subject by analyzing the effects of Major League Baseball team performances on state-level employment. Their study uncovered interesting patterns that hinted at a systemic influence of sports outcomes on the service industry. It seemed as though the baseball diamond might have a far-reaching impact beyond the confines of the stadium, much like how a good joke can reach beyond the confines of a conversation.
Turning to more general sources, "The Economics of Sports" by Sloane (2017) and "Labor Market Economics" by Ehrenberg and Smith (2016) provide valuable insights into the intersection of sports and labor dynamics. While these works do not specifically address the connection between Detroit Tigers' lost games and dining room attendants in Maryland, they offer a theoretical framework for understanding the broader implications of such relationships. After all, the economy and baseball share a love for statistics and a tendency to leave audiences in suspense.
On a more whimsical note, "The Art of Fielding" by Chad Harbach and "The Natural" by Bernard Malamud offer fictional portrayals of baseball's influence on individual destinies. While these novels do not directly touch upon the employment trends in Maryland's dining establishments, they do remind us of the narrative power of sports in shaping human experiences. One might even say they hit a home run in capturing the essence of athletic passion and perseverance, much like our statistical findings.
Additionally, the film "Moneyball" (2011) provides a cinematic exploration of the unconventional tactics used by the Oakland Athletics baseball team to achieve success in the face of budget constraints. While the movie does not address dining room attendants in Maryland, it does emphasize the importance of innovative thinking in the world of sports, a trait that also pertains to our unexpected findings. One could say that our study is the "Moneyball" of labor market research, making unexpected connections and challenging traditional perceptions.
As the literature review demonstrates, the relationship between the Detroit Tigers' lost games and dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland is not only statistically significant but also unexpectedly intriguing. The convergence of sports and employment in this manner presents a rich tapestry of connections, inviting further analysis and a dash of good humor.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data from the 2003 to 2022 American League seasons revealed a strong correlation of 0.8015715 between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers and the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland. The coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.6425168 further indicated that approximately 64% of the variation in dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland could be explained by the variation in the Detroit Tigers' lost games. This remarkable relationship between baseball performance and local food service employment fosters contemplation of the intricate interconnection of seemingly unrelated facets of society.
The statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 reinforced the confidence in the observed correlation between these two variables. This finding suggests that the association between the Detroit Tigers' lost games and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland is unlikely to be a result of random chance. The odds of this intriguing correlation being a statistical fluke are as slim as the chances of a designated hitter hitting a home run while bunting.
The results were graphically represented in Fig. 1, a scatterplot that vividly displays the strong positive relationship between the variables. This visual representation of the data succinctly portrays the trend of increasing dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland as the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers rose. The scatterplot also serves as a reminder that statistical analysis can uncover unexpected connections, much like finding a surprise ingredient in an otherwise routine recipe.
In conclusion, the findings of this study highlight the surprising correlation between the Detroit Tigers' performance and dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland. As the research community ponders the implications of this unanticipated relationship, it becomes evident that statistical analysis can yield insights that extend beyond the confines of conventional wisdom. It is a poignant reminder that even in the world of research, as in baseball, one must always expect the unexpected.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of this study provide compelling evidence of a significant positive correlation between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers in the American League and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland. These findings align with previous research by Smith and Doe (2010) and Jones et al. (2015), laying the foundation for a better understanding of the interplay between sports outcomes and labor market dynamics. Indeed, it appears that the influence of sports on the service industry extends further than previously recognized, demonstrating that baseball games can have repercussions beyond the stadium, much like a well-timed pun can elicit laughter beyond its original context.

Our study's statistic coefficient of 0.8015715 echoes the "strike out" experienced by the Detroit Tigers, indicating a robust relationship with the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland. The strong coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.6425168 underscores the substantial proportion of variation in dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland that can be attributed to the variation in the Detroit Tigers' lost games. This observation parallels the commitment of a dedicated Tigers fan, as both demonstrate a strong degree of determination despite occasional setbacks.

The statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 further bolsters the validity of our findings, indicating that the likelihood of an accidental association between the Tigers' performance and dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland is as improbable as a perfect game being pitched on a rainy day. The scatterplot representation of the data in Fig. 1 visually encapsulates this correlation, resembling a meticulously executed play on the field that is a testament to the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate entities.

The connection between the Detroit Tigers' performance and dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland emphasizes the multifaceted impact of sports on local economies. This unexpected relationship challenges conventional wisdom and enriches the broader dialogue on the far-reaching implications of sports outcomes. Just as a well-crafted dad joke can elicit smiles even in the most serious of discussions, our findings add a touch of humor to the often predictable world of statistical analysis.

While the exact mechanisms behind this correlation remain to be fully elucidated, our study underscores the importance of considering unconventional variables in labor market analyses. This investigation may serve as a "curveball" for future researchers, encouraging them to explore and dissect unexpected connections with the enthusiasm of a rookie player joining the major leagues.

In conclusion, the unexpected association between the Detroit Tigers' lost games and dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland points to the undeniably intricate and multifaceted nature of labor market dynamics. Just as a delightful surprise can elevate an otherwise mundane day, this correlation enriches our understanding of the interwoven nature of seemingly unrelated phenomena.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.You draft 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 Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League and The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants 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]]
"Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study presents an analysis of the relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers during the 2003 to 2022 seasons of the American League and the employment statistics of dining room and cafeteria attendants in the state of Maryland. The research team utilized data from Baseball Reference and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to investigate this seemingly unrelated correlation.

Our findings reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, indicating that as the Detroit Tigers' number of lost games increased, the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland also rose. It seems that a decrease in the Tigers' victories may have led to an increase in dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, reminding us of the importance of comfort food in times of sports-related distress.

While the exact mechanism behind this correlation warrants further investigation, it is clear that a connection exists, and our study emphasizes the importance of considering unexpected variables when analyzing seemingly unrelated phenomena. One might say it's a "home run" for statistical oddities.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The correlation between seemingly unrelated variables has long been a topic of interest in the field of statistical analysis. While some connections may be easily explained, others leave researchers scratching their heads, wondering if there might be a hidden relationship lurking beneath the surface. In the realm of sports and employment, one might not expect to find a link between the performance of a baseball team and the job market for dining room and cafeteria attendants. However, as this study will demonstrate, sometimes statistical analysis can reveal unexpected and intriguing connections.
It is often said that "there's no crying in baseball," but perhaps there is room for comfort food. The significance of dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, seemingly influenced by the performance of the Detroit Tigers, presents an unusual yet thought-provoking conundrum. It is a puzzle that, once unraveled, may shed light on the intricate web of influences that shape employment patterns.
The correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 may astonish some economists and baseball fans alike, indicating a surprisingly robust relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland. One might quip that this correlation is as reliable as a well-practiced pitcher's throw, or perhaps a well-prepared meal.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data from the 2003 to 2022 American League seasons revealed a strong correlation of 0.8015715 between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers and the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland. The coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.6425168 further indicated that approximately 64% of the variation in dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland could be explained by the variation in the Detroit Tigers' lost games. This remarkable relationship between baseball performance and local food service employment fosters contemplation of the intricate interconnection of seemingly unrelated facets of society.
The statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 reinforced the confidence in the observed correlation between these two variables. This finding suggests that the association between the Detroit Tigers' lost games and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland is unlikely to be a result of random chance. The odds of this intriguing correlation being a statistical fluke are as slim as the chances of a designated hitter hitting a home run while bunting.
The results were graphically represented in Fig. 1, a scatterplot that vividly displays the strong positive relationship between the variables. This visual representation of the data succinctly portrays the trend of increasing dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland as the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers rose. The scatterplot also serves as a reminder that statistical analysis can uncover unexpected connections, much like finding a surprise ingredient in an otherwise routine recipe.
In conclusion, the findings of this study highlight the surprising correlation between the Detroit Tigers' performance and dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland. As the research community ponders the implications of this unanticipated relationship, it becomes evident that statistical analysis can yield insights that extend beyond the confines of conventional wisdom. It is a poignant reminder that even in the world of research, as in baseball, one must always expect the unexpected.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has revealed a notable and statistically significant correlation between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers and the employment of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland. This unexpected connection prompts us to ponder the intricate web of influences that shape labor market dynamics. It seems that as the Tigers' victories dwindled, so did the appetite for ballpark hot dogs, leading to an increased demand for dining and cafeteria services in Maryland. It appears that baseball defeats may indeed result in more people seeking comfort food, reinforcing the adage that there's "no plate like home plate."

The strong correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 and the robust coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.6425168 are as surprising as finding a four-leaf clover in a baseball outfield. These findings emphasize the importance of considering unconventional variables in statistical analysis, reminding us that the world of data may yield outcomes as unexpected as a curveball in a game of catch.

The statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 leaves little room to attribute this correlation to mere chance, demonstrating that the association between the Tigers' lost games and dining room and cafeteria attendant employment in Maryland is about as random as a knuckleball in a batting cage.

Therefore, we assert that no further research is needed in this area, as we have unearthed a statistical oddity that is as rare and intriguing as a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning. This correlation may be surprising, but it undeniably adds an unexpected twist to the tapestry of labor market analysis and sports-related influences.


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 Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Sports Economics and Culinary Trends


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 Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Sports and Societal Synchronization


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 Strike Out or Serve Out: The Correlation Between Detroit Tigers' Lost Games and Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant Employment in Maryland with an abstract of This study presents an analysis of the relationship between the number of lost games by the Detroit Tigers during the 2003 to 2022 seasons of the American League and the employment statistics of dining room and cafeteria attendants in the state of Maryland. The research team utilized data from Baseball Reference and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to investigate this seemingly unrelated correlation.
Our findings reveal a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8015715 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This suggests a strong positive relationship between the two variables, indicating that as the Detroit Tigers' number of lost games increased, the number of dining room and cafeteria attendants employed in Maryland also rose. It seems that a decrease in the Tigers' victories may have led to an increase in dining room and cafeteria attendance in Maryland, reminding us of the importance of comfort food in times of sports-related distress.
While the exact mechanism behind this correlation warrants further investigation, it is clear that a connection exists, and our study emphasizes the importance of considering unexpected variables when analyzing seemingly unrelated phenomena. One might say it's a "home run" for statistical oddities.

ChatGPT:

"Detroit Tigers lost games," "employment statistics Maryland," "dining room attendants," "cafeteria attendants," "baseball statistics," "Bureau of Labor Statistics," "correlation coefficient," "p-value," "unexpected correlations," "sports-related distress," "statistical oddities."

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Data details

Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League
Source: Baseball Reference
See what else correlates with Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League

The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers in Maryland
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland

Correlation r = 0.8015715 (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 = 0.6425168 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 64.3% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League) over the 20 years from 2003 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 2.1E-5. 0.0000214895558379600370000000
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 0.0021% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 46,534 random variables You don't actually need 46 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 19 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 19 because we have two variables measured over a period of 20 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.

[ 0.56, 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.
20032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League (Games Lost)119909167748877816774697287759898114358596
The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants in Maryland (Laborers)1264011730107209410898096609700903083308120817098209880105801127011370119108410880010280




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([119,90,91,67,74,88,77,81,67,74,69,72,87,75,98,98,114,35,85,96,])
array_2 = np.array([12640,11730,10720,9410,8980,9660,9700,9030,8330,8120,8170,9820,9880,10580,11270,11370,11910,8410,8800,10280,])
array_1_name = "Detroit Tigers' number of lost games in a specific season of the American League"
array_2_name = "The number of dining room and cafeteria attendants 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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