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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 The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the second variable is Gasoline pumped in Mozambique.  The chart goes from 2010 to 2020, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho increases, so does their interest in forensic evidence. This interest leads to a spike in the production of crime shows, which prominently feature high-speed car chases. This, in turn, creates a dramatic surge in the global demand for gasoline. Meanwhile, in a completely unrelated series of events, Mozambique experiences a wave of fascination with Idaho's potato industry, leading to an inexplicable but undeniable craving for French fries. This sudden craving for fries leads to a sharp increase in the import of Idaho potatoes, but due to a mix-up at the docks, a massive shipment of gasoline is sent instead. And that, my friends, is how the academic pursuits of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho end up fueling the gasoline pumped in Mozambique. It's a tale of mystery, mix-ups, and a whole lot of unintended connections!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [ A photo-realistic image ] Create a scene where a quaint classroom in a small town in Idaho is depicted, with empty desks and a sense of quiet vacancy. Meanwhile, contrast this with a bustling gas station in a vibrant Mozambican city, featuring a line of cars waiting for fuel, capturing the growing demand for getaway vehicles amidst the rise in crime. The contrast between the two settings should create an evocative visual narrative. 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: The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and Gasoline pumped in Mozambique. 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: Psychedelic Woodblock painting Cutsy art illustration A photo-realistic image An image that looks like it is a scene from 'Star Wars'
ChatGPT: A photo-realistic image

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and Gasoline pumped in Mozambique, in the following situation: Gasoline pumped in Mozambique increased because as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho decreased, people turned to a life of crime and needed more fuel for their getaway cars.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a small town in Idaho, a classroom stands empty as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers decreases. Meanwhile, in a bustling city in Mozambique, a line of cars waits at a gas station, with more and more fuel being pumped as the demand for getaway cars increases due to the rise in crime.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A photo-realistic image ] and depicting this scene: In a small town in Idaho, a classroom stands empty as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers decreases. Meanwhile, in a bustling city in Mozambique, a line of cars waits at a gas station, with more and more fuel being pumped as the demand for getaway cars increases due to the rise in crime. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [ A photo-realistic image ] Create a scene where a quaint classroom in a small town in Idaho is depicted, with empty desks and a sense of quiet vacancy. Meanwhile, contrast this with a bustling gas station in a vibrant Mozambican city, featuring a line of cars waiting for fuel, capturing the growing demand for getaway vehicles amidst the rise in crime. The contrast between the two settings should create an evocative visual narrative.

*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 The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho caused Gasoline pumped in Mozambique to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Unveiling the Idaho Gasoline Mystery: An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique

The International Journal of Criminological Fuel Studies

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and Gasoline pumped in Mozambique. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Energy Information Administration to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 and p < 0.01 for 2010 to 2020.

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]]
Unveiling the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery": An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique

[[ABSTRACT]]
The correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique has long been a subject of mystery and amusement. Critics have dismissed any meaningful relationship, citing the sheer geographical and cultural divide between the two entities. However, our research team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 between these seemingly unrelated variables for the period from 2010 to 2020, with statistical significance at p < 0.01.

This unexpected finding has left the research community puzzled and amused, prompting a reevaluation of the traditional wisdom of disparate factors. Our paper presents this peculiar correlation with a touch of humor, as we discuss the potential implications and mechanisms underlying this connection. We invite readers to join us in unraveling this enigmatic link between criminal justice educators in Idaho and gasoline consumption in Mozambique, in an effort to address the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" with lighthearted curiosity and academic rigor.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and Gasoline pumped in Mozambique. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Unveiling the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery": An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique

[[ABSTRACT]]
The correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique has long been a subject of mystery and amusement. Critics have dismissed any meaningful relationship, citing the sheer geographical and cultural divide between the two entities. However, our research team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 between these seemingly unrelated variables for the period from 2010 to 2020, with statistical significance at p < 0.01.

This unexpected finding has left the research community puzzled and amused, prompting a reevaluation of the traditional wisdom of disparate factors. Our paper presents this peculiar correlation with a touch of humor, as we discuss the potential implications and mechanisms underlying this connection. We invite readers to join us in unraveling this enigmatic link between criminal justice educators in Idaho and gasoline consumption in Mozambique, in an effort to address the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" with lighthearted curiosity and academic rigor.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
Ever heard the one about the criminal justice teachers in Idaho and the gasoline consumption in Mozambique? No? Well, buckle up for a wild ride, because this paper is about to uncover a correlation that will leave you scratching your head and chuckling simultaneously.

The field of social sciences is renowned for unearthing strange and unexpected connections - from the height of CEOs influencing the stock market to the prevalence of cheese consumption affecting the number of people who die after becoming entangled in their bedsheets (yes, that's a real study). It is within this landscape of eyebrow-raising relationships that our research team stumbled upon the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery."

At first glance, one might dismiss any potential link between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement educators in the potato-loving state of Idaho and the amount of gasoline being pumped in the balmy lands of Mozambique. Geographically, these two entities are about as far apart as pineapple on pizza - seemingly unrelated and disconnected. Yet, as the saying goes, "correlation does not imply causation," and our team was determined to test this axiom to its limits.

Armed with an arsenal of statistical tools and a healthy dose of skepticism, we delved into labor market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and energy consumption figures from the Energy Information Administration, ready to uncover the truth behind this seemingly ludicrous association. Surprisingly, what we unearthed wasn't a statistical fluke or a typographical error - oh no, it was a good old-fashioned correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 staring us in the face, with a p-value so small it could fit through the eye of a statistical needle.

We couldn't help but revel in the absurdity of it all - criminal justice in Idaho, a land known for its majestic landscapes and tuber-filled cuisine, having an impact on the fuel consumption thousands of miles away in Mozambique. As we wiped away tears of laughter, we quickly realized that this finding wasn't just a statistical anomaly; it was a conundrum that begged to be shared with the academic community.

So, grab your detective hats and your sense of humor, because we're about to embark on a journey to unravel the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery." In this paper, we'll dissect the data, explore potential mechanisms, and perhaps even throw in a pun or two for good measure. Join us in this lighthearted exploration as we endeavor to shed light on this perplexing correlation and, who knows, maybe even redefine the boundaries of academic inquiry in the process.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and Gasoline pumped in Mozambique. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading the backs of shampoo bottles.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Unveiling the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery": An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique

[[ABSTRACT]]
The correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique has long been a subject of mystery and amusement. Critics have dismissed any meaningful relationship, citing the sheer geographical and cultural divide between the two entities. However, our research team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 between these seemingly unrelated variables for the period from 2010 to 2020, with statistical significance at p < 0.01.

This unexpected finding has left the research community puzzled and amused, prompting a reevaluation of the traditional wisdom of disparate factors. Our paper presents this peculiar correlation with a touch of humor, as we discuss the potential implications and mechanisms underlying this connection. We invite readers to join us in unraveling this enigmatic link between criminal justice educators in Idaho and gasoline consumption in Mozambique, in an effort to address the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" with lighthearted curiosity and academic rigor.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Ever heard the one about the criminal justice teachers in Idaho and the gasoline consumption in Mozambique? No? Well, buckle up for a wild ride, because this paper is about to uncover a correlation that will leave you scratching your head and chuckling simultaneously.
The field of social sciences is renowned for unearthing strange and unexpected connections - from the height of CEOs influencing the stock market to the prevalence of cheese consumption affecting the number of people who die after becoming entangled in their bedsheets (yes, that's a real study). It is within this landscape of eyebrow-raising relationships that our research team stumbled upon the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery."
At first glance, one might dismiss any potential link between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement educators in the potato-loving state of Idaho and the amount of gasoline being pumped in the balmy lands of Mozambique. Geographically, these two entities are about as far apart as pineapple on pizza - seemingly unrelated and disconnected. Yet, as the saying goes, "correlation does not imply causation," and our team was determined to test this axiom to its limits.
Armed with an arsenal of statistical tools and a healthy dose of skepticism, we delved into labor market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and energy consumption figures from the Energy Information Administration, ready to uncover the truth behind this seemingly ludicrous association. Surprisingly, what we unearthed wasn't a statistical fluke or a typographical error - oh no, it was a good old-fashioned correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 staring us in the face, with a p-value so small it could fit through the eye of a statistical needle.
We couldn't help but revel in the absurdity of it all - criminal justice in Idaho, a land known for its majestic landscapes and tuber-filled cuisine, having an impact on the fuel consumption thousands of miles away in Mozambique. As we wiped away tears of laughter, we quickly realized that this finding wasn't just a statistical anomaly; it was a conundrum that begged to be shared with the academic community.
So, grab your detective hats and your sense of humor, because we're about to embark on a journey to unravel the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery." In this paper, we'll dissect the data, explore potential mechanisms, and perhaps even throw in a pun or two for good measure. Join us in this lighthearted exploration as we endeavor to shed light on this perplexing correlation and, who knows, maybe even redefine the boundaries of academic inquiry in the process.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The connection between criminal justice education in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique may seem as unlikely as finding a unicorn in a cornfield, but our intrepid research team has combed through the literature to shed light on this quirky correlation. While the bulk of academic research has historically focused on more conventional pairings, such as economic indicators or social demographics, we bravely ventured into uncharted territory to explore this unanticipated relationship.

Smith et al. (2015) conducted a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing fuel consumption patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa, delving deep into economic, infrastructural, and sociocultural determinants. While their work provides valuable insights into the complex landscape of energy usage in the region, they regrettably neglected to mention the potential impact of criminal justice educators in the potato state on the gasoline pumping habits of Mozambicans.

Doe and Jones (2018) examined the educational landscape in the American Northwest and its implications for local communities, highlighting the role of educational institutions in shaping societal norms and values. Although their study offers a compelling narrative on the influence of educational institutions, neither the authors nor their impressive beards ventured into the realms of transcontinental gasoline consumption.

Turning to non-fiction sources, "The Geography of Gasoline" by John P. Wheels (2017) provides a detailed account of global fuel distribution networks, from refineries to gas stations and everything in between. Despite its meticulously researched content, the book neglects to mention any connection between the academic staffing levels in Idaho and fuel utilization in Mozambique, leaving us to wonder what other enigmatic correlations may lurk beneath the surface.

In a rather unexpected turn, fictional works such as "The Law and Order of Petrotopia" by Jane Pumpson (2019) and "Gasoline Justice: A Crime-Thriller" by Michael Fuelly (2016) appeared to hold promise in unveiling the secrets behind the Idaho-Mozambique nexus. Yet, much to our dismay, these thrilling tales of crime and gasoline failed to provide any empirical evidence or scholarly analysis to support our peculiar findings.

Venturing further into the realm of unconventional sources, we found ourselves poring over the backs of shampoo bottles, hoping for a eureka moment, a hidden message, or perhaps just a few minutes of entertainment during our research breaks. Alas, our hopes were washed away as we reread the same ingredients list for the umpteenth time, resigned to the fact that the answers to our inquiry lay elsewhere.

Despite the dearth of direct evidence in the existing literature, our study stands as a testament to the unpredictability of academic inquiry and the delight in uncovering amusing connections in the most unexpected places. As we embark on this whimsical exploration, we invite readers to join us in embracing the comical side of research, reminding ourselves that sometimes the most fascinating discoveries come with a touch of absurdity.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and Gasoline pumped in Mozambique. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Energy Information Administration . You used data from 2010 to 2020

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]]
Unveiling the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery": An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique

[[ABSTRACT]]
The correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique has long been a subject of mystery and amusement. Critics have dismissed any meaningful relationship, citing the sheer geographical and cultural divide between the two entities. However, our research team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 between these seemingly unrelated variables for the period from 2010 to 2020, with statistical significance at p < 0.01.

This unexpected finding has left the research community puzzled and amused, prompting a reevaluation of the traditional wisdom of disparate factors. Our paper presents this peculiar correlation with a touch of humor, as we discuss the potential implications and mechanisms underlying this connection. We invite readers to join us in unraveling this enigmatic link between criminal justice educators in Idaho and gasoline consumption in Mozambique, in an effort to address the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" with lighthearted curiosity and academic rigor.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Ever heard the one about the criminal justice teachers in Idaho and the gasoline consumption in Mozambique? No? Well, buckle up for a wild ride, because this paper is about to uncover a correlation that will leave you scratching your head and chuckling simultaneously.
The field of social sciences is renowned for unearthing strange and unexpected connections - from the height of CEOs influencing the stock market to the prevalence of cheese consumption affecting the number of people who die after becoming entangled in their bedsheets (yes, that's a real study). It is within this landscape of eyebrow-raising relationships that our research team stumbled upon the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery."
At first glance, one might dismiss any potential link between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement educators in the potato-loving state of Idaho and the amount of gasoline being pumped in the balmy lands of Mozambique. Geographically, these two entities are about as far apart as pineapple on pizza - seemingly unrelated and disconnected. Yet, as the saying goes, "correlation does not imply causation," and our team was determined to test this axiom to its limits.
Armed with an arsenal of statistical tools and a healthy dose of skepticism, we delved into labor market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and energy consumption figures from the Energy Information Administration, ready to uncover the truth behind this seemingly ludicrous association. Surprisingly, what we unearthed wasn't a statistical fluke or a typographical error - oh no, it was a good old-fashioned correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 staring us in the face, with a p-value so small it could fit through the eye of a statistical needle.
We couldn't help but revel in the absurdity of it all - criminal justice in Idaho, a land known for its majestic landscapes and tuber-filled cuisine, having an impact on the fuel consumption thousands of miles away in Mozambique. As we wiped away tears of laughter, we quickly realized that this finding wasn't just a statistical anomaly; it was a conundrum that begged to be shared with the academic community.
So, grab your detective hats and your sense of humor, because we're about to embark on a journey to unravel the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery." In this paper, we'll dissect the data, explore potential mechanisms, and perhaps even throw in a pun or two for good measure. Join us in this lighthearted exploration as we endeavor to shed light on this perplexing correlation and, who knows, maybe even redefine the boundaries of academic inquiry in the process.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

In the pursuit of unraveling the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery," our research team employed a multifaceted and eclectic approach, blending traditional statistical analyses with a hint of playful curiosity. Our data collection process resembled a global scavenger hunt, where we scoured the digital landscapes of various databases and statistical repositories to capture the elusive statistics we sought.

First things first, we delved into the labor market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics like enthusiastic spelunkers exploring vast caverns. We meticulously tallied the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in the state of Idaho, brushing shoulders with the statistical anomalies and outliers that lurk in the shadows of bureaucratic records. Armed with spreadsheets and a keen eye for data integrity, we set out to quantify the influence of these educators on a global scale.

Next, we turned our attention to the consumption of the lifeblood of modern civilization - gasoline. With the gusto of intrepid treasure hunters, we mined energy consumption figures from the Energy Information Administration, sifting through the digital sands to extract the precise volume of gasoline pumped in the sun-kissed lands of Mozambique. As we navigated through the numerical underbrush, we harnessed the power of computational tools to transform raw data into meaningful insights, all the while maintaining a healthy sense of reckless curiosity.

Having amassed this treasure trove of information, we employed robust statistical methods akin to a team of scientific alchemists, seeking to transmute raw numbers into meaningful knowledge. Our data analysis embraced the marriage of classical correlation analyses and modern-day multivariate modeling, crafting a statistical tapestry that sought to capture the nuances of this seemingly whimsical relationship.

Through meticulous scrutiny and reflexive skepticism, we harnessed the power of statistical software to crunch the numbers, unveiling the surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the gasoline consumption in Mozambique for the period from 2010 to 2020. Our statistical significance testing, reminiscent of a high-stakes poker game, yielded a p-value so diminutive that it would make even the most tenacious statistical purist raise an eyebrow in astonishment.

In the wake of this revelatory statistical discovery, we recognized the need for caution and restraint, acknowledging that correlation does not necessitate causation. With characteristic humility, we navigated the murky waters of potential confounders and alternative explanations, considering the possibility of lurking variables that could cast a shadow of doubt over our findings. In the spirit of academic rigor and a sprinkle of humor, we subjected our results to robust sensitivity analyses and scenario planning, embracing the balance of gravitas and levity in our quest for truth.

In summary, our methodology harmonized the precision of traditional statistical analyses with the whimsy of revelatory discovery, guided by the ever-present spirit of intellectual humility and the occasional pun for good measure. With statistical tools in hand and a twinkle of curiosity in our eyes, we ventured into the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery," ready to challenge convention and embark on a quest for knowledge that straddles the realms of statistical inquiry and lighthearted amusement.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and Gasoline pumped in Mozambique. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

For the time period 2010 to 2020, you found a correlation 0.8464202, r-squared of 0.7164271, 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]]
Unveiling the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery": An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique

[[ABSTRACT]]
The correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique has long been a subject of mystery and amusement. Critics have dismissed any meaningful relationship, citing the sheer geographical and cultural divide between the two entities. However, our research team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 between these seemingly unrelated variables for the period from 2010 to 2020, with statistical significance at p < 0.01.

This unexpected finding has left the research community puzzled and amused, prompting a reevaluation of the traditional wisdom of disparate factors. Our paper presents this peculiar correlation with a touch of humor, as we discuss the potential implications and mechanisms underlying this connection. We invite readers to join us in unraveling this enigmatic link between criminal justice educators in Idaho and gasoline consumption in Mozambique, in an effort to address the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" with lighthearted curiosity and academic rigor.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Ever heard the one about the criminal justice teachers in Idaho and the gasoline consumption in Mozambique? No? Well, buckle up for a wild ride, because this paper is about to uncover a correlation that will leave you scratching your head and chuckling simultaneously.
The field of social sciences is renowned for unearthing strange and unexpected connections - from the height of CEOs influencing the stock market to the prevalence of cheese consumption affecting the number of people who die after becoming entangled in their bedsheets (yes, that's a real study). It is within this landscape of eyebrow-raising relationships that our research team stumbled upon the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery."
At first glance, one might dismiss any potential link between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement educators in the potato-loving state of Idaho and the amount of gasoline being pumped in the balmy lands of Mozambique. Geographically, these two entities are about as far apart as pineapple on pizza - seemingly unrelated and disconnected. Yet, as the saying goes, "correlation does not imply causation," and our team was determined to test this axiom to its limits.
Armed with an arsenal of statistical tools and a healthy dose of skepticism, we delved into labor market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and energy consumption figures from the Energy Information Administration, ready to uncover the truth behind this seemingly ludicrous association. Surprisingly, what we unearthed wasn't a statistical fluke or a typographical error - oh no, it was a good old-fashioned correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 staring us in the face, with a p-value so small it could fit through the eye of a statistical needle.
We couldn't help but revel in the absurdity of it all - criminal justice in Idaho, a land known for its majestic landscapes and tuber-filled cuisine, having an impact on the fuel consumption thousands of miles away in Mozambique. As we wiped away tears of laughter, we quickly realized that this finding wasn't just a statistical anomaly; it was a conundrum that begged to be shared with the academic community.
So, grab your detective hats and your sense of humor, because we're about to embark on a journey to unravel the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery." In this paper, we'll dissect the data, explore potential mechanisms, and perhaps even throw in a pun or two for good measure. Join us in this lighthearted exploration as we endeavor to shed light on this perplexing correlation and, who knows, maybe even redefine the boundaries of academic inquiry in the process.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis of the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration revealed a surprisingly strong correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique. Over the period from 2010 to 2020, a correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 was uncovered, with an r-squared value of 0.7164271, and a p-value of less than 0.01.

The magnitude of the correlation coefficient suggests a robust association, akin to the bond between peanut butter and jelly or the gravitational pull between two celestial bodies. The scatterplot depicted in Fig. 1 beautifully illustrates this relationship, showing a clear trend wherein an increase in the number of criminal justice educators in Idaho coincides with a rise in gasoline consumption in Mozambique. It's as if every lecture on criminology and law enforcement in Idaho serves as a catalyst for driving up the demand for gasoline halfway across the globe!

It's worth noting that while correlation does not imply causation, the strength of this correlation cannot be ignored. This peculiar discovery has sparked both laughter and contemplation among our research team. We couldn't help but wonder: Does the sight of criminal justice educators engrossed in their textbooks have a ripple effect that influences the fuel consumption patterns of Mozambican motorists? Or perhaps, the thrill of law enforcement seminars in Idaho inspires a desire for road trips and long drives, thereby fueling the demand for gasoline in Mozambique?

This unexpected correlation challenges our conventional understanding of causality and invites us to contemplate the hidden ties that bind seemingly unrelated aspects of our global community. Furthermore, it serves as a reminder of the delightful absurdity that often accompanies the pursuit of knowledge.

In light of these findings, we must proceed with further inquiry to unravel the mechanisms underpinning this intriguing correlation. Additionally, it is imperative to explore the potential implications of this connection. As we delve deeper into this "Idaho Gasoline Mystery," we urge our readers to approach this enigmatic discovery with a sense of curiosity, humor, and an openness to the unexpected. After all, in the labyrinth of the academic world, it's the peculiar correlations and unanticipated relationships that often lead to the most enlightening revelations.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and Gasoline pumped in Mozambique. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Unveiling the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery": An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique

[[ABSTRACT]]
The correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique has long been a subject of mystery and amusement. Critics have dismissed any meaningful relationship, citing the sheer geographical and cultural divide between the two entities. However, our research team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 between these seemingly unrelated variables for the period from 2010 to 2020, with statistical significance at p < 0.01.

This unexpected finding has left the research community puzzled and amused, prompting a reevaluation of the traditional wisdom of disparate factors. Our paper presents this peculiar correlation with a touch of humor, as we discuss the potential implications and mechanisms underlying this connection. We invite readers to join us in unraveling this enigmatic link between criminal justice educators in Idaho and gasoline consumption in Mozambique, in an effort to address the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" with lighthearted curiosity and academic rigor.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The connection between criminal justice education in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique may seem as unlikely as finding a unicorn in a cornfield, but our intrepid research team has combed through the literature to shed light on this quirky correlation. While the bulk of academic research has historically focused on more conventional pairings, such as economic indicators or social demographics, we bravely ventured into uncharted territory to explore this unanticipated relationship.
Smith et al. (2015) conducted a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing fuel consumption patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa, delving deep into economic, infrastructural, and sociocultural determinants. While their work provides valuable insights into the complex landscape of energy usage in the region, they regrettably neglected to mention the potential impact of criminal justice educators in the potato state on the gasoline pumping habits of Mozambicans.
Doe and Jones (2018) examined the educational landscape in the American Northwest and its implications for local communities, highlighting the role of educational institutions in shaping societal norms and values. Although their study offers a compelling narrative on the influence of educational institutions, neither the authors nor their impressive beards ventured into the realms of transcontinental gasoline consumption.
Turning to non-fiction sources, "The Geography of Gasoline" by John P. Wheels (2017) provides a detailed account of global fuel distribution networks, from refineries to gas stations and everything in between. Despite its meticulously researched content, the book neglects to mention any connection between the academic staffing levels in Idaho and fuel utilization in Mozambique, leaving us to wonder what other enigmatic correlations may lurk beneath the surface.
In a rather unexpected turn, fictional works such as "The Law and Order of Petrotopia" by Jane Pumpson (2019) and "Gasoline Justice: A Crime-Thriller" by Michael Fuelly (2016) appeared to hold promise in unveiling the secrets behind the Idaho-Mozambique nexus. Yet, much to our dismay, these thrilling tales of crime and gasoline failed to provide any empirical evidence or scholarly analysis to support our peculiar findings.
Venturing further into the realm of unconventional sources, we found ourselves poring over the backs of shampoo bottles, hoping for a eureka moment, a hidden message, or perhaps just a few minutes of entertainment during our research breaks. Alas, our hopes were washed away as we reread the same ingredients list for the umpteenth time, resigned to the fact that the answers to our inquiry lay elsewhere.
Despite the dearth of direct evidence in the existing literature, our study stands as a testament to the unpredictability of academic inquiry and the delight in uncovering amusing connections in the most unexpected places. As we embark on this whimsical exploration, we invite readers to join us in embracing the comical side of research, reminding ourselves that sometimes the most fascinating discoveries come with a touch of absurdity.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration revealed a surprisingly strong correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique. Over the period from 2010 to 2020, a correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 was uncovered, with an r-squared value of 0.7164271, and a p-value of less than 0.01.
The magnitude of the correlation coefficient suggests a robust association, akin to the bond between peanut butter and jelly or the gravitational pull between two celestial bodies. The scatterplot depicted in Fig. 1 beautifully illustrates this relationship, showing a clear trend wherein an increase in the number of criminal justice educators in Idaho coincides with a rise in gasoline consumption in Mozambique. It's as if every lecture on criminology and law enforcement in Idaho serves as a catalyst for driving up the demand for gasoline halfway across the globe!
It's worth noting that while correlation does not imply causation, the strength of this correlation cannot be ignored. This peculiar discovery has sparked both laughter and contemplation among our research team. We couldn't help but wonder: Does the sight of criminal justice educators engrossed in their textbooks have a ripple effect that influences the fuel consumption patterns of Mozambican motorists? Or perhaps, the thrill of law enforcement seminars in Idaho inspires a desire for road trips and long drives, thereby fueling the demand for gasoline in Mozambique?
This unexpected correlation challenges our conventional understanding of causality and invites us to contemplate the hidden ties that bind seemingly unrelated aspects of our global community. Furthermore, it serves as a reminder of the delightful absurdity that often accompanies the pursuit of knowledge.
In light of these findings, we must proceed with further inquiry to unravel the mechanisms underpinning this intriguing correlation. Additionally, it is imperative to explore the potential implications of this connection. As we delve deeper into this "Idaho Gasoline Mystery," we urge our readers to approach this enigmatic discovery with a sense of curiosity, humor, and an openness to the unexpected. After all, in the labyrinth of the academic world, it's the peculiar correlations and unanticipated relationships that often lead to the most enlightening revelations.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The unexpected correlation uncovered in our research between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique has generated both intrigue and amusement within the academic community. Although this amusing link may initially sound as unlikely as finding a polar bear in the Sahara, our statistical analysis undeniably supports the existence of this quirky relationship.

Returning to the whimsical items in the literature review, we find ourselves pondering the potential impact of criminal justice educators on the gasoline pumping habits of Mozambicans. Smith et al. (2015) delved into the economic, infrastructural, and sociocultural determinants of fuel consumption patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa, but they missed out on the potential, albeit comical, influence of educators from the potato state.

Furthermore, Doe and Jones (2018) discussed the role of educational institutions in shaping societal norms and values, providing an interesting lens through which to consider the influence of Idaho's educators on Mozambique. While their work may not have been intended for such a far-reaching interpretation, the unintended hilarity of this connection certainly adds a lighthearted twist to their research.

The robust correlation coefficient we uncovered challenges conventional wisdom and beckons us to explore the unexpected ties that bind disparate aspects of our world. As our results align with prior research and our statistical findings support the existence of this whimsical connection, we are confronted with the blossoming realization that perhaps, in the grand comedy of life, seemingly unrelated entities may share a secret dance.

It's evident that further studies are necessary to peel back the layers of this "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" and understand the mechanisms underlying this connection. As we wade through the lighthearted absurdity of this unusual correlation, let us embark on this scholarly journey with a sense of curiosity and humor, inviting the unexpected to guide us towards enlightening revelations.

In closing, we are left with a sense of both bewilderment and amusement as we continue to unravel the enigma that is the Idaho-Mozambique nexus. This peculiar discovery demonstrates the delightful absurdity that often accompanies the pursuit of knowledge and encourages us to approach the academic world with a touch of whimsy. After all, as we venture through the labyrinth of research, it is often the most peculiar correlations that lead to the most captivating insights.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and Gasoline pumped in Mozambique. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Unveiling the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery": An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique

[[ABSTRACT]]
The correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique has long been a subject of mystery and amusement. Critics have dismissed any meaningful relationship, citing the sheer geographical and cultural divide between the two entities. However, our research team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 between these seemingly unrelated variables for the period from 2010 to 2020, with statistical significance at p < 0.01.

This unexpected finding has left the research community puzzled and amused, prompting a reevaluation of the traditional wisdom of disparate factors. Our paper presents this peculiar correlation with a touch of humor, as we discuss the potential implications and mechanisms underlying this connection. We invite readers to join us in unraveling this enigmatic link between criminal justice educators in Idaho and gasoline consumption in Mozambique, in an effort to address the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" with lighthearted curiosity and academic rigor.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Ever heard the one about the criminal justice teachers in Idaho and the gasoline consumption in Mozambique? No? Well, buckle up for a wild ride, because this paper is about to uncover a correlation that will leave you scratching your head and chuckling simultaneously.
The field of social sciences is renowned for unearthing strange and unexpected connections - from the height of CEOs influencing the stock market to the prevalence of cheese consumption affecting the number of people who die after becoming entangled in their bedsheets (yes, that's a real study). It is within this landscape of eyebrow-raising relationships that our research team stumbled upon the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery."
At first glance, one might dismiss any potential link between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement educators in the potato-loving state of Idaho and the amount of gasoline being pumped in the balmy lands of Mozambique. Geographically, these two entities are about as far apart as pineapple on pizza - seemingly unrelated and disconnected. Yet, as the saying goes, "correlation does not imply causation," and our team was determined to test this axiom to its limits.
Armed with an arsenal of statistical tools and a healthy dose of skepticism, we delved into labor market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and energy consumption figures from the Energy Information Administration, ready to uncover the truth behind this seemingly ludicrous association. Surprisingly, what we unearthed wasn't a statistical fluke or a typographical error - oh no, it was a good old-fashioned correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 staring us in the face, with a p-value so small it could fit through the eye of a statistical needle.
We couldn't help but revel in the absurdity of it all - criminal justice in Idaho, a land known for its majestic landscapes and tuber-filled cuisine, having an impact on the fuel consumption thousands of miles away in Mozambique. As we wiped away tears of laughter, we quickly realized that this finding wasn't just a statistical anomaly; it was a conundrum that begged to be shared with the academic community.
So, grab your detective hats and your sense of humor, because we're about to embark on a journey to unravel the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery." In this paper, we'll dissect the data, explore potential mechanisms, and perhaps even throw in a pun or two for good measure. Join us in this lighthearted exploration as we endeavor to shed light on this perplexing correlation and, who knows, maybe even redefine the boundaries of academic inquiry in the process.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration revealed a surprisingly strong correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique. Over the period from 2010 to 2020, a correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 was uncovered, with an r-squared value of 0.7164271, and a p-value of less than 0.01.
The magnitude of the correlation coefficient suggests a robust association, akin to the bond between peanut butter and jelly or the gravitational pull between two celestial bodies. The scatterplot depicted in Fig. 1 beautifully illustrates this relationship, showing a clear trend wherein an increase in the number of criminal justice educators in Idaho coincides with a rise in gasoline consumption in Mozambique. It's as if every lecture on criminology and law enforcement in Idaho serves as a catalyst for driving up the demand for gasoline halfway across the globe!
It's worth noting that while correlation does not imply causation, the strength of this correlation cannot be ignored. This peculiar discovery has sparked both laughter and contemplation among our research team. We couldn't help but wonder: Does the sight of criminal justice educators engrossed in their textbooks have a ripple effect that influences the fuel consumption patterns of Mozambican motorists? Or perhaps, the thrill of law enforcement seminars in Idaho inspires a desire for road trips and long drives, thereby fueling the demand for gasoline in Mozambique?
This unexpected correlation challenges our conventional understanding of causality and invites us to contemplate the hidden ties that bind seemingly unrelated aspects of our global community. Furthermore, it serves as a reminder of the delightful absurdity that often accompanies the pursuit of knowledge.
In light of these findings, we must proceed with further inquiry to unravel the mechanisms underpinning this intriguing correlation. Additionally, it is imperative to explore the potential implications of this connection. As we delve deeper into this "Idaho Gasoline Mystery," we urge our readers to approach this enigmatic discovery with a sense of curiosity, humor, and an openness to the unexpected. After all, in the labyrinth of the academic world, it's the peculiar correlations and unanticipated relationships that often lead to the most enlightening revelations.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In closing, our zany exploration into the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" has not only left us in stitches but has also uncovered a correlation so robust, it's practically begging for a sitcom spin-off. As we wrap up our investigation, it's clear that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho has an uncanny link to the gasoline being pumped in Mozambique, leaving us dumbfounded and giggling in equal measure.

The strength of the correlation coefficient has us pondering whimsical scenarios - perhaps the sight of Idaho's finest discussing forensic evidence ignites an insatiable thirst for adventure in Mozambique, resulting in a spike in gasoline consumption! Nonetheless, this bizarre connection challenges our traditional notions of causality, reminding us that the world of social sciences is akin to a whimsical game of clue where correlation, causation, and a touch of absurdity intertwine.

In the spirit of this joyous pursuit of knowledge, we assert that no further research is needed in this area. After all, why search for answers when the mysteries of the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" continue to elicit guffaws and raised eyebrows? With a zest for the unexpected and a hearty chuckle, we bid adieu to this peculiar correlation, keeping our hearts open for the next whimsical puzzle the academic world throws our way.


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 Unveiling the Idaho Gasoline Mystery: An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The International Journal of Criminological Fuel Studies


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 Unveiling the Idaho Gasoline Mystery: An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The International Consortium for Criminal Justice Education and Environmental Sustainability


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 Unveiling the Idaho Gasoline Mystery: An Unanticipated Connection between Criminal Justice Educators and Fuel Consumption in Mozambique with an abstract of The correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho and the amount of gasoline pumped in Mozambique has long been a subject of mystery and amusement. Critics have dismissed any meaningful relationship, citing the sheer geographical and cultural divide between the two entities. However, our research team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8464202 between these seemingly unrelated variables for the period from 2010 to 2020, with statistical significance at p < 0.01.
This unexpected finding has left the research community puzzled and amused, prompting a reevaluation of the traditional wisdom of disparate factors. Our paper presents this peculiar correlation with a touch of humor, as we discuss the potential implications and mechanisms underlying this connection. We invite readers to join us in unraveling this enigmatic link between criminal justice educators in Idaho and gasoline consumption in Mozambique, in an effort to address the "Idaho Gasoline Mystery" with lighthearted curiosity and academic rigor.

ChatGPT:

"Idaho Gasoline Mystery", criminal justice educators Idaho, fuel consumption Mozambique, correlation coefficient, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Energy Information Administration, gasoline consumption, law enforcement teachers, geographic correlation, cultural divide, correlation research, statistical significance, enigmatic link, academic rigor, unusual correlation

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Data details

The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary in Idaho
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho

Gasoline pumped in Mozambique
Detailed data title: Volume of gasoline pumped consumed in Mozambique in millions of barrels per day
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Gasoline pumped in Mozambique

Correlation r = 0.8464202 (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 = 0.7164271 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 71.6% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Gasoline pumped in Mozambique) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho) over the 11 years from 2010 through 2020.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.00102. 0.0010176051813150880000000000
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 0.85 in 0.102% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 983 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 10 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 10 because we have two variables measured over a period of 11 years. It's just the number of years minus ( the number of variables minus one ), which in this case simplifies to the number of years minus one.
you would randomly expect to find a correlation as strong as this one.

[ 0.5, 0.96 ] 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.
20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho (Laborers)504070707040150150905080
Gasoline pumped in Mozambique (Million Barrels/Day)3.622333.926144.125164.370164.6973471112.01216.940856.753896.52019




Why this works

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




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([50,40,70,70,70,40,150,150,90,50,80,])
array_2 = np.array([3.62233,3.92614,4.12516,4.37016,4.69734,7,11,12.0121,6.94085,6.75389,6.52019,])
array_1_name = "The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Idaho"
array_2_name = "Gasoline pumped in Mozambique"

# 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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