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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 Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the second variable is Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking.  The chart goes from 1980 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the air quality improved in Reading, Pennsylvania, it led to an unexpected chain of events. The increased oxygen content in the atmosphere somehow supercharged the Detroit Tigers' performance, propelling them to a higher American League ranking. It's a breath of fresh air for the team as they continue to defy gravity with their newfound success!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of the Detroit Tigers' players at a picturesque park in Reading, Pennsylvania, breathing in the fresh, invigorating air. The scene should depict the players visibly energized, standing beneath the clear blue sky as their lung capacity improves. Show their vibrant celebration of success, conveying their rise to the top of the American League ranking under the nourishing, oxygen-rich atmosphere. 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: Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking. Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: a funny image you would see on reddit Concept art Cute cartoon Realistic Oragami
ChatGPT: Realistic

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 Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking, in the following situation: Because cleaner air in Reading, Pennsylvania boosted oxygen levels, leading to Detroit Tigers players having increased energy and better lung capacity, improving their performance and American League ranking.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: The players of the Detroit Tigers are seen taking deep breaths of fresh air at a lush park in Reading, Pennsylvania. The air quality is excellent, with clear blue skies. As they breathe in the clean air, their energy levels visibly rise, and their lung capacity improves. This newfound energy propels them to the top of the American League ranking, as the team celebrates their success under the bright, oxygen-rich sky.

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: [ Realistic ] and depicting this scene: The players of the Detroit Tigers are seen taking deep breaths of fresh air at a lush park in Reading, Pennsylvania. The air quality is excellent, with clear blue skies. As they breathe in the clean air, their energy levels visibly rise, and their lung capacity improves. This newfound energy propels them to the top of the American League ranking, as the team celebrates their success under the bright, oxygen-rich sky. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of the Detroit Tigers' players at a picturesque park in Reading, Pennsylvania, breathing in the fresh, invigorating air. The scene should depict the players visibly energized, standing beneath the clear blue sky as their lung capacity improves. Show their vibrant celebration of success, conveying their rise to the top of the American League ranking under the nourishing, oxygen-rich atmosphere.

*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 Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania caused Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking to increase. Add a funny one-liner at the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank

The International Journal of Sports Environmental Impact Research

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title a clever pun.

Your research team used data from Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 and p < 0.01 for 1980 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]]
Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank

[[ABSTRACT]]
The relationship between air quality and sports performance has been a burgeoning area of interest in recent years. In this study, we sought to investigate the potential impact of air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania on the American League ranking of the Detroit Tigers. Utilizing data from the Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia, our research team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 1980 to 2022. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a noteworthy association between air quality in Reading and the performance of the Detroit Tigers. This study not only sheds light on the possible influence of environmental factors on athletic outcomes but also underscores the importance of considering unconventional variables in sports research. While we may not have hit a home run in explaining the exact mechanism behind this association, our findings certainly provide food for thought and fuel for further investigation into the quirky intersection of air quality and baseball prowess.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank

[[ABSTRACT]]
The relationship between air quality and sports performance has been a burgeoning area of interest in recent years. In this study, we sought to investigate the potential impact of air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania on the American League ranking of the Detroit Tigers. Utilizing data from the Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia, our research team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 1980 to 2022. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a noteworthy association between air quality in Reading and the performance of the Detroit Tigers. This study not only sheds light on the possible influence of environmental factors on athletic outcomes but also underscores the importance of considering unconventional variables in sports research. While we may not have hit a home run in explaining the exact mechanism behind this association, our findings certainly provide food for thought and fuel for further investigation into the quirky intersection of air quality and baseball prowess.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
INTRODUCTION

In the realm of sports, the influence of various external factors on athletic performance has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. From the impact of dietary habits to the psychological effects of fan support, researchers have explored a wide array of unconventional variables that may contribute to the success or failure of athletic endeavors. One such variable that has garnered increasing interest in recent years is the quality of the air athletes breathe. Yes, you heard it right - we're going to talk about air quality and its potential quirky connection to baseball prowess. So, grab your inhalers and buckle up for an intriguing journey through the realms of environmental science and sports analytics.

The intersection of air quality and sports performance has proven to be an unexpected area of focus, prompting researchers to ponder the potential influence of pollutants and particulate matter on the outcomes of athletic competitions. Perhaps it's not just the players' swing or the pitcher's curveball that determine the fate of a baseball team, but rather the unseen particles floating through the air. It's almost like a game of "Where's Waldo?" but with air pollution instead of a bespectacled, red-and-white striped traveler. This study, in particular, delves into the intriguing relationship between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the American League ranking of the illustrious Detroit Tigers. That's right, we're taking a leap from environmental regulations to baseball statistics – a peculiar connection, indeed.

As the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding," or in this case, the correlation coefficient and p-value. So, hold onto your baseball caps as we unravel the surprises hidden within the datasets and statistical analyses aimed at uncovering the potential influence of Pennsylvanian pollution on the performance of Detroit's ferocious felines on the baseball diamond. We promise you'll leave this reading with more than just eye-strain and a craving for Cracker Jack.

As we embark on this journey, we invite you to join us in exploring the lesser-traversed terrain of sports science, where environmental variables and athletic outcomes converge in a symphony of data analysis and hypothesis testing. It's not every day that the words "smog" and "batting average" find themselves in the same sentence, but here we are, ready to dive into an investigation that promises to offer insights, amusement, and perhaps a few eyebrow raises along the way. So, let's play ball with the numbers and see if the air in Reading, Pennsylvania truly holds the power to influence the fortunes of the Detroit Tigers in the American League standings. Who knows? We might just uncover a gem or two amidst the haze of statistical analyses and environmental inquiries.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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. Perhaps you also got inspiration from some board games that are vaugely related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank

[[ABSTRACT]]
The relationship between air quality and sports performance has been a burgeoning area of interest in recent years. In this study, we sought to investigate the potential impact of air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania on the American League ranking of the Detroit Tigers. Utilizing data from the Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia, our research team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 1980 to 2022. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a noteworthy association between air quality in Reading and the performance of the Detroit Tigers. This study not only sheds light on the possible influence of environmental factors on athletic outcomes but also underscores the importance of considering unconventional variables in sports research. While we may not have hit a home run in explaining the exact mechanism behind this association, our findings certainly provide food for thought and fuel for further investigation into the quirky intersection of air quality and baseball prowess.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
In the realm of sports, the influence of various external factors on athletic performance has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. From the impact of dietary habits to the psychological effects of fan support, researchers have explored a wide array of unconventional variables that may contribute to the success or failure of athletic endeavors. One such variable that has garnered increasing interest in recent years is the quality of the air athletes breathe. Yes, you heard it right - we're going to talk about air quality and its potential quirky connection to baseball prowess. So, grab your inhalers and buckle up for an intriguing journey through the realms of environmental science and sports analytics.
The intersection of air quality and sports performance has proven to be an unexpected area of focus, prompting researchers to ponder the potential influence of pollutants and particulate matter on the outcomes of athletic competitions. Perhaps it's not just the players' swing or the pitcher's curveball that determine the fate of a baseball team, but rather the unseen particles floating through the air. It's almost like a game of "Where's Waldo?" but with air pollution instead of a bespectacled, red-and-white striped traveler. This study, in particular, delves into the intriguing relationship between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the American League ranking of the illustrious Detroit Tigers. That's right, we're taking a leap from environmental regulations to baseball statistics – a peculiar connection, indeed.
As the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding," or in this case, the correlation coefficient and p-value. So, hold onto your baseball caps as we unravel the surprises hidden within the datasets and statistical analyses aimed at uncovering the potential influence of Pennsylvanian pollution on the performance of Detroit's ferocious felines on the baseball diamond. We promise you'll leave this reading with more than just eye-strain and a craving for Cracker Jack.
As we embark on this journey, we invite you to join us in exploring the lesser-traversed terrain of sports science, where environmental variables and athletic outcomes converge in a symphony of data analysis and hypothesis testing. It's not every day that the words "smog" and "batting average" find themselves in the same sentence, but here we are, ready to dive into an investigation that promises to offer insights, amusement, and perhaps a few eyebrow raises along the way. So, let's play ball with the numbers and see if the air in Reading, Pennsylvania truly holds the power to influence the fortunes of the Detroit Tigers in the American League standings. Who knows? We might just uncover a gem or two amidst the haze of statistical analyses and environmental inquiries.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The investigation into the curious connection between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the performance of the Detroit Tigers in the American League standings has sparked a diverse array of studies and literary works. Smith et al. (2015) delved into the intricate balance of environmental factors and athletic outcomes, paving the way for subsequent researchers to ponder the potential implications of air pollutants on sports performance. Meanwhile, Doe and Jones (2018) offered compelling insights into the influence of atmospheric conditions on physiological responses, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the impact of air quality on baseball rankings.

In "The Air We Breathe: Pollution and Its Effects" by Clean & Green (2017), the authors elucidate the far-reaching consequences of air pollution, shedding light on its potential influence on diverse aspects of human life, including, perhaps, the realm of sports. In a similar vein, "The Ballpark Mysteries: The Wrigley Riddle" by Kelly & Meyers (2011) may not directly address air quality, but its exploration of baseball-related puzzles and enigmas serves as a metaphorical reflection of the intriguing conundrum we aim to untangle in this study.

Beyond the confines of non-fiction literature, the fictional works of J.R.R. Tolkien in "The Lord of the Rings" series and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" saga, though unrelated to our specific research question, exemplify the power of unexpected connections and unconventional influences. After all, who would have thought that a magical ring or a flying broomstick could impact the fate of entire worlds?

Drawing inspiration from the world of games, "Pandemic" by Leacock and "Ticket to Ride" by Moon & Weisblum provide an allegorical backdrop for our exploration, underscoring the significance of hidden correlations and unexpected pathways, much like the potential link between air quality and baseball rankings.

As we navigate the seas of literature and diverse sources of inspiration, it becomes clear that the intersection of environmental quality and athletic outcomes holds both intrigue and amusement, offering a playground for unconventional hypotheses and unexpected discoveries. Indeed, the journey ahead promises to be as enlightening as it is delightfully whimsical, as we set our sights on unraveling the possible influence of Pennsylvanian pollution on the prowess of the Detroit Tigers in the American League standings. Let the games begin!


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia . You used data from 1980 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]]
Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank

[[ABSTRACT]]
The relationship between air quality and sports performance has been a burgeoning area of interest in recent years. In this study, we sought to investigate the potential impact of air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania on the American League ranking of the Detroit Tigers. Utilizing data from the Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia, our research team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 1980 to 2022. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a noteworthy association between air quality in Reading and the performance of the Detroit Tigers. This study not only sheds light on the possible influence of environmental factors on athletic outcomes but also underscores the importance of considering unconventional variables in sports research. While we may not have hit a home run in explaining the exact mechanism behind this association, our findings certainly provide food for thought and fuel for further investigation into the quirky intersection of air quality and baseball prowess.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
In the realm of sports, the influence of various external factors on athletic performance has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. From the impact of dietary habits to the psychological effects of fan support, researchers have explored a wide array of unconventional variables that may contribute to the success or failure of athletic endeavors. One such variable that has garnered increasing interest in recent years is the quality of the air athletes breathe. Yes, you heard it right - we're going to talk about air quality and its potential quirky connection to baseball prowess. So, grab your inhalers and buckle up for an intriguing journey through the realms of environmental science and sports analytics.
The intersection of air quality and sports performance has proven to be an unexpected area of focus, prompting researchers to ponder the potential influence of pollutants and particulate matter on the outcomes of athletic competitions. Perhaps it's not just the players' swing or the pitcher's curveball that determine the fate of a baseball team, but rather the unseen particles floating through the air. It's almost like a game of "Where's Waldo?" but with air pollution instead of a bespectacled, red-and-white striped traveler. This study, in particular, delves into the intriguing relationship between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the American League ranking of the illustrious Detroit Tigers. That's right, we're taking a leap from environmental regulations to baseball statistics – a peculiar connection, indeed.
As the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding," or in this case, the correlation coefficient and p-value. So, hold onto your baseball caps as we unravel the surprises hidden within the datasets and statistical analyses aimed at uncovering the potential influence of Pennsylvanian pollution on the performance of Detroit's ferocious felines on the baseball diamond. We promise you'll leave this reading with more than just eye-strain and a craving for Cracker Jack.
As we embark on this journey, we invite you to join us in exploring the lesser-traversed terrain of sports science, where environmental variables and athletic outcomes converge in a symphony of data analysis and hypothesis testing. It's not every day that the words "smog" and "batting average" find themselves in the same sentence, but here we are, ready to dive into an investigation that promises to offer insights, amusement, and perhaps a few eyebrow raises along the way. So, let's play ball with the numbers and see if the air in Reading, Pennsylvania truly holds the power to influence the fortunes of the Detroit Tigers in the American League standings. Who knows? We might just uncover a gem or two amidst the haze of statistical analyses and environmental inquiries.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To untangle the web of air quality and baseball rankings, our research team embarked on a quest that required equal parts scientific rigor and a fondness for the whimsical. We gathered air quality data from Reading, Pennsylvania, and the American League ranking of the Detroit Tigers from 1980 to 2022, embracing the charm of vintage statistics alongside the glitz of contemporary analytics. We ultimately aimed to measure the potential impact of atmospheric conditions on the performance of our feline friends from Detroit, all while balancing the seriousness of scholarly inquiry with the thrill of unearthing unexpected connections.

The environmental data was meticulously sourced from the Environmental Protection Agency, where air quality measurements were cataloged with the precision of a baseball scorekeeper. We perused through an array of pollutant concentrations, including the likes of sulfur dioxide, ozone, and particulate matter, immersing ourselves in an ocean of atmospheric composition that would make even the most dedicated environmentalist do a double-take.

In parallel, we delved into the depths of Wikipedia – the treasure trove of knowledge and oddities – to procure the annual rankings of the Detroit Tigers in the American League. Here, we took a quasi-anthropological approach, navigating through the paradigms of baseball eras and the evolution of sports statistics, all while keeping our wits about us as Wikipedia can be as reliable as a knuckleball pitch – sometimes baffling, but occasionally right on the money.

With these diverse datasets in hand, we set out to wrangle the numbers and tease out any potential relationships using an arsenal of statistical methods. Our toolbox included the trusty Pearson correlation coefficient, a stalwart of bivariate analysis, and the unassuming yet steadfast linear regression model. We also enlisted the help of time series analysis to gauge the patterns of change over the decades, as our data danced through the years like a well-executed stolen base.

In essence, our methodology sought to blend the seriousness of scientific inquiry with the unruly charm of sports fandom, as we embarked on a quest to uncover the hidden threads that wove together the fates of the Detroit Tigers and the air quality of Reading, Pennsylvania. So, with spreadsheets at the ready and a healthy dose of statistical skepticism in our arsenal, we set off on a journey that promised to unearth both empirical insights and a chuckle or two along the way.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the 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 Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia .

For the time period 1980 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.5389492, r-squared of 0.2904662, 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]]
Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank

[[ABSTRACT]]
The relationship between air quality and sports performance has been a burgeoning area of interest in recent years. In this study, we sought to investigate the potential impact of air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania on the American League ranking of the Detroit Tigers. Utilizing data from the Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia, our research team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 1980 to 2022. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a noteworthy association between air quality in Reading and the performance of the Detroit Tigers. This study not only sheds light on the possible influence of environmental factors on athletic outcomes but also underscores the importance of considering unconventional variables in sports research. While we may not have hit a home run in explaining the exact mechanism behind this association, our findings certainly provide food for thought and fuel for further investigation into the quirky intersection of air quality and baseball prowess.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
INTRODUCTION
In the realm of sports, the influence of various external factors on athletic performance has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. From the impact of dietary habits to the psychological effects of fan support, researchers have explored a wide array of unconventional variables that may contribute to the success or failure of athletic endeavors. One such variable that has garnered increasing interest in recent years is the quality of the air athletes breathe. Yes, you heard it right - we're going to talk about air quality and its potential quirky connection to baseball prowess. So, grab your inhalers and buckle up for an intriguing journey through the realms of environmental science and sports analytics.
The intersection of air quality and sports performance has proven to be an unexpected area of focus, prompting researchers to ponder the potential influence of pollutants and particulate matter on the outcomes of athletic competitions. Perhaps it's not just the players' swing or the pitcher's curveball that determine the fate of a baseball team, but rather the unseen particles floating through the air. It's almost like a game of "Where's Waldo?" but with air pollution instead of a bespectacled, red-and-white striped traveler. This study, in particular, delves into the intriguing relationship between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the American League ranking of the illustrious Detroit Tigers. That's right, we're taking a leap from environmental regulations to baseball statistics – a peculiar connection, indeed.
As the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding," or in this case, the correlation coefficient and p-value. So, hold onto your baseball caps as we unravel the surprises hidden within the datasets and statistical analyses aimed at uncovering the potential influence of Pennsylvanian pollution on the performance of Detroit's ferocious felines on the baseball diamond. We promise you'll leave this reading with more than just eye-strain and a craving for Cracker Jack.
As we embark on this journey, we invite you to join us in exploring the lesser-traversed terrain of sports science, where environmental variables and athletic outcomes converge in a symphony of data analysis and hypothesis testing. It's not every day that the words "smog" and "batting average" find themselves in the same sentence, but here we are, ready to dive into an investigation that promises to offer insights, amusement, and perhaps a few eyebrow raises along the way. So, let's play ball with the numbers and see if the air in Reading, Pennsylvania truly holds the power to influence the fortunes of the Detroit Tigers in the American League standings. Who knows? We might just uncover a gem or two amidst the haze of statistical analyses and environmental inquiries.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our analysis of the data unveiled an intriguing connection between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the performance of the Detroit Tigers in the American League. The correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 indicated a moderate positive relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. It's almost as if the particles in the air were cheering on the Tigers from afar, contributing to their victories or commiserating with them during defeat.

The r-squared value of 0.2904662 suggested that approximately 29.05% of the variability in the Detroit Tigers' performance could be explained by the air quality in Reading. That's almost a third of the puzzle pieces fitting together, depicting a picture where pollution and baseball prowess share the frame.

Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.01 provided strong evidence against the null hypothesis, indicating that the observed relationship between air quality in Reading and the Detroit Tigers' standing in the American League was indeed statistically significant. In simpler terms, we can confidently assert that the association we found wasn't just a coincidental fluke – it's more than just peanuts and Cracker Jack at play here.

The Figure 1 scatterplot that we've included visually represents the robust correlation we observed between air quality in Reading and the Detroit Tigers' American League ranking. It's a sight to behold, almost as if the dots on the plot were cheering on the statistical significance they collectively represent.

In conclusion, our study provides compelling evidence of a substantial link between the air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the performance of the Detroit Tigers in the American League. While we may not have answered all the questions surrounding this peculiar association, our findings definitely add an unexpected twist to the ongoing narrative of environmental influences on sports. So, the next time you watch a game, take a deep breath and consider the unseen supporters lingering in the air – they just might be rooting for your favorite team.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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]]
Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank

[[ABSTRACT]]
The relationship between air quality and sports performance has been a burgeoning area of interest in recent years. In this study, we sought to investigate the potential impact of air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania on the American League ranking of the Detroit Tigers. Utilizing data from the Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia, our research team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 1980 to 2022. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a noteworthy association between air quality in Reading and the performance of the Detroit Tigers. This study not only sheds light on the possible influence of environmental factors on athletic outcomes but also underscores the importance of considering unconventional variables in sports research. While we may not have hit a home run in explaining the exact mechanism behind this association, our findings certainly provide food for thought and fuel for further investigation into the quirky intersection of air quality and baseball prowess.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The investigation into the curious connection between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the performance of the Detroit Tigers in the American League standings has sparked a diverse array of studies and literary works. Smith et al. (2015) delved into the intricate balance of environmental factors and athletic outcomes, paving the way for subsequent researchers to ponder the potential implications of air pollutants on sports performance. Meanwhile, Doe and Jones (2018) offered compelling insights into the influence of atmospheric conditions on physiological responses, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the impact of air quality on baseball rankings.
In "The Air We Breathe: Pollution and Its Effects" by Clean & Green (2017), the authors elucidate the far-reaching consequences of air pollution, shedding light on its potential influence on diverse aspects of human life, including, perhaps, the realm of sports. In a similar vein, "The Ballpark Mysteries: The Wrigley Riddle" by Kelly & Meyers (2011) may not directly address air quality, but its exploration of baseball-related puzzles and enigmas serves as a metaphorical reflection of the intriguing conundrum we aim to untangle in this study.
Beyond the confines of non-fiction literature, the fictional works of J.R.R. Tolkien in "The Lord of the Rings" series and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" saga, though unrelated to our specific research question, exemplify the power of unexpected connections and unconventional influences. After all, who would have thought that a magical ring or a flying broomstick could impact the fate of entire worlds?
Drawing inspiration from the world of games, "Pandemic" by Leacock and "Ticket to Ride" by Moon & Weisblum provide an allegorical backdrop for our exploration, underscoring the significance of hidden correlations and unexpected pathways, much like the potential link between air quality and baseball rankings.
As we navigate the seas of literature and diverse sources of inspiration, it becomes clear that the intersection of environmental quality and athletic outcomes holds both intrigue and amusement, offering a playground for unconventional hypotheses and unexpected discoveries. Indeed, the journey ahead promises to be as enlightening as it is delightfully whimsical, as we set our sights on unraveling the possible influence of Pennsylvanian pollution on the prowess of the Detroit Tigers in the American League standings. Let the games begin!

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the data unveiled an intriguing connection between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the performance of the Detroit Tigers in the American League. The correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 indicated a moderate positive relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. It's almost as if the particles in the air were cheering on the Tigers from afar, contributing to their victories or commiserating with them during defeat.
The r-squared value of 0.2904662 suggested that approximately 29.05% of the variability in the Detroit Tigers' performance could be explained by the air quality in Reading. That's almost a third of the puzzle pieces fitting together, depicting a picture where pollution and baseball prowess share the frame.
Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.01 provided strong evidence against the null hypothesis, indicating that the observed relationship between air quality in Reading and the Detroit Tigers' standing in the American League was indeed statistically significant. In simpler terms, we can confidently assert that the association we found wasn't just a coincidental fluke – it's more than just peanuts and Cracker Jack at play here.
The Figure 1 scatterplot that we've included visually represents the robust correlation we observed between air quality in Reading and the Detroit Tigers' American League ranking. It's a sight to behold, almost as if the dots on the plot were cheering on the statistical significance they collectively represent.
In conclusion, our study provides compelling evidence of a substantial link between the air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the performance of the Detroit Tigers in the American League. While we may not have answered all the questions surrounding this peculiar association, our findings definitely add an unexpected twist to the ongoing narrative of environmental influences on sports. So, the next time you watch a game, take a deep breath and consider the unseen supporters lingering in the air – they just might be rooting for your favorite team.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study lend credence to the notion that the air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania may indeed have a tangible impact on the performance of the Detroit Tigers in the American League. It appears that the invisible forces swirling in the Pennsylvanian atmosphere might be more than just a breath of fresh air – they could be a breath of victory for the Tigers.

Harkening back to the literature review, our findings align with the previous work of Smith et al. (2015) and Doe and Jones (2018), who hinted at the potential influence of atmospheric conditions on athletic outcomes. It seems that the breeze of evidence blowing in from our study serves as a gust of validation for these earlier researchers, affirming the weight of air quality in the game of baseball rankings.

Moreover, as we reflect on the rich tapestry of inspirations woven into the literature review, it becomes clear that the unexpected connections and unconventional influences symbolized by works such as "The Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter" are not merely flights of literary fancy. They serve as poignant reminders that even the most whimsical of elements – be it a magical ring or a mysterious wand – can hold unforeseen sway over reality.

Our study propels us into the realm of games, where "Pandemic" and "Ticket to Ride" stand as metaphors for the hidden correlations and unexpected pathways we have unearthed. In a game of statistical significance, it seems that the dice have rolled in favor of an intriguing association between Pennsylvanian pollution and the fortunes of the Detroit Tigers.

By demonstrating a significant link between air quality in Reading and the performance of the Tigers, we paint a picture where pollutants play an unexpected yet undeniable role in the drama of baseball rankings. It's as if the particles in the air are not mere spectators but active participants in the game, cheerleaders in a form unseen and unnoticed. It seems that the phrase "take a deep breath" now carries a whole new weight – for in that breath may lie the unseen support for one's favorite team. Admittedly, it's a peculiar and whimsical notion, but as our findings suggest, truth may indeed be stranger than fiction.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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]]
Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank

[[ABSTRACT]]
The relationship between air quality and sports performance has been a burgeoning area of interest in recent years. In this study, we sought to investigate the potential impact of air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania on the American League ranking of the Detroit Tigers. Utilizing data from the Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia, our research team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 1980 to 2022. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a noteworthy association between air quality in Reading and the performance of the Detroit Tigers. This study not only sheds light on the possible influence of environmental factors on athletic outcomes but also underscores the importance of considering unconventional variables in sports research. While we may not have hit a home run in explaining the exact mechanism behind this association, our findings certainly provide food for thought and fuel for further investigation into the quirky intersection of air quality and baseball prowess.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
In the realm of sports, the influence of various external factors on athletic performance has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. From the impact of dietary habits to the psychological effects of fan support, researchers have explored a wide array of unconventional variables that may contribute to the success or failure of athletic endeavors. One such variable that has garnered increasing interest in recent years is the quality of the air athletes breathe. Yes, you heard it right - we're going to talk about air quality and its potential quirky connection to baseball prowess. So, grab your inhalers and buckle up for an intriguing journey through the realms of environmental science and sports analytics.
The intersection of air quality and sports performance has proven to be an unexpected area of focus, prompting researchers to ponder the potential influence of pollutants and particulate matter on the outcomes of athletic competitions. Perhaps it's not just the players' swing or the pitcher's curveball that determine the fate of a baseball team, but rather the unseen particles floating through the air. It's almost like a game of "Where's Waldo?" but with air pollution instead of a bespectacled, red-and-white striped traveler. This study, in particular, delves into the intriguing relationship between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the American League ranking of the illustrious Detroit Tigers. That's right, we're taking a leap from environmental regulations to baseball statistics – a peculiar connection, indeed.
As the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding," or in this case, the correlation coefficient and p-value. So, hold onto your baseball caps as we unravel the surprises hidden within the datasets and statistical analyses aimed at uncovering the potential influence of Pennsylvanian pollution on the performance of Detroit's ferocious felines on the baseball diamond. We promise you'll leave this reading with more than just eye-strain and a craving for Cracker Jack.
As we embark on this journey, we invite you to join us in exploring the lesser-traversed terrain of sports science, where environmental variables and athletic outcomes converge in a symphony of data analysis and hypothesis testing. It's not every day that the words "smog" and "batting average" find themselves in the same sentence, but here we are, ready to dive into an investigation that promises to offer insights, amusement, and perhaps a few eyebrow raises along the way. So, let's play ball with the numbers and see if the air in Reading, Pennsylvania truly holds the power to influence the fortunes of the Detroit Tigers in the American League standings. Who knows? We might just uncover a gem or two amidst the haze of statistical analyses and environmental inquiries.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the data unveiled an intriguing connection between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the performance of the Detroit Tigers in the American League. The correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 indicated a moderate positive relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. It's almost as if the particles in the air were cheering on the Tigers from afar, contributing to their victories or commiserating with them during defeat.
The r-squared value of 0.2904662 suggested that approximately 29.05% of the variability in the Detroit Tigers' performance could be explained by the air quality in Reading. That's almost a third of the puzzle pieces fitting together, depicting a picture where pollution and baseball prowess share the frame.
Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.01 provided strong evidence against the null hypothesis, indicating that the observed relationship between air quality in Reading and the Detroit Tigers' standing in the American League was indeed statistically significant. In simpler terms, we can confidently assert that the association we found wasn't just a coincidental fluke – it's more than just peanuts and Cracker Jack at play here.
The Figure 1 scatterplot that we've included visually represents the robust correlation we observed between air quality in Reading and the Detroit Tigers' American League ranking. It's a sight to behold, almost as if the dots on the plot were cheering on the statistical significance they collectively represent.
In conclusion, our study provides compelling evidence of a substantial link between the air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the performance of the Detroit Tigers in the American League. While we may not have answered all the questions surrounding this peculiar association, our findings definitely add an unexpected twist to the ongoing narrative of environmental influences on sports. So, the next time you watch a game, take a deep breath and consider the unseen supporters lingering in the air – they just might be rooting for your favorite team.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study unravels an unforeseen bond between the air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the performance of the Detroit Tigers in the American League. It's almost as if the particles in the air were rallying behind the team, playing their own version of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" from afar. Our findings, with a correlation coefficient resembling an enthusiastic fan's cheer and a p-value more robust than a seasoned baseball player's swing, solidify the notion that environmental factors can indeed have a curious influence on athletic outcomes.

The statistical plot we've presented serves as a testament to the palpable connection we've uncovered, visually encapsulating the harmonious dance between Pennsylvanian pollution and the prowess of Detroit's feline athletes. It's a bit like watching a baseball game – there's suspense, there are unexpected turns, and there's always the lingering possibility of a delightful surprise.

While our study sheds light on this quirky convergence of environmental variables and sports performance, it also beckons for further exploration into the uncharted territory where the atmospheric and the athletic collide. So, the next time you find yourself pondering the trajectory of a fly ball, spare a thought for the invisible influencers lingering in the air – they might just be batting for the home team.

In the grand scheme of research, this study not only bolsters the case for considering unconventional variables in sports analysis but also injects a whimsical twist into the discourse of environmental influences on athletic endeavors. It's as if we've stumbled upon a diamond in the rough, not unlike the discovery of a hidden talent in a little league team.

In essence, our findings add a flavorful splash of unpredictability to the palate of sports science, reminding us that in the game of data analysis, as in baseball, there's always room for the unexpected. Consequently, we assert – with a wink and a nod – that further research probing the connection between air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania and the performance of the Detroit Tigers is no longer needed. After all, we've already brought home the bacon, or should we say, the ballpark hot dogs, with this peculiar yet fascinating study.


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 Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The International Journal of Sports Environmental Impact Research


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 Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The League of Environmental Education and Research (LEER)


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 Pennsylvanian Pollution: The Air-Strike on Baseball Teams' Rank with an abstract of The relationship between air quality and sports performance has been a burgeoning area of interest in recent years. In this study, we sought to investigate the potential impact of air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania on the American League ranking of the Detroit Tigers. Utilizing data from the Environmental Protection Agency and Wikipedia, our research team conducted a comprehensive analysis spanning the years 1980 to 2022. Our findings revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.5389492 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, indicating a noteworthy association between air quality in Reading and the performance of the Detroit Tigers. This study not only sheds light on the possible influence of environmental factors on athletic outcomes but also underscores the importance of considering unconventional variables in sports research. While we may not have hit a home run in explaining the exact mechanism behind this association, our findings certainly provide food for thought and fuel for further investigation into the quirky intersection of air quality and baseball prowess.

ChatGPT:

air quality, sports performance, Reading Pennsylvania, American League, Detroit Tigers, Environmental Protection Agency, Wikipedia, correlation coefficient, p-value, athletic outcomes, environmental factors, sports research, air pollution, baseball performance, air quality and sports, unconventional variables, baseball teams' rank, pollution and sports

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Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania
Detailed data title: Percentage of days with good air quality in Reading, PA
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
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Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking
Source: Wikipedia
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Correlation r = 0.5389492 (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 = 0.2904662 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 29% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania) over the 43 years from 1980 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.00019. 0.0001924481366394654300000000
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 0.54 in 0.019% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 5,196 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 42 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 42 because we have two variables measured over a period of 43 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.

[ 0.28, 0.72 ] 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.
1980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania (Good air quality)58.448864.52516065.479567.486363.287769.58964.383665.573870.684970.13768.767183.333373.972673.698674.794575.409878.630171.780861.643866.939961.643865.479572.602772.677666.027468.051162.637471.311562.465861.369953.424748.633955.890458.082256.438460.655767.397373.972676.438477.348172.328878.0822
Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking (Position)5342133127326454535334554422523111152535534




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([58.4488,64.5251,60,65.4795,67.4863,63.2877,69.589,64.3836,65.5738,70.6849,70.137,68.7671,83.3333,73.9726,73.6986,74.7945,75.4098,78.6301,71.7808,61.6438,66.9399,61.6438,65.4795,72.6027,72.6776,66.0274,68.0511,62.6374,71.3115,62.4658,61.3699,53.4247,48.6339,55.8904,58.0822,56.4384,60.6557,67.3973,73.9726,76.4384,77.3481,72.3288,78.0822,])
array_2 = np.array([5,3,4,2,1,3,3,1,2,7,3,2,6,4,5,4,5,3,5,3,3,4,5,5,4,4,2,2,5,2,3,1,1,1,1,5,2,5,3,5,5,3,4,])
array_1_name = "Air quality in Reading, Pennsylvania"
array_2_name = "Detroit Tigers' American League Ranking"

# 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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