about · email me · subscribe
Spurious correlation #3,768 · View random

A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Popularity of the first name Charlotte and the second variable is Wind power generated in Switzerland.  The chart goes from 1996 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
Download png
, svg

AI explanation

The name Charlotte sounds like "char" as in char grilled, and all that extra char in the air is creating more wind for Switzerland's turbines! Go figure, it's a real char-ming connection!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Style: Art Nouveau Prompt: In a scenic Swiss landscape, a group of elegant wind turbines stands tall against a serene blue sky. Their slender blades sway gracefully in the breeze, harnessing the abundant wind to generate a powerful source of renewable energy. Nearby, a jubilant crowd gathers, their excitement palpable as they cheer on a magnificent stage where a prominant figure named Charlotte is being celebrated. The name "Charlotte" is subtly incorporated in the design elements throughout the scene, seamlessly intertwining with the scenery and jubilant atmosphere. The energy of the cheering crowd seems to weave through the air, infusing the turbines with a vibrant essence that causes them to spin even faster, producing an abundance of clean, sustainable power for the picturesque landscape. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Popularity of the first name Charlotte and Wind power generated in Switzerland. 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: Scalar art Magic realism Parallax art Art nouveau Celtic art
ChatGPT: Art nouveau

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Popularity of the first name Charlotte and Wind power generated in Switzerland, in the following situation: Because as more people named Charlotte rose to fame, the wind turbines in Switzerland started spinning faster, harnessing the power of their collective fan excitement and converting it into renewable energy. The newfound popularity of the name Charlotte created a literal whirlwind of support for wind power in Switzerland, propelling the turbines to generate more electricity than ever before. It's a classic case of Charlotte's web of influence reaching all the way to renewable energy sources.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a picturesque Swiss landscape, a group of wind turbines stand tall against the blue sky. Their blades spin vigorously in the wind, generating a powerful source of renewable energy. Nearby, a crowd excitedly gathers, cheering on a stage where a prominent figure named Charlotte is being celebrated. The name "Charlotte" is seen everywhere, as the energy of the crowd seems to infuse the turbines, causing them to spin even faster and produce an abundance of clean, sustainable power.

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: [ Art nouveau ] and depicting this scene: In a picturesque Swiss landscape, a group of wind turbines stand tall against the blue sky. Their blades spin vigorously in the wind, generating a powerful source of renewable energy. Nearby, a crowd excitedly gathers, cheering on a stage where a prominent figure named Charlotte is being celebrated. The name "Charlotte" is seen everywhere, as the energy of the crowd seems to infuse the turbines, causing them to spin even faster and produce an abundance of clean, sustainable power. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Style: Art Nouveau Prompt: In a scenic Swiss landscape, a group of elegant wind turbines stands tall against a serene blue sky. Their slender blades sway gracefully in the breeze, harnessing the abundant wind to generate a powerful source of renewable energy. Nearby, a jubilant crowd gathers, their excitement palpable as they cheer on a magnificent stage where a prominant figure named Charlotte is being celebrated. The name "Charlotte" is subtly incorporated in the design elements throughout the scene, seamlessly intertwining with the scenery and jubilant atmosphere. The energy of the cheering crowd seems to weave through the air, infusing the turbines with a vibrant essence that causes them to spin even faster, producing an abundance of clean, sustainable power for the picturesque landscape.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Popularity of the first name Charlotte caused Wind power generated in Switzerland to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland

Journal of Windy Science

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 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 Popularity of the first name Charlotte and Wind power generated in Switzerland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from US Social Security Administration and Energy Information Administration to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 and p < 0.01 for 1996 to 2021.

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]]
Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland

[[ABSTRACT]]
Surnames are often associated with geographic regions, but can first names hold any influence over renewable energy sources? In this study, we investigate the connection between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. Using data from the US Social Security Administration and the Energy Information Administration, we rigorously examined the potential relationship between the two seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our findings revealed a surprisingly strong correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 and a p-value that was less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 1996 to 2021. This suggests a statistically significant association between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in Switzerland. It's not just hot air - these results are certainly nothing to breeze over.

However, as compelling as these findings are, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the limitations of this study. Correlation does not imply causation, and the influence of other variables cannot be discounted. There may be underlying factors at play that were not accounted for in this analysis. Despite this, the jaw-dropping association we observed piques the curiosity and warrants further investigation.

This study represents an innovative approach to exploring connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. Our results lend support to the notion that there may be more to a name than meets the eye - or in this case, the wind turbine. As the famous dad joke goes, "What do you call a bear without an ear? B." Similarly, what do you call a wind turbine without the influence of the name Charlotte? Perhaps, a whirl-lessly windmill!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Popularity of the first name Charlotte and Wind power generated in Switzerland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland

[[ABSTRACT]]
Surnames are often associated with geographic regions, but can first names hold any influence over renewable energy sources? In this study, we investigate the connection between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. Using data from the US Social Security Administration and the Energy Information Administration, we rigorously examined the potential relationship between the two seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our findings revealed a surprisingly strong correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 and a p-value that was less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 1996 to 2021. This suggests a statistically significant association between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in Switzerland. It's not just hot air - these results are certainly nothing to breeze over.

However, as compelling as these findings are, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the limitations of this study. Correlation does not imply causation, and the influence of other variables cannot be discounted. There may be underlying factors at play that were not accounted for in this analysis. Despite this, the jaw-dropping association we observed piques the curiosity and warrants further investigation.

This study represents an innovative approach to exploring connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. Our results lend support to the notion that there may be more to a name than meets the eye - or in this case, the wind turbine. As the famous dad joke goes, "What do you call a bear without an ear? B." Similarly, what do you call a wind turbine without the influence of the name Charlotte? Perhaps, a whirl-lessly windmill!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Imagine walking through the picturesque Swiss countryside, passing by verdant meadows, chalet-style homes, and serene wind turbines gracefully swaying in the breeze. The peaceful hum of the wind power generators sets the scene for an unexpected twist in the tale of renewable energy. In this study, we set out to unravel the winds of fate that connect the popularity of the first name Charlotte to the wind power generated in the land of Swiss precision.

As we delve into this unusual exploration, it becomes apparent that there may be more to a name than mere identification. Could there be a gust of influence blowing from the moniker "Charlotte" onto the renewable energy landscape of Switzerland? This study seeks to answer that question and shed light on the unexpected interplay between nomenclature and sustainable energy sources. After all, who would have thought that a name could have such a wind-fall effect on energy generation?

It's like the age-old dad joke – "Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts." Similarly, the relationship between the name Charlotte and wind power in Switzerland may lack an obvious explanation at first glance. However, as we journey through the data and statistical analyses, we begin to uncover a correlation that cannot be simply blown away.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Popularity of the first name Charlotte and Wind power generated in Switzerland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland

[[ABSTRACT]]
Surnames are often associated with geographic regions, but can first names hold any influence over renewable energy sources? In this study, we investigate the connection between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. Using data from the US Social Security Administration and the Energy Information Administration, we rigorously examined the potential relationship between the two seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our findings revealed a surprisingly strong correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 and a p-value that was less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 1996 to 2021. This suggests a statistically significant association between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in Switzerland. It's not just hot air - these results are certainly nothing to breeze over.

However, as compelling as these findings are, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the limitations of this study. Correlation does not imply causation, and the influence of other variables cannot be discounted. There may be underlying factors at play that were not accounted for in this analysis. Despite this, the jaw-dropping association we observed piques the curiosity and warrants further investigation.

This study represents an innovative approach to exploring connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. Our results lend support to the notion that there may be more to a name than meets the eye - or in this case, the wind turbine. As the famous dad joke goes, "What do you call a bear without an ear? B." Similarly, what do you call a wind turbine without the influence of the name Charlotte? Perhaps, a whirl-lessly windmill!

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Imagine walking through the picturesque Swiss countryside, passing by verdant meadows, chalet-style homes, and serene wind turbines gracefully swaying in the breeze. The peaceful hum of the wind power generators sets the scene for an unexpected twist in the tale of renewable energy. In this study, we set out to unravel the winds of fate that connect the popularity of the first name Charlotte to the wind power generated in the land of Swiss precision.
As we delve into this unusual exploration, it becomes apparent that there may be more to a name than mere identification. Could there be a gust of influence blowing from the moniker "Charlotte" onto the renewable energy landscape of Switzerland? This study seeks to answer that question and shed light on the unexpected interplay between nomenclature and sustainable energy sources. After all, who would have thought that a name could have such a wind-fall effect on energy generation?
It's like the age-old dad joke – "Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts." Similarly, the relationship between the name Charlotte and wind power in Switzerland may lack an obvious explanation at first glance. However, as we journey through the data and statistical analyses, we begin to uncover a correlation that cannot be simply blown away.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The existing literature on the topic of first name popularity and its influence on renewable energy generation in specific geographic locations is relatively sparse. However, the few studies available have laid the groundwork for our current exploration. Smith et al., in their seminal work "Names and Nature: Unraveling the Enigmatic Links," provide an early glimpse into the potential interplay between personal nomenclature and natural phenomena. Similarly, Doe and Jones, in their comprehensive analysis, "The Moniker Manifesto: Unearthing Hidden Associations," shed light on the intriguing connections between names and environmental factors.

Moving onto more mainstream references, "The Power of Wind: Harnessing Nature's Breeze for a Sustainable Future" by Greenfield et al., provides a thorough understanding of wind power technologies and their application in regions with favorable wind conditions. On a lighter note, fictional works such as "The Wind Whisperer's Daughter" by S. Gail and "Breezy Meadows: A Tale of Renewable Romance" by J. Windy weave stories around the mystical allure of wind energy and its potential influences.

In the realm of popular culture, television shows such as "Breezy Bluffs" and "Windy Ways" offer glimpses into the captivating world of wind power and its impact on local communities. As dedicated researchers, we have dutifully binge-watched these shows in the pursuit of gaining a comprehensive understanding of the societal perceptions surrounding wind energy.

Silliness aside, while the connection we seek to unravel may seem whimsical at first, it ultimately intertwines serious considerations regarding renewable energy and societal influences. As the old adage goes, "A good laugh is sunshine in the house." And in our case, we hope to bring a little chuckle while shedding light on an unexpected correlation. After all, who wouldn't appreciate a bit of wind-related humor alongside groundbreaking research?



Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Popularity of the first name Charlotte and Wind power generated in Switzerland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and Energy Information Administration . You used data from 1996 to 2021

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]]
Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland

[[ABSTRACT]]
Surnames are often associated with geographic regions, but can first names hold any influence over renewable energy sources? In this study, we investigate the connection between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. Using data from the US Social Security Administration and the Energy Information Administration, we rigorously examined the potential relationship between the two seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our findings revealed a surprisingly strong correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 and a p-value that was less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 1996 to 2021. This suggests a statistically significant association between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in Switzerland. It's not just hot air - these results are certainly nothing to breeze over.

However, as compelling as these findings are, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the limitations of this study. Correlation does not imply causation, and the influence of other variables cannot be discounted. There may be underlying factors at play that were not accounted for in this analysis. Despite this, the jaw-dropping association we observed piques the curiosity and warrants further investigation.

This study represents an innovative approach to exploring connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. Our results lend support to the notion that there may be more to a name than meets the eye - or in this case, the wind turbine. As the famous dad joke goes, "What do you call a bear without an ear? B." Similarly, what do you call a wind turbine without the influence of the name Charlotte? Perhaps, a whirl-lessly windmill!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Imagine walking through the picturesque Swiss countryside, passing by verdant meadows, chalet-style homes, and serene wind turbines gracefully swaying in the breeze. The peaceful hum of the wind power generators sets the scene for an unexpected twist in the tale of renewable energy. In this study, we set out to unravel the winds of fate that connect the popularity of the first name Charlotte to the wind power generated in the land of Swiss precision.
As we delve into this unusual exploration, it becomes apparent that there may be more to a name than mere identification. Could there be a gust of influence blowing from the moniker "Charlotte" onto the renewable energy landscape of Switzerland? This study seeks to answer that question and shed light on the unexpected interplay between nomenclature and sustainable energy sources. After all, who would have thought that a name could have such a wind-fall effect on energy generation?
It's like the age-old dad joke – "Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts." Similarly, the relationship between the name Charlotte and wind power in Switzerland may lack an obvious explanation at first glance. However, as we journey through the data and statistical analyses, we begin to uncover a correlation that cannot be simply blown away.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To conduct our investigation into the potential influence of the first name Charlotte on wind power generation in Switzerland, we employed a combination of data collection, statistical analysis, and a touch of whimsy. Our team scoured the boundless realms of the internet, traversing through virtual valleys and peaks, to gather data from reputable sources such as the US Social Security Administration and the Energy Information Administration. We embraced the power of the worldwide web, like a gust of wind embracing a wind turbine, to procure the necessary datasets spanning the years 1996 to 2021.

In a move that might be perceived as unconventional in the world of academia, we decided to infuse our research methods with a dash of creativity akin to naming a wind turbine. We crafted a multidimensional model that combined the art of numerology with the science of statistical analysis, a fusion that could be likened to finding the perfect balance between the speed and direction of wind. This approach aimed to encapsulate not only the quantitative aspects but also the ethereal essence of the name Charlotte and its mysterious connection to wind power generation.

Just as a windmill converts the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical power, our data underwent rigorous processing to extract the underlying trends and patterns. We utilized advanced statistical techniques such as time series analysis and regression modeling to uncover any soaring trends in wind power generation that mirrored the rise and fall of the name Charlotte's popularity. This complex interplay of numerical maneuvering and poetic pondering wove together a tapestry of data insights that could rival the most intricately crafted wind turbine blade.

As we navigated through the intricacies of statistical analysis, we kept our approach flexible and open to the unpredictable gusts of correlation. We harnessed the power of correlation analysis to gauge the strength of association between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. Our analysis accounted for confounding variables, ensuring that our findings remained as sturdy as a well-anchored wind turbine amidst strong gusts of uncertainty.

In a lighthearted nod to our unconventional inquiry, we also incorporated qualitative data from anecdotal accounts and folklore surrounding the name Charlotte and its potential influence on the winds of fate. Lest we forget, the influence of the wind is not merely measured in kilowatt-hours but also in the whispers of tales passed down through generations. This quirky blend of quantitative and qualitative methods encapsulated the multidimensional nature of our investigation, much like the interplay of wind patterns on a sunny Swiss afternoon.

Our methodology, though peppered with unconventional humor and whimsy, remained firmly rooted in the principles of robust scientific inquiry. It intertwined numerical rigor with a touch of creativity, capturing the essence of our exploration into the wind-borne whispers of the name Charlotte and its unlikely connection to wind power in Switzerland.

As the saying goes, "A yawn is just a silent scream for coffee," and similarly, any research endeavor without a touch of whimsy may be a silent plea for creativity. After all, who said scientific exploration cannot dance in the wind, much like a wind turbine pirouetting amidst Switzerland's breathtaking landscapes?


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Popularity of the first name Charlotte and Wind power generated in Switzerland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from US Social Security Administration and Energy Information Administration .

For the time period 1996 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9867080, r-squared of 0.9735926, 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]]
Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland

[[ABSTRACT]]
Surnames are often associated with geographic regions, but can first names hold any influence over renewable energy sources? In this study, we investigate the connection between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. Using data from the US Social Security Administration and the Energy Information Administration, we rigorously examined the potential relationship between the two seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our findings revealed a surprisingly strong correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 and a p-value that was less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 1996 to 2021. This suggests a statistically significant association between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in Switzerland. It's not just hot air - these results are certainly nothing to breeze over.

However, as compelling as these findings are, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the limitations of this study. Correlation does not imply causation, and the influence of other variables cannot be discounted. There may be underlying factors at play that were not accounted for in this analysis. Despite this, the jaw-dropping association we observed piques the curiosity and warrants further investigation.

This study represents an innovative approach to exploring connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. Our results lend support to the notion that there may be more to a name than meets the eye - or in this case, the wind turbine. As the famous dad joke goes, "What do you call a bear without an ear? B." Similarly, what do you call a wind turbine without the influence of the name Charlotte? Perhaps, a whirl-lessly windmill!

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Imagine walking through the picturesque Swiss countryside, passing by verdant meadows, chalet-style homes, and serene wind turbines gracefully swaying in the breeze. The peaceful hum of the wind power generators sets the scene for an unexpected twist in the tale of renewable energy. In this study, we set out to unravel the winds of fate that connect the popularity of the first name Charlotte to the wind power generated in the land of Swiss precision.
As we delve into this unusual exploration, it becomes apparent that there may be more to a name than mere identification. Could there be a gust of influence blowing from the moniker "Charlotte" onto the renewable energy landscape of Switzerland? This study seeks to answer that question and shed light on the unexpected interplay between nomenclature and sustainable energy sources. After all, who would have thought that a name could have such a wind-fall effect on energy generation?
It's like the age-old dad joke – "Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts." Similarly, the relationship between the name Charlotte and wind power in Switzerland may lack an obvious explanation at first glance. However, as we journey through the data and statistical analyses, we begin to uncover a correlation that cannot be simply blown away.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of the data spanning from 1996 to 2021 revealed a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. This correlation was further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9735926, indicating that approximately 97.36% of the variability in wind power generation can be explained by the popularity of the name Charlotte. It seems the winds of fortune favor the name Charlotte when it comes to renewable energy!

Additionally, the p-value of less than 0.01 further reinforced the strength of this association. This signifies a statistically significant relationship between the frequency of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in the Swiss landscape. The evidence speaks for itself - the connection between the name Charlotte and wind power in Switzerland is not just a mere coincidence, it's a bona fide phenomenon. It appears that Charlotte brings not just charm, but also a gust of wind wherever she goes.

Our findings are visually depicted in Fig. 1, where the scatterplot presents a clear and compelling relationship between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. The tight clustering of data points around a positively sloped trend line reaffirms the robustness of our results. It seems that Charlotte truly blows a breath of fresh air into the renewable energy sector.

However, as much as we adore the allure of our findings, it's important to tread cautiously. While we have established a strong correlation, it's essential to remember that correlation does not imply causation. As the saying goes, "Just because a rooster crows at sunrise, it does not cause the sun to rise." Similarly, the popularity of the name Charlotte may not directly cause an increase in wind power generation. There might be unseen variables at play, just like the gusts of wind that remain invisible until they power the turbines.

This study offers a unique perspective on the interplay between nomenclature and renewable energy sources. Our results not only open doors for further exploration but also remind us that there may be more to a name than meets the eye. As the dad joke goes, "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field." Similarly, our findings suggest that there may be something outstanding about the name Charlotte when it comes to wind power in Switzerland. It's a revelation that definitely blows us away!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Popularity of the first name Charlotte and Wind power generated in Switzerland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland

[[ABSTRACT]]
Surnames are often associated with geographic regions, but can first names hold any influence over renewable energy sources? In this study, we investigate the connection between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. Using data from the US Social Security Administration and the Energy Information Administration, we rigorously examined the potential relationship between the two seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our findings revealed a surprisingly strong correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 and a p-value that was less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 1996 to 2021. This suggests a statistically significant association between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in Switzerland. It's not just hot air - these results are certainly nothing to breeze over.

However, as compelling as these findings are, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the limitations of this study. Correlation does not imply causation, and the influence of other variables cannot be discounted. There may be underlying factors at play that were not accounted for in this analysis. Despite this, the jaw-dropping association we observed piques the curiosity and warrants further investigation.

This study represents an innovative approach to exploring connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. Our results lend support to the notion that there may be more to a name than meets the eye - or in this case, the wind turbine. As the famous dad joke goes, "What do you call a bear without an ear? B." Similarly, what do you call a wind turbine without the influence of the name Charlotte? Perhaps, a whirl-lessly windmill!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The existing literature on the topic of first name popularity and its influence on renewable energy generation in specific geographic locations is relatively sparse. However, the few studies available have laid the groundwork for our current exploration. Smith et al., in their seminal work "Names and Nature: Unraveling the Enigmatic Links," provide an early glimpse into the potential interplay between personal nomenclature and natural phenomena. Similarly, Doe and Jones, in their comprehensive analysis, "The Moniker Manifesto: Unearthing Hidden Associations," shed light on the intriguing connections between names and environmental factors.
Moving onto more mainstream references, "The Power of Wind: Harnessing Nature's Breeze for a Sustainable Future" by Greenfield et al., provides a thorough understanding of wind power technologies and their application in regions with favorable wind conditions. On a lighter note, fictional works such as "The Wind Whisperer's Daughter" by S. Gail and "Breezy Meadows: A Tale of Renewable Romance" by J. Windy weave stories around the mystical allure of wind energy and its potential influences.
In the realm of popular culture, television shows such as "Breezy Bluffs" and "Windy Ways" offer glimpses into the captivating world of wind power and its impact on local communities. As dedicated researchers, we have dutifully binge-watched these shows in the pursuit of gaining a comprehensive understanding of the societal perceptions surrounding wind energy.
Silliness aside, while the connection we seek to unravel may seem whimsical at first, it ultimately intertwines serious considerations regarding renewable energy and societal influences. As the old adage goes, "A good laugh is sunshine in the house." And in our case, we hope to bring a little chuckle while shedding light on an unexpected correlation. After all, who wouldn't appreciate a bit of wind-related humor alongside groundbreaking research?


[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data spanning from 1996 to 2021 revealed a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. This correlation was further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9735926, indicating that approximately 97.36% of the variability in wind power generation can be explained by the popularity of the name Charlotte. It seems the winds of fortune favor the name Charlotte when it comes to renewable energy!
Additionally, the p-value of less than 0.01 further reinforced the strength of this association. This signifies a statistically significant relationship between the frequency of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in the Swiss landscape. The evidence speaks for itself - the connection between the name Charlotte and wind power in Switzerland is not just a mere coincidence, it's a bona fide phenomenon. It appears that Charlotte brings not just charm, but also a gust of wind wherever she goes.
Our findings are visually depicted in Fig. 1, where the scatterplot presents a clear and compelling relationship between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. The tight clustering of data points around a positively sloped trend line reaffirms the robustness of our results. It seems that Charlotte truly blows a breath of fresh air into the renewable energy sector.
However, as much as we adore the allure of our findings, it's important to tread cautiously. While we have established a strong correlation, it's essential to remember that correlation does not imply causation. As the saying goes, "Just because a rooster crows at sunrise, it does not cause the sun to rise." Similarly, the popularity of the name Charlotte may not directly cause an increase in wind power generation. There might be unseen variables at play, just like the gusts of wind that remain invisible until they power the turbines.
This study offers a unique perspective on the interplay between nomenclature and renewable energy sources. Our results not only open doors for further exploration but also remind us that there may be more to a name than meets the eye. As the dad joke goes, "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field." Similarly, our findings suggest that there may be something outstanding about the name Charlotte when it comes to wind power in Switzerland. It's a revelation that definitely blows us away!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our study has unearthed a compelling and seemingly inexplicable correlation between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the wind power harnessed in Switzerland. The wind turbines in Switzerland might not have ears, but it seems they do respond to a particular name. Our results provide solid support for the whimsical notion that the winds of renewable energy might be swayed by the gusts of nomenclatural popularity. This calls for a toast, or should I say, a toast to the wind turbine, for showing a little name bias!

The correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 and the r-squared value of 0.9735926 indicate an astonishingly strong association between the frequency of the name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. It's as if the name Charlotte has been whispering sweet nothings to the wind, spurring it to greater renewable energy feats. It's indeed a "blow"-ing discovery that leaves us all "wind"-swept with excitement!

Our findings echo those of Smith et al. and Doe and Jones, who initially hinted at the elusive links between nomenclature and natural phenomena. In their work, they, too, playfully probed at the idea of names exerting unseen influences on the world around us. Our study puts a playful seal of statistical approval on this notion, proving that the name Charlotte may indeed hold sway over wind power generation in Switzerland. Perhaps, the Swiss landscape has a fondness for the melodious sound of "Charlotte."

The limitations of our study, however, cannot be overlooked. Correlation does not imply causation, and there may be overlooked variables that merit further investigation. Yet, our findings, while lighthearted, still demand serious consideration and future research. As the popular saying goes, when it comes to exploring the mysterious connections between names and nature, "there's definitely more than just a breeze stirring up these findings."

As we navigate through the winds of curiosity that our study has stirred, it becomes evident that the influence of a name may not be as trivial as it seems. So, the next time you hear the name Charlotte, it might be worth taking a moment to ponder the invisible gusts of influence she might be stirring. After all, who would have thought that a name could blow so much energy into the winds of change? It's a discovery that truly carries the winds of surprise and the allure of a dad joke - it's absolutely "charming"!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Popularity of the first name Charlotte and Wind power generated in Switzerland. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland

[[ABSTRACT]]
Surnames are often associated with geographic regions, but can first names hold any influence over renewable energy sources? In this study, we investigate the connection between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. Using data from the US Social Security Administration and the Energy Information Administration, we rigorously examined the potential relationship between the two seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our findings revealed a surprisingly strong correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 and a p-value that was less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 1996 to 2021. This suggests a statistically significant association between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in Switzerland. It's not just hot air - these results are certainly nothing to breeze over.

However, as compelling as these findings are, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the limitations of this study. Correlation does not imply causation, and the influence of other variables cannot be discounted. There may be underlying factors at play that were not accounted for in this analysis. Despite this, the jaw-dropping association we observed piques the curiosity and warrants further investigation.

This study represents an innovative approach to exploring connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. Our results lend support to the notion that there may be more to a name than meets the eye - or in this case, the wind turbine. As the famous dad joke goes, "What do you call a bear without an ear? B." Similarly, what do you call a wind turbine without the influence of the name Charlotte? Perhaps, a whirl-lessly windmill!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Imagine walking through the picturesque Swiss countryside, passing by verdant meadows, chalet-style homes, and serene wind turbines gracefully swaying in the breeze. The peaceful hum of the wind power generators sets the scene for an unexpected twist in the tale of renewable energy. In this study, we set out to unravel the winds of fate that connect the popularity of the first name Charlotte to the wind power generated in the land of Swiss precision.
As we delve into this unusual exploration, it becomes apparent that there may be more to a name than mere identification. Could there be a gust of influence blowing from the moniker "Charlotte" onto the renewable energy landscape of Switzerland? This study seeks to answer that question and shed light on the unexpected interplay between nomenclature and sustainable energy sources. After all, who would have thought that a name could have such a wind-fall effect on energy generation?
It's like the age-old dad joke – "Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts." Similarly, the relationship between the name Charlotte and wind power in Switzerland may lack an obvious explanation at first glance. However, as we journey through the data and statistical analyses, we begin to uncover a correlation that cannot be simply blown away.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data spanning from 1996 to 2021 revealed a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. This correlation was further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9735926, indicating that approximately 97.36% of the variability in wind power generation can be explained by the popularity of the name Charlotte. It seems the winds of fortune favor the name Charlotte when it comes to renewable energy!
Additionally, the p-value of less than 0.01 further reinforced the strength of this association. This signifies a statistically significant relationship between the frequency of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in the Swiss landscape. The evidence speaks for itself - the connection between the name Charlotte and wind power in Switzerland is not just a mere coincidence, it's a bona fide phenomenon. It appears that Charlotte brings not just charm, but also a gust of wind wherever she goes.
Our findings are visually depicted in Fig. 1, where the scatterplot presents a clear and compelling relationship between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. The tight clustering of data points around a positively sloped trend line reaffirms the robustness of our results. It seems that Charlotte truly blows a breath of fresh air into the renewable energy sector.
However, as much as we adore the allure of our findings, it's important to tread cautiously. While we have established a strong correlation, it's essential to remember that correlation does not imply causation. As the saying goes, "Just because a rooster crows at sunrise, it does not cause the sun to rise." Similarly, the popularity of the name Charlotte may not directly cause an increase in wind power generation. There might be unseen variables at play, just like the gusts of wind that remain invisible until they power the turbines.
This study offers a unique perspective on the interplay between nomenclature and renewable energy sources. Our results not only open doors for further exploration but also remind us that there may be more to a name than meets the eye. As the dad joke goes, "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field." Similarly, our findings suggest that there may be something outstanding about the name Charlotte when it comes to wind power in Switzerland. It's a revelation that definitely blows us away!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has blown the lid off the surprising connection between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and wind power generation in Switzerland. The undeniable association between these two seemingly unrelated phenomena has left us wind-erstruck. Our findings suggest that there may be a breeze of influence emanating from the name "Charlotte," propelling the renewable energy landscape in Switzerland.

It seems that Charlotte doesn't just bring charm; she also brings a whirlwind of energy with her wherever she goes. As the dad joke goes, "What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? Supplies!" Similarly, our study has emerged from the closet of conventional wisdom to supply a new perspective on the influence of nomenclature in sustainable energy.

Our data-driven analysis has provided a breath of fresh air into the realm of renewable energy research, shedding light on the unexpected impact of a simple name. Yet, as much as we revel in this groundbreaking revelation, it's important to remember that correlation does not imply causation. Just as a haircut doesn't make you an artist, the name Charlotte alone may not directly cause an increase in wind power generation.

Therefore, while our findings are as strong as the gusts of wind powering the turbines, it's crucial to acknowledge the limitations and exercise caution in interpreting the results. As the wind turbines in Switzerland continue to twirl, so should our curiosity and drive for further exploration.

In the spirit of a good dad joke, it's time to put a cap on this study and acknowledge that no more research is needed in this area. It's clear that the name Charlotte has a remarkable connection to wind power generation in Switzerland, and it would be quite the breeze to overlook the significance of our findings.

And as the wind whispers through the Swiss valleys, our study leaves behind a trail of fresh air and a newfound appreciation for the unexpected connections that shape our world.


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 Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Windy Science


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 Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

Global Wind Energy Research Institute


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 Blowing in the Wind: The Char-lotta Wind Connection in Switzerland with an abstract of Surnames are often associated with geographic regions, but can first names hold any influence over renewable energy sources? In this study, we investigate the connection between the popularity of the first name Charlotte and the wind power generated in Switzerland. Using data from the US Social Security Administration and the Energy Information Administration, we rigorously examined the potential relationship between the two seemingly unrelated phenomena.
Our findings revealed a surprisingly strong correlation coefficient of 0.9867080 and a p-value that was less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 1996 to 2021. This suggests a statistically significant association between the popularity of the name Charlotte and the amount of wind power harnessed in Switzerland. It's not just hot air - these results are certainly nothing to breeze over.
However, as compelling as these findings are, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the limitations of this study. Correlation does not imply causation, and the influence of other variables cannot be discounted. There may be underlying factors at play that were not accounted for in this analysis. Despite this, the jaw-dropping association we observed piques the curiosity and warrants further investigation.
This study represents an innovative approach to exploring connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. Our results lend support to the notion that there may be more to a name than meets the eye - or in this case, the wind turbine. As the famous dad joke goes, "What do you call a bear without an ear? B." Similarly, what do you call a wind turbine without the influence of the name Charlotte? Perhaps, a whirl-lessly windmill!

ChatGPT:

"first name popularity and renewable energy," "correlation between first names and wind power," "name Charlotte and wind power in Switzerland," "renewable energy sources and first name association," "geographic names and energy generation correlation," "wind power in Switzerland and name Charlotte influence," "association between first names and energy production," "renewable energy research first name connection," "investigating first name impact on wind power"

*There is a bunch of Python happening behind the scenes to turn this prompt sequence into a PDF.



Random correlation

Discover a new correlation

View all correlations

View all research papers

Report an error


Data details

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

Wind power generated in Switzerland
Detailed data title: Total wind power generated in Switzerland in billion kWh
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Wind power generated in Switzerland

Correlation r = 0.9867080 (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 = 0.9735926 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 97.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Wind power generated in Switzerland) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Popularity of the first name Charlotte) over the 26 years from 1996 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.9E-20. 0.0000000000000000000187660710
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 0.99 in 1.9E-18% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 53,287,659,414,695,813,120 random variables You don't actually need 53 quintillion variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

p-value calculations are useful for understanding the probability of a result happening by chance. They are most useful when used to highlight the risk of a fluke outcome. For example, if you calculate a p-value of 0.30, the risk that the result is a fluke is high. It is good to know that! But there are lots of ways to get a p-value of less than 0.01, as evidenced by this project.

In this particular case, the values are so extreme as to be meaningless. That's why no one reports p-values with specificity after they drop below 0.01.

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 25 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 25 because we have two variables measured over a period of 26 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.

[ 0.97, 0.99 ] 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.
19961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Popularity of the first name Charlotte (Babies born)9469549971002110413791604176319942450278033293670419153626430748493191012611418131191296613032132321309013349
Wind power generated in Switzerland (Billion kWh)0.0010.0020.0030.0030.0030.0040.0050.0050.0060.0080.0150.0160.0190.0230.0369960.0699960.0879960.090.1010040.1100040.1089960.1325990.12180.14590.145450.14545




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([946,954,997,1002,1104,1379,1604,1763,1994,2450,2780,3329,3670,4191,5362,6430,7484,9319,10126,11418,13119,12966,13032,13232,13090,13349,])
array_2 = np.array([0.001,0.002,0.003,0.003,0.003,0.004,0.005,0.005,0.006,0.008,0.015,0.016,0.019,0.023,0.036996,0.069996,0.087996,0.09,0.101004,0.110004,0.108996,0.132599,0.1218,0.1459,0.14545,0.14545,])
array_1_name = "Popularity of the first name Charlotte"
array_2_name = "Wind power generated in Switzerland"

# 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)



Reuseable content

You may re-use the images on this page for any purpose, even commercial purposes, without asking for permission. The only requirement is that you attribute Tyler Vigen. Attribution can take many different forms. If you leave the "tylervigen.com" link in the image, that satisfies it just fine. If you remove it and move it to a footnote, that's fine too. You can also just write "Charts courtesy of Tyler Vigen" at the bottom of an article.

You do not need to attribute "the spurious correlations website," and you don't even need to link here if you don't want to. I don't gain anything from pageviews. There are no ads on this site, there is nothing for sale, and I am not for hire.

For the record, I am just one person. Tyler Vigen, he/him/his. I do have degrees, but they should not go after my name unless you want to annoy my wife. If that is your goal, then go ahead and cite me as "Tyler Vigen, A.A. A.A.S. B.A. J.D." Otherwise it is just "Tyler Vigen."

When spoken, my last name is pronounced "vegan," like I don't eat meat.

Full license details.
For more on re-use permissions, or to get a signed release form, see tylervigen.com/permission.

Download images for these variables:


View another random correlation

How fun was this correlation?

Your correlation rating is out of this world!


Correlation ID: 3768 · Black Variable ID: 2562 · Red Variable ID: 24016
about · subscribe · emailme@tylervigen.com · twitter

CC BY 4.0