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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 GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and the second variable is The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan.  The chart goes from 2004 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the GMO usage in Michigan corn decreased, it led to a surprising ripple effect in the job market. You see, with the non-GMO corn, there were fewer kernels per cob, meaning smaller, more dainty corn cobs. This sparked a statewide trend in creating miniature decorative corn cobs, perfect for adorning office desks. Well, as demand for these adorably shrunken corn cobs skyrocketed, it inadvertently led to a decline in office space across Michigan. And with smaller office spaces, there was simply no need for as many compensation and benefits managers. Who would have thought that the path to downsizing in the workforce would lead us right through the cornfields?

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a magazine cover with the title "Discovery" superimposed at the top. Illustrate a Michigan cornfield in the background, with tall, proud stalks of non-GMO corn standing vibrantly under the sun. The ears of corn should be plump and perfect, displaying the high quality of the crop. In the foreground, depict an office scene showing compensation and benefits managers packing up their belongings, looking disappointed as they 'stalk' away due to the decrease in workload caused by the excellent quality of the corn. 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: GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan. 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 Discovery magazine cover image Hyper-realistic Cutsy art illustration Data cyber art Psychedelic
ChatGPT: A Discovery magazine cover image

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan, in the following situation: As GMO use decreased, corn quality "popped," reducing benefits managers' workload. They couldn't "ear"n their keep in a "stalk"-tacular way. So they "stalked" off to greener pastures.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a Michigan cornfield, the tall stalks of non-GMO corn stand proud and vibrant, shimmering under the sun. Each ear of corn is plump and perfect, a testament to the high quality of the crop. Meanwhile, in a nearby office, the compensation and benefits managers are seen packing up their belongings and "stalk"ing away, disappointed by the decrease in workload due to the excellent quality of the corn.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A Discovery magazine cover image ] and depicting this scene: In a Michigan cornfield, the tall stalks of non-GMO corn stand proud and vibrant, shimmering under the sun. Each ear of corn is plump and perfect, a testament to the high quality of the crop. Meanwhile, in a nearby office, the compensation and benefits managers are seen packing up their belongings and "stalk"ing away, disappointed by the decrease in workload due to the excellent quality of the corn. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a magazine cover with the title "Discovery" superimposed at the top. Illustrate a Michigan cornfield in the background, with tall, proud stalks of non-GMO corn standing vibrantly under the sun. The ears of corn should be plump and perfect, displaying the high quality of the crop. In the foreground, depict an office scene showing compensation and benefits managers packing up their belongings, looking disappointed as they 'stalk' away due to the decrease in workload caused by the excellent quality of the corn.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how a decrease in GMO use in corn grown in Michigan caused The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan to decrease.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan

The Journal of Agri-Business and Human Resources Compensation

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title seem clever.

Your research team used data from USDA and Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 and p < 0.01 for 2004 to 2022.

Please respond in this format (replace "Lorem ipsum dolor sit" with your title and abstract)

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
"Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper examines the seemingly corny and comedic link between the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. Despite the whimsical nature of our investigation, we utilized data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to conduct a comprehensive analysis over the period of 2004 to 2022. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 and a p-value of less than 0.01, suggesting a significant relationship between these two seemingly unrelated factors. The implications of our study extend beyond the realm of academic curiosity, delving into the maize of managerial decisions and the kernels of agricultural innovation. Let's peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unpack the husky relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper examines the seemingly corny and comedic link between the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. Despite the whimsical nature of our investigation, we utilized data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to conduct a comprehensive analysis over the period of 2004 to 2022. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 and a p-value of less than 0.01, suggesting a significant relationship between these two seemingly unrelated factors. The implications of our study extend beyond the realm of academic curiosity, delving into the maize of managerial decisions and the kernels of agricultural innovation. Let's peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unpack the husky relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Picture this: a bustling office in the heart of Michigan, filled with compensation and benefits managers hard at work, crunching numbers and navigating the maze of employee remuneration. Now, imagine fields of golden corn swaying in the breeze, harboring the secrets of genetic modification and agricultural innovation. Intriguing, isn't it? But what if we told you that these seemingly unrelated realms of maize and managerial decisions could be connected in a corny, yet compelling, manner?

Before you roll your eyes at our corny puns, let's kernel down to the heart of the matter. We set out on a quest to shed light on the relationship between GMOs in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. It may sound like a corny caper or a kernel of a joke, but we embarked on this whimsical journey armed with data, statistics, and a healthy dose of humor.

We can almost hear the skepticism rustling through the academic community. How could something as seemingly unrelated as genetically modified corn and the human resources domain possibly be linked? Well, hold onto your maize hats, because we've got some surprises in store. With the aid of data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we have uncovered a correlation that will make you do a double-take. It's like discovering a corn kernel in a haystack - unexpected, but undeniably intriguing.

So, buckle up and prepare to embark on a journey through the maize of maize, as we peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unearth the unlikely relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State. Get ready for a-maize-ing insights and a few more corny jokes along the way. Let's dive in and see if GMOs and HR managers are truly ear-resistibly linked.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper examines the seemingly corny and comedic link between the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. Despite the whimsical nature of our investigation, we utilized data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to conduct a comprehensive analysis over the period of 2004 to 2022. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 and a p-value of less than 0.01, suggesting a significant relationship between these two seemingly unrelated factors. The implications of our study extend beyond the realm of academic curiosity, delving into the maize of managerial decisions and the kernels of agricultural innovation. Let's peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unpack the husky relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Picture this: a bustling office in the heart of Michigan, filled with compensation and benefits managers hard at work, crunching numbers and navigating the maze of employee remuneration. Now, imagine fields of golden corn swaying in the breeze, harboring the secrets of genetic modification and agricultural innovation. Intriguing, isn't it? But what if we told you that these seemingly unrelated realms of maize and managerial decisions could be connected in a corny, yet compelling, manner?
Before you roll your eyes at our corny puns, let's kernel down to the heart of the matter. We set out on a quest to shed light on the relationship between GMOs in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. It may sound like a corny caper or a kernel of a joke, but we embarked on this whimsical journey armed with data, statistics, and a healthy dose of humor.
We can almost hear the skepticism rustling through the academic community. How could something as seemingly unrelated as genetically modified corn and the human resources domain possibly be linked? Well, hold onto your maize hats, because we've got some surprises in store. With the aid of data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we have uncovered a correlation that will make you do a double-take. It's like discovering a corn kernel in a haystack - unexpected, but undeniably intriguing.
So, buckle up and prepare to embark on a journey through the maize of maize, as we peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unearth the unlikely relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State. Get ready for a-maize-ing insights and a few more corny jokes along the way. Let's dive in and see if GMOs and HR managers are truly ear-resistibly linked.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The connection between genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in corn and the number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan may appear as whimsical as a farmer performing stand-up comedy at a corporate retreat. However, research in this area has offered intriguing insights and quite a few ear-tickling puns, making it anything but a corny endeavor.

Smith (2015) delved into the agricultural landscape of Michigan, highlighting the adoption of GMO technologies in corn farming. Their study revealed the prevalence of GMO corn cultivation across the state, with an emphasis on how biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural practices. It's like the corn telling the stalks, "You guys just got genetically modified!"

However, when we turn to the domain of compensation and benefits management, Doe (2018) provides a compelling analysis of the labor market in Michigan. The study uncovers the burgeoning demand for HR professionals in the state, painting a picture of a maize of opportunities in the field. One might say that the HR managers are earning their corn as they navigate the intricacies of employee compensation.

In a similar vein, Jones (2020) conducted a comprehensive examination of the relationship between technology adoption in agriculture and its repercussions on labor markets. Their findings shed light on the intersection of technological innovation and labor force dynamics, offering a perspective that is as thought-provoking as it is kernel-centric.

Beyond the realm of academic research, books such as "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan and "The Corn Miracle" by Bob Robinson have provided readers with a stalk of thought-provoking discourse on the role of corn in modern society. Meanwhile, fictional works like "Children of the Corn" by Stephen King and "Cornography: Tales of a Husk Detective" by Agatha Maize have captivated audiences with their kernel of suspense and mystery.

Going further down the rabbit hole, our literature review was not limited to traditional scholarly sources. As a matter of fact, we also drew insights from unconventional places, including random snippets of information overheard at a local farmer's market and even the cryptic messages hidden within CVS receipts. Yes, we take our research very seriously - but we like our corny puns on the side!


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from USDA and Bureau of Larbor Statistics . You used data from 2004 to 2022

Make up the research methods you don't know. Make them a bit goofy and convoluted.

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper examines the seemingly corny and comedic link between the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. Despite the whimsical nature of our investigation, we utilized data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to conduct a comprehensive analysis over the period of 2004 to 2022. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 and a p-value of less than 0.01, suggesting a significant relationship between these two seemingly unrelated factors. The implications of our study extend beyond the realm of academic curiosity, delving into the maize of managerial decisions and the kernels of agricultural innovation. Let's peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unpack the husky relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Picture this: a bustling office in the heart of Michigan, filled with compensation and benefits managers hard at work, crunching numbers and navigating the maze of employee remuneration. Now, imagine fields of golden corn swaying in the breeze, harboring the secrets of genetic modification and agricultural innovation. Intriguing, isn't it? But what if we told you that these seemingly unrelated realms of maize and managerial decisions could be connected in a corny, yet compelling, manner?
Before you roll your eyes at our corny puns, let's kernel down to the heart of the matter. We set out on a quest to shed light on the relationship between GMOs in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. It may sound like a corny caper or a kernel of a joke, but we embarked on this whimsical journey armed with data, statistics, and a healthy dose of humor.
We can almost hear the skepticism rustling through the academic community. How could something as seemingly unrelated as genetically modified corn and the human resources domain possibly be linked? Well, hold onto your maize hats, because we've got some surprises in store. With the aid of data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we have uncovered a correlation that will make you do a double-take. It's like discovering a corn kernel in a haystack - unexpected, but undeniably intriguing.
So, buckle up and prepare to embark on a journey through the maize of maize, as we peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unearth the unlikely relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State. Get ready for a-maize-ing insights and a few more corny jokes along the way. Let's dive in and see if GMOs and HR managers are truly ear-resistibly linked.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

In conducting our research on the relationship between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state, we utilized a combination of data collection methods that could be likened to an intricate dance of data mining and statistical shucking. Our research team, affectionately known as the "Maize Mavericks," combed through a bountiful harvest of information from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, sifting through years of data like diligent cornhuskers in pursuit of juicy kernels of insight.

To quantify the extent of GMO adoption in Michigan's corn production, we delved into a labyrinth of agricultural data, employing a methodology that involved a fusion of GIS mapping, satellite imagery analysis, and a dash of old-fashioned "boots in the field" agricultural surveys (we promise, no actual cornfields were harmed in the making of this study). To ensure a comprehensive analysis, we collected data spanning from 2004 to 2022, allowing us to capture the evolution of GMO use in the state's corn cultivation over nearly two decades.

Simultaneously, our investigation into the employment landscape of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan took an equally whimsical route. Picture this: a team of researchers, armed with calculators and spreadsheets, embarking on a quest through the labyrinthine corridors of human resources data, not unlike intrepid adventurers navigating the maize maze. We utilized BLS occupational employment statistics, employment projections, and job vacancy data, carefully cobbling together a robust dataset that encapsulated the ebb and flow of managerial positions in the state over the same time period.

To establish the correlation between these seemingly incongruous elements, we harnessed the power of statistical analysis, channeling the spirit of both Sherlock Holmes and agricultural alchemists. With a twirl of our statistical magic wand, we computed a Pearson correlation coefficient and subjected it to rigorous hypothesis testing, ensuring that our findings were as sturdy as an ear of well-pollinated corn. Our statistical model, a blend of linear regression and a pinch of Bayesian inference, unraveled the enigma of the maize, culminating in a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 with a p-value that would make even the most skeptical statisticians do a double-take.

By marshaling these fanciful methods, we aimed to paint a thorough and nuanced portrait of the relationship between GMO utilization in Michigan's cornfields and the employment landscape of compensation and benefits managers, all while injecting a healthy dose of humor and whimsy into our research process. So, without further ado, let's sally forth and uncover the kernel of truth behind the corny connection!


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

For the time period 2004 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9365207, r-squared of 0.8770711, 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]]
"Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper examines the seemingly corny and comedic link between the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. Despite the whimsical nature of our investigation, we utilized data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to conduct a comprehensive analysis over the period of 2004 to 2022. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 and a p-value of less than 0.01, suggesting a significant relationship between these two seemingly unrelated factors. The implications of our study extend beyond the realm of academic curiosity, delving into the maize of managerial decisions and the kernels of agricultural innovation. Let's peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unpack the husky relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Picture this: a bustling office in the heart of Michigan, filled with compensation and benefits managers hard at work, crunching numbers and navigating the maze of employee remuneration. Now, imagine fields of golden corn swaying in the breeze, harboring the secrets of genetic modification and agricultural innovation. Intriguing, isn't it? But what if we told you that these seemingly unrelated realms of maize and managerial decisions could be connected in a corny, yet compelling, manner?
Before you roll your eyes at our corny puns, let's kernel down to the heart of the matter. We set out on a quest to shed light on the relationship between GMOs in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. It may sound like a corny caper or a kernel of a joke, but we embarked on this whimsical journey armed with data, statistics, and a healthy dose of humor.
We can almost hear the skepticism rustling through the academic community. How could something as seemingly unrelated as genetically modified corn and the human resources domain possibly be linked? Well, hold onto your maize hats, because we've got some surprises in store. With the aid of data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we have uncovered a correlation that will make you do a double-take. It's like discovering a corn kernel in a haystack - unexpected, but undeniably intriguing.
So, buckle up and prepare to embark on a journey through the maize of maize, as we peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unearth the unlikely relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State. Get ready for a-maize-ing insights and a few more corny jokes along the way. Let's dive in and see if GMOs and HR managers are truly ear-resistibly linked.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our investigation into the connection between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state yielded some un-bee-lievable results. Our statistical analysis uncovered a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9365207, an r-squared of 0.8770711, and a p-value of less than 0.01. It's safe to say that our findings popped like kernels in a hot skillet, leaving us both amused and astounded by the apparent cornnection between these two seemingly unrelated variables.

The scatterplot in Figure 1 visually represents the strong correlation we unearthed, resembling the path of a corn maze that leads straight to the heart of this maize mystery. It's almost as if the data itself is winking and nudging, whispering, "Isn't this a-maize-ing?" We couldn't help but crack a few kernel-related jokes as we delved into the findings, and we promise there's plenty more to come.

The implications of this correlation extend beyond the statistical realm, delving into the husk of managerial decisions and the ear-resistible allure of agricultural innovation. We find ourselves in a-MAIZE-ment at the unlikely link between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State. Who knew that the humble corn could wield such influence in the world of HR and compensation management?

In summary, our results leave us st-alk-ing the potential ramifications of this corny correlation, eager to uncover the juicy kernels of wisdom hidden within this unexpected relationship. It's time to embrace the whimsy and wonder of GMOs and managerial mazes, as we navigate the maize of maize and unravel the layers of this unbelievable cornundrum. The a-peeling nature of this discovery is simply too corny to resist - after all, who can turn down a-maize-ing insights served with a side of corny humor? Let's brace ourselves for the corny puns and scientific surprises to come!


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper examines the seemingly corny and comedic link between the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. Despite the whimsical nature of our investigation, we utilized data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to conduct a comprehensive analysis over the period of 2004 to 2022. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 and a p-value of less than 0.01, suggesting a significant relationship between these two seemingly unrelated factors. The implications of our study extend beyond the realm of academic curiosity, delving into the maize of managerial decisions and the kernels of agricultural innovation. Let's peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unpack the husky relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The connection between genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in corn and the number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan may appear as whimsical as a farmer performing stand-up comedy at a corporate retreat. However, research in this area has offered intriguing insights and quite a few ear-tickling puns, making it anything but a corny endeavor.
Smith (2015) delved into the agricultural landscape of Michigan, highlighting the adoption of GMO technologies in corn farming. Their study revealed the prevalence of GMO corn cultivation across the state, with an emphasis on how biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural practices. It's like the corn telling the stalks, "You guys just got genetically modified!"
However, when we turn to the domain of compensation and benefits management, Doe (2018) provides a compelling analysis of the labor market in Michigan. The study uncovers the burgeoning demand for HR professionals in the state, painting a picture of a maize of opportunities in the field. One might say that the HR managers are earning their corn as they navigate the intricacies of employee compensation.
In a similar vein, Jones (2020) conducted a comprehensive examination of the relationship between technology adoption in agriculture and its repercussions on labor markets. Their findings shed light on the intersection of technological innovation and labor force dynamics, offering a perspective that is as thought-provoking as it is kernel-centric.
Beyond the realm of academic research, books such as "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan and "The Corn Miracle" by Bob Robinson have provided readers with a stalk of thought-provoking discourse on the role of corn in modern society. Meanwhile, fictional works like "Children of the Corn" by Stephen King and "Cornography: Tales of a Husk Detective" by Agatha Maize have captivated audiences with their kernel of suspense and mystery.
Going further down the rabbit hole, our literature review was not limited to traditional scholarly sources. As a matter of fact, we also drew insights from unconventional places, including random snippets of information overheard at a local farmer's market and even the cryptic messages hidden within CVS receipts. Yes, we take our research very seriously - but we like our corny puns on the side!

[[RESULTS]]
Our investigation into the connection between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state yielded some un-bee-lievable results. Our statistical analysis uncovered a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9365207, an r-squared of 0.8770711, and a p-value of less than 0.01. It's safe to say that our findings popped like kernels in a hot skillet, leaving us both amused and astounded by the apparent cornnection between these two seemingly unrelated variables.
The scatterplot in Figure 1 visually represents the strong correlation we unearthed, resembling the path of a corn maze that leads straight to the heart of this maize mystery. It's almost as if the data itself is winking and nudging, whispering, "Isn't this a-maize-ing?" We couldn't help but crack a few kernel-related jokes as we delved into the findings, and we promise there's plenty more to come.
The implications of this correlation extend beyond the statistical realm, delving into the husk of managerial decisions and the ear-resistible allure of agricultural innovation. We find ourselves in a-MAIZE-ment at the unlikely link between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State. Who knew that the humble corn could wield such influence in the world of HR and compensation management?
In summary, our results leave us st-alk-ing the potential ramifications of this corny correlation, eager to uncover the juicy kernels of wisdom hidden within this unexpected relationship. It's time to embrace the whimsy and wonder of GMOs and managerial mazes, as we navigate the maize of maize and unravel the layers of this unbelievable cornundrum. The a-peeling nature of this discovery is simply too corny to resist - after all, who can turn down a-maize-ing insights served with a side of corny humor? Let's brace ourselves for the corny puns and scientific surprises to come!

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our findings have undeniably corn-firmed a significant relationship between the use of GMOs in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. It's as if the maize itself has woven a tapestry of intrigue, threading together the seemingly incongruous realms of biotechnology and bureaucracy. This discovery opens up a cornucopia of implications, and we must ear-mark our attention for an a-maize-ing journey into the heart of this cornundrum.

Reflecting on the literature review, we can now appreciate the serious kernels of truth hidden within the seemingly whimsical research endeavors. Smith's exploration of GMO technologies in Michigan's cornfields and Doe's insightful analysis of the labor market have laid the groundwork for unraveling the maize mystery we've uncovered. Furthermore, the fictional works teasing out the allure of corn have inadvertently sown the seeds of curiosity that have sprouted into our own investigation. Who would have thought that the corny puns scattered throughout the literature would lead us down this surprising path of discovery?

In essence, our results merge the agricultural acumen of Michigan with the labyrinthine nature of human resources management, painting a picture that leaves us buttery with excitement. The correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 shines like a freshly husked cob of corn, illuminating the significance of this relationship. The fact that the corniest of jokes and the most serious of statistical analyses can coexist in harmony is perhaps the ultimate testament to the eclectic nature of scientific inquiry.

As we navigate through the husks and kernels of this discovery, it becomes evident that our understanding of the labor market and agricultural innovation in Michigan must now absorb this cornerstone of knowledge. This cornucopia of insight has not only peeled back the layers of an unlikely bond but has also uncovered the fundamental interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated domains.

Our findings have certainly ear-ned their spot in the annals of research, proving that sometimes the most un-bee-lievable connections can sprout from the most unexpected sources. So, let's embrace the whimsy and wonder of this corny correlation, for it holds within its cob the potential to pop open new avenues of inquiry and confound our expectations.

In the spirit of our research, we invite readers to join us in celebrating the corny nature of our findings, as we prepare to crack open a whole new ear of corn-related puns and scientific surprises in our future endeavors. After all, who can resist the allure of a-maize-ing insights served with a side of corny humor?


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper examines the seemingly corny and comedic link between the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. Despite the whimsical nature of our investigation, we utilized data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to conduct a comprehensive analysis over the period of 2004 to 2022. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 and a p-value of less than 0.01, suggesting a significant relationship between these two seemingly unrelated factors. The implications of our study extend beyond the realm of academic curiosity, delving into the maize of managerial decisions and the kernels of agricultural innovation. Let's peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unpack the husky relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Picture this: a bustling office in the heart of Michigan, filled with compensation and benefits managers hard at work, crunching numbers and navigating the maze of employee remuneration. Now, imagine fields of golden corn swaying in the breeze, harboring the secrets of genetic modification and agricultural innovation. Intriguing, isn't it? But what if we told you that these seemingly unrelated realms of maize and managerial decisions could be connected in a corny, yet compelling, manner?
Before you roll your eyes at our corny puns, let's kernel down to the heart of the matter. We set out on a quest to shed light on the relationship between GMOs in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. It may sound like a corny caper or a kernel of a joke, but we embarked on this whimsical journey armed with data, statistics, and a healthy dose of humor.
We can almost hear the skepticism rustling through the academic community. How could something as seemingly unrelated as genetically modified corn and the human resources domain possibly be linked? Well, hold onto your maize hats, because we've got some surprises in store. With the aid of data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we have uncovered a correlation that will make you do a double-take. It's like discovering a corn kernel in a haystack - unexpected, but undeniably intriguing.
So, buckle up and prepare to embark on a journey through the maize of maize, as we peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unearth the unlikely relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State. Get ready for a-maize-ing insights and a few more corny jokes along the way. Let's dive in and see if GMOs and HR managers are truly ear-resistibly linked.

[[RESULTS]]
Our investigation into the connection between GMO use in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state yielded some un-bee-lievable results. Our statistical analysis uncovered a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9365207, an r-squared of 0.8770711, and a p-value of less than 0.01. It's safe to say that our findings popped like kernels in a hot skillet, leaving us both amused and astounded by the apparent cornnection between these two seemingly unrelated variables.
The scatterplot in Figure 1 visually represents the strong correlation we unearthed, resembling the path of a corn maze that leads straight to the heart of this maize mystery. It's almost as if the data itself is winking and nudging, whispering, "Isn't this a-maize-ing?" We couldn't help but crack a few kernel-related jokes as we delved into the findings, and we promise there's plenty more to come.
The implications of this correlation extend beyond the statistical realm, delving into the husk of managerial decisions and the ear-resistible allure of agricultural innovation. We find ourselves in a-MAIZE-ment at the unlikely link between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State. Who knew that the humble corn could wield such influence in the world of HR and compensation management?
In summary, our results leave us st-alk-ing the potential ramifications of this corny correlation, eager to uncover the juicy kernels of wisdom hidden within this unexpected relationship. It's time to embrace the whimsy and wonder of GMOs and managerial mazes, as we navigate the maize of maize and unravel the layers of this unbelievable cornundrum. The a-peeling nature of this discovery is simply too corny to resist - after all, who can turn down a-maize-ing insights served with a side of corny humor? Let's brace ourselves for the corny puns and scientific surprises to come!

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, the corny connection between GMO use in Michigan's cornfields and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state has left us as a-maize-d as the next person. Our findings, with a correlation coefficient that's nearly as high as the towering maize stalks themselves, suggest that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to maize and managerial decisions.

It's clear that these seemingly unrelated threads are woven together in a tapestry of statistical significance and corny puns. We're left pondering the cob-ber of this relationship, but one thing's for sure - it's ear-resistible!

The implications of our discovery reach far beyond the realm of academic curiosity, dancing through the fields of agricultural innovation and the mazes of managerial decisions. It's like watching a magical cornucopia unfold, bursting with kernels of wisdom and a-peel-ing insights.

As we wrap up this jaunty journey through the maize of maize, we're hit with a sense of closure that feels as satisfying as biting into a juicy ear of sweet corn. It's safe to say that our corny caper has definitively hit pay dirt - or should we say, pay maize?

In light of these findings, we assert that no further research in this area is needed. The cornnection has been made, and it's high time to embrace this a-maize-ing revelation with open arms and corny jokes!

After all, who knew that the humble corn could hold the key to unlocking the maize-y world of managerial decisions?


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 Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Agri-Business and Human Resources Compensation


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 Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Crop Management


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 Maize Mania: The Corny Connection Between GMOs and Compensation Managers in Michigan with an abstract of This research paper examines the seemingly corny and comedic link between the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in corn grown in Michigan and the number of compensation and benefits managers in the state. Despite the whimsical nature of our investigation, we utilized data from the USDA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to conduct a comprehensive analysis over the period of 2004 to 2022. Our findings revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9365207 and a p-value of less than 0.01, suggesting a significant relationship between these two seemingly unrelated factors. The implications of our study extend beyond the realm of academic curiosity, delving into the maize of managerial decisions and the kernels of agricultural innovation. Let's peel back the layers of this cornundrum and unpack the husky relationship between biotechnology and bureaucracy in the Great Lakes State.

ChatGPT:

GMO corn, compensation managers, Michigan, genetically modified organisms, USDA data, Bureau of Labor Statistics, correlation coefficient, p-value, agricultural innovation, biotechnology, bureaucracy, Great Lakes State

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Data details

GMO use in corn grown in Michigan
Detailed data title: Percent of all corn planted in Michigan that is genetically modified to be insect-resistant (Bt), but not herbicide-tolerant (HT)
Source: USDA
See what else correlates with GMO use in corn grown in Michigan

The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan

Correlation r = 0.9365207 (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 = 0.8770711 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 87.7% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., GMO use in corn grown in Michigan) over the 19 years from 2004 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 3.7E-9. 0.0000000036959212647812810000
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 0.94 in 3.7E-7% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 270,568,534 random variables You don't actually need 270 million 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 18 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 18 because we have two variables measured over a period of 19 years. It's just the number of years minus ( the number of variables minus one ), which in this case simplifies to the number of years minus one.
you would randomly expect to find a correlation as strong as this one.

[ 0.84, 0.98 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

This one is a bit more complciated than the other calculations, but I include it because many people have been pushing for confidence intervals instead of p-value calculations (for example: NEJM. However, if you are dredging data, you can reliably find yourself in the 5%. That's my goal!


All values for the years included above: If I were being very sneaky, I could trim years from the beginning or end of the datasets to increase the correlation on some pairs of variables. I don't do that because there are already plenty of correlations in my database without monkeying with the years.

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
2004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
GMO use in corn grown in Michigan (GMO corn %)151516191513111184223123232
The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan (Laborers)13701200108097010501020890730610530470400340300280340410320290




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([15,15,16,19,15,13,11,11,8,4,2,2,3,1,2,3,2,3,2,])
array_2 = np.array([1370,1200,1080,970,1050,1020,890,730,610,530,470,400,340,300,280,340,410,320,290,])
array_1_name = "GMO use in corn grown in Michigan"
array_2_name = "The number of compensation and benefits managers in Michigan"

# 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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