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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the second variable is POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX).  The chart goes from 2003 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky increased, there was a corresponding surge in the popularity of police-themed TV shows. This led to a higher demand for props like handcuffs, which just so happen to be made from steel - the primary product of POSCO Holdings. As the demand for these props increased, so did the stock price of POSCO Holdings, proving that even the steel industry isn't immune to the long arm of the law.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a line graph representing the drop in POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX) with a noticeable decrease due to the increase in criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky. In the foreground, depict a group of new criminal justice and law enforcement teachers being hired at a local university. The scene should have a humorous twist, reminiscent of a funny image macro, to add an engaging and visually compelling element to the prompt. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX). 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: Cubism Celtic art Cubism a meme a funny image macro
ChatGPT: a funny image macro

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX), in the following situation: Because as more criminal justice and law enforcement teachers were hired in Kentucky, the crime rate dropped significantly, leading to a decreased demand for security services and steel, resulting in a drop in POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX).. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In Kentucky, the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers increased, leading to a noticeable decrease in the crime rate. As a result, security services and steel demand decreased. In a visual scene, there is a line graph showing the drop in POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX) alongside a group of new criminal justice and law enforcement teachers being hired at a local university.

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 funny image macro ] and depicting this scene: In Kentucky, the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers increased, leading to a noticeable decrease in the crime rate. As a result, security services and steel demand decreased. In a visual scene, there is a line graph showing the drop in POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX) alongside a group of new criminal justice and law enforcement teachers being hired at a local university. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a line graph representing the drop in POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX) with a noticeable decrease due to the increase in criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky. In the foreground, depict a group of new criminal justice and law enforcement teachers being hired at a local university. The scene should have a humorous twist, reminiscent of a funny image macro, to add an engaging and visually compelling element to the prompt.

*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 increases in The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky positively influenced POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX).

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis

The Journal of Alliterative Analysis

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 and p < 0.01 for 2003 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]]
The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the fascinating and uncharted territory of the impact of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers on the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) in Kentucky. Our research team endeavored to unravel this perplexing mystery using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). We analyzed the correlation between the numbers of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the fluctuations in POSCO Holdings' stock price from 2003 to 2021.

In our data analysis, we stumbled upon a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship between the two variables. It appears that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky wax and wane, so too does the performance of POSCO Holdings' stock PKX. This finding raises the question of whether Wall Street should consider hiring an army of criminal justice instructors for stock market surveillance.

As we unraveled the entanglement of academia and stock performance, we couldn't help but ponder: "What do you call a professor who is also an undercover cop? A 'teach-a-cop'!" The interconnectedness of criminal justice education and financial markets unveils an amusing and unexpected nexus within the world of economics and academia.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the fascinating and uncharted territory of the impact of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers on the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) in Kentucky. Our research team endeavored to unravel this perplexing mystery using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). We analyzed the correlation between the numbers of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the fluctuations in POSCO Holdings' stock price from 2003 to 2021.

In our data analysis, we stumbled upon a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship between the two variables. It appears that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky wax and wane, so too does the performance of POSCO Holdings' stock PKX. This finding raises the question of whether Wall Street should consider hiring an army of criminal justice instructors for stock market surveillance.

As we unraveled the entanglement of academia and stock performance, we couldn't help but ponder: "What do you call a professor who is also an undercover cop? A 'teach-a-cop'!" The interconnectedness of criminal justice education and financial markets unveils an amusing and unexpected nexus within the world of economics and academia.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The world of stock market analysis is often perceived as a solemn and serious domain, where numbers reign supreme, and jest has no place. However, as we embarked on our research journey into the relationship between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX), we uncovered not only significant statistical correlations but also a plethora of unexpected revelations. The aim of this paper is to present our findings and shed light on this unexplored connection.

It has long been recognized that the educational landscape influences various aspects of society, but the idea that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers could exert an impact on the stock market might seem far-fetched to some. However, as the data unveiled its intriguing results, we couldn't help but quip, "What kind of stocks do criminology professors like? The ones with larceny in their price!"

The inspiration for this study emerged from an innocuous observation during a colloquium at a local university. A visiting professor raised the question of whether the teachings of criminal justice and law enforcement instructors could have broader, unforeseen implications on the economy. It was from this lighthearted musing that the seeds of this research were sown.

For those unacquainted with the stock market jargon, let us pause for a moment and share a joke with a dash of economic wit: "Why did the investor bring string to the stock market? Because they wanted to tie up some loose ends!" In a similar vein, this study aims to unravel the tangled relationship between academia and finance, presenting a fusion of economic analysis with an unexpected twist of scholarly influence.

The endeavor to quantify the impact of academic professionals on financial markets led us to delve into the realms of statistical analysis, where we encountered both puzzling correlations and amusing anecdotes. Just as an unexpected pop quiz enlivens a dull Monday morning lecture, the identification of a significant correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) injected an element of surprise into our research.

Stay tuned for more dad jokes, and for some even more surprising discoveries!


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX). 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 you might move on to cartoons and children's shows that you watched for research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the fascinating and uncharted territory of the impact of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers on the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) in Kentucky. Our research team endeavored to unravel this perplexing mystery using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). We analyzed the correlation between the numbers of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the fluctuations in POSCO Holdings' stock price from 2003 to 2021.

In our data analysis, we stumbled upon a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship between the two variables. It appears that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky wax and wane, so too does the performance of POSCO Holdings' stock PKX. This finding raises the question of whether Wall Street should consider hiring an army of criminal justice instructors for stock market surveillance.

As we unraveled the entanglement of academia and stock performance, we couldn't help but ponder: "What do you call a professor who is also an undercover cop? A 'teach-a-cop'!" The interconnectedness of criminal justice education and financial markets unveils an amusing and unexpected nexus within the world of economics and academia.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The world of stock market analysis is often perceived as a solemn and serious domain, where numbers reign supreme, and jest has no place. However, as we embarked on our research journey into the relationship between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX), we uncovered not only significant statistical correlations but also a plethora of unexpected revelations. The aim of this paper is to present our findings and shed light on this unexplored connection.
It has long been recognized that the educational landscape influences various aspects of society, but the idea that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers could exert an impact on the stock market might seem far-fetched to some. However, as the data unveiled its intriguing results, we couldn't help but quip, "What kind of stocks do criminology professors like? The ones with larceny in their price!"
The inspiration for this study emerged from an innocuous observation during a colloquium at a local university. A visiting professor raised the question of whether the teachings of criminal justice and law enforcement instructors could have broader, unforeseen implications on the economy. It was from this lighthearted musing that the seeds of this research were sown.
For those unacquainted with the stock market jargon, let us pause for a moment and share a joke with a dash of economic wit: "Why did the investor bring string to the stock market? Because they wanted to tie up some loose ends!" In a similar vein, this study aims to unravel the tangled relationship between academia and finance, presenting a fusion of economic analysis with an unexpected twist of scholarly influence.
The endeavor to quantify the impact of academic professionals on financial markets led us to delve into the realms of statistical analysis, where we encountered both puzzling correlations and amusing anecdotes. Just as an unexpected pop quiz enlivens a dull Monday morning lecture, the identification of a significant correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) injected an element of surprise into our research.
Stay tuned for more dad jokes, and for some even more surprising discoveries!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Several scholarly works have sought to examine the impact of various educational and professional sectors on the financial markets. Smith, in "The Influence of Academic Disciplines on Stock Prices," explores the potential relationships between academic disciplines and stock performance. Doe, in "Educational Input and Stock Market Output," delves into the effects of educational factors on stock market fluctuations. Jones, in "The Correlation Between Education and Stock Prices," investigates the intricate connections between educational realms and financial markets.

Now, let's shift our focus to some books that may seem unrelated at first glance, but bear surprising relevance to our study. "Criminal Minds and Market Trends" by Anne Detective offers a fictional narrative of criminology professors turned stock market analysts, unveiling mysterious correlations between crime rates and stock performance. "The Stock Market Sleuths" by Sherlock Investor chronicles the adventures of a group of financial experts with unconventional academic backgrounds, shedding light on the unexpected impacts of education on market dynamics.

In a similar vein, our research journey led us to explore cultural phenomena that may hold relevance to our study. "Inspector Gadget: The Economics Edition" and "Scooby-Doo and the Case of the Compounded Interest" prompted us to reflect on the potential influence of crime-solving narratives on financial acumen. As we pondered the implications of these whimsical connections, we couldn't help but interject: "Why don't stockbrokers like to open presents? Because they prefer the element of surprise!"

Beyond the realms of published literature, we delved into the realm of children's television and cartoon series for further insights. The animated series "The Financial Detectives" and "Detective Inspector Econ" introduced us to entertaining yet thought-provoking scenarios, prompting us to consider the unexplored intersections of education, crime-solving, and financial acumen. As we navigated this unconventional avenue of inquiry, it became clear that unexpected sources can yield valuable perspectives, much like stumbling upon a hidden treasure in a whimsical adventure.

Stay tuned for more whimsy and unexpected connections as we delve deeper into our findings and their implications!


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2003 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]]
The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the fascinating and uncharted territory of the impact of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers on the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) in Kentucky. Our research team endeavored to unravel this perplexing mystery using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). We analyzed the correlation between the numbers of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the fluctuations in POSCO Holdings' stock price from 2003 to 2021.

In our data analysis, we stumbled upon a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship between the two variables. It appears that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky wax and wane, so too does the performance of POSCO Holdings' stock PKX. This finding raises the question of whether Wall Street should consider hiring an army of criminal justice instructors for stock market surveillance.

As we unraveled the entanglement of academia and stock performance, we couldn't help but ponder: "What do you call a professor who is also an undercover cop? A 'teach-a-cop'!" The interconnectedness of criminal justice education and financial markets unveils an amusing and unexpected nexus within the world of economics and academia.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The world of stock market analysis is often perceived as a solemn and serious domain, where numbers reign supreme, and jest has no place. However, as we embarked on our research journey into the relationship between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX), we uncovered not only significant statistical correlations but also a plethora of unexpected revelations. The aim of this paper is to present our findings and shed light on this unexplored connection.
It has long been recognized that the educational landscape influences various aspects of society, but the idea that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers could exert an impact on the stock market might seem far-fetched to some. However, as the data unveiled its intriguing results, we couldn't help but quip, "What kind of stocks do criminology professors like? The ones with larceny in their price!"
The inspiration for this study emerged from an innocuous observation during a colloquium at a local university. A visiting professor raised the question of whether the teachings of criminal justice and law enforcement instructors could have broader, unforeseen implications on the economy. It was from this lighthearted musing that the seeds of this research were sown.
For those unacquainted with the stock market jargon, let us pause for a moment and share a joke with a dash of economic wit: "Why did the investor bring string to the stock market? Because they wanted to tie up some loose ends!" In a similar vein, this study aims to unravel the tangled relationship between academia and finance, presenting a fusion of economic analysis with an unexpected twist of scholarly influence.
The endeavor to quantify the impact of academic professionals on financial markets led us to delve into the realms of statistical analysis, where we encountered both puzzling correlations and amusing anecdotes. Just as an unexpected pop quiz enlivens a dull Monday morning lecture, the identification of a significant correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) injected an element of surprise into our research.
Stay tuned for more dad jokes, and for some even more surprising discoveries!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To investigate the entwined relationship between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX), we employed a multifaceted methodology that embraced both traditional statistical analyses and unorthodox data collection approaches worthy of a Sherlock Holmes mystery. Our research team traversed the expanse of the internet, harnessing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), to examine the period from 2003 to 2021. To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon, we also incorporated data from various financial and educational platforms.

Our initial step involved the curation of a dataset containing the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the corresponding daily stock prices for POSCO Holdings (PKX). As we embarked on this data collection journey, we quipped to ourselves, "What do you call a detective who investigates stock market fraud? A 'securities sleuth'!"

The statistical analysis commenced with the application of a linear regression model to ascertain the potential association between the fluctuations in the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers and POSCO Holdings' stock price. In a manner reminiscent of unraveling a cryptic code, we diligently combed through the data, seeking to extract meaningful insights while intermittently renewing our spirits with timely dad jokes.

Subsequently, we implemented a time series analysis, akin to peering into the swirling mists of economic trends, to discern any underlying patterns or temporal dependencies between the two variables. We poignantly remarked, "Why don't stockbrokers like day trading riddles? Because they prefer long-term solutions!"

The final stage of our inquiry involved performing a Granger causality test, in which we probed the potential direction of influence between the count of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX). This demanding analysis led us to ponder, "Why did the criminal justice professor invest in stocks? Because he wanted to get a 'polic-yield'!"

Our rigorous methodological approach not only ensured the robustness of our findings but also injected a lighthearted spirit into the arduous process of economic inquiry. As we unveil the results in the subsequent section, brace yourselves for further puns and jests, and perhaps even a surprising revelation or two!


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2003 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.8468251, r-squared of 0.7171128, 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]]
The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the fascinating and uncharted territory of the impact of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers on the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) in Kentucky. Our research team endeavored to unravel this perplexing mystery using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). We analyzed the correlation between the numbers of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the fluctuations in POSCO Holdings' stock price from 2003 to 2021.

In our data analysis, we stumbled upon a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship between the two variables. It appears that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky wax and wane, so too does the performance of POSCO Holdings' stock PKX. This finding raises the question of whether Wall Street should consider hiring an army of criminal justice instructors for stock market surveillance.

As we unraveled the entanglement of academia and stock performance, we couldn't help but ponder: "What do you call a professor who is also an undercover cop? A 'teach-a-cop'!" The interconnectedness of criminal justice education and financial markets unveils an amusing and unexpected nexus within the world of economics and academia.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The world of stock market analysis is often perceived as a solemn and serious domain, where numbers reign supreme, and jest has no place. However, as we embarked on our research journey into the relationship between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX), we uncovered not only significant statistical correlations but also a plethora of unexpected revelations. The aim of this paper is to present our findings and shed light on this unexplored connection.
It has long been recognized that the educational landscape influences various aspects of society, but the idea that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers could exert an impact on the stock market might seem far-fetched to some. However, as the data unveiled its intriguing results, we couldn't help but quip, "What kind of stocks do criminology professors like? The ones with larceny in their price!"
The inspiration for this study emerged from an innocuous observation during a colloquium at a local university. A visiting professor raised the question of whether the teachings of criminal justice and law enforcement instructors could have broader, unforeseen implications on the economy. It was from this lighthearted musing that the seeds of this research were sown.
For those unacquainted with the stock market jargon, let us pause for a moment and share a joke with a dash of economic wit: "Why did the investor bring string to the stock market? Because they wanted to tie up some loose ends!" In a similar vein, this study aims to unravel the tangled relationship between academia and finance, presenting a fusion of economic analysis with an unexpected twist of scholarly influence.
The endeavor to quantify the impact of academic professionals on financial markets led us to delve into the realms of statistical analysis, where we encountered both puzzling correlations and amusing anecdotes. Just as an unexpected pop quiz enlivens a dull Monday morning lecture, the identification of a significant correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) injected an element of surprise into our research.
Stay tuned for more dad jokes, and for some even more surprising discoveries!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our analysis revealed a remarkably strong correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) from 2003 to 2021. The correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 suggests a highly positive relationship between these two variables.

In plain terms, this implies that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in the Bluegrass State fluctuated, the stock price of PKX exhibited synchronizing movements. This finding highlights the unexpected influence of educational professionals in a field distant from their core expertise. As a testament to this revelation, one might joke, "Why did the criminal justice teacher go to the stock market? To serve and project the investment!"

The r-squared value of 0.7171128 further indicates that approximately 71.71% of the variability in the stock price of PKX can be explained by changes in the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky. This statistical significance underscores the tangible impact of academic professionals on the behavior of financial markets, prompting contemplation on the broader implications of their influence.

With the p-value less than 0.01, our findings are deemed to be highly statistically significant. This further validates the robustness of the observed relationship and reinforces the notion that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers indeed exerts an intriguing influence on the stock price of POSCO Holdings.

To visually encapsulate the strength of this relationship, we present Fig. 1, a scatterplot illustrating the tight correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX). The visual depiction of this connection further underscores the substantive impact of academic professionals on the dynamics of the stock market.

In the words of Warren Buffett, "Price is what you pay, value is what you get." However, in this case, it seems that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers may play a peculiar role in shaping the value investors perceive in POSCO Holdings, leaving us with an intriguing puzzle to solve. Stay tuned for more jocular insights and unexpected correlations!


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the fascinating and uncharted territory of the impact of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers on the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) in Kentucky. Our research team endeavored to unravel this perplexing mystery using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). We analyzed the correlation between the numbers of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the fluctuations in POSCO Holdings' stock price from 2003 to 2021.

In our data analysis, we stumbled upon a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship between the two variables. It appears that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky wax and wane, so too does the performance of POSCO Holdings' stock PKX. This finding raises the question of whether Wall Street should consider hiring an army of criminal justice instructors for stock market surveillance.

As we unraveled the entanglement of academia and stock performance, we couldn't help but ponder: "What do you call a professor who is also an undercover cop? A 'teach-a-cop'!" The interconnectedness of criminal justice education and financial markets unveils an amusing and unexpected nexus within the world of economics and academia.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Several scholarly works have sought to examine the impact of various educational and professional sectors on the financial markets. Smith, in "The Influence of Academic Disciplines on Stock Prices," explores the potential relationships between academic disciplines and stock performance. Doe, in "Educational Input and Stock Market Output," delves into the effects of educational factors on stock market fluctuations. Jones, in "The Correlation Between Education and Stock Prices," investigates the intricate connections between educational realms and financial markets.
Now, let's shift our focus to some books that may seem unrelated at first glance, but bear surprising relevance to our study. "Criminal Minds and Market Trends" by Anne Detective offers a fictional narrative of criminology professors turned stock market analysts, unveiling mysterious correlations between crime rates and stock performance. "The Stock Market Sleuths" by Sherlock Investor chronicles the adventures of a group of financial experts with unconventional academic backgrounds, shedding light on the unexpected impacts of education on market dynamics.
In a similar vein, our research journey led us to explore cultural phenomena that may hold relevance to our study. "Inspector Gadget: The Economics Edition" and "Scooby-Doo and the Case of the Compounded Interest" prompted us to reflect on the potential influence of crime-solving narratives on financial acumen. As we pondered the implications of these whimsical connections, we couldn't help but interject: "Why don't stockbrokers like to open presents? Because they prefer the element of surprise!"
Beyond the realms of published literature, we delved into the realm of children's television and cartoon series for further insights. The animated series "The Financial Detectives" and "Detective Inspector Econ" introduced us to entertaining yet thought-provoking scenarios, prompting us to consider the unexplored intersections of education, crime-solving, and financial acumen. As we navigated this unconventional avenue of inquiry, it became clear that unexpected sources can yield valuable perspectives, much like stumbling upon a hidden treasure in a whimsical adventure.
Stay tuned for more whimsy and unexpected connections as we delve deeper into our findings and their implications!

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a remarkably strong correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) from 2003 to 2021. The correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 suggests a highly positive relationship between these two variables.
In plain terms, this implies that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in the Bluegrass State fluctuated, the stock price of PKX exhibited synchronizing movements. This finding highlights the unexpected influence of educational professionals in a field distant from their core expertise. As a testament to this revelation, one might joke, "Why did the criminal justice teacher go to the stock market? To serve and project the investment!"
The r-squared value of 0.7171128 further indicates that approximately 71.71% of the variability in the stock price of PKX can be explained by changes in the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky. This statistical significance underscores the tangible impact of academic professionals on the behavior of financial markets, prompting contemplation on the broader implications of their influence.
With the p-value less than 0.01, our findings are deemed to be highly statistically significant. This further validates the robustness of the observed relationship and reinforces the notion that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers indeed exerts an intriguing influence on the stock price of POSCO Holdings.
To visually encapsulate the strength of this relationship, we present Fig. 1, a scatterplot illustrating the tight correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX). The visual depiction of this connection further underscores the substantive impact of academic professionals on the dynamics of the stock market.
In the words of Warren Buffett, "Price is what you pay, value is what you get." However, in this case, it seems that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers may play a peculiar role in shaping the value investors perceive in POSCO Holdings, leaving us with an intriguing puzzle to solve. Stay tuned for more jocular insights and unexpected correlations!

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of our study support and extend prior research linking educational sectors to stock market dynamics. The observed correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) aligns with previous literature that has explored the influence of diverse educational disciplines on financial markets. The robust and statistically significant relationship uncovered in our analysis further substantiates the notion that academic professionals wield an unexpected impact on stock performance.

Reflecting on Anne Detective's "Criminal Minds and Market Trends," the uncanny correlation between criminology professors and stock market fluctuations mirrors our own discoveries. It appears that the intersection of crime-related education and financial markets is not solely fictional but holds tangible implications in real-world economic landscapes. As the saying goes, "Why did the criminology professor excel in stock analysis? Because they had a knack for making 'crime pay' in the market!"

Similarly, our results echo the insights gleaned from Sherlock Investor's "The Stock Market Sleuths," as they unmask the captivating enigma of unexpected academic influences on market dynamics. The unexpected yet concrete coalescence of academic expertise and stock performance emphasizes that unorthodox educational backgrounds may wield an atypical leverage in financial realms, prompting contemplation on the multifaceted nature of market influences. In the spirit of unconventional allegiances, one might jest, "Why did the criminology professor invest in the stock market? To catch the 'bulls' and 'bears' in action!"

Moreover, our study resonates with the interplay of cultural narratives and financial acumen as exemplified in "Inspector Gadget: The Economics Edition" and "Scooby-Doo and the Case of the Compounded Interest." Just as these whimsical tales interweave crime-solving narratives with economic sagacity, our findings accentuate the unexplored intersections of education and market acumen, untangling a web of unexpected connections. This prompts us to consider that surprising revelations can manifest in both fictional and realistic contexts, much like uncovering a hidden treasure in an unexpected adventure. One might say, "Why did the criminology professor become a stock market analyst? To crack the code on market mysteries and unmask the hidden gems of investment!"

Our study underscores the unanticipated influence of academic professionals in shaping stock market dynamics, encapsulating the entertaining yet thought-provoking scenarios introduced by "The Financial Detectives" and "Detective Inspector Econ." The substantial correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and POSCO Holdings' stock price unveils an unexpected nexus between academic expertise and financial acumen, implicating academic professionals in a domain seemingly distant from their core expertise. In jest, one might quip, "Why did the criminal justice teacher delve into stock market analysis? To bring 'order' to market chaos and 'sentence' the data to reveal market performance!"

As we progress in understanding these unconventional correlations, we aim to unveil the broader implications of academic influence on market behavior, akin to a puzzle waiting to be solved. Our findings prodigiously prompt further inquiry into the uncharted territory of educational intersections with financial dynamics, opening the door to a whimsical yet intriguing pursuit of interdisciplinary connections in the realm of economics and academia. So, why did the criminology professor captivate the stock market? Because they held the 'key' to deciphering the market's enigmatic 'lock'!


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX). You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the fascinating and uncharted territory of the impact of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers on the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) in Kentucky. Our research team endeavored to unravel this perplexing mystery using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). We analyzed the correlation between the numbers of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the fluctuations in POSCO Holdings' stock price from 2003 to 2021.

In our data analysis, we stumbled upon a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship between the two variables. It appears that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky wax and wane, so too does the performance of POSCO Holdings' stock PKX. This finding raises the question of whether Wall Street should consider hiring an army of criminal justice instructors for stock market surveillance.

As we unraveled the entanglement of academia and stock performance, we couldn't help but ponder: "What do you call a professor who is also an undercover cop? A 'teach-a-cop'!" The interconnectedness of criminal justice education and financial markets unveils an amusing and unexpected nexus within the world of economics and academia.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The world of stock market analysis is often perceived as a solemn and serious domain, where numbers reign supreme, and jest has no place. However, as we embarked on our research journey into the relationship between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX), we uncovered not only significant statistical correlations but also a plethora of unexpected revelations. The aim of this paper is to present our findings and shed light on this unexplored connection.
It has long been recognized that the educational landscape influences various aspects of society, but the idea that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers could exert an impact on the stock market might seem far-fetched to some. However, as the data unveiled its intriguing results, we couldn't help but quip, "What kind of stocks do criminology professors like? The ones with larceny in their price!"
The inspiration for this study emerged from an innocuous observation during a colloquium at a local university. A visiting professor raised the question of whether the teachings of criminal justice and law enforcement instructors could have broader, unforeseen implications on the economy. It was from this lighthearted musing that the seeds of this research were sown.
For those unacquainted with the stock market jargon, let us pause for a moment and share a joke with a dash of economic wit: "Why did the investor bring string to the stock market? Because they wanted to tie up some loose ends!" In a similar vein, this study aims to unravel the tangled relationship between academia and finance, presenting a fusion of economic analysis with an unexpected twist of scholarly influence.
The endeavor to quantify the impact of academic professionals on financial markets led us to delve into the realms of statistical analysis, where we encountered both puzzling correlations and amusing anecdotes. Just as an unexpected pop quiz enlivens a dull Monday morning lecture, the identification of a significant correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) injected an element of surprise into our research.
Stay tuned for more dad jokes, and for some even more surprising discoveries!

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a remarkably strong correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) from 2003 to 2021. The correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 suggests a highly positive relationship between these two variables.
In plain terms, this implies that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in the Bluegrass State fluctuated, the stock price of PKX exhibited synchronizing movements. This finding highlights the unexpected influence of educational professionals in a field distant from their core expertise. As a testament to this revelation, one might joke, "Why did the criminal justice teacher go to the stock market? To serve and project the investment!"
The r-squared value of 0.7171128 further indicates that approximately 71.71% of the variability in the stock price of PKX can be explained by changes in the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky. This statistical significance underscores the tangible impact of academic professionals on the behavior of financial markets, prompting contemplation on the broader implications of their influence.
With the p-value less than 0.01, our findings are deemed to be highly statistically significant. This further validates the robustness of the observed relationship and reinforces the notion that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers indeed exerts an intriguing influence on the stock price of POSCO Holdings.
To visually encapsulate the strength of this relationship, we present Fig. 1, a scatterplot illustrating the tight correlation between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX). The visual depiction of this connection further underscores the substantive impact of academic professionals on the dynamics of the stock market.
In the words of Warren Buffett, "Price is what you pay, value is what you get." However, in this case, it seems that the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers may play a peculiar role in shaping the value investors perceive in POSCO Holdings, leaving us with an intriguing puzzle to solve. Stay tuned for more jocular insights and unexpected correlations!

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has unearthed a captivating connection between the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX). The substantial correlation coefficient, r-squared value, and p-value all point to a statistically significant relationship, indicating that as the number of educators in the criminal justice field fluctuates, so too does the performance of PKX. This surprising correlation prompts the age-old question, "Why don't stockbrokers like playing hide and seek? Because good players hold great stock!"

The overlap between academia and the stock market has been brought to light through our analysis, infusing a comedic twist into the typically sober world of financial studies. The unexpected influence of educational professionals on stock performance introduces a lighthearted quirk into the realm of economic analysis, akin to the amusing quips stock traders exchange on a bustling trading floor. It seems that the teachings of criminal justice and law enforcement instructors hold sway not only in lecture halls but also in the fluctuating dynamics of financial markets.

Ergo, it is safe to say that our findings call for a paradigm shift in how we perceive the influence of academic professionals on broader economic phenomena. However, in the realms of statistical significance and comedic relief, we contend that no further research in this area is warranted. But for now, let's leave the stock market with our puns high, and our investments higher!


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 The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Alliterative Analysis


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 The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Silly Studies and Satirical Scholarship


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 The Policing Professors and the Peculiar Performance of POSCO Holdings' PKX: An Alliterative Analysis with an abstract of This study delves into the fascinating and uncharted territory of the impact of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers on the stock price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) in Kentucky. Our research team endeavored to unravel this perplexing mystery using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). We analyzed the correlation between the numbers of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky and the fluctuations in POSCO Holdings' stock price from 2003 to 2021.
In our data analysis, we stumbled upon a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8468251 and a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship between the two variables. It appears that as the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky wax and wane, so too does the performance of POSCO Holdings' stock PKX. This finding raises the question of whether Wall Street should consider hiring an army of criminal justice instructors for stock market surveillance.
As we unraveled the entanglement of academia and stock performance, we couldn't help but ponder: "What do you call a professor who is also an undercover cop? A 'teach-a-cop'!" The interconnectedness of criminal justice education and financial markets unveils an amusing and unexpected nexus within the world of economics and academia.

ChatGPT:

POSCO Holdings PKX, criminal justice teachers Kentucky, stock price correlation, academia stock performance, law enforcement teachers impact on stock price, POSCO Holdings stock analysis, criminal justice education and financial markets, Wall Street stock surveillance, academia and stock performance correlation

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The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
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POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX)
Detailed data title: Opening price of POSCO Holdings (PKX) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

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Correlation r = 0.8468251 (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 = 0.7171128 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 71.7% of the change in the one variable (i.e., POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky) over the 19 years from 2003 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 4.8E-6. 0.0000048152493480083610000000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

But I am a p-villain. I absolutely did not test only one pair of variables one time. I correlated hundreds of millions of pairs of variables. I threw boatloads of data into an industrial-sized blender to find this correlation.

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.85 in 0.00048% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 207,674 random variables You don't actually need 207 thousand 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.

[ 0.64, 0.94 ] 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.
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky (Laborers)11070707022029022026018019016018016013012011080130140
POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX) (Stock price)24.9534.544.5449.8880.45149.0475.91133.61109.2684.5985.0276.9764.2934.3953.018153.0351.2763.39




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,237 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 636,906,169 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([110,70,70,70,220,290,220,260,180,190,160,180,160,130,120,110,80,130,140,])
array_2 = np.array([24.95,34.5,44.54,49.88,80.45,149.04,75.91,133.61,109.26,84.59,85.02,76.97,64.29,34.39,53.01,81,53.03,51.27,63.39,])
array_1_name = "The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky"
array_2_name = "POSCO Holdings' stock price (PKX)"

# 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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