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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 distance between Saturn and Mercury and the second variable is Prudential's stock price (PUK).  The chart goes from 2002 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the distance between Saturn and Mercury increased, so did the gravitational pull on the stock market. This shift in gravitational forces led investors to adopt a more bullish stance, including those with a keen interest in Prudential. Ultimately, this celestial choreography culminated in a stellar performance for Prudential's stock, defying earthly market trends. So remember, the next time you're considering investment options, always keep an eye on the stars - the astrophysical economy may just hold the key to your financial success!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [ A photo-realistic image ] In the far reaches of space, Saturn and Mercury drift apart, their resplendent hues casting a dazzling display against the cosmic void. Amidst celestial laughter echoing through the galaxies, a bustling office within Prudential comes to life. Employees work with gleeful enthusiasm as the stock price on the glowing ticker overhead steadily ascends, filling the room with a vibrant energy. 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 distance between Saturn and Mercury and Prudential's stock price (PUK). Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: Psychedelic Surrealism Photorealism Low poly A photo-realistic image
ChatGPT: A photo-realistic image

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both The distance between Saturn and Mercury and Prudential's stock price (PUK), in the following situation: Because as Saturn and Mercury drifted apart, the gravitational force from their pun-filled rivalry caused a celestial laughter quake. This laughter traveled through space and time, boosting the morale of Prudential's employees, leading to increased productivity and a rise in stock price.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In the vast expanse of space, Saturn and Mercury move further apart, their vibrant colors shining brightly against the dark backdrop. Across the galaxy, the sound of celestial laughter ripples through the stars and planets. In a bustling office of Prudential, employees laugh and work with renewed energy, their smiles matching the rising stock price displayed on the glowing ticker overhead.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A photo-realistic image ] and depicting this scene: In the vast expanse of space, Saturn and Mercury move further apart, their vibrant colors shining brightly against the dark backdrop. Across the galaxy, the sound of celestial laughter ripples through the stars and planets. In a bustling office of Prudential, employees laugh and work with renewed energy, their smiles matching the rising stock price displayed on the glowing ticker overhead. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [ A photo-realistic image ] In the far reaches of space, Saturn and Mercury drift apart, their resplendent hues casting a dazzling display against the cosmic void. Amidst celestial laughter echoing through the galaxies, a bustling office within Prudential comes to life. Employees work with gleeful enthusiasm as the stock price on the glowing ticker overhead steadily ascends, filling the room with a vibrant energy.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in The distance between Saturn and Mercury caused Prudential's stock price (PUK) to increase.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Planetary Proximity and Prudential Prosperity: A Statistical Study of Saturn-Mercury Distance and PUK

The Journal of Celestial Economics

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 witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 distance between Saturn and Mercury and Prudential's stock price (PUK). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from Caclculated using Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8065633 and p < 0.01 for 2002 to 2023.

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]]
Planetary Proximity and Prudential Prosperity: A Statistical Study of Saturn-Mercury Distance and PUK

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the unexpected and unexplored link between the celestial bodies of Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of the renowned financial services company, Prudential PLC (PUK). Leveraging data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) spanning the period from 2002 to 2023, our analysis revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8065633 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This cosmic analysis sheds light on the astronomical influences on financial markets, showing that the distance between Saturn and Mercury may indeed impact Prudential's stock performance. Our findings not only defy conventional economic wisdom but also serve as a stellar example of the unexpected connections waiting to be unearthed in the vast universe of statistical research.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 distance between Saturn and Mercury and Prudential's stock price (PUK). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Planetary Proximity and Prudential Prosperity: A Statistical Study of Saturn-Mercury Distance and PUK

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the unexpected and unexplored link between the celestial bodies of Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of the renowned financial services company, Prudential PLC (PUK). Leveraging data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) spanning the period from 2002 to 2023, our analysis revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8065633 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This cosmic analysis sheds light on the astronomical influences on financial markets, showing that the distance between Saturn and Mercury may indeed impact Prudential's stock performance. Our findings not only defy conventional economic wisdom but also serve as a stellar example of the unexpected connections waiting to be unearthed in the vast universe of statistical research.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Astrology meets finance in this celestial and financial exploration of the relationship between the distance between Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC (PUK). While the idea of cosmic bodies influencing earthly matters may seem like something out of a science fiction novel, our research delves into the statistical evidence behind this intriguing phenomenon.

As the saying goes, "When Saturn and Mercury align, will PUK's stock price decline?" Okay, maybe that's not a widely known saying, but our research aims to shed light on the unexpected connections between astronomical events and financial markets. While astrology is often dismissed as mere superstition, we take a more empirical approach to explore whether planetary positions could potentially impact stock performance.

In the realm of financial analysis, there is a constant quest to uncover new and unconventional indicators that might predict stock movements. Could the gravitational pull of Saturn and Mercury be one of those hidden factors shaping the stock price of Prudential? This study seeks to answer that question using rigorous statistical analysis and data from reputable sources.

What makes this inquiry particularly fascinating is not just the potential implications for investors, but the broader curiosity it piques about the intersection of astronomy and economics. After all, who wouldn't be intrigued by the idea that the movements of celestial bodies millions of miles away could be influencing the financial world? Our investigation seeks to ignite both the imagination and the intellect as we probe this uncharted territory at the intersection of astrology and finance.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 distance between Saturn and Mercury and Prudential's stock price (PUK). 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 name a couple popular internet memes that are related to one of the topics.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Planetary Proximity and Prudential Prosperity: A Statistical Study of Saturn-Mercury Distance and PUK

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the unexpected and unexplored link between the celestial bodies of Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of the renowned financial services company, Prudential PLC (PUK). Leveraging data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) spanning the period from 2002 to 2023, our analysis revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8065633 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This cosmic analysis sheds light on the astronomical influences on financial markets, showing that the distance between Saturn and Mercury may indeed impact Prudential's stock performance. Our findings not only defy conventional economic wisdom but also serve as a stellar example of the unexpected connections waiting to be unearthed in the vast universe of statistical research.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Astrology meets finance in this celestial and financial exploration of the relationship between the distance between Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC (PUK). While the idea of cosmic bodies influencing earthly matters may seem like something out of a science fiction novel, our research delves into the statistical evidence behind this intriguing phenomenon.
As the saying goes, "When Saturn and Mercury align, will PUK's stock price decline?" Okay, maybe that's not a widely known saying, but our research aims to shed light on the unexpected connections between astronomical events and financial markets. While astrology is often dismissed as mere superstition, we take a more empirical approach to explore whether planetary positions could potentially impact stock performance.
In the realm of financial analysis, there is a constant quest to uncover new and unconventional indicators that might predict stock movements. Could the gravitational pull of Saturn and Mercury be one of those hidden factors shaping the stock price of Prudential? This study seeks to answer that question using rigorous statistical analysis and data from reputable sources.
What makes this inquiry particularly fascinating is not just the potential implications for investors, but the broader curiosity it piques about the intersection of astronomy and economics. After all, who wouldn't be intrigued by the idea that the movements of celestial bodies millions of miles away could be influencing the financial world? Our investigation seeks to ignite both the imagination and the intellect as we probe this uncharted territory at the intersection of astrology and finance.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The relationship between astronomical phenomena and financial markets has garnered increasing attention in recent years as scholars and analysts seek to uncover new sources of predictive insight. Expanding beyond traditional economic indicators, researchers have probed into the celestial realm in search of potential influences on stock performance. While the majority of existing literature pertains to more grounded analytical factors, a few pioneering studies have ventured into the cosmic unknown to explore the unexpected interplay between celestial bodies and stock prices.

In "Celestial Influences on Financial Markets," Smith et al. delve into the controversial realm of astrological influences on stock performance, scrutinizing the potential impact of planetary positions on market movements. However, the findings of their study were met with skepticism from the broader academic community, with many dismissing their conclusions as mere coincidence or confirmation bias. Despite the initial skepticism, their work serves as a thought-provoking precursor to the present investigation, offering a springboard for the exploration of celestial forces on financial markets.

Building on this foundation, Doe et al. conducted a comprehensive analysis in "Astrofinance: Exploring the Unseen Forces," examining the correlations between various celestial bodies and stock indices. Their study yielded intriguing results, highlighting statistically significant relationships between lunar phases and short-term market volatility. While the implications of their findings remain a topic of debate among scholars, the work of Doe et al. demonstrates the potential for unconventional factors to influence financial markets, setting the stage for further inquiries into celestial influences on stock prices.

Turning to more imaginative sources, non-fiction books such as "Cosmic Connections: Astronomy and Economics" and "The Universe and Stocks: Beyond the Bull and Bear Markets" have delved into the theoretical intersections between cosmic phenomena and financial trends. While these works offer intriguing hypothetical frameworks, their speculative nature underscores the wide-open space for empirical investigations into the celestial dimensions of stock market dynamics.

On the fictional front, novels such as "The Astrological Investor" and "The Planetary Portfolio" have transported readers into speculative worlds where planetary positions hold sway over stock market fortunes. While these literary works offer imaginative escapades, they provide a playful backdrop against which to consider the serious implications of celestial influences on financial markets.

In the realm of modern popular culture, internet memes, such as the "Mercury Retrograde Stock Crash" and "Saturn's Rings and Stock Springs," have humorously teased at the potential celestial forces at play in financial markets. These lighthearted quips, while facetious in nature, reflect the enduring fascination with the interplay between the cosmic and the financial, adding a playful dimension to the scholarly discourse on the topic.

In the context of this study, the literature reviewed above sets the stage for a rigorous empirical examination of the planetary proximity between Saturn and Mercury and its potential impact on Prudential PLC's stock price. While the unorthodox nature of this inquiry may raise eyebrows among conventional analysts, our investigation aims to illuminate new frontiers in financial analysis, bringing a dash of cosmic whimsy to the world of empirical research.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 distance between Saturn and Mercury and Prudential's stock price (PUK). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Caclculated using Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2002 to 2023

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]]
Planetary Proximity and Prudential Prosperity: A Statistical Study of Saturn-Mercury Distance and PUK

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the unexpected and unexplored link between the celestial bodies of Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of the renowned financial services company, Prudential PLC (PUK). Leveraging data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) spanning the period from 2002 to 2023, our analysis revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8065633 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This cosmic analysis sheds light on the astronomical influences on financial markets, showing that the distance between Saturn and Mercury may indeed impact Prudential's stock performance. Our findings not only defy conventional economic wisdom but also serve as a stellar example of the unexpected connections waiting to be unearthed in the vast universe of statistical research.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Astrology meets finance in this celestial and financial exploration of the relationship between the distance between Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC (PUK). While the idea of cosmic bodies influencing earthly matters may seem like something out of a science fiction novel, our research delves into the statistical evidence behind this intriguing phenomenon.
As the saying goes, "When Saturn and Mercury align, will PUK's stock price decline?" Okay, maybe that's not a widely known saying, but our research aims to shed light on the unexpected connections between astronomical events and financial markets. While astrology is often dismissed as mere superstition, we take a more empirical approach to explore whether planetary positions could potentially impact stock performance.
In the realm of financial analysis, there is a constant quest to uncover new and unconventional indicators that might predict stock movements. Could the gravitational pull of Saturn and Mercury be one of those hidden factors shaping the stock price of Prudential? This study seeks to answer that question using rigorous statistical analysis and data from reputable sources.
What makes this inquiry particularly fascinating is not just the potential implications for investors, but the broader curiosity it piques about the intersection of astronomy and economics. After all, who wouldn't be intrigued by the idea that the movements of celestial bodies millions of miles away could be influencing the financial world? Our investigation seeks to ignite both the imagination and the intellect as we probe this uncharted territory at the intersection of astrology and finance.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the mysterious connection between the distance separating Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC (PUK), our research team embarked on a cosmic journey guided by statistical rigor and astrological intrigue. Leveraging data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) spanning the period from 2002 to 2023, we employed a series of celestial and financial acrobatics to uncover the potential link between celestial positions and stock market performance.

To calculate the precise distance between Saturn and Mercury, we didn't simply rely on a telescope and some basic trigonometry. Instead, we utilized state-of-the-art astronomical algorithms and let our data collection and processing technologies do the heavy lifting. We also employed a highly sophisticated method involving a cosmic tape measure (a.k.a. sophisticated celestial geometry) to ensure maximum accuracy in determining the planetary distance. While this technique may seem a bit "out of this world," pardon the pun, it allowed for the precise measurement of celestial positioning over the designated time period.

As for the stock price data of Prudential PLC (PUK), we utilized robust financial data analysis tools to capture the dynamic fluctuations of PUK's stock price from 2002 to 2023. By tapping into the reliable resources available through LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we gathered a comprehensive dataset that served as the cornerstone of our financial analysis. We diligently ensured the integrity and accuracy of the stock price data to guarantee the reliability of our findings.

With the planetary distances and stock price data in hand, we then embarked on the statistical odyssey of correlation and regression analysis. Our team did not simply rely on conventional statistical methods but, in a celestial twist, we included some astrological elements to chart the relationship between the cosmic distances and PUK's stock price. This combined statistical-astrological approach allowed us to explore the potential influence of celestial positions on stock market dynamics with a unique flair, elevating the traditional methodology to a cosmic realm of statistical analysis.

Furthermore, to validate the statistical significance of our findings, we utilized advanced tests of significance and robust hypothesis testing techniques, ensuring that our results were not merely a product of cosmic coincidence. By incorporating rigorous statistical methodologies, we sought to confirm the strength and reliability of the relationship between the distances of Saturn and Mercury and the fluctuations in PUK's stock price, demonstrating that our findings were not just a product of celestial serendipity.

In summary, our cosmic methodology combined cutting-edge astronomical calculations, sophisticated financial data analysis, and a sprinkle of astrological flair to unveil the potential link between celestial positions and stock market dynamics. Through this methodological fusion, we aimed to shine a celestial spotlight on the statistical underpinnings of the Saturn-Mercury distance-PUK stock price connection, proving that the cosmos and financial markets may indeed share an intriguing relationship.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 distance between Saturn and Mercury and Prudential's stock price (PUK). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Caclculated using Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2002 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.8065633, r-squared of 0.6505444, 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]]
Planetary Proximity and Prudential Prosperity: A Statistical Study of Saturn-Mercury Distance and PUK

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the unexpected and unexplored link between the celestial bodies of Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of the renowned financial services company, Prudential PLC (PUK). Leveraging data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) spanning the period from 2002 to 2023, our analysis revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8065633 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This cosmic analysis sheds light on the astronomical influences on financial markets, showing that the distance between Saturn and Mercury may indeed impact Prudential's stock performance. Our findings not only defy conventional economic wisdom but also serve as a stellar example of the unexpected connections waiting to be unearthed in the vast universe of statistical research.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Astrology meets finance in this celestial and financial exploration of the relationship between the distance between Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC (PUK). While the idea of cosmic bodies influencing earthly matters may seem like something out of a science fiction novel, our research delves into the statistical evidence behind this intriguing phenomenon.
As the saying goes, "When Saturn and Mercury align, will PUK's stock price decline?" Okay, maybe that's not a widely known saying, but our research aims to shed light on the unexpected connections between astronomical events and financial markets. While astrology is often dismissed as mere superstition, we take a more empirical approach to explore whether planetary positions could potentially impact stock performance.
In the realm of financial analysis, there is a constant quest to uncover new and unconventional indicators that might predict stock movements. Could the gravitational pull of Saturn and Mercury be one of those hidden factors shaping the stock price of Prudential? This study seeks to answer that question using rigorous statistical analysis and data from reputable sources.
What makes this inquiry particularly fascinating is not just the potential implications for investors, but the broader curiosity it piques about the intersection of astronomy and economics. After all, who wouldn't be intrigued by the idea that the movements of celestial bodies millions of miles away could be influencing the financial world? Our investigation seeks to ignite both the imagination and the intellect as we probe this uncharted territory at the intersection of astrology and finance.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis of the relationship between the distance separating Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC (PUK) has yielded some truly out-of-this-world findings. From 2002 to 2023, our research team found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8065633, indicating a substantial relationship between these seemingly distant entities. This astonishing level of correlation defies conventional economic wisdom and serves as a testament to the unexpected connections waiting to be discovered in the vast universe of statistical research.

In addition to the correlation coefficient, the r-squared value of 0.6505444 further reinforces the robustness of the relationship, capturing a significant portion of the variability in PUK's stock price movements. Furthermore, with a p-value less than 0.01, the statistical significance of the association between the distance of Saturn and Mercury and PUK's stock price is undeniable, debunking any skepticism about the influence of celestial bodies on financial markets.

The implications of these results are truly staggering. Who would have thought that the gravitational dance between planets could potentially sway the trajectory of a stock price? These findings not only challenge traditional economic theories, but also pose an intriguing puzzle for investors and researchers alike to ponder the reach of cosmic influences on our earthly financial systems.

To visually illustrate the compelling relationship uncovered in our analysis, we present Fig. 1, a scatterplot that vividly depicts the strong correlation between the distance separating Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC. The figure serves as a celestial showcase of the cosmic impact on financial markets, reinforcing the compelling nature of our research findings.

Overall, our findings provide compelling evidence that the proximity of Saturn and Mercury may indeed exert an unseen influence on the stock price of Prudential PLC, marking a monumental step in understanding the potential interplay between celestial phenomena and financial markets. This study not only prompts a reevaluation of traditional economic models but also ignites a stellar curiosity about the interconnectedness of the cosmos and the world of finance.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 distance between Saturn and Mercury and Prudential's stock price (PUK). 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]]
Planetary Proximity and Prudential Prosperity: A Statistical Study of Saturn-Mercury Distance and PUK

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the unexpected and unexplored link between the celestial bodies of Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of the renowned financial services company, Prudential PLC (PUK). Leveraging data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) spanning the period from 2002 to 2023, our analysis revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8065633 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This cosmic analysis sheds light on the astronomical influences on financial markets, showing that the distance between Saturn and Mercury may indeed impact Prudential's stock performance. Our findings not only defy conventional economic wisdom but also serve as a stellar example of the unexpected connections waiting to be unearthed in the vast universe of statistical research.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The relationship between astronomical phenomena and financial markets has garnered increasing attention in recent years as scholars and analysts seek to uncover new sources of predictive insight. Expanding beyond traditional economic indicators, researchers have probed into the celestial realm in search of potential influences on stock performance. While the majority of existing literature pertains to more grounded analytical factors, a few pioneering studies have ventured into the cosmic unknown to explore the unexpected interplay between celestial bodies and stock prices.
In "Celestial Influences on Financial Markets," Smith et al. delve into the controversial realm of astrological influences on stock performance, scrutinizing the potential impact of planetary positions on market movements. However, the findings of their study were met with skepticism from the broader academic community, with many dismissing their conclusions as mere coincidence or confirmation bias. Despite the initial skepticism, their work serves as a thought-provoking precursor to the present investigation, offering a springboard for the exploration of celestial forces on financial markets.
Building on this foundation, Doe et al. conducted a comprehensive analysis in "Astrofinance: Exploring the Unseen Forces," examining the correlations between various celestial bodies and stock indices. Their study yielded intriguing results, highlighting statistically significant relationships between lunar phases and short-term market volatility. While the implications of their findings remain a topic of debate among scholars, the work of Doe et al. demonstrates the potential for unconventional factors to influence financial markets, setting the stage for further inquiries into celestial influences on stock prices.
Turning to more imaginative sources, non-fiction books such as "Cosmic Connections: Astronomy and Economics" and "The Universe and Stocks: Beyond the Bull and Bear Markets" have delved into the theoretical intersections between cosmic phenomena and financial trends. While these works offer intriguing hypothetical frameworks, their speculative nature underscores the wide-open space for empirical investigations into the celestial dimensions of stock market dynamics.
On the fictional front, novels such as "The Astrological Investor" and "The Planetary Portfolio" have transported readers into speculative worlds where planetary positions hold sway over stock market fortunes. While these literary works offer imaginative escapades, they provide a playful backdrop against which to consider the serious implications of celestial influences on financial markets.
In the realm of modern popular culture, internet memes, such as the "Mercury Retrograde Stock Crash" and "Saturn's Rings and Stock Springs," have humorously teased at the potential celestial forces at play in financial markets. These lighthearted quips, while facetious in nature, reflect the enduring fascination with the interplay between the cosmic and the financial, adding a playful dimension to the scholarly discourse on the topic.
In the context of this study, the literature reviewed above sets the stage for a rigorous empirical examination of the planetary proximity between Saturn and Mercury and its potential impact on Prudential PLC's stock price. While the unorthodox nature of this inquiry may raise eyebrows among conventional analysts, our investigation aims to illuminate new frontiers in financial analysis, bringing a dash of cosmic whimsy to the world of empirical research.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between the distance separating Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC (PUK) has yielded some truly out-of-this-world findings. From 2002 to 2023, our research team found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8065633, indicating a substantial relationship between these seemingly distant entities. This astonishing level of correlation defies conventional economic wisdom and serves as a testament to the unexpected connections waiting to be discovered in the vast universe of statistical research.
In addition to the correlation coefficient, the r-squared value of 0.6505444 further reinforces the robustness of the relationship, capturing a significant portion of the variability in PUK's stock price movements. Furthermore, with a p-value less than 0.01, the statistical significance of the association between the distance of Saturn and Mercury and PUK's stock price is undeniable, debunking any skepticism about the influence of celestial bodies on financial markets.
The implications of these results are truly staggering. Who would have thought that the gravitational dance between planets could potentially sway the trajectory of a stock price? These findings not only challenge traditional economic theories, but also pose an intriguing puzzle for investors and researchers alike to ponder the reach of cosmic influences on our earthly financial systems.
To visually illustrate the compelling relationship uncovered in our analysis, we present Fig. 1, a scatterplot that vividly depicts the strong correlation between the distance separating Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC. The figure serves as a celestial showcase of the cosmic impact on financial markets, reinforcing the compelling nature of our research findings.
Overall, our findings provide compelling evidence that the proximity of Saturn and Mercury may indeed exert an unseen influence on the stock price of Prudential PLC, marking a monumental step in understanding the potential interplay between celestial phenomena and financial markets. This study not only prompts a reevaluation of traditional economic models but also ignites a stellar curiosity about the interconnectedness of the cosmos and the world of finance.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

Our investigation into the celestial tango of Saturn and Mercury and its cosmic connection to Prudential PLC's stock price has revealed some truly extraordinary results. The statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.8065633 supports and extends the quirky musings found in literature such as "The Planetary Portfolio" and internet memes like "Saturn's Rings and Stock Springs." It seems that perhaps the celestial bodies are not just doing their gravitational dance for their own amusement, but also for the delight of stock market enthusiasts and statistical aficionados.

The robustness of our findings, as captured by the r-squared value of 0.6505444, suggests that a substantial portion of PUK's stock price movements can be partially explained by the distance between these celestial neighbors. This unexpected influence from the vast expanse of space challenges traditional economic theories and pokes fun at the idea that only earthly matters sway stock prices. Who would have thought that the planets had a stake in the stock market?

The irrefutable statistical significance, as reflected in the p-value of less than 0.01, quashes any skepticism about the influence of celestial bodies on financial markets, bringing a much-needed dose of gravity to the debate. Our findings not only challenge conventional economic wisdom but also provide a celestial puzzle for investors and researchers to mull over. Perhaps there is more to "The Astrological Investor" and "Cosmic Connections: Astronomy and Economics" than mere speculative entertainment after all.

Our scatterplot in Fig. 1 serves as a visually stunning showcase of the cosmic impact on financial markets, demonstrating the enchanting relationship uncovered by our analysis. This visualization not only reinforces the compelling nature of our research findings but also serves as a celestial work of art, offering a new perspective on the interconnectedness of the cosmos and the world of finance.

In conclusion, our cosmic exploration has illuminated a new frontier in financial analysis, revealing a potential link between planetary proximity and stock price movements that was previously uncharted. While our findings may seem out of this world, they invite scholars and market participants to ponder the astronomical influences on our earthly financial systems. As we continue to traverse the celestial landscape of statistical research, it is clear that the universe holds a myriad of unexpected connections waiting to be discovered.


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System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 distance between Saturn and Mercury and Prudential's stock price (PUK). 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]]
Planetary Proximity and Prudential Prosperity: A Statistical Study of Saturn-Mercury Distance and PUK

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study investigates the unexpected and unexplored link between the celestial bodies of Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of the renowned financial services company, Prudential PLC (PUK). Leveraging data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) spanning the period from 2002 to 2023, our analysis revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8065633 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This cosmic analysis sheds light on the astronomical influences on financial markets, showing that the distance between Saturn and Mercury may indeed impact Prudential's stock performance. Our findings not only defy conventional economic wisdom but also serve as a stellar example of the unexpected connections waiting to be unearthed in the vast universe of statistical research.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Astrology meets finance in this celestial and financial exploration of the relationship between the distance between Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC (PUK). While the idea of cosmic bodies influencing earthly matters may seem like something out of a science fiction novel, our research delves into the statistical evidence behind this intriguing phenomenon.
As the saying goes, "When Saturn and Mercury align, will PUK's stock price decline?" Okay, maybe that's not a widely known saying, but our research aims to shed light on the unexpected connections between astronomical events and financial markets. While astrology is often dismissed as mere superstition, we take a more empirical approach to explore whether planetary positions could potentially impact stock performance.
In the realm of financial analysis, there is a constant quest to uncover new and unconventional indicators that might predict stock movements. Could the gravitational pull of Saturn and Mercury be one of those hidden factors shaping the stock price of Prudential? This study seeks to answer that question using rigorous statistical analysis and data from reputable sources.
What makes this inquiry particularly fascinating is not just the potential implications for investors, but the broader curiosity it piques about the intersection of astronomy and economics. After all, who wouldn't be intrigued by the idea that the movements of celestial bodies millions of miles away could be influencing the financial world? Our investigation seeks to ignite both the imagination and the intellect as we probe this uncharted territory at the intersection of astrology and finance.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between the distance separating Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC (PUK) has yielded some truly out-of-this-world findings. From 2002 to 2023, our research team found a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.8065633, indicating a substantial relationship between these seemingly distant entities. This astonishing level of correlation defies conventional economic wisdom and serves as a testament to the unexpected connections waiting to be discovered in the vast universe of statistical research.
In addition to the correlation coefficient, the r-squared value of 0.6505444 further reinforces the robustness of the relationship, capturing a significant portion of the variability in PUK's stock price movements. Furthermore, with a p-value less than 0.01, the statistical significance of the association between the distance of Saturn and Mercury and PUK's stock price is undeniable, debunking any skepticism about the influence of celestial bodies on financial markets.
The implications of these results are truly staggering. Who would have thought that the gravitational dance between planets could potentially sway the trajectory of a stock price? These findings not only challenge traditional economic theories, but also pose an intriguing puzzle for investors and researchers alike to ponder the reach of cosmic influences on our earthly financial systems.
To visually illustrate the compelling relationship uncovered in our analysis, we present Fig. 1, a scatterplot that vividly depicts the strong correlation between the distance separating Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC. The figure serves as a celestial showcase of the cosmic impact on financial markets, reinforcing the compelling nature of our research findings.
Overall, our findings provide compelling evidence that the proximity of Saturn and Mercury may indeed exert an unseen influence on the stock price of Prudential PLC, marking a monumental step in understanding the potential interplay between celestial phenomena and financial markets. This study not only prompts a reevaluation of traditional economic models but also ignites a stellar curiosity about the interconnectedness of the cosmos and the world of finance.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has unveiled a cosmic correlation that is truly "out of this world" - the connection between the distance separating Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of Prudential PLC. It seems that the celestial bodies have been silently pulling the strings of PUK's stock performance, perhaps engaging in some kind of intergalactic financial dance. These findings not only expand our understanding of the astronomical influences on financial markets but also underscore the need to broaden the scope of economic analysis to the vast expanse of the cosmos.

While some may scoff at the idea of astrological influences on stock prices, our statistically significant results have truly "eclipsed" the skeptics. The compelling correlation coefficient and r-squared value have propelled this research into uncharted cosmic territory, not to mention providing a plethora of pun-tential for celestial-themed finance memes.

The implications of our research are as vast as the universe itself, challenging traditional economic theories and inspiring a new constellation of questions for investors and researchers to ponder. It's time for economists to embrace the stellar reality that, when it comes to financial markets, perhaps we should be looking to the stars for more than just inspiration.

In the cosmic comedy of financial research, this study has undoubtedly been a star-studded performance. However, in the spirit of academic rigor, we must firmly assert that no further investigation is needed in this area. After all, when it comes to mixing astronomy and stock prices, we've truly "planet" all!

In the words of the great Carl Sagan, "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known," and it seems that in our case, that something incredible is the cosmic connection between Saturn, Mercury, and PUK's stock price.


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ChatGPT:

The Journal of Celestial Economics


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The Solar System Research Consortium


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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Planetary Proximity and Prudential Prosperity: A Statistical Study of Saturn-Mercury Distance and PUK with an abstract of This study investigates the unexpected and unexplored link between the celestial bodies of Saturn and Mercury and the stock price of the renowned financial services company, Prudential PLC (PUK). Leveraging data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) spanning the period from 2002 to 2023, our analysis revealed a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8065633 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. This cosmic analysis sheds light on the astronomical influences on financial markets, showing that the distance between Saturn and Mercury may indeed impact Prudential's stock performance. Our findings not only defy conventional economic wisdom but also serve as a stellar example of the unexpected connections waiting to be unearthed in the vast universe of statistical research.

ChatGPT:

Saturn-Mercury distance, PUK stock price, financial astrology, celestial influence on stock market, astronomical factors in finance, statistical correlation astrology, Saturn-Mercury proximity Prudential PLC, Astropy stock analysis, LSEG Analytics Prudential PLC, financial market astronomical influences

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The distance between Saturn and Mercury
Detailed data title: The average distance between Saturn and Mercury as measured on the first day of each month
Source: Caclculated using Astropy
Additional Info: I wrote a Python script using Astropy to calculate the distance between the named planets on the first day of each month for every year.

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Prudential's stock price (PUK)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Prudential (PUK) 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 = 0.8065633 (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 = 0.6505444 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 65.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Prudential's stock price (PUK)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The distance between Saturn and Mercury) over the 22 years from 2002 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 5.8E-6. 0.0000057970557120261640000000
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 0.81 in 0.00058% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 172,501 random variables You don't actually need 172 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 21 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 21 because we have two variables measured over a period of 22 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.

[ 0.58, 0.92 ] 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.
2002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
The distance between Saturn and Mercury (Planetary distance (AU))9.18549.147329.141149.157389.202389.266359.334739.428419.507229.587049.6579.732959.806669.85869.922259.954419.968979.954619.921899.883219.814369.75706
Prudential's stock price (PUK) (Stock price)23.614.2217.1517.5519.4628.6528.5712.0520.6521.0520.0329.5344.8646.2843.0440.0751.1134.338.5638.3434.5328.16




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,213 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 635,695,369 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.
  4. Y-axis doesn't start at zero: I truncated the Y-axes of the graph above. I also used a line graph, which makes the visual connection stand out more than it deserves. Nothing against line graphs. They are great at telling a story when you have linear data! But visually it is deceptive because the only data is at the points on the graph, not the lines on the graph. In between each point, the data could have been doing anything. Like going for a random walk by itself!
    Mathematically what I showed is true, but it is intentionally misleading. Below is the same chart but with both Y-axes starting at zero.




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([9.1854,9.14732,9.14114,9.15738,9.20238,9.26635,9.33473,9.42841,9.50722,9.58704,9.657,9.73295,9.80666,9.8586,9.92225,9.95441,9.96897,9.95461,9.92189,9.88321,9.81436,9.75706,])
array_2 = np.array([23.6,14.22,17.15,17.55,19.46,28.65,28.57,12.05,20.65,21.05,20.03,29.53,44.86,46.28,43.04,40.07,51.11,34.3,38.56,38.34,34.53,28.16,])
array_1_name = "The distance between Saturn and Mercury"
array_2_name = "Prudential's stock price (PUK)"

# 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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