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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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and the second variable is Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO).  The chart goes from 2012 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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As more people became knowledgeable in military tech and applied sciences, they realized the potential for using Thermo Fisher's equipment to create the ultimate weapon: a freeze ray that could immobilize enemy forces with extreme cold. This led to an unexpected surge in demand for Thermo Fisher's products, causing their stock price to soar as investors caught wind of the chillingly profitable military applications. Thermo Fisher's future seemed to be on ice, but in the best way possible!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Prompt: Generate an image depicting a university auditorium filled with graduates proudly receiving their Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences. Nearby, a stock market ticker prominently displays Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) rapidly rising stock price. As students and investors connect the dots, they envision a future where Thermo Fisher's equipment is used to develop an innovative freeze ray, leading to a surge in demand and a chill-inducing rise in the company's stock value. Enhanced Prompt: Generate an image infused with surrealism, featuring a university auditorium aglow with warm hues as graduates proudly receive their Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences. The stage is illuminated with an ethereal light, accentuating the significance of the moment. Nearby, a larger-than-life stock market ticker dramatically displays Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) rapidly rising stock price, casting an otherworldly glow on the surroundings. In a moment of collective realization, students and investors alike envision a future where Thermo Fisher's equipment is depicted as a visionary invention in the form of a mesmerizing freeze ray, radiating an aura of transformative power. The scene is permeated with an enigmatic energy that prompts contemplation of the boundless potential locked within the convergence of academia, technology, and finance. 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: Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). 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: Woodblock painting a meme Surrealism Surrealism 3D Pixar Style
ChatGPT: Surrealism

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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO), in the following situation: As more people became knowledgeable in military tech and applied sciences, they realized the potential for using Thermo Fisher's equipment to create the ultimate weapon: a freeze ray that could immobilize enemy forces with extreme cold. This led to an unexpected surge in demand for Thermo Fisher's products, causing their stock price to soar as investors caught wind of the chillingly profitable military applications. Thermo Fisher's future seemed to be on ice, but in the best way possible!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a university auditorium, graduates proudly receive their Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, while nearby, a stock market ticker displays Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) rapidly rising stock price. In a moment of realization, students and investors alike connect the dots, envisioning a future where Thermo Fisher's equipment is used to develop an innovative freeze ray, leading to a surge in demand and a chill-inducing rise in the company's stock value.

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: [ Surrealism ] and depicting this scene: In a university auditorium, graduates proudly receive their Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, while nearby, a stock market ticker displays Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) rapidly rising stock price. In a moment of realization, students and investors alike connect the dots, envisioning a future where Thermo Fisher's equipment is used to develop an innovative freeze ray, leading to a surge in demand and a chill-inducing rise in the company's stock value. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Prompt: Generate an image depicting a university auditorium filled with graduates proudly receiving their Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences. Nearby, a stock market ticker prominently displays Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) rapidly rising stock price. As students and investors connect the dots, they envision a future where Thermo Fisher's equipment is used to develop an innovative freeze ray, leading to a surge in demand and a chill-inducing rise in the company's stock value. Enhanced Prompt: Generate an image infused with surrealism, featuring a university auditorium aglow with warm hues as graduates proudly receive their Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences. The stage is illuminated with an ethereal light, accentuating the significance of the moment. Nearby, a larger-than-life stock market ticker dramatically displays Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) rapidly rising stock price, casting an otherworldly glow on the surroundings. In a moment of collective realization, students and investors alike envision a future where Thermo Fisher's equipment is depicted as a visionary invention in the form of a mesmerizing freeze ray, radiating an aura of transformative power. The scene is permeated with an enigmatic energy that prompts contemplation of the boundless potential locked within the convergence of academia, technology, and finance.

*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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and applied sciences caused Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO) to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices

The Journal of Integrative Techno-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 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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and p < 0.01 for 2012 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 Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves deep into the enigmatic entanglement between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over the period from 2012 to 2021. By combing through data meticulously gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), a notable correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and p < 0.01 has surfaced, suggesting a boisterous bond between these seemingly unrelated spectrums. Our investigation unravels intriguing links that inspire further exploration, showcasing the captivating connections that can emerge when delving into the realms of education and financial markets.


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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves deep into the enigmatic entanglement between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over the period from 2012 to 2021. By combing through data meticulously gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), a notable correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and p < 0.01 has surfaced, suggesting a boisterous bond between these seemingly unrelated spectrums. Our investigation unravels intriguing links that inspire further exploration, showcasing the captivating connections that can emerge when delving into the realms of education and financial markets.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

In the ever-evolving landscape of education and finance, seemingly disparate domains often find themselves embroiled in unexpected affairs. One such unlikely pair that has caught the attention of researchers and market enthusiasts alike is the intersection of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the tumultuous trajectory of Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) stock prices. While on the surface, these may appear to have as much in common as a submarine and a petri dish, our investigation suggests an entwining narrative that pulls these distinct spheres into a captivating dance of correlation.

As we wade into the often murky waters of higher education and financial markets, it becomes evident that uncovering hidden connections can yield surprising insights. The acquisition of knowledge and the ebb and flow of market forces may seem like two ships passing in the night, yet our preliminary findings hint at a convergence that demands closer examination. The tempest of technology beckons us to delve deeper, tantalizing us with the possibilities of unraveling an enigmatic relationship that lingers just beneath the surface.

This inquiry comes at a time when the interplay between academia and industry takes center stage in discussions of workforce development and economic impact. As nations navigate the treacherous waters of global security and technological advancements, the role of military technologies and their implications for the private sector cannot be dismissed. Likewise, the performance of key companies in the life sciences and analytical technologies sector, such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, holds sway over the investment landscape and beyond.

The objective of this study is to peel back the layers of complexity shrouding the nexus between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the fluctuations in TMO stock prices. Our endeavor is driven by a curiosity that sparks at the sight of uncharted correlations, an enthusiasm that we hope will prove contagious as we unveil the unexpected affiliations uncovered by our analysis. With one foot firmly planted in academia and the other in the ever-shifting terrain of financial markets, we embark on this expedition with a mix of sagacity and whimsy, ready to navigate the uncharted waters that lie ahead.


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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name some cartoons and childrens' shows that you watched that are related to the topic.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves deep into the enigmatic entanglement between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over the period from 2012 to 2021. By combing through data meticulously gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), a notable correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and p < 0.01 has surfaced, suggesting a boisterous bond between these seemingly unrelated spectrums. Our investigation unravels intriguing links that inspire further exploration, showcasing the captivating connections that can emerge when delving into the realms of education and financial markets.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
In the ever-evolving landscape of education and finance, seemingly disparate domains often find themselves embroiled in unexpected affairs. One such unlikely pair that has caught the attention of researchers and market enthusiasts alike is the intersection of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the tumultuous trajectory of Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) stock prices. While on the surface, these may appear to have as much in common as a submarine and a petri dish, our investigation suggests an entwining narrative that pulls these distinct spheres into a captivating dance of correlation.
As we wade into the often murky waters of higher education and financial markets, it becomes evident that uncovering hidden connections can yield surprising insights. The acquisition of knowledge and the ebb and flow of market forces may seem like two ships passing in the night, yet our preliminary findings hint at a convergence that demands closer examination. The tempest of technology beckons us to delve deeper, tantalizing us with the possibilities of unraveling an enigmatic relationship that lingers just beneath the surface.
This inquiry comes at a time when the interplay between academia and industry takes center stage in discussions of workforce development and economic impact. As nations navigate the treacherous waters of global security and technological advancements, the role of military technologies and their implications for the private sector cannot be dismissed. Likewise, the performance of key companies in the life sciences and analytical technologies sector, such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, holds sway over the investment landscape and beyond.
The objective of this study is to peel back the layers of complexity shrouding the nexus between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the fluctuations in TMO stock prices. Our endeavor is driven by a curiosity that sparks at the sight of uncharted correlations, an enthusiasm that we hope will prove contagious as we unveil the unexpected affiliations uncovered by our analysis. With one foot firmly planted in academia and the other in the ever-shifting terrain of financial markets, we embark on this expedition with a mix of sagacity and whimsy, ready to navigate the uncharted waters that lie ahead.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The elucidation of obscure connections between disparate realms has long captivated researchers and practitioners alike. In their study, Smith and Doe (2008) unearthed unexpected correlations between educational trends and stock market performances. Similarly, Jones et al. (2015) delved into the intricate interplay of academic pursuits and financial outcomes, shedding light on the often enigmatic relationships that weave through the fabric of society.

Turning to more contemporary sources, "War, Technology, and Science" by Higginbotham and "The Financial Frontier: Exploring Market Dynamics" by Patel offer comprehensive insights into the underlying forces shaping the convergence of military technologies and stock prices. These works serve as foundational pillars for understanding the terrain we navigate in our pursuit and highlight the gravity of the connections we seek to unravel - though the dryness of the content may provoke delirium in even the most stoic reader.

Venturing into the realm of fictional works, "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu and "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith, while not directly related, offer tantalizing glimpses into the realms of strategy and economics, provoking thoughts that unfurl like a spy thriller set in the stock exchange. The playful juxtaposition of these texts against our research topic serves as a stark reminder of the enigma we seek to decipher, adding a whimsical layer to our scholarly pursuits.

In a surprising turn of events, ongoing research even draws inspiration from children's shows and cartoons that subtly touch on themes relevant to our exploration. "G.I. Joe," with its valiant portrayal of military heroes, and "Dexter's Laboratory," showcasing the marvels of scientific innovation, elicit grins and raise questions about the influences seeping into our subconscious as we traverse the corridors of academia and finance. While these may seem lighthearted in comparison, their echoes within the broader cultural landscape prompt introspection on the diverse influences shaping our perceptions of the world around us.

As we weave through these diverse sources, we are reminded of the multifaceted nature of our inquiry and the breadth of perspectives that shape our understanding of interconnected domains. Through this survey of literature, we not only anchor our study in established frameworks but also infuse it with a dash of playfulness, reminding ourselves that even the most serious pursuits may benefit from a whimsical lens.


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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2012 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 Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves deep into the enigmatic entanglement between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over the period from 2012 to 2021. By combing through data meticulously gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), a notable correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and p < 0.01 has surfaced, suggesting a boisterous bond between these seemingly unrelated spectrums. Our investigation unravels intriguing links that inspire further exploration, showcasing the captivating connections that can emerge when delving into the realms of education and financial markets.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
In the ever-evolving landscape of education and finance, seemingly disparate domains often find themselves embroiled in unexpected affairs. One such unlikely pair that has caught the attention of researchers and market enthusiasts alike is the intersection of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the tumultuous trajectory of Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) stock prices. While on the surface, these may appear to have as much in common as a submarine and a petri dish, our investigation suggests an entwining narrative that pulls these distinct spheres into a captivating dance of correlation.
As we wade into the often murky waters of higher education and financial markets, it becomes evident that uncovering hidden connections can yield surprising insights. The acquisition of knowledge and the ebb and flow of market forces may seem like two ships passing in the night, yet our preliminary findings hint at a convergence that demands closer examination. The tempest of technology beckons us to delve deeper, tantalizing us with the possibilities of unraveling an enigmatic relationship that lingers just beneath the surface.
This inquiry comes at a time when the interplay between academia and industry takes center stage in discussions of workforce development and economic impact. As nations navigate the treacherous waters of global security and technological advancements, the role of military technologies and their implications for the private sector cannot be dismissed. Likewise, the performance of key companies in the life sciences and analytical technologies sector, such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, holds sway over the investment landscape and beyond.
The objective of this study is to peel back the layers of complexity shrouding the nexus between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the fluctuations in TMO stock prices. Our endeavor is driven by a curiosity that sparks at the sight of uncharted correlations, an enthusiasm that we hope will prove contagious as we unveil the unexpected affiliations uncovered by our analysis. With one foot firmly planted in academia and the other in the ever-shifting terrain of financial markets, we embark on this expedition with a mix of sagacity and whimsy, ready to navigate the uncharted waters that lie ahead.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Our methodology harnessed the elusive powers of big data, mining vast digital landscapes in pursuit of the elusive link between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO). We embarked on a daring quest to wrestle with spreadsheets, tame the wild databases of the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), and navigate the tempestuous seas of statistical analysis.

To begin our odyssey, we embarked on a digital safari, scouring the virtual plains of the internet for census-like data on the conferral of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies from 2012 to 2021. The National Center for Education Statistics stood as our primary wellspring of knowledge, providing us with the hard-won numbers that form the bedrock of our research. Heralded as the saber-wielding knights of educational data, the NCES valiantly furnished us with the raw material for our scholarly quest.

Meanwhile, in the distant kingdom of financial markets, we set our sights on the capricious realm of Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock prices. Armed with the finest telescopic lenses of LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we endeavored to capture the mercurial dance of TMO stock prices over the same period. The treacherous peaks and valleys of stock charts became our compass, guiding us through the stormy seas of market volatility.

Equipped with our trusty statistical tools, we unleashed the ferocious might of correlation analysis to untangle the intricate web of connections between these seemingly incongruous domains. Like intrepid cartographers navigating uncharted territory, we mapped out the terrain of our data, employing the formidable Pearson correlation coefficient to reveal the latent patterns lurking within.

With our data in hand, we bravely weathered the tempest of statistical significance testing, subjecting our findings to the rigorous scrutiny of hypothesis testing. The stormy seas of p-values and alpha levels threatened to capsize our scholarly vessel, yet we emerged triumphant, wielding our trusty sword of null hypothesis rejection with valor.

In a bid to fortify our findings, we harnessed the spectral powers of time series analysis to trace the ebbs and flows of correlation across the temporal expanse of our data. We charted the undulating swells of correlation over time, seeking to discern the rhythmic cadence of the relationship between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and TMO stock prices.

In laying bare the intricate threads that bind academia and finance, we strove to capture the elusive essence of their interplay, weaving a tapestry of data and analysis that reveals the unspoken symphony between education and market dynamics. Our journey was not without its perils, but through the steadfast application of scholarly rigor and a touch of whimsy, we emerged victorious in unraveling the enigmatic entanglement between these seemingly disparate realms.


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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2012 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9886328, r-squared of 0.9773949, 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 Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves deep into the enigmatic entanglement between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over the period from 2012 to 2021. By combing through data meticulously gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), a notable correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and p < 0.01 has surfaced, suggesting a boisterous bond between these seemingly unrelated spectrums. Our investigation unravels intriguing links that inspire further exploration, showcasing the captivating connections that can emerge when delving into the realms of education and financial markets.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
In the ever-evolving landscape of education and finance, seemingly disparate domains often find themselves embroiled in unexpected affairs. One such unlikely pair that has caught the attention of researchers and market enthusiasts alike is the intersection of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the tumultuous trajectory of Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) stock prices. While on the surface, these may appear to have as much in common as a submarine and a petri dish, our investigation suggests an entwining narrative that pulls these distinct spheres into a captivating dance of correlation.
As we wade into the often murky waters of higher education and financial markets, it becomes evident that uncovering hidden connections can yield surprising insights. The acquisition of knowledge and the ebb and flow of market forces may seem like two ships passing in the night, yet our preliminary findings hint at a convergence that demands closer examination. The tempest of technology beckons us to delve deeper, tantalizing us with the possibilities of unraveling an enigmatic relationship that lingers just beneath the surface.
This inquiry comes at a time when the interplay between academia and industry takes center stage in discussions of workforce development and economic impact. As nations navigate the treacherous waters of global security and technological advancements, the role of military technologies and their implications for the private sector cannot be dismissed. Likewise, the performance of key companies in the life sciences and analytical technologies sector, such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, holds sway over the investment landscape and beyond.
The objective of this study is to peel back the layers of complexity shrouding the nexus between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the fluctuations in TMO stock prices. Our endeavor is driven by a curiosity that sparks at the sight of uncharted correlations, an enthusiasm that we hope will prove contagious as we unveil the unexpected affiliations uncovered by our analysis. With one foot firmly planted in academia and the other in the ever-shifting terrain of financial markets, we embark on this expedition with a mix of sagacity and whimsy, ready to navigate the uncharted waters that lie ahead.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The exploration of the interplay between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific has yielded intriguing findings. Our analysis, spanning the years 2012 to 2021 and drawing from data gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), has unearthed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and an r-squared value of 0.9773949. The p-value of less than 0.01 further attests to the statistical significance of the relationship observed.

Figure 1 depicts the scatterplot confirming the striking alignment between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the gyrations of TMO stock prices. The pronounced clustering of data points reinforces the gravitational pull between these seemingly dissonant domains, evoking the analogy of celestial bodies locked in an orbital waltz of academic and financial influence.

Our investigation into this unanticipated entanglement sees the convergence of military-oriented education and the financial performance of a global leader in analytical technologies, yielding a correlation that defies conventional expectations. As we navigate the choppy waters of scholarly inquiry and market analysis, the strength of this correlation speaks to an underlying current of interconnectedness that flows beneath the surface of these seemingly distinct domains.

The implications of our findings beckon further inquiry, challenging us to delve deeper into the nuanced dynamics at play. It is evident that the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies, whether driven by geopolitical shifts or advancements in defense technologies, resonates in the fluctuations of stock prices for TMO. This discovery underscores the intricate interdependence of educational trends and market realities, painting a picture of influence that extends beyond traditional boundaries.

As we conclude this segment of our research, it becomes clear that beneath the veneer of academic transcripts and market charts lies a landscape ripe for exploration. The nexus between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific stands as a testament to the unexpected connections that emerge from diligent analysis, simultaneously challenging and delighting the inquisitive mind.


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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves deep into the enigmatic entanglement between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over the period from 2012 to 2021. By combing through data meticulously gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), a notable correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and p < 0.01 has surfaced, suggesting a boisterous bond between these seemingly unrelated spectrums. Our investigation unravels intriguing links that inspire further exploration, showcasing the captivating connections that can emerge when delving into the realms of education and financial markets.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The elucidation of obscure connections between disparate realms has long captivated researchers and practitioners alike. In their study, Smith and Doe (2008) unearthed unexpected correlations between educational trends and stock market performances. Similarly, Jones et al. (2015) delved into the intricate interplay of academic pursuits and financial outcomes, shedding light on the often enigmatic relationships that weave through the fabric of society.
Turning to more contemporary sources, "War, Technology, and Science" by Higginbotham and "The Financial Frontier: Exploring Market Dynamics" by Patel offer comprehensive insights into the underlying forces shaping the convergence of military technologies and stock prices. These works serve as foundational pillars for understanding the terrain we navigate in our pursuit and highlight the gravity of the connections we seek to unravel - though the dryness of the content may provoke delirium in even the most stoic reader.
Venturing into the realm of fictional works, "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu and "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith, while not directly related, offer tantalizing glimpses into the realms of strategy and economics, provoking thoughts that unfurl like a spy thriller set in the stock exchange. The playful juxtaposition of these texts against our research topic serves as a stark reminder of the enigma we seek to decipher, adding a whimsical layer to our scholarly pursuits.
In a surprising turn of events, ongoing research even draws inspiration from children's shows and cartoons that subtly touch on themes relevant to our exploration. "G.I. Joe," with its valiant portrayal of military heroes, and "Dexter's Laboratory," showcasing the marvels of scientific innovation, elicit grins and raise questions about the influences seeping into our subconscious as we traverse the corridors of academia and finance. While these may seem lighthearted in comparison, their echoes within the broader cultural landscape prompt introspection on the diverse influences shaping our perceptions of the world around us.
As we weave through these diverse sources, we are reminded of the multifaceted nature of our inquiry and the breadth of perspectives that shape our understanding of interconnected domains. Through this survey of literature, we not only anchor our study in established frameworks but also infuse it with a dash of playfulness, reminding ourselves that even the most serious pursuits may benefit from a whimsical lens.

[[RESULTS]]
The exploration of the interplay between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific has yielded intriguing findings. Our analysis, spanning the years 2012 to 2021 and drawing from data gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), has unearthed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and an r-squared value of 0.9773949. The p-value of less than 0.01 further attests to the statistical significance of the relationship observed.
Figure 1 depicts the scatterplot confirming the striking alignment between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the gyrations of TMO stock prices. The pronounced clustering of data points reinforces the gravitational pull between these seemingly dissonant domains, evoking the analogy of celestial bodies locked in an orbital waltz of academic and financial influence.
Our investigation into this unanticipated entanglement sees the convergence of military-oriented education and the financial performance of a global leader in analytical technologies, yielding a correlation that defies conventional expectations. As we navigate the choppy waters of scholarly inquiry and market analysis, the strength of this correlation speaks to an underlying current of interconnectedness that flows beneath the surface of these seemingly distinct domains.
The implications of our findings beckon further inquiry, challenging us to delve deeper into the nuanced dynamics at play. It is evident that the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies, whether driven by geopolitical shifts or advancements in defense technologies, resonates in the fluctuations of stock prices for TMO. This discovery underscores the intricate interdependence of educational trends and market realities, painting a picture of influence that extends beyond traditional boundaries.
As we conclude this segment of our research, it becomes clear that beneath the veneer of academic transcripts and market charts lies a landscape ripe for exploration. The nexus between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific stands as a testament to the unexpected connections that emerge from diligent analysis, simultaneously challenging and delighting the inquisitive mind.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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The results of our investigation into the correlation between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) stand as a testament to the unexpected connections that emerge from diligent analysis. The robust correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and the compelling r-squared value of 0.9773949, coupled with the striking p-value of less than 0.01, reinforce the statistical significance of the relationship observed, surpassing the threshold with more certainty than the physics behind the wobbly orbit of a carnival ride.

The literature review informed our study by navigating through a labyrinth of unexpected correlational findings and offbeat inspirations. Interestingly, the tangential sources explored, from "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu to "Dexter's Laboratory," served as whimsical reminders that even the most serious pursuits may benefit from a whimsical lens. The literature review was not just a mundane exercise but rather a playful romp through the intellectual landscape, akin to finding a hidden chamber of giggles in the solemn library of venerable research.

Our results have echoed the prior research we had the pleasure of dissecting. The findings have lent weight to the quirks and quibbles of seemingly unrelated domains. The tantalizing linkage discovered harks back to the theoretical musings of Smith and Doe (2008) and the complex interdependence spotlighted by Jones et al. (2015). The unexpected parallels revealed between wildly divergent worlds continue to titillate the inquisitive mind, much like finding a rogue sock in the laundry of academia and finance.

Figure 1 has emerged as the visual manifestation of this tempestuous tango between military-oriented education and the financial performance of TMO, reminiscent of observing a celestial ballet where the stars of academia and market gyrations twirl in an intricate dance of influence. The surprising alignment defies conventional expectations and echoes the volatility of a rogue rubber ducky in the bath of statistical significance.

The implications of our findings pose a challenge and an adventure, beckoning the intrepid scholar to embark on a quest to unravel the nuanced dynamics at play. The discovery of the entwined fates of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and TMO stock prices calls for an expansion of the mental cartography of the academic mind, charting the unchartered territories between academic pursuits and market fluctuations like navigating a twisty maze with a treasure at its heart.

As we conclude this segment of our research and peel back the dull veneer of academic transcripts and market charts, we are left with a landscape ripe for exploration, where the nexus between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific attests to the dance of the unexpected. It stands as a testament to the beguiling nature of statistics and the delightful, if off-kilter, tapestry that is academic research.


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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 Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves deep into the enigmatic entanglement between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over the period from 2012 to 2021. By combing through data meticulously gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), a notable correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and p < 0.01 has surfaced, suggesting a boisterous bond between these seemingly unrelated spectrums. Our investigation unravels intriguing links that inspire further exploration, showcasing the captivating connections that can emerge when delving into the realms of education and financial markets.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
In the ever-evolving landscape of education and finance, seemingly disparate domains often find themselves embroiled in unexpected affairs. One such unlikely pair that has caught the attention of researchers and market enthusiasts alike is the intersection of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the tumultuous trajectory of Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) stock prices. While on the surface, these may appear to have as much in common as a submarine and a petri dish, our investigation suggests an entwining narrative that pulls these distinct spheres into a captivating dance of correlation.
As we wade into the often murky waters of higher education and financial markets, it becomes evident that uncovering hidden connections can yield surprising insights. The acquisition of knowledge and the ebb and flow of market forces may seem like two ships passing in the night, yet our preliminary findings hint at a convergence that demands closer examination. The tempest of technology beckons us to delve deeper, tantalizing us with the possibilities of unraveling an enigmatic relationship that lingers just beneath the surface.
This inquiry comes at a time when the interplay between academia and industry takes center stage in discussions of workforce development and economic impact. As nations navigate the treacherous waters of global security and technological advancements, the role of military technologies and their implications for the private sector cannot be dismissed. Likewise, the performance of key companies in the life sciences and analytical technologies sector, such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, holds sway over the investment landscape and beyond.
The objective of this study is to peel back the layers of complexity shrouding the nexus between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the fluctuations in TMO stock prices. Our endeavor is driven by a curiosity that sparks at the sight of uncharted correlations, an enthusiasm that we hope will prove contagious as we unveil the unexpected affiliations uncovered by our analysis. With one foot firmly planted in academia and the other in the ever-shifting terrain of financial markets, we embark on this expedition with a mix of sagacity and whimsy, ready to navigate the uncharted waters that lie ahead.

[[RESULTS]]
The exploration of the interplay between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific has yielded intriguing findings. Our analysis, spanning the years 2012 to 2021 and drawing from data gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), has unearthed a robust correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and an r-squared value of 0.9773949. The p-value of less than 0.01 further attests to the statistical significance of the relationship observed.
Figure 1 depicts the scatterplot confirming the striking alignment between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the gyrations of TMO stock prices. The pronounced clustering of data points reinforces the gravitational pull between these seemingly dissonant domains, evoking the analogy of celestial bodies locked in an orbital waltz of academic and financial influence.
Our investigation into this unanticipated entanglement sees the convergence of military-oriented education and the financial performance of a global leader in analytical technologies, yielding a correlation that defies conventional expectations. As we navigate the choppy waters of scholarly inquiry and market analysis, the strength of this correlation speaks to an underlying current of interconnectedness that flows beneath the surface of these seemingly distinct domains.
The implications of our findings beckon further inquiry, challenging us to delve deeper into the nuanced dynamics at play. It is evident that the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies, whether driven by geopolitical shifts or advancements in defense technologies, resonates in the fluctuations of stock prices for TMO. This discovery underscores the intricate interdependence of educational trends and market realities, painting a picture of influence that extends beyond traditional boundaries.
As we conclude this segment of our research, it becomes clear that beneath the veneer of academic transcripts and market charts lies a landscape ripe for exploration. The nexus between Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific stands as a testament to the unexpected connections that emerge from diligent analysis, simultaneously challenging and delighting the inquisitive mind.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In the tempestuous seas of academia and finance, our research has unfurled a surprising symphony of correlation between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the undulating tides of Thermo Fisher Scientific's (TMO) stock prices. The robust correlation coefficient and statistical significance elucidated by our analysis stand as a testament to the captivating connections that can emerge when delving into these seemingly incongruous spheres. This unexpected nexus, akin to finding a compass in a chemistry set, highlights the intricate interplay between educational trends and market dynamics.

The convergence of military-oriented education and the financial performance of a leading analytical technologies company has evoked parallels to celestial bodies engaged in an orbital waltz. The pronounced alignment between these domains challenges conventional expectations, serving as a reminder that beneath the surface of seemingly distinct realms lies a tapestry of interdependence waiting to be unraveled. The implications of our findings, much like a cryptic crossword puzzle, beckon further inquiry and contemplation, emphasizing the need for continued exploration into this enigmatic relationship.

As the curtain draws on this chapter of exploration, the interweaving of higher education and financial markets invites us to embrace the unpredictability of intellectual pursuits and market dynamics. The boisterous bond we have uncovered, reminiscent of finding a treasure map in a textbook, underscores the rich tapestry of connections that await discovery through diligent analysis and scholarly inquiry. With this, we assert that no further research is needed in this area - after all, sometimes the most intriguing findings arise from the most unexpected pairings.


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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 Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Integrative Techno-Economics


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 Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Quantitative Military Science and Market Analysis


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 Tempest of Technology: Tracing the Tumultuous Ties between Bachelor's Degrees in Military Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific Stock Prices with an abstract of This paper delves deep into the enigmatic entanglement between the issuance of Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies and the stock prices of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) over the period from 2012 to 2021. By combing through data meticulously gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), a notable correlation coefficient of 0.9886328 and p < 0.01 has surfaced, suggesting a boisterous bond between these seemingly unrelated spectrums. Our investigation unravels intriguing links that inspire further exploration, showcasing the captivating connections that can emerge when delving into the realms of education and financial markets.

ChatGPT:

"Bachelor's degrees in Military Technologies", "Thermo Fisher Scientific stock prices", "correlation coefficient study education and stock prices", "National Center for Education Statistics data", "LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) data", "correlation between education and financial markets", "impact of military technology degrees on stock prices", "relationship between education and stock market trends"

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Data details

Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies
Detailed data title: Bachelor's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions, in field of study: Military technologies and applied sciences
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies

Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

See what else correlates with Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO)

Correlation r = 0.9886328 (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 = 0.9773949 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 97.7% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies) over the 10 years from 2012 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 7.21E-8. 0.0000000720523311488073000000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

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

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.99 in 7.21E-6% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 13,878,801 random variables You don't actually need 13 million variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 9 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 9 because we have two variables measured over a period of 10 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.

[ 0.95, 1 ] 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.
2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies (Degrees awarded)8610518527635846965576711561524
Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO) (Stock price)45.7964.79110.69126.3139.45142.39190.8219.86326469.05




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([86,105,185,276,358,469,655,767,1156,1524,])
array_2 = np.array([45.79,64.79,110.69,126.3,139.45,142.39,190.8,219.86,326,469.05,])
array_1_name = "Bachelor's degrees awarded in Military technologies"
array_2_name = "Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock price (TMO)"

# 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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