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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is The number of actuaries in Utah and the second variable is Solar power generated in Kazakhstan.  The chart goes from 2012 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of actuaries in Utah rises, so does their love for crunching numbers. This creates a ripple effect in the mathematical space-time continuum, leading to a surge in solar power expertise. This newfound kazakhsplendor in solar energy production has the sun working overtime, kind of like a giant math equation with sunshine as the variable. It's like Utah's passion for probabilities is casting a sunny spell all the way to Kazakhstan, where solar power is now multiplying faster than you can say "compound interest." Who knew that the real key to unlocking the potential of solar power lay in the exponents of Utah's actuarial prowess? It's a shining example of how the world of numbers and the power of the sun can come together to create a brighter, more calculated future for us all.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [ Concept art ] Create an image of a landscape split diagonally, with the left half depicting a scenic view of Utah's rolling hills and the right half showcasing the vast expanses of Kazakhstan's countryside. In Utah, start with a handful of smiling actuaries fervently studious amidst an idyllic setting, surrounded by number-crunching tools and spreadsheets. As the landscape transitions towards Kazakhstan, infuse the scene with an inexplicable surge of radiant solar energy, depicted through vibrant, glowing panels and intense sunlight. This conveys the transition from analytics in Utah to the blossoming solar expertise in Kazakhstan, showing the powerful synergy between numbers and sunshine. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: The number of actuaries in Utah and Solar power generated in Kazakhstan. 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: Data cyber art Cubism Cubism Concept art Cutsy art illustration
ChatGPT: Concept art

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both The number of actuaries in Utah and Solar power generated in Kazakhstan, in the following situation: As the number of actuaries in Utah rises, so does their love for crunching numbers. This creates a ripple effect in the mathematical space-time continuum, leading to a surge in solar power expertise. This newfound kazakhsplendor in solar energy production has the sun working overtime, kind of like a giant math equation with sunshine as the variable. It's like Utah's passion for probabilities is casting a sunny spell all the way to Kazakhstan, where solar power is now multiplying faster than you can say "compound interest." Who knew that the real key to unlocking the potential of solar power lay in the exponents of Utah's actuarial prowess? It's a shining example of how the world of numbers and the power of the sun can come together to create a brighter, more calculated future for us all.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: Imagine an increasing number of actuaries in Utah, happily immersed in their calculations and number-crunching. As their love for numbers grows, a radiant surge of solar power expertise ignites in Kazakhstan. The sun shines brighter, working overtime to multiply solar energy production, all thanks to Utah's passion for probabilities. It's a shining example of the power of numbers and sunshine coming together for a brighter, more calculated future.

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: [ Concept art ] and depicting this scene: Imagine an increasing number of actuaries in Utah, happily immersed in their calculations and number-crunching. As their love for numbers grows, a radiant surge of solar power expertise ignites in Kazakhstan. The sun shines brighter, working overtime to multiply solar energy production, all thanks to Utah's passion for probabilities. It's a shining example of the power of numbers and sunshine coming together for a brighter, more calculated future. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [ Concept art ] Create an image of a landscape split diagonally, with the left half depicting a scenic view of Utah's rolling hills and the right half showcasing the vast expanses of Kazakhstan's countryside. In Utah, start with a handful of smiling actuaries fervently studious amidst an idyllic setting, surrounded by number-crunching tools and spreadsheets. As the landscape transitions towards Kazakhstan, infuse the scene with an inexplicable surge of radiant solar energy, depicted through vibrant, glowing panels and intense sunlight. This conveys the transition from analytics in Utah to the blossoming solar expertise in Kazakhstan, showing the powerful synergy between numbers and sunshine.

*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 number of actuaries in Utah caused Solar power generated in Kazakhstan to increase.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting

Journal of Renewable Energy Actuarial Studies

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 number of actuaries in Utah and Solar power generated in Kazakhstan. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title punny if you can come up with clever pun. If not, just make it sound clever.

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Energy Information Administration to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 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]]
"Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, our research team endeavored to shed light on this quirky correlation. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

It's as if the sun itself is calculating the actuarial impact on solar energy! Our findings suggest that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's a classic case of "making every calculation count"! This unexpected relationship raises intriguing questions about the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources. So, next time you're analyzing risk in the Beehive State, don't be surprised if you're also contributing to solar energy production halfway across the globe!


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 number of actuaries in Utah and Solar power generated in Kazakhstan. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, our research team endeavored to shed light on this quirky correlation. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

It's as if the sun itself is calculating the actuarial impact on solar energy! Our findings suggest that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's a classic case of "making every calculation count"! This unexpected relationship raises intriguing questions about the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources. So, next time you're analyzing risk in the Beehive State, don't be surprised if you're also contributing to solar energy production halfway across the globe!

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The world of actuarial science and renewable energy may seem like strange bedfellows at first glance. After all, one deals with assessing financial risk and the other harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity. However, our research endeavor brings these seemingly disparate fields together to uncover a surprising connection between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. It's a bit like discovering that sunscreen can protect both your skin from sunburn and your financial assets from risk – a true multipurpose tool!

The fusion of number crunching and solar energy may raise an eyebrow or two, but as we delve into the heart of the matter, the correlation we unearthed cannot be dismissed as mere coincidence. Just like a well-timed punchline, the correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 speaks volumes about the underlying relationship between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's certainly no joke – well, maybe just a dad joke! Who knew that the actuarial work in Utah could have a solar system-sized impact elsewhere?

Our study utilized data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to track the number of actuaries in Utah, while the Energy Information Administration provided invaluable insights into the solar power generation in Kazakhstan. The statistical analysis revealed a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021, leaving us with the strong evidence to support the unexpected association. It's akin to stumbling upon a perfectly timed punchline; it catches you off guard, but you can't help but appreciate the clever connection.

As we aim to shed light on this peculiar relationship, our findings pose more questions than answers. Could it be that the number-crunching prowess of actuaries somehow influences the solar energy generation thousands of miles away? It's as if the power of number theory and solar energy have formed an unlikely alliance, churning out a curious data-driven melody. It's a bit like the punchline to an inside joke – unexpected, but undeniably impactful.

While the initial surprise of this correlation may elicit a few chuckles, the implications of our findings extend beyond mere novelty. If this linkage between actuaries and solar energy is no fluke, then it prompts a reevaluation of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains. So next time you're crunching numbers in Utah, don't be surprised if you're unwittingly aiding the path to a brighter solar future in Kazakhstan – it's like telling a dad joke: seemingly unrelated, yet uncannily connected!


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 number of actuaries in Utah and Solar power generated in Kazakhstan. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name a couple popular internet memes that are related to one of the topics.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, our research team endeavored to shed light on this quirky correlation. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

It's as if the sun itself is calculating the actuarial impact on solar energy! Our findings suggest that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's a classic case of "making every calculation count"! This unexpected relationship raises intriguing questions about the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources. So, next time you're analyzing risk in the Beehive State, don't be surprised if you're also contributing to solar energy production halfway across the globe!

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The world of actuarial science and renewable energy may seem like strange bedfellows at first glance. After all, one deals with assessing financial risk and the other harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity. However, our research endeavor brings these seemingly disparate fields together to uncover a surprising connection between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. It's a bit like discovering that sunscreen can protect both your skin from sunburn and your financial assets from risk – a true multipurpose tool!
The fusion of number crunching and solar energy may raise an eyebrow or two, but as we delve into the heart of the matter, the correlation we unearthed cannot be dismissed as mere coincidence. Just like a well-timed punchline, the correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 speaks volumes about the underlying relationship between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's certainly no joke – well, maybe just a dad joke! Who knew that the actuarial work in Utah could have a solar system-sized impact elsewhere?
Our study utilized data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to track the number of actuaries in Utah, while the Energy Information Administration provided invaluable insights into the solar power generation in Kazakhstan. The statistical analysis revealed a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021, leaving us with the strong evidence to support the unexpected association. It's akin to stumbling upon a perfectly timed punchline; it catches you off guard, but you can't help but appreciate the clever connection.
As we aim to shed light on this peculiar relationship, our findings pose more questions than answers. Could it be that the number-crunching prowess of actuaries somehow influences the solar energy generation thousands of miles away? It's as if the power of number theory and solar energy have formed an unlikely alliance, churning out a curious data-driven melody. It's a bit like the punchline to an inside joke – unexpected, but undeniably impactful.
While the initial surprise of this correlation may elicit a few chuckles, the implications of our findings extend beyond mere novelty. If this linkage between actuaries and solar energy is no fluke, then it prompts a reevaluation of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains. So next time you're crunching numbers in Utah, don't be surprised if you're unwittingly aiding the path to a brighter solar future in Kazakhstan – it's like telling a dad joke: seemingly unrelated, yet uncannily connected!

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "Actuarial Alchemy: Unveiling the Calculative Mysteries" by Smith, the authors posit about the unexpected connection between the number of actuaries in a particular region and seemingly unrelated factors, such as the generation of renewable energy on a global scale. Furthermore, Doe's study in "Quantifying Quirks: Delving into the Unexpected Relationships" reveals intriguing anomalies in statistical analyses, shedding light on the uncanny associations that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.

It's like when an actuary walks into a bar and the bartender says, "What's your favorite renewable energy resource?" The actuary replies, "Solar, it really keeps me energized!" It seems that even the world of number crunching has a sunny side!

Additionally, Jones' research in "Numbers in Nature: Unveiling the Hidden Patterns" delves into the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate phenomena, setting the stage for our unexpected exploration of the correlation between actuaries and solar energy. These serious studies set the foundation for our investigation, but as we traverse further into the literature, unexpected twists and turns emerge.

Unlike the final plot twist in a mystery novel, the revelation of this improbable link between actuarial work in Utah and solar power generation in Kazakhstan is as unexpected as finding a solar panel in a desert. We found that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's as if the sun itself is calculating the actuarial impact on solar energy! It's a classic case of "making every calculation count"!

Moreover, in "The Solar Spectrum: A Tale of Renewable Resilience" by Solaris and Photonic, the authors explore the potential interplay between celestial phenomena and human endeavors, laying the groundwork for our quirky investigation. However, as we navigate through the realm of literature, we encounter unexpected companions in the form of fiction works that intriguingly echo the themes of our research.

Much like uncovering buried treasure, our unexpected findings raise intriguing questions about the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources. As we ponder this peculiar connection, it's like finding a treasure map in a number theory textbook – unexpected, but potentially leading to a valuable discovery.

In the fictional realm, works such as "The Actuary's Almanac" and "Solar Flare Saga" present imaginative scenarios that mirror, in an uncanny way, the unexpected association we have unveiled. It's like stumbling upon a parallel universe where actuaries are the unsung heroes of solar energy generation!

As we reflect on the whimsical nature of our findings, the unexpected correlation poses a riddle worthy of unraveling. It's a bit like a puzzling dad joke – seemingly unrelated, yet undeniably connected. So, next time you're analyzing risk in the Beehive State, don't be surprised if you're also contributing to solar energy production halfway across the globe! It's like telling a dad joke: seemingly unrelated, yet uncannily connected!

Furthermore, popular internet memes such as "Actuary Ipsum" and "Sunshine Calculations" humorously encapsulate the unexpected fusion of number theory and solar energy, adding an element of levity to our scholarly pursuit. It's like incorporating a well-timed punchline into a serious conversation – unexpected, but undeniably engaging.

In summary, the unexpected correlation we have unveiled between the number of actuaries in Utah and solar power generation in Kazakhstan not only challenges traditional disciplinary boundaries but also adds a touch of whimsy to the world of statistical inquiry. It's like trying to calculate the number of photons in a sunbeam – seemingly impossible, but undeniably illuminating!


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 number of actuaries in Utah and Solar power generated in Kazakhstan. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Energy Information Administration . 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]]
"Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, our research team endeavored to shed light on this quirky correlation. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

It's as if the sun itself is calculating the actuarial impact on solar energy! Our findings suggest that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's a classic case of "making every calculation count"! This unexpected relationship raises intriguing questions about the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources. So, next time you're analyzing risk in the Beehive State, don't be surprised if you're also contributing to solar energy production halfway across the globe!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The world of actuarial science and renewable energy may seem like strange bedfellows at first glance. After all, one deals with assessing financial risk and the other harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity. However, our research endeavor brings these seemingly disparate fields together to uncover a surprising connection between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. It's a bit like discovering that sunscreen can protect both your skin from sunburn and your financial assets from risk – a true multipurpose tool!
The fusion of number crunching and solar energy may raise an eyebrow or two, but as we delve into the heart of the matter, the correlation we unearthed cannot be dismissed as mere coincidence. Just like a well-timed punchline, the correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 speaks volumes about the underlying relationship between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's certainly no joke – well, maybe just a dad joke! Who knew that the actuarial work in Utah could have a solar system-sized impact elsewhere?
Our study utilized data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to track the number of actuaries in Utah, while the Energy Information Administration provided invaluable insights into the solar power generation in Kazakhstan. The statistical analysis revealed a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021, leaving us with the strong evidence to support the unexpected association. It's akin to stumbling upon a perfectly timed punchline; it catches you off guard, but you can't help but appreciate the clever connection.
As we aim to shed light on this peculiar relationship, our findings pose more questions than answers. Could it be that the number-crunching prowess of actuaries somehow influences the solar energy generation thousands of miles away? It's as if the power of number theory and solar energy have formed an unlikely alliance, churning out a curious data-driven melody. It's a bit like the punchline to an inside joke – unexpected, but undeniably impactful.
While the initial surprise of this correlation may elicit a few chuckles, the implications of our findings extend beyond mere novelty. If this linkage between actuaries and solar energy is no fluke, then it prompts a reevaluation of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains. So next time you're crunching numbers in Utah, don't be surprised if you're unwittingly aiding the path to a brighter solar future in Kazakhstan – it's like telling a dad joke: seemingly unrelated, yet uncannily connected!

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the enigmatic connection between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan, our research team embarked on a data-driven journey that combined statistical analysis with a touch of whimsy. The scope of our study spanned the years 2012 to 2021, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of this unexpected correlation.

Our data collection efforts primarily drew upon information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, providing detailed insights into the evolving population of actuaries in Utah. This involved perusing through an array of arcane tables and spreadsheets, much like sleuthing through a labyrinth of comedic setups for that perfect punchline. However, the diligent pursuit yielded a treasure trove of numerical nuggets that formed the backbone of our investigation.

Simultaneously, we delved into the depths of the Energy Information Administration's archives, unearthing a wealth of data on solar power generation in Kazakhstan. This endeavor was akin to panning for comedic gold in the streams of statistical reports, with each discovery adding a twinkle to our eyes much like a well-crafted dad joke. The extensive and intricate data sets served as the building blocks for our analytical exploits, offering a canvas upon which the unexpected correlation would eventually emerge.

The correlation analysis itself was a meticulous endeavor, reminiscent of finely crafting the perfect pun - with each variable and coefficient carefully examined for their contributions to the overall narrative. We applied rigorous statistical techniques, intertwining regression analysis and correlation coefficients in a manner that mirrored the artful crafting of comedic timing, seeking to orchestrate a symphony of numerical eccentricity.

The statistical significance of our findings was scrutinized with precision, akin to delivering a well-timed punchline. Through the application of p-values and hypothesis testing, we arrived at a robust conclusion that illuminated the unexpected relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. It was as though the data itself was setting up a riveting punchline, waiting for the opportune moment to deliver its unexpected twist with flair.

The culmination of our methodological pursuits encapsulated the essence of our research journey: a meticulous and at times whimsical exploration that ultimately uncovered a correlation reminiscent of a cleverly constructed dad joke - seemingly unrelated yet undeniably impactful.


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 number of actuaries in Utah and Solar power generated in Kazakhstan. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

For the time period 2012 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9433099, r-squared of 0.8898336, 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]]
"Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, our research team endeavored to shed light on this quirky correlation. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

It's as if the sun itself is calculating the actuarial impact on solar energy! Our findings suggest that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's a classic case of "making every calculation count"! This unexpected relationship raises intriguing questions about the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources. So, next time you're analyzing risk in the Beehive State, don't be surprised if you're also contributing to solar energy production halfway across the globe!

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The world of actuarial science and renewable energy may seem like strange bedfellows at first glance. After all, one deals with assessing financial risk and the other harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity. However, our research endeavor brings these seemingly disparate fields together to uncover a surprising connection between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. It's a bit like discovering that sunscreen can protect both your skin from sunburn and your financial assets from risk – a true multipurpose tool!
The fusion of number crunching and solar energy may raise an eyebrow or two, but as we delve into the heart of the matter, the correlation we unearthed cannot be dismissed as mere coincidence. Just like a well-timed punchline, the correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 speaks volumes about the underlying relationship between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's certainly no joke – well, maybe just a dad joke! Who knew that the actuarial work in Utah could have a solar system-sized impact elsewhere?
Our study utilized data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to track the number of actuaries in Utah, while the Energy Information Administration provided invaluable insights into the solar power generation in Kazakhstan. The statistical analysis revealed a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021, leaving us with the strong evidence to support the unexpected association. It's akin to stumbling upon a perfectly timed punchline; it catches you off guard, but you can't help but appreciate the clever connection.
As we aim to shed light on this peculiar relationship, our findings pose more questions than answers. Could it be that the number-crunching prowess of actuaries somehow influences the solar energy generation thousands of miles away? It's as if the power of number theory and solar energy have formed an unlikely alliance, churning out a curious data-driven melody. It's a bit like the punchline to an inside joke – unexpected, but undeniably impactful.
While the initial surprise of this correlation may elicit a few chuckles, the implications of our findings extend beyond mere novelty. If this linkage between actuaries and solar energy is no fluke, then it prompts a reevaluation of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains. So next time you're crunching numbers in Utah, don't be surprised if you're unwittingly aiding the path to a brighter solar future in Kazakhstan – it's like telling a dad joke: seemingly unrelated, yet uncannily connected!

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis produced a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099, indicating a strong positive relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. This connection between number crunching and solar energy production seems as unlikely as a "sunny" disposition during a solar eclipse – unexpected, yet oddly fitting.

The r-squared value of 0.8898336 suggests that approximately 89% of the variation in solar power generation in Kazakhstan can be explained by the variation in the number of actuaries in Utah. It's like solving a complex puzzle and finding that almost all the pieces fall into place, leaving only a few scattered across the table – a satisfying revelation, indeed.

Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.01 indicates that this correlation is statistically significant. It's as if the numbers themselves are aligning to tell a compelling story – a tale of number-crunching prowess transcending geographical boundaries and impacting renewable energy solutions. This unexpected relationship between the actuarial landscape in Utah and solar power generation in Kazakhstan is akin to a good pun – surprising, yet strangely satisfying.

In Figure 1, the scatterplot visually portrays the strong correlation between the number of actuaries in Utah and the solar power generated in Kazakhstan. The data points seem to form a pattern as clear as daylight, underscoring the unexpected connection between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's like finding the punchline to a joke you didn't even realize you were setting up.

In conclusion, our findings offer a novel perspective on the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy. It's as if the "number-crunching" of actuaries in Utah is casting a "solar-powered" impact on Kazakhstan. This unexpected correlation opens the door to further exploration of the intricate relationship between number theory and solar energy production. After all, who would have thought that the calculations in one location could have such an illuminating effect on solar energy production thousands of miles away? It's like a "light bulb" moment – unexpected, yet undeniably enlightening.


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 number of actuaries in Utah and Solar power generated in Kazakhstan. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, our research team endeavored to shed light on this quirky correlation. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

It's as if the sun itself is calculating the actuarial impact on solar energy! Our findings suggest that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's a classic case of "making every calculation count"! This unexpected relationship raises intriguing questions about the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources. So, next time you're analyzing risk in the Beehive State, don't be surprised if you're also contributing to solar energy production halfway across the globe!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Actuarial Alchemy: Unveiling the Calculative Mysteries" by Smith, the authors posit about the unexpected connection between the number of actuaries in a particular region and seemingly unrelated factors, such as the generation of renewable energy on a global scale. Furthermore, Doe's study in "Quantifying Quirks: Delving into the Unexpected Relationships" reveals intriguing anomalies in statistical analyses, shedding light on the uncanny associations that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.
It's like when an actuary walks into a bar and the bartender says, "What's your favorite renewable energy resource?" The actuary replies, "Solar, it really keeps me energized!" It seems that even the world of number crunching has a sunny side!
Additionally, Jones' research in "Numbers in Nature: Unveiling the Hidden Patterns" delves into the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate phenomena, setting the stage for our unexpected exploration of the correlation between actuaries and solar energy. These serious studies set the foundation for our investigation, but as we traverse further into the literature, unexpected twists and turns emerge.
Unlike the final plot twist in a mystery novel, the revelation of this improbable link between actuarial work in Utah and solar power generation in Kazakhstan is as unexpected as finding a solar panel in a desert. We found that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's as if the sun itself is calculating the actuarial impact on solar energy! It's a classic case of "making every calculation count"!
Moreover, in "The Solar Spectrum: A Tale of Renewable Resilience" by Solaris and Photonic, the authors explore the potential interplay between celestial phenomena and human endeavors, laying the groundwork for our quirky investigation. However, as we navigate through the realm of literature, we encounter unexpected companions in the form of fiction works that intriguingly echo the themes of our research.
Much like uncovering buried treasure, our unexpected findings raise intriguing questions about the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources. As we ponder this peculiar connection, it's like finding a treasure map in a number theory textbook – unexpected, but potentially leading to a valuable discovery.
In the fictional realm, works such as "The Actuary's Almanac" and "Solar Flare Saga" present imaginative scenarios that mirror, in an uncanny way, the unexpected association we have unveiled. It's like stumbling upon a parallel universe where actuaries are the unsung heroes of solar energy generation!
As we reflect on the whimsical nature of our findings, the unexpected correlation poses a riddle worthy of unraveling. It's a bit like a puzzling dad joke – seemingly unrelated, yet undeniably connected. So, next time you're analyzing risk in the Beehive State, don't be surprised if you're also contributing to solar energy production halfway across the globe! It's like telling a dad joke: seemingly unrelated, yet uncannily connected!
Furthermore, popular internet memes such as "Actuary Ipsum" and "Sunshine Calculations" humorously encapsulate the unexpected fusion of number theory and solar energy, adding an element of levity to our scholarly pursuit. It's like incorporating a well-timed punchline into a serious conversation – unexpected, but undeniably engaging.
In summary, the unexpected correlation we have unveiled between the number of actuaries in Utah and solar power generation in Kazakhstan not only challenges traditional disciplinary boundaries but also adds a touch of whimsy to the world of statistical inquiry. It's like trying to calculate the number of photons in a sunbeam – seemingly impossible, but undeniably illuminating!

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis produced a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099, indicating a strong positive relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. This connection between number crunching and solar energy production seems as unlikely as a "sunny" disposition during a solar eclipse – unexpected, yet oddly fitting.
The r-squared value of 0.8898336 suggests that approximately 89% of the variation in solar power generation in Kazakhstan can be explained by the variation in the number of actuaries in Utah. It's like solving a complex puzzle and finding that almost all the pieces fall into place, leaving only a few scattered across the table – a satisfying revelation, indeed.
Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.01 indicates that this correlation is statistically significant. It's as if the numbers themselves are aligning to tell a compelling story – a tale of number-crunching prowess transcending geographical boundaries and impacting renewable energy solutions. This unexpected relationship between the actuarial landscape in Utah and solar power generation in Kazakhstan is akin to a good pun – surprising, yet strangely satisfying.
In Figure 1, the scatterplot visually portrays the strong correlation between the number of actuaries in Utah and the solar power generated in Kazakhstan. The data points seem to form a pattern as clear as daylight, underscoring the unexpected connection between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's like finding the punchline to a joke you didn't even realize you were setting up.
In conclusion, our findings offer a novel perspective on the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy. It's as if the "number-crunching" of actuaries in Utah is casting a "solar-powered" impact on Kazakhstan. This unexpected correlation opens the door to further exploration of the intricate relationship between number theory and solar energy production. After all, who would have thought that the calculations in one location could have such an illuminating effect on solar energy production thousands of miles away? It's like a "light bulb" moment – unexpected, yet undeniably enlightening.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our findings support the prior research that hinted at the unexpected relationship between actuarial activities and the generation of renewable energy. The statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.9433099, coupled with a p-value of less than 0.01, provides robust evidence for a strong positive relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the solar power generated in Kazakhstan. This revelation is as illuminating as a solar-powered lamp – shedding light on a previously unnoticed connection that has far-reaching implications.

The correlation we have uncovered not only challenges conventional wisdom but also adds a touch of whimsy to the world of statistical inquiry. It's like finding a punchline to a dad joke – seemingly unrelated, yet undeniably entertaining. Our results confirm that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's a "calculated" effect that extends far beyond traditional actuarial realms, illuminating the unexpected interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources.

The unexpected connection between actuarial activities in Utah and solar power generation in Kazakhstan presents a riddle worthy of unraveling. It's like solving a complex puzzle and finding that almost all the pieces fall into place, leaving only a few scattered across the table – a satisfying revelation, indeed. By ascertaining an r-squared value of 0.8898336, our findings suggest that approximately 89% of the variation in solar power generation in Kazakhstan can be explained by the variation in the number of actuaries in Utah. The numbers seem to align as if to tell a compelling story – a tale of number-crunching prowess transcending geographical boundaries and impacting renewable energy solutions.

The visual portrayal of our data through the scatterplot in Figure 1 underscores the unexpected interconnectedness between the number of actuaries in Utah and solar power generation in Kazakhstan. The pattern formed by the data points is as clear as the desert sky at midday, emphasizing the strong correlation we have discovered. It's like finding the punchline to a joke you didn't even realize you were setting up – a moment of unexpected revelation that leaves a lasting impression.

In summary, our research embodies the unanticipated fusion of number theory and solar energy, adding an element of levity to an otherwise serious academic pursuit. It's like incorporating a well-timed punchline into a serious conversation – unexpected, but undeniably engaging. Our findings pave the way for further exploration of the intricate relationship between the actuarial landscape and solar energy production. This unexpected correlation opens the door to new avenues of inquiry and underscores the profound impact of number crunching on renewable energy solutions. After all, who would have thought that the calculations in one location could have such an illuminating effect on solar energy production thousands of miles away? It's a "light bulb" moment – unexpected, yet undeniably enlightening.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of actuaries in Utah and Solar power generated in Kazakhstan. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, our research team endeavored to shed light on this quirky correlation. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.

It's as if the sun itself is calculating the actuarial impact on solar energy! Our findings suggest that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's a classic case of "making every calculation count"! This unexpected relationship raises intriguing questions about the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources. So, next time you're analyzing risk in the Beehive State, don't be surprised if you're also contributing to solar energy production halfway across the globe!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The world of actuarial science and renewable energy may seem like strange bedfellows at first glance. After all, one deals with assessing financial risk and the other harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity. However, our research endeavor brings these seemingly disparate fields together to uncover a surprising connection between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. It's a bit like discovering that sunscreen can protect both your skin from sunburn and your financial assets from risk – a true multipurpose tool!
The fusion of number crunching and solar energy may raise an eyebrow or two, but as we delve into the heart of the matter, the correlation we unearthed cannot be dismissed as mere coincidence. Just like a well-timed punchline, the correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 speaks volumes about the underlying relationship between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's certainly no joke – well, maybe just a dad joke! Who knew that the actuarial work in Utah could have a solar system-sized impact elsewhere?
Our study utilized data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to track the number of actuaries in Utah, while the Energy Information Administration provided invaluable insights into the solar power generation in Kazakhstan. The statistical analysis revealed a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021, leaving us with the strong evidence to support the unexpected association. It's akin to stumbling upon a perfectly timed punchline; it catches you off guard, but you can't help but appreciate the clever connection.
As we aim to shed light on this peculiar relationship, our findings pose more questions than answers. Could it be that the number-crunching prowess of actuaries somehow influences the solar energy generation thousands of miles away? It's as if the power of number theory and solar energy have formed an unlikely alliance, churning out a curious data-driven melody. It's a bit like the punchline to an inside joke – unexpected, but undeniably impactful.
While the initial surprise of this correlation may elicit a few chuckles, the implications of our findings extend beyond mere novelty. If this linkage between actuaries and solar energy is no fluke, then it prompts a reevaluation of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate domains. So next time you're crunching numbers in Utah, don't be surprised if you're unwittingly aiding the path to a brighter solar future in Kazakhstan – it's like telling a dad joke: seemingly unrelated, yet uncannily connected!

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis produced a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099, indicating a strong positive relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. This connection between number crunching and solar energy production seems as unlikely as a "sunny" disposition during a solar eclipse – unexpected, yet oddly fitting.
The r-squared value of 0.8898336 suggests that approximately 89% of the variation in solar power generation in Kazakhstan can be explained by the variation in the number of actuaries in Utah. It's like solving a complex puzzle and finding that almost all the pieces fall into place, leaving only a few scattered across the table – a satisfying revelation, indeed.
Furthermore, the p-value of less than 0.01 indicates that this correlation is statistically significant. It's as if the numbers themselves are aligning to tell a compelling story – a tale of number-crunching prowess transcending geographical boundaries and impacting renewable energy solutions. This unexpected relationship between the actuarial landscape in Utah and solar power generation in Kazakhstan is akin to a good pun – surprising, yet strangely satisfying.
In Figure 1, the scatterplot visually portrays the strong correlation between the number of actuaries in Utah and the solar power generated in Kazakhstan. The data points seem to form a pattern as clear as daylight, underscoring the unexpected connection between these two seemingly unrelated variables. It's like finding the punchline to a joke you didn't even realize you were setting up.
In conclusion, our findings offer a novel perspective on the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy. It's as if the "number-crunching" of actuaries in Utah is casting a "solar-powered" impact on Kazakhstan. This unexpected correlation opens the door to further exploration of the intricate relationship between number theory and solar energy production. After all, who would have thought that the calculations in one location could have such an illuminating effect on solar energy production thousands of miles away? It's like a "light bulb" moment – unexpected, yet undeniably enlightening.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has revealed a remarkably strong positive relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. It's as if number crunching and solar energy have formed an unprecedented partnership, akin to a solar-powered calculator – quite the illuminating revelation!

Our findings not only highlight the surprising interconnectedness of these otherwise distinct domains but also prompt us to reconsider the broader impact of number theory on renewable energy solutions. Perhaps we can now say that when it comes to solar energy, "every calculation counts" – a delightful twist on the traditional actuarial maxim!

As we wrap up our investigation, it's clear that this unexpected correlation between actuarial activities in Utah and solar power generation in Kazakhstan is no mere statistical anomaly. It's like finding a hidden gem in a pile of data – unexpected, yet undeniably valuable.

In light of our compelling results, it's safe to say that no further research is needed in this area. The actuarial impact on solar energy harvesting has been sufficiently illuminated – it's as clear as a sunny day!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of academic journals. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Renewable Energy Actuarial Studies


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 Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Solar Actuarial Studies


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 Sun-Powered Number Crunching: The Actuarial Impact on Solar Energy Harvesting with an abstract of This paper delves into the unexpected relationship between the number of actuaries in Utah and the generation of solar power in Kazakhstan. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Energy Information Administration, our research team endeavored to shed light on this quirky correlation. We discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9433099 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021.
It's as if the sun itself is calculating the actuarial impact on solar energy! Our findings suggest that as the number of actuaries in Utah increases, there is a corresponding surge in solar power generation in Kazakhstan. It's a classic case of "making every calculation count"! This unexpected relationship raises intriguing questions about the interplay between number crunching and renewable energy resources. So, next time you're analyzing risk in the Beehive State, don't be surprised if you're also contributing to solar energy production halfway across the globe!

ChatGPT:

actuaries, Utah, solar power, Kazakhstan, correlation, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Energy Information Administration, renewable energy, number crunching, solar energy harvesting

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Data details

The number of actuaries in Utah
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of actuaries in Utah
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of actuaries in Utah

Solar power generated in Kazakhstan
Detailed data title: Total solar power generated in Kazakhstan in billion kWh
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Solar power generated in Kazakhstan

Correlation r = 0.9433099 (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 = 0.8898336 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 89% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Solar power generated in Kazakhstan) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of actuaries in Utah) over the 10 years from 2012 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 4.2E-5. 0.0000421843573808055260000000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

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

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.94 in 0.0042% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 23,705 random variables You don't actually need 23 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. 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.

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.

[ 0.77, 0.99 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
The number of actuaries in Utah (Actuaries)130130140140150140150150170180
Solar power generated in Kazakhstan (Billion kWh)0.0080.0220.0970.1180.1360.160.3830.8311.491.8178




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.
  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([130,130,140,140,150,140,150,150,170,180,])
array_2 = np.array([0.008,0.022,0.097,0.118,0.136,0.16,0.383,0.831,1.49,1.8178,])
array_1_name = "The number of actuaries in Utah"
array_2_name = "Solar power generated in Kazakhstan"

# 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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