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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 linguistics and the second variable is The number of locker room attendants in Nevada.  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 fewer students pursued foreign language degrees, there was a nationwide shortage of people who could effectively communicate with non-English speaking athletes. This led to a linguistic divide in the locker room, with attendants struggling to understand player requests. Eventually, the chaos and mix-ups became too much, prompting many locker room attendants in Nevada to seek alternative career paths with less multilingual stress, such as becoming mime instructors or professional hide-and-seek players.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie: In a vibrant and bustling Nevada locker room, locker attendants of various shapes and sizes are animatedly juggling uniforms and equipment, trying to assist a group of non-English speaking athletes. The attendants are depicted with expressive and empathetic facial features, showcasing their efforts to communicate in multiple languages and gestures. However, due to the shortage of attendants, the scene is filled with chaotic misunderstandings and mix-ups, creating a sense of cheerful mayhem. Meanwhile, in the background, a college campus is depicted with a handful of students receiving their Bachelor's degrees in foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, highlighting the shortage of multilingual individuals to address this growing need. The overall visual is filled with warmth, humor, and the spirit of cooperation. 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 Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics and The number of locker room attendants in Nevada. 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: Art nouveau An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie Parallax art Glitch art Steampunk
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie

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 Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics and The number of locker room attendants in Nevada, in the following situation: As fewer students pursued foreign language degrees, there was a nationwide shortage of people who could effectively communicate with non-English speaking athletes. This led to a linguistic divide in the locker room, with attendants struggling to understand player requests. Eventually, the chaos and mix-ups became too much, prompting many locker room attendants in Nevada to seek alternative career paths with less multilingual stress, such as becoming mime instructors or professional hide-and-seek players.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a Nevada locker room, locker attendants juggle multiple languages as they try to assist non-English speaking athletes. However, there are few attendants available, leading to chaotic misunderstandings and mix-ups. Meanwhile, on a college campus, very few students are receiving Bachelor's degrees in foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, leaving a shortage of multilingual individuals to fill this need.

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: [ An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie ] and depicting this scene: In a Nevada locker room, locker attendants juggle multiple languages as they try to assist non-English speaking athletes. However, there are few attendants available, leading to chaotic misunderstandings and mix-ups. Meanwhile, on a college campus, very few students are receiving Bachelor's degrees in foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, leaving a shortage of multilingual individuals to fill this need. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie: In a vibrant and bustling Nevada locker room, locker attendants of various shapes and sizes are animatedly juggling uniforms and equipment, trying to assist a group of non-English speaking athletes. The attendants are depicted with expressive and empathetic facial features, showcasing their efforts to communicate in multiple languages and gestures. However, due to the shortage of attendants, the scene is filled with chaotic misunderstandings and mix-ups, creating a sense of cheerful mayhem. Meanwhile, in the background, a college campus is depicted with a handful of students receiving their Bachelor's degrees in foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, highlighting the shortage of multilingual individuals to address this growing need. The overall visual is filled with warmth, humor, and the spirit of cooperation.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how a decrease in Bachelor's degrees awarded in Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics caused The number of locker room attendants in Nevada to decrease. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Talking the Talk, Mopping the Floor: A Linguistic Analysis of the Correlation Between Bachelor's Degrees in Linguistics and the Number of Locker Room Attendants in Nevada

The Journal of Language and Occupational Sociology

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 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 linguistics and The number of locker room attendants in Nevada. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 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]]
"Talking the Talk, Mopping the Floor: A Linguistic Analysis of the Correlation Between Bachelor's Degrees in Linguistics and the Number of Locker Room Attendants in Nevada"

[[ABSTRACT]]
While it may seem like comparing apples and oranges, our research delves into the unexpected link between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the vibrant state of Nevada. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a rigorous analysis and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021. So, next time someone questions the practicality of a linguistics degree, you can confidently retort, "Well, it's helping keep those locker rooms spick and span in Nevada!" This groundbreaking investigation highlights the quirky connections that exist within the web of educational and occupational trends.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 linguistics and The number of locker room attendants in Nevada. Make lots of 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]]
"Talking the Talk, Mopping the Floor: A Linguistic Analysis of the Correlation Between Bachelor's Degrees in Linguistics and the Number of Locker Room Attendants in Nevada"

[[ABSTRACT]]
While it may seem like comparing apples and oranges, our research delves into the unexpected link between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the vibrant state of Nevada. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a rigorous analysis and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021. So, next time someone questions the practicality of a linguistics degree, you can confidently retort, "Well, it's helping keep those locker rooms spick and span in Nevada!" This groundbreaking investigation highlights the quirky connections that exist within the web of educational and occupational trends.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Heraclitus famously said, "The only constant is change." As much as this may seem like a profound philosophical statement, in the realm of academia and occupational trends, change can sometimes lead to unexpected and seemingly unrelated correlations. In this study, we set out to unravel the enigmatic bond between the confoundingly disparate realms of linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the glimmering desert state of Nevada.

While linguistics may conjure up images of scholars pondering the etymology of ancient dialects or unraveling the complexities of syntax, it turns out that there may be a more hands-on application of linguistic expertise after all - and it involves a lot of mopping. Yes, the humble locker room attendant, seemingly worlds apart from the ivory tower of academia, may have a closer connection to linguistics than we ever imagined.

The objective of this paper is not only to present the statistical correlation between the number of locker room attendants in Nevada and the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics but to also shed light on the quirky and unexpected relationships that underlie educational and occupational patterns. Who would have thought that the study of language and its structure could have ramifications reaching as far as the pristine locker rooms of Nevada's establishments?

Our findings, as suggested by the correlated coefficient of 0.8974464 and a remarkable p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021, demonstrate the unusual intertwining of seemingly unrelated domains. Hold onto your linguistic theories and mop your way through this paper as we dive into the surprising results of our investigation.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 linguistics and The number of locker room attendants in Nevada. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name a few real TV shows that sound like they might be relevant to the topic that you watched as research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Talking the Talk, Mopping the Floor: A Linguistic Analysis of the Correlation Between Bachelor's Degrees in Linguistics and the Number of Locker Room Attendants in Nevada"

[[ABSTRACT]]
While it may seem like comparing apples and oranges, our research delves into the unexpected link between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the vibrant state of Nevada. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a rigorous analysis and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021. So, next time someone questions the practicality of a linguistics degree, you can confidently retort, "Well, it's helping keep those locker rooms spick and span in Nevada!" This groundbreaking investigation highlights the quirky connections that exist within the web of educational and occupational trends.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Heraclitus famously said, "The only constant is change." As much as this may seem like a profound philosophical statement, in the realm of academia and occupational trends, change can sometimes lead to unexpected and seemingly unrelated correlations. In this study, we set out to unravel the enigmatic bond between the confoundingly disparate realms of linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the glimmering desert state of Nevada.
While linguistics may conjure up images of scholars pondering the etymology of ancient dialects or unraveling the complexities of syntax, it turns out that there may be a more hands-on application of linguistic expertise after all - and it involves a lot of mopping. Yes, the humble locker room attendant, seemingly worlds apart from the ivory tower of academia, may have a closer connection to linguistics than we ever imagined.
The objective of this paper is not only to present the statistical correlation between the number of locker room attendants in Nevada and the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics but to also shed light on the quirky and unexpected relationships that underlie educational and occupational patterns. Who would have thought that the study of language and its structure could have ramifications reaching as far as the pristine locker rooms of Nevada's establishments?
Our findings, as suggested by the correlated coefficient of 0.8974464 and a remarkable p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021, demonstrate the unusual intertwining of seemingly unrelated domains. Hold onto your linguistic theories and mop your way through this paper as we dive into the surprising results of our investigation.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The association between educational attainment and occupational trends has long been a focus of scholarly inquiry. Smith (2010) explored the link between undergraduate degrees and employment sectors, uncovering surprising connections such as the affinity between philosophy majors and the burgeoning market for artisanal cheese makers. Meanwhile, Jones (2015) delved into the often perplexing correlations between academic qualifications and job opportunities, revealing the peculiar spike in the number of marine biologists coinciding with the popularity of seaweed-themed restaurants.

Doe (2018) further expanded the discourse by investigating the influence of academic qualifications on non-traditional career paths, shedding light on the unexpected surge in demand for poker players with degrees in statistics. These studies illustrate the fascinating and sometimes whimsical interplay between education and vocational pursuits.

Turning to related literature, one cannot overlook the influential work of "The Linguistics of Locker Rooms" (Chomsky, 2005), which examined the impact of linguistic theory on social interactions within confined spaces. Moreover, the groundbreaking findings in "Syntax and Scrubbing: The Hidden Language of Janitorial Duties" (Whorf, 1999) paved the way for our investigation into the linguistic underpinnings of custodial responsibilities.

In the realm of fiction, novels such as "The Clean Language Conspiracy" and "The Linguist's Guide to Laundry" provide imaginative portrayals of linguistic prowess transcending traditional academic settings and infiltrating the realm of hygiene and order. Additionally, the cult classic TV series "Suds and Semantics" depicted the thrilling escapades of a linguistic savant moonlighting as a janitor, offering speculative insights into the unexplored domain of linguistic custodial expertise.

As we embark on this unconventional odyssey into the correlation between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in Nevada, it is important to draw from a diverse array of sources to illuminate the unexpected connections that underlie this peculiar relationship.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 linguistics and The number of locker room attendants in Nevada. Make lots of 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 Bureau of Larbor Statistics . 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]]
"Talking the Talk, Mopping the Floor: A Linguistic Analysis of the Correlation Between Bachelor's Degrees in Linguistics and the Number of Locker Room Attendants in Nevada"

[[ABSTRACT]]
While it may seem like comparing apples and oranges, our research delves into the unexpected link between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the vibrant state of Nevada. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a rigorous analysis and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021. So, next time someone questions the practicality of a linguistics degree, you can confidently retort, "Well, it's helping keep those locker rooms spick and span in Nevada!" This groundbreaking investigation highlights the quirky connections that exist within the web of educational and occupational trends.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Heraclitus famously said, "The only constant is change." As much as this may seem like a profound philosophical statement, in the realm of academia and occupational trends, change can sometimes lead to unexpected and seemingly unrelated correlations. In this study, we set out to unravel the enigmatic bond between the confoundingly disparate realms of linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the glimmering desert state of Nevada.
While linguistics may conjure up images of scholars pondering the etymology of ancient dialects or unraveling the complexities of syntax, it turns out that there may be a more hands-on application of linguistic expertise after all - and it involves a lot of mopping. Yes, the humble locker room attendant, seemingly worlds apart from the ivory tower of academia, may have a closer connection to linguistics than we ever imagined.
The objective of this paper is not only to present the statistical correlation between the number of locker room attendants in Nevada and the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics but to also shed light on the quirky and unexpected relationships that underlie educational and occupational patterns. Who would have thought that the study of language and its structure could have ramifications reaching as far as the pristine locker rooms of Nevada's establishments?
Our findings, as suggested by the correlated coefficient of 0.8974464 and a remarkable p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021, demonstrate the unusual intertwining of seemingly unrelated domains. Hold onto your linguistic theories and mop your way through this paper as we dive into the surprising results of our investigation.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To investigate the perplexing relationship between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in Nevada, we embarked on an odyssey of data compilation and analysis. Our research team combed through a myriad of sources, primarily relying on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This involved traversing the vast expanses of the internet, navigating through the treacherous terrain of outdated web pages and dodging the sirens of potential data inaccuracies.

First, we gathered extensive data on the number of bachelor's degrees conferred in linguistics from 2012 to 2021. This included an in-depth investigation into the linguistic landscapes of higher education institutions across the United States, meticulously documenting the ebb and flow of linguistic pursuits.

Next, we delved into the intricacies of employment data, honing in on the number of locker room attendants in the state of Nevada during the same time period. We scoured through labor statistics, surfing the waves of employment trends to capture the flux of locker room attendant numbers, and braving the occasional rogue data point that threatened to capsize our statistical ship.

With our datasets secured, we conjured elaborate spreadsheets and wielded the formidable powers of statistical software to perform a comprehensive correlation analysis. We calculated Pearson's correlation coefficient to quantify the strength and direction of the relationship between linguistics degrees and the number of locker room attendants, knowing full well that this world of academia and janitorial duties was uncharted waters for correlation coefficients.

Utilizing the time-honored methods of hypothesis testing, we then subjected our correlation coefficient to the rigors of significance testing. We unleashed the fearsome t-test, pitting our correlation against the forces of randomness to discern whether our findings held weight in the realm of statistical significance.

And lo and behold, our results unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a p-value of less than 0.01, signaling a robust and statistically significant relationship between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in Nevada. This unexpected revelation serves as a testament to the wondrous and at times whimsical interconnectedness of educational and occupational trajectories.

In the end, our methodology, akin to a linguistic labyrinth with the occasional janitorial detour, has provided a compelling framework for unraveling the mysterious link between the study of language and the upkeep of locker rooms. So, as we wade through the statistical seas and mop up the remnants of correlation, let us set sail into the uncharted territories of linguistics and Nevada's locker rooms.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 linguistics and The number of locker room attendants in Nevada. Make lots of 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 Bureau of Larbor Statistics .

For the time period 2012 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.8974464, r-squared of 0.8054101, 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]]
"Talking the Talk, Mopping the Floor: A Linguistic Analysis of the Correlation Between Bachelor's Degrees in Linguistics and the Number of Locker Room Attendants in Nevada"

[[ABSTRACT]]
While it may seem like comparing apples and oranges, our research delves into the unexpected link between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the vibrant state of Nevada. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a rigorous analysis and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021. So, next time someone questions the practicality of a linguistics degree, you can confidently retort, "Well, it's helping keep those locker rooms spick and span in Nevada!" This groundbreaking investigation highlights the quirky connections that exist within the web of educational and occupational trends.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Heraclitus famously said, "The only constant is change." As much as this may seem like a profound philosophical statement, in the realm of academia and occupational trends, change can sometimes lead to unexpected and seemingly unrelated correlations. In this study, we set out to unravel the enigmatic bond between the confoundingly disparate realms of linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the glimmering desert state of Nevada.
While linguistics may conjure up images of scholars pondering the etymology of ancient dialects or unraveling the complexities of syntax, it turns out that there may be a more hands-on application of linguistic expertise after all - and it involves a lot of mopping. Yes, the humble locker room attendant, seemingly worlds apart from the ivory tower of academia, may have a closer connection to linguistics than we ever imagined.
The objective of this paper is not only to present the statistical correlation between the number of locker room attendants in Nevada and the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics but to also shed light on the quirky and unexpected relationships that underlie educational and occupational patterns. Who would have thought that the study of language and its structure could have ramifications reaching as far as the pristine locker rooms of Nevada's establishments?
Our findings, as suggested by the correlated coefficient of 0.8974464 and a remarkable p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021, demonstrate the unusual intertwining of seemingly unrelated domains. Hold onto your linguistic theories and mop your way through this paper as we dive into the surprising results of our investigation.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of the data revealed a remarkably strong correlation between the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the state of Nevada. The correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 indicated a robust positive relationship between these two variables, suggesting that as the number of linguistics degrees awarded increased, so did the number of individuals employed as locker room attendants. This unexpected connection raises intriguing questions about the practical applications of linguistic expertise.

The r-squared value of 0.8054101 further confirmed the strength of this relationship, indicating that approximately 80.5% of the variation in the number of locker room attendants in Nevada could be explained by the number of linguistics degrees awarded. These findings highlight the substantial influence of linguistic education on the occupational landscape of Nevada, challenging traditional perceptions of the practicality of a degree in linguistics.

Moreover, the statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 provides strong evidence to reject the null hypothesis and supports the assertion that there is indeed a meaningful association between these seemingly disparate variables. The results of this analysis underscore the importance of considering unconventional connections and the potential impact of educational trends on diverse occupational fields.

As demonstrated in Fig. 1, the scatterplot visually depicts the strong positive correlation between the number of linguistics degrees awarded and the number of locker room attendants in Nevada over the time period from 2012 to 2021. This striking visualization further emphasizes the unexpected nature of this relationship and invites further exploration into the interplay between linguistic education and employment patterns in unique settings.

In conclusion, the findings of this study illuminate the unanticipated link between linguistics education and the prevalence of locker room attendants in Nevada, challenging preconceived notions and inspiring future investigations into the unexplored intersections of academic disciplines and labor markets.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 linguistics and The number of locker room attendants in Nevada. Make lots of 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]]
"Talking the Talk, Mopping the Floor: A Linguistic Analysis of the Correlation Between Bachelor's Degrees in Linguistics and the Number of Locker Room Attendants in Nevada"

[[ABSTRACT]]
While it may seem like comparing apples and oranges, our research delves into the unexpected link between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the vibrant state of Nevada. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a rigorous analysis and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021. So, next time someone questions the practicality of a linguistics degree, you can confidently retort, "Well, it's helping keep those locker rooms spick and span in Nevada!" This groundbreaking investigation highlights the quirky connections that exist within the web of educational and occupational trends.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The association between educational attainment and occupational trends has long been a focus of scholarly inquiry. Smith (2010) explored the link between undergraduate degrees and employment sectors, uncovering surprising connections such as the affinity between philosophy majors and the burgeoning market for artisanal cheese makers. Meanwhile, Jones (2015) delved into the often perplexing correlations between academic qualifications and job opportunities, revealing the peculiar spike in the number of marine biologists coinciding with the popularity of seaweed-themed restaurants.
Doe (2018) further expanded the discourse by investigating the influence of academic qualifications on non-traditional career paths, shedding light on the unexpected surge in demand for poker players with degrees in statistics. These studies illustrate the fascinating and sometimes whimsical interplay between education and vocational pursuits.
Turning to related literature, one cannot overlook the influential work of "The Linguistics of Locker Rooms" (Chomsky, 2005), which examined the impact of linguistic theory on social interactions within confined spaces. Moreover, the groundbreaking findings in "Syntax and Scrubbing: The Hidden Language of Janitorial Duties" (Whorf, 1999) paved the way for our investigation into the linguistic underpinnings of custodial responsibilities.
In the realm of fiction, novels such as "The Clean Language Conspiracy" and "The Linguist's Guide to Laundry" provide imaginative portrayals of linguistic prowess transcending traditional academic settings and infiltrating the realm of hygiene and order. Additionally, the cult classic TV series "Suds and Semantics" depicted the thrilling escapades of a linguistic savant moonlighting as a janitor, offering speculative insights into the unexplored domain of linguistic custodial expertise.
As we embark on this unconventional odyssey into the correlation between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in Nevada, it is important to draw from a diverse array of sources to illuminate the unexpected connections that underlie this peculiar relationship.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data revealed a remarkably strong correlation between the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the state of Nevada. The correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 indicated a robust positive relationship between these two variables, suggesting that as the number of linguistics degrees awarded increased, so did the number of individuals employed as locker room attendants. This unexpected connection raises intriguing questions about the practical applications of linguistic expertise.
The r-squared value of 0.8054101 further confirmed the strength of this relationship, indicating that approximately 80.5% of the variation in the number of locker room attendants in Nevada could be explained by the number of linguistics degrees awarded. These findings highlight the substantial influence of linguistic education on the occupational landscape of Nevada, challenging traditional perceptions of the practicality of a degree in linguistics.
Moreover, the statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 provides strong evidence to reject the null hypothesis and supports the assertion that there is indeed a meaningful association between these seemingly disparate variables. The results of this analysis underscore the importance of considering unconventional connections and the potential impact of educational trends on diverse occupational fields.
As demonstrated in Fig. 1, the scatterplot visually depicts the strong positive correlation between the number of linguistics degrees awarded and the number of locker room attendants in Nevada over the time period from 2012 to 2021. This striking visualization further emphasizes the unexpected nature of this relationship and invites further exploration into the interplay between linguistic education and employment patterns in unique settings.
In conclusion, the findings of this study illuminate the unanticipated link between linguistics education and the prevalence of locker room attendants in Nevada, challenging preconceived notions and inspiring future investigations into the unexplored intersections of academic disciplines and labor markets.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

Despite the seemingly incongruous nature of our investigation, the results of our study undeniably support the existence of a strong and statistically significant correlation between the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the state of Nevada. This unexpected relationship, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a p-value of less than 0.01, challenges conventional wisdom about the practical applications of linguistic expertise.

Our findings are in line with previous research that has unearthed seemingly whimsical linkages between academic qualifications and occupational pathways. Smith's (2010) discovery of the surprising convergence between philosophy degrees and artisanal cheese making resonates with our own unanticipated connection between linguistics education and custodial responsibilities. Similarly, Doe's (2018) investigation into the demand for poker players with statistical backgrounds, illuminates the potential for unexpected career paths stemming from seemingly unrelated qualifications.

Furthermore, in the domain of fiction, works such as "The Linguist's Guide to Laundry" lend imaginative credence to the intersection of linguistic prowess and the realm of hygiene and order, closely paralleling our real-world observation of linguistic expertise influencing the prevalence of locker room attendants.

As we move forward, it is important to distinguish correlation from causation and exercise caution when drawing definitive conclusions about the influence of linguistics education on the employment landscape in Nevada. However, the strength of the relationship indicated by our results suggests that further exploration into the practical applications of linguistic expertise in various occupational settings is warranted.

These findings not only underscore the unexpected interplay between educational trends and occupational fields but also beg the question: what other quirky connections might be lurking beneath the surface, waiting to be unearthed through rigorous analysis and investigation? It appears that in the realm of educational and occupational dynamics, truth can indeed be stranger than fiction.


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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 linguistics and The number of locker room attendants in Nevada. Make lots of 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]]
"Talking the Talk, Mopping the Floor: A Linguistic Analysis of the Correlation Between Bachelor's Degrees in Linguistics and the Number of Locker Room Attendants in Nevada"

[[ABSTRACT]]
While it may seem like comparing apples and oranges, our research delves into the unexpected link between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the vibrant state of Nevada. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a rigorous analysis and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021. So, next time someone questions the practicality of a linguistics degree, you can confidently retort, "Well, it's helping keep those locker rooms spick and span in Nevada!" This groundbreaking investigation highlights the quirky connections that exist within the web of educational and occupational trends.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Heraclitus famously said, "The only constant is change." As much as this may seem like a profound philosophical statement, in the realm of academia and occupational trends, change can sometimes lead to unexpected and seemingly unrelated correlations. In this study, we set out to unravel the enigmatic bond between the confoundingly disparate realms of linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the glimmering desert state of Nevada.
While linguistics may conjure up images of scholars pondering the etymology of ancient dialects or unraveling the complexities of syntax, it turns out that there may be a more hands-on application of linguistic expertise after all - and it involves a lot of mopping. Yes, the humble locker room attendant, seemingly worlds apart from the ivory tower of academia, may have a closer connection to linguistics than we ever imagined.
The objective of this paper is not only to present the statistical correlation between the number of locker room attendants in Nevada and the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics but to also shed light on the quirky and unexpected relationships that underlie educational and occupational patterns. Who would have thought that the study of language and its structure could have ramifications reaching as far as the pristine locker rooms of Nevada's establishments?
Our findings, as suggested by the correlated coefficient of 0.8974464 and a remarkable p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021, demonstrate the unusual intertwining of seemingly unrelated domains. Hold onto your linguistic theories and mop your way through this paper as we dive into the surprising results of our investigation.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the data revealed a remarkably strong correlation between the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the state of Nevada. The correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 indicated a robust positive relationship between these two variables, suggesting that as the number of linguistics degrees awarded increased, so did the number of individuals employed as locker room attendants. This unexpected connection raises intriguing questions about the practical applications of linguistic expertise.
The r-squared value of 0.8054101 further confirmed the strength of this relationship, indicating that approximately 80.5% of the variation in the number of locker room attendants in Nevada could be explained by the number of linguistics degrees awarded. These findings highlight the substantial influence of linguistic education on the occupational landscape of Nevada, challenging traditional perceptions of the practicality of a degree in linguistics.
Moreover, the statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 provides strong evidence to reject the null hypothesis and supports the assertion that there is indeed a meaningful association between these seemingly disparate variables. The results of this analysis underscore the importance of considering unconventional connections and the potential impact of educational trends on diverse occupational fields.
As demonstrated in Fig. 1, the scatterplot visually depicts the strong positive correlation between the number of linguistics degrees awarded and the number of locker room attendants in Nevada over the time period from 2012 to 2021. This striking visualization further emphasizes the unexpected nature of this relationship and invites further exploration into the interplay between linguistic education and employment patterns in unique settings.
In conclusion, the findings of this study illuminate the unanticipated link between linguistics education and the prevalence of locker room attendants in Nevada, challenging preconceived notions and inspiring future investigations into the unexplored intersections of academic disciplines and labor markets.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has demonstrated the unexpected link between the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the state of Nevada. It seems that linguistic expertise goes hand in hand with hands-on cleaning – who knew that syntax and mops could be so closely related? Our findings, corroborated by a correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, highlight the quirky yet robust relationship between these seemingly disparate domains.

As linguists mop the floor with traditional stereotypes, our study not only challenges perceptions of the practical applications of a linguistics degree but also adds a whole new dimension to the phrase "cleaning up your language." While one may think that the only sense in which linguistics relates to cleanliness is the meticulous proofreading of academic papers, our investigation has exposed a grime-busting side to linguistic education.

Now, it's time to scrub away any doubts about the value of linguistic expertise and welcome a new perspective on the impact of educational trends on the unexpected occupational landscape. However, let's not wash our hands of the matter just yet – after all, there's always room for further exploration and discovery, just maybe not in the locker room. In the illustrious words of Shakespeare, "There's a method in the madness" – a fitting sentiment for the unexpectedly revelatory nature of our findings.

With that said, it appears that our research has thoroughly dusted off any skepticism regarding the connection between linguistics degrees and the number of locker room attendants in Nevada. Therefore, we assert that no more research is needed in this area. It's time to put a lid on this peculiar yet enlightening investigation and revel in the whimsical yet empirical nature of academic inquiry.


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The Journal of Language and Occupational Sociology


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The Society for Linguistic Inquiry and Statistical Analysis


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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Talking the Talk, Mopping the Floor: A Linguistic Analysis of the Correlation Between Bachelor's Degrees in Linguistics and the Number of Locker Room Attendants in Nevada with an abstract of While it may seem like comparing apples and oranges, our research delves into the unexpected link between bachelor's degrees in linguistics and the number of locker room attendants in the vibrant state of Nevada. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we conducted a rigorous analysis and uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8974464 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 from 2012 to 2021. So, next time someone questions the practicality of a linguistics degree, you can confidently retort, "Well, it's helping keep those locker rooms spick and span in Nevada!" This groundbreaking investigation highlights the quirky connections that exist within the web of educational and occupational trends.

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linguistics degree, bachelor's degrees in linguistics, locker room attendants, Nevada, correlation, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupational trends

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Bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics
Detailed data title: Bachelor's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions, in field of study: Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics

The number of locker room attendants in Nevada
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants in Nevada
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of locker room attendants in Nevada

Correlation r = 0.8974464 (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 = 0.8054101 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 80.5% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of locker room attendants in Nevada) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics) over the 10 years from 2012 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.00043. 0.0004268817686263931600000000
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 0.9 in 0.043% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 2,343 random variables Which I absolutely did.
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.

[ 0.62, 0.98 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics (Degrees awarded)21756216472033219493184361764316957166051630915518
The number of locker room attendants in Nevada (Laborers)290320220230250200190190190110




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([21756,21647,20332,19493,18436,17643,16957,16605,16309,15518,])
array_2 = np.array([290,320,220,230,250,200,190,190,190,110,])
array_1_name = "Bachelor's degrees awarded in linguistics"
array_2_name = "The number of locker room attendants in Nevada"

# 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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