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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 Wind power generated in Norway and the second variable is Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos.  The chart goes from 2011 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As Norway's wind power output soared, it created a ripple effect of productivity. This prompted Mark Rober to harness the power of nature, quite literally, for his video productions. The stronger winds somehow acted as a muse, inspiring him to take his content to greater lengths. It's almost as if each gust of wind whispered, "Blow past the average duration, Mark!" And so, fueled by this unseen force, his videos became as expansive and awe-inspiring as the Norwegian landscapes. It's a tale of innovation that breezed its way into shaping the digital world, proving that when it comes to video length, the sky's the limit, especially with a little help from Norway's zephyrs of change.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a steampunk version of the sweeping Norwegian landscape, with giant wind turbines made of polished brass and copper, adorned with intricate gears and cogs. Mark Rober stands amidst this mechanical wonder, his camera a fusion of vintage and cutting-edge technology, capturing the motion of the turbines with mesmerizing energy. The atmosphere teems with an otherworldly fusion of nature and mechanical ingenuity, embodying the boundless potential of Norway's wind power in a visually stunning way. 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: Wind power generated in Norway and Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos. 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: Steampunk Cutsy art illustration Data cyber art Cybernetic art Sci-fi fantacy
ChatGPT: Steampunk

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 Wind power generated in Norway and Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos, in the following situation: As Norway's wind power output soared, it created a ripple effect of productivity. This prompted Mark Rober to harness the power of nature, quite literally, for his video productions. The stronger winds somehow acted as a muse, inspiring him to take his content to greater lengths. It's almost as if each gust of wind whispered, "Blow past the average duration, Mark!" And so, fueled by this unseen force, his videos became as expansive and awe-inspiring as the Norwegian landscapes. It's a tale of innovation that breezed its way into shaping the digital world, proving that when it comes to video length, the sky's the limit, especially with a little help from Norway's zephyrs of change.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: Amidst the sweeping Norwegian landscape, towering wind turbines spin gracefully, harnessing the powerful gusts. In the midst of this scene, Mark Rober stands with a camera, capturing the energy in the air. As the winds pick up, his videos seem to stretch endlessly, mirroring the vast expanse of the Norwegian countryside. It's a seamless fusion of nature's energy and digital creativity, resulting in videos that soar beyond the average length, mirroring the boundless potential of Norway's wind power.

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: [ Steampunk ] and depicting this scene: Amidst the sweeping Norwegian landscape, towering wind turbines spin gracefully, harnessing the powerful gusts. In the midst of this scene, Mark Rober stands with a camera, capturing the energy in the air. As the winds pick up, his videos seem to stretch endlessly, mirroring the vast expanse of the Norwegian countryside. It's a seamless fusion of nature's energy and digital creativity, resulting in videos that soar beyond the average length, mirroring the boundless potential of Norway's wind power. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a steampunk version of the sweeping Norwegian landscape, with giant wind turbines made of polished brass and copper, adorned with intricate gears and cogs. Mark Rober stands amidst this mechanical wonder, his camera a fusion of vintage and cutting-edge technology, capturing the motion of the turbines with mesmerizing energy. The atmosphere teems with an otherworldly fusion of nature and mechanical ingenuity, embodying the boundless potential of Norway's wind power in a visually stunning way.

*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 Wind power generated in Norway caused Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos

The Journal of Sustainable Energy and Popular Culture

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 Wind power generated in Norway and Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from Energy Information Administration and YouTube to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9878771 and p < 0.01 for 2011 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]]
Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we tackle the pressing question of whether there exists a connection between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and YouTube, we delved into the winds of change and the science behind Rober's riveting videos. Our research revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9878771 and p < 0.01 for the years 2011 to 2021, indicating a striking association between these two seemingly unrelated variables.

This correlation, while unexpected, provides a gusty insight into the broader implications of renewable energy on popular online content. Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines in Norway spin, there is a substantial increase in the length of Mark Rober's endeavors, igniting a whirlwind of speculation about the potential influence of renewable energy sources on the entertainment industry. It certainly seems that wind power has a talent for blowing things out of proportion!

In the words of my wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"


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 Wind power generated in Norway and Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we tackle the pressing question of whether there exists a connection between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and YouTube, we delved into the winds of change and the science behind Rober's riveting videos. Our research revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9878771 and p < 0.01 for the years 2011 to 2021, indicating a striking association between these two seemingly unrelated variables.

This correlation, while unexpected, provides a gusty insight into the broader implications of renewable energy on popular online content. Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines in Norway spin, there is a substantial increase in the length of Mark Rober's endeavors, igniting a whirlwind of speculation about the potential influence of renewable energy sources on the entertainment industry. It certainly seems that wind power has a talent for blowing things out of proportion!

In the words of my wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

It's a tale as old as time - the winds of change sweeping through the renewable energy sector, while Mark Rober's mesmerizing gadget-filled videos captivate audiences on YouTube. As researchers, we're always on the lookout for unexpected connections and correlations in the ever-expanding universe of data. So, when we stumbled upon the potential link between Norway's wind power and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos, we knew that we had to investigate. After all, it's not every day that we get to combine zephyrs and zany science experiments in a single study!

They say "Numbers never lie," but sometimes they can certainly lead you on a wild goose chase. In the world of research, finding a correlation between two variables can feel like discovering buried treasure - and let's face it, who doesn't love a good "Eureka!" moment? We sifted through mountains of data with the same determination as a storm chaser pursuing a tornado, all in pursuit of unraveling this peculiar connection between renewable energy and online content creation. After all, the data doesn't lie, but sometimes it sure can whisper some fascinating secrets in our ears!

Our foray into the windswept landscapes of Norway's wind power infrastructure and the captivating world of Mark Rober's videos led us to some curious findings. Our exploration delved deep into the statistics, navigating the turbulent seas of data to uncover the unexpected links between these two disparate domains. As we navigated through the correlation coefficient and p-values, it almost felt like we were in the eye of a statistical hurricane - a thrilling yet slightly disorienting experience. And just when we thought we'd reached the tail end of our analysis, we were swept away by the winds of serendipity.

Speaking of statistical hurricanes, have you heard the joke about the statistician who drowned in a river with an average depth of 1 foot? It just goes to show that numbers can sometimes conceal more than they reveal! But fear not, dear reader, for we promise to navigate this sea of data with sails of rigor and rudders of reason, steering clear of the traps of spurious correlations and false causality. After all, a good research paper should always be anchored in good science and sprinkled with a generous dose of humor - it keeps the academic waters from stagnating!


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 Wind power generated in Norway and Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos. 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 devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading CVS receipts.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we tackle the pressing question of whether there exists a connection between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and YouTube, we delved into the winds of change and the science behind Rober's riveting videos. Our research revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9878771 and p < 0.01 for the years 2011 to 2021, indicating a striking association between these two seemingly unrelated variables.

This correlation, while unexpected, provides a gusty insight into the broader implications of renewable energy on popular online content. Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines in Norway spin, there is a substantial increase in the length of Mark Rober's endeavors, igniting a whirlwind of speculation about the potential influence of renewable energy sources on the entertainment industry. It certainly seems that wind power has a talent for blowing things out of proportion!

In the words of my wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
It's a tale as old as time - the winds of change sweeping through the renewable energy sector, while Mark Rober's mesmerizing gadget-filled videos captivate audiences on YouTube. As researchers, we're always on the lookout for unexpected connections and correlations in the ever-expanding universe of data. So, when we stumbled upon the potential link between Norway's wind power and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos, we knew that we had to investigate. After all, it's not every day that we get to combine zephyrs and zany science experiments in a single study!
They say "Numbers never lie," but sometimes they can certainly lead you on a wild goose chase. In the world of research, finding a correlation between two variables can feel like discovering buried treasure - and let's face it, who doesn't love a good "Eureka!" moment? We sifted through mountains of data with the same determination as a storm chaser pursuing a tornado, all in pursuit of unraveling this peculiar connection between renewable energy and online content creation. After all, the data doesn't lie, but sometimes it sure can whisper some fascinating secrets in our ears!
Our foray into the windswept landscapes of Norway's wind power infrastructure and the captivating world of Mark Rober's videos led us to some curious findings. Our exploration delved deep into the statistics, navigating the turbulent seas of data to uncover the unexpected links between these two disparate domains. As we navigated through the correlation coefficient and p-values, it almost felt like we were in the eye of a statistical hurricane - a thrilling yet slightly disorienting experience. And just when we thought we'd reached the tail end of our analysis, we were swept away by the winds of serendipity.
Speaking of statistical hurricanes, have you heard the joke about the statistician who drowned in a river with an average depth of 1 foot? It just goes to show that numbers can sometimes conceal more than they reveal! But fear not, dear reader, for we promise to navigate this sea of data with sails of rigor and rudders of reason, steering clear of the traps of spurious correlations and false causality. After all, a good research paper should always be anchored in good science and sprinkled with a generous dose of humor - it keeps the academic waters from stagnating!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

As we delve into the literature, we begin with the study "Renewable Energy and Online Content: Unveiling Unlikely Connections" by Smith et al. The authors illuminate the intertwining complexities of renewable energy and online content consumption, providing a solid foundation for the examination of our peculiar case. The research underscores the far-reaching implications of renewable energy on modern media, preparing us for the unexpected journey ahead.

In a related work, Doe and Jones present "Winds of Change: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wind Power in Nordic Countries." This investigation offers valuable insights into the functioning of wind power infrastructure in Norway, shedding light on the potency of Nordic gusts. It's akin to the pages of a gripping novel, each twist and turn leading us deeper into the enigmatic relationship between wind power and online video lengths.

"A Brief History of Wind: From Zephyrus to Megawatts" by H. G. Windbag and "The Physics of YouTube: Exploring the Dynamics of Digital Content Creation" by V. Logophile offer fascinating perspectives that inform our study. Windbag's work introduces us to the captivating narrative of wind's influence throughout history, while Logophile's analysis unravels the intricate dance of digital content production. These sources act as the steady breeze beneath our research, propelling us forward into uncharted territory.

In a surprising turn of events, "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell and "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown crossed our path during our quest for knowledge. While these works may not directly pertain to wind power or YouTube, their presence in our literary perusal serves as a lighthearted reminder that unexpected encounters often lead to unforeseen revelations. As we coast through the waves of literature, we embrace the serendipitous encounters with an open mind, ready to entertain the whimsical connections that arise.

Now, you might be wondering, did we conduct our literature review by sifting through discarded shopping lists or perusing CVS receipts? Alas, we must confess that such methods didn't factor into our scholarly pursuits. Our journey through the winds of literature may have been spirited and jovial, but rest assured, dear reader, our sources are firmly anchored in scholarly discourse and reputable research.

In the wise words of the wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!" With the literature as our compass and the YouTube algorithm as our guiding star, we embark upon the uncharted territory of wind power and online video content, prepared to unravel the mysteries that lie ahead.


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 Wind power generated in Norway and Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Energy Information Administration and YouTube . You used data from 2011 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]]
Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we tackle the pressing question of whether there exists a connection between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and YouTube, we delved into the winds of change and the science behind Rober's riveting videos. Our research revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9878771 and p < 0.01 for the years 2011 to 2021, indicating a striking association between these two seemingly unrelated variables.

This correlation, while unexpected, provides a gusty insight into the broader implications of renewable energy on popular online content. Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines in Norway spin, there is a substantial increase in the length of Mark Rober's endeavors, igniting a whirlwind of speculation about the potential influence of renewable energy sources on the entertainment industry. It certainly seems that wind power has a talent for blowing things out of proportion!

In the words of my wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"

[[INTRODUCTION]]
It's a tale as old as time - the winds of change sweeping through the renewable energy sector, while Mark Rober's mesmerizing gadget-filled videos captivate audiences on YouTube. As researchers, we're always on the lookout for unexpected connections and correlations in the ever-expanding universe of data. So, when we stumbled upon the potential link between Norway's wind power and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos, we knew that we had to investigate. After all, it's not every day that we get to combine zephyrs and zany science experiments in a single study!
They say "Numbers never lie," but sometimes they can certainly lead you on a wild goose chase. In the world of research, finding a correlation between two variables can feel like discovering buried treasure - and let's face it, who doesn't love a good "Eureka!" moment? We sifted through mountains of data with the same determination as a storm chaser pursuing a tornado, all in pursuit of unraveling this peculiar connection between renewable energy and online content creation. After all, the data doesn't lie, but sometimes it sure can whisper some fascinating secrets in our ears!
Our foray into the windswept landscapes of Norway's wind power infrastructure and the captivating world of Mark Rober's videos led us to some curious findings. Our exploration delved deep into the statistics, navigating the turbulent seas of data to uncover the unexpected links between these two disparate domains. As we navigated through the correlation coefficient and p-values, it almost felt like we were in the eye of a statistical hurricane - a thrilling yet slightly disorienting experience. And just when we thought we'd reached the tail end of our analysis, we were swept away by the winds of serendipity.
Speaking of statistical hurricanes, have you heard the joke about the statistician who drowned in a river with an average depth of 1 foot? It just goes to show that numbers can sometimes conceal more than they reveal! But fear not, dear reader, for we promise to navigate this sea of data with sails of rigor and rudders of reason, steering clear of the traps of spurious correlations and false causality. After all, a good research paper should always be anchored in good science and sprinkled with a generous dose of humor - it keeps the academic waters from stagnating!

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the mysteries of the wind-and-video saga, we employed a methodology that was as comprehensive as it was whimsical. Our first step involved harnessing the power of the internet to gather data on wind power generation in Norway, which was no small feat. After all, we had to ensure that the wind didn't blow our data away! We sourced information from the Energy Information Administration, sifting through an ample amount of data with the precision of a wind vane aligning itself with the breeze.

Next, we set sail into the uncharted waters of YouTube analytics to capture the essence of Mark Rober's awe-inspiring videos. We navigated through the labyrinth of video length data, dodging clickbait thumbnails and recommended video distractions like intrepid sailors braving the sea's many perils. Our ship may have been anchored to the desk, but our spirits were those of true explorers in the digital realm!

Much like scientists in a lab experimenting with volatile compounds, we put our data through rigorous statistical analyses that would make even the most steadfast statistician raise an eyebrow in surprise. We employed state-of-the-art software to calculate the correlation coefficient, all the while keeping a watchful eye on p-values to ensure our findings were not mere statistical flukes. In the world of research, it's always essential to have a keen eye for detail and an even keener sense of humor - after all, you never know when a whimsical analogy could provide that "Aha!" moment.

With the winds of statistical significance at our backs, we drilled down into the temporal aspect of the data, analyzing year-by-year trends to grasp the subtle nuances of the relationship between wind power generation in Norway and the length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos. It was a bit like unwrapping the layers of an onion, except in this case, the tears were from joy at discovering such a peculiar yet compelling connection rather than any pungent aromas.

Lastly, we engaged in a robust sensitivity analysis, much like a keen camper erecting a sturdy tent to weather unforeseen data storms. We subjected our findings to a battery of tests and checks, ensuring that our results stood firm against the gales of skepticism and the gusts of statistical doubt. You could say we anchored our methodology in solid ground, leaving no stone unturned in our pursuit of unraveling this enigmatic bond between renewable energy and digital content creation.

Speaking of enigmatic bonds, have you heard about the scientist who fell in love with a test tube? It was an experiment in chemistry and romance – talk about a real "chemistry" between them! But jokes aside, our methodology was driven by a combination of meticulous attention to detail, a healthy dose of scientific curiosity, and a steadfast determination to unearth the unexpected. Because in the world of research, as in life, sometimes it's the most peculiar connections that lead to the most profound insights.


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 Wind power generated in Norway and Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

For the time period 2011 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9878771, r-squared of 0.9759012, 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]]
Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we tackle the pressing question of whether there exists a connection between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and YouTube, we delved into the winds of change and the science behind Rober's riveting videos. Our research revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9878771 and p < 0.01 for the years 2011 to 2021, indicating a striking association between these two seemingly unrelated variables.

This correlation, while unexpected, provides a gusty insight into the broader implications of renewable energy on popular online content. Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines in Norway spin, there is a substantial increase in the length of Mark Rober's endeavors, igniting a whirlwind of speculation about the potential influence of renewable energy sources on the entertainment industry. It certainly seems that wind power has a talent for blowing things out of proportion!

In the words of my wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
It's a tale as old as time - the winds of change sweeping through the renewable energy sector, while Mark Rober's mesmerizing gadget-filled videos captivate audiences on YouTube. As researchers, we're always on the lookout for unexpected connections and correlations in the ever-expanding universe of data. So, when we stumbled upon the potential link between Norway's wind power and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos, we knew that we had to investigate. After all, it's not every day that we get to combine zephyrs and zany science experiments in a single study!
They say "Numbers never lie," but sometimes they can certainly lead you on a wild goose chase. In the world of research, finding a correlation between two variables can feel like discovering buried treasure - and let's face it, who doesn't love a good "Eureka!" moment? We sifted through mountains of data with the same determination as a storm chaser pursuing a tornado, all in pursuit of unraveling this peculiar connection between renewable energy and online content creation. After all, the data doesn't lie, but sometimes it sure can whisper some fascinating secrets in our ears!
Our foray into the windswept landscapes of Norway's wind power infrastructure and the captivating world of Mark Rober's videos led us to some curious findings. Our exploration delved deep into the statistics, navigating the turbulent seas of data to uncover the unexpected links between these two disparate domains. As we navigated through the correlation coefficient and p-values, it almost felt like we were in the eye of a statistical hurricane - a thrilling yet slightly disorienting experience. And just when we thought we'd reached the tail end of our analysis, we were swept away by the winds of serendipity.
Speaking of statistical hurricanes, have you heard the joke about the statistician who drowned in a river with an average depth of 1 foot? It just goes to show that numbers can sometimes conceal more than they reveal! But fear not, dear reader, for we promise to navigate this sea of data with sails of rigor and rudders of reason, steering clear of the traps of spurious correlations and false causality. After all, a good research paper should always be anchored in good science and sprinkled with a generous dose of humor - it keeps the academic waters from stagnating!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our investigation into the connection between Norway's wind power and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos yielded some truly electrifying results. We found a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9878771, with an r-squared value of 0.9759012, and a p-value of less than 0.01. To put it simply, the association between these two variables blew us away!

In the immortal words of the wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"

Our findings are visually encapsulated in Fig. 1, which showcases a scatterplot depicting the strong correlation between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's captivating YouTube content.

It's not every day that statistical analysis leads us to such breezy, yet significant conclusions. It seems that the winds of change in Norway have a direct impact on the duration of Mark Rober's videos, almost as if they're whispering secrets of prolonged entertainment to him on the wind. It's like the wind power in Norway is saying, "Let me blow your mind, Mark Rober, by making your videos longer!"

Our results uncover a fascinating dynamic between renewable energy and popular online content creation. The wind turbines in Norway seem to have a knack for harnessing energy, both in terms of electricity generation and the extended duration of Mark Rober's videos. This correlation is nothing short of a breath of fresh air in the world of statistical analyses, as it presents an unexpected and thought-provoking connection between seemingly disparate domains.

Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines spin, Mark Rober's content seems to take flight, making us wonder if the wind power in Norway serves as his silent muse, whispering, "Blow, Mark, blow!"

These results open up new doors for research exploring the intersection of renewable energy and online content creation, demonstrating that there may be more than meets the eye (of the storm) in the world of statistical correlations. It's as if the wind power and YouTube videos have formed an unlikely and complementary partnership, dancing harmoniously in the breeze of scientific discovery.

In conclusion, our research reveals a robust and statistically significant correlation between wind power in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos, shedding light on the dynamic interplay of renewable energy and digital media. It's safe to say that this analysis has truly blown us away!

As the old saying goes, "When it comes to correlations, we're just here for the wind and the puns!"


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 Wind power generated in Norway and Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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]]
Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we tackle the pressing question of whether there exists a connection between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and YouTube, we delved into the winds of change and the science behind Rober's riveting videos. Our research revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9878771 and p < 0.01 for the years 2011 to 2021, indicating a striking association between these two seemingly unrelated variables.

This correlation, while unexpected, provides a gusty insight into the broader implications of renewable energy on popular online content. Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines in Norway spin, there is a substantial increase in the length of Mark Rober's endeavors, igniting a whirlwind of speculation about the potential influence of renewable energy sources on the entertainment industry. It certainly seems that wind power has a talent for blowing things out of proportion!

In the words of my wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
As we delve into the literature, we begin with the study "Renewable Energy and Online Content: Unveiling Unlikely Connections" by Smith et al. The authors illuminate the intertwining complexities of renewable energy and online content consumption, providing a solid foundation for the examination of our peculiar case. The research underscores the far-reaching implications of renewable energy on modern media, preparing us for the unexpected journey ahead.
In a related work, Doe and Jones present "Winds of Change: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wind Power in Nordic Countries." This investigation offers valuable insights into the functioning of wind power infrastructure in Norway, shedding light on the potency of Nordic gusts. It's akin to the pages of a gripping novel, each twist and turn leading us deeper into the enigmatic relationship between wind power and online video lengths.
"A Brief History of Wind: From Zephyrus to Megawatts" by H. G. Windbag and "The Physics of YouTube: Exploring the Dynamics of Digital Content Creation" by V. Logophile offer fascinating perspectives that inform our study. Windbag's work introduces us to the captivating narrative of wind's influence throughout history, while Logophile's analysis unravels the intricate dance of digital content production. These sources act as the steady breeze beneath our research, propelling us forward into uncharted territory.
In a surprising turn of events, "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell and "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown crossed our path during our quest for knowledge. While these works may not directly pertain to wind power or YouTube, their presence in our literary perusal serves as a lighthearted reminder that unexpected encounters often lead to unforeseen revelations. As we coast through the waves of literature, we embrace the serendipitous encounters with an open mind, ready to entertain the whimsical connections that arise.
Now, you might be wondering, did we conduct our literature review by sifting through discarded shopping lists or perusing CVS receipts? Alas, we must confess that such methods didn't factor into our scholarly pursuits. Our journey through the winds of literature may have been spirited and jovial, but rest assured, dear reader, our sources are firmly anchored in scholarly discourse and reputable research.
In the wise words of the wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!" With the literature as our compass and the YouTube algorithm as our guiding star, we embark upon the uncharted territory of wind power and online video content, prepared to unravel the mysteries that lie ahead.

[[RESULTS]]
Our investigation into the connection between Norway's wind power and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos yielded some truly electrifying results. We found a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9878771, with an r-squared value of 0.9759012, and a p-value of less than 0.01. To put it simply, the association between these two variables blew us away!
In the immortal words of the wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"
Our findings are visually encapsulated in Fig. 1, which showcases a scatterplot depicting the strong correlation between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's captivating YouTube content.
It's not every day that statistical analysis leads us to such breezy, yet significant conclusions. It seems that the winds of change in Norway have a direct impact on the duration of Mark Rober's videos, almost as if they're whispering secrets of prolonged entertainment to him on the wind. It's like the wind power in Norway is saying, "Let me blow your mind, Mark Rober, by making your videos longer!"
Our results uncover a fascinating dynamic between renewable energy and popular online content creation. The wind turbines in Norway seem to have a knack for harnessing energy, both in terms of electricity generation and the extended duration of Mark Rober's videos. This correlation is nothing short of a breath of fresh air in the world of statistical analyses, as it presents an unexpected and thought-provoking connection between seemingly disparate domains.
Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines spin, Mark Rober's content seems to take flight, making us wonder if the wind power in Norway serves as his silent muse, whispering, "Blow, Mark, blow!"
These results open up new doors for research exploring the intersection of renewable energy and online content creation, demonstrating that there may be more than meets the eye (of the storm) in the world of statistical correlations. It's as if the wind power and YouTube videos have formed an unlikely and complementary partnership, dancing harmoniously in the breeze of scientific discovery.
In conclusion, our research reveals a robust and statistically significant correlation between wind power in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos, shedding light on the dynamic interplay of renewable energy and digital media. It's safe to say that this analysis has truly blown us away!
As the old saying goes, "When it comes to correlations, we're just here for the wind and the puns!"

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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Upon confronting the robust correlation between wind power in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos, we are blown away by the implications of our findings. Like a gust of wind sweeping through uncharted territory, our results have opened up a world of possibilities, akin to the unexpected whirls and twirls of wind patterns.

Our study's results not only corroborate but also amplify the insights gleaned from prior research. The work of Smith et al., which hinted at the intertwined complexities of renewable energy and online content, finds resonance in our discovery of the striking association between Norwegian wind power and the duration of Mark Rober's videos. It's as if the winds of change predicted this correlation all along, almost like a prophecy written in the air.

Similarly, the comprehensive analysis of wind power infrastructure in Norway by Doe and Jones has paved the way for our investigation. Their insights into the potency of Nordic gusts have now found a compelling connection to the captivating content produced by Mark Rober. It's almost poetic how the gusts of the Norwegian wind and the lengths of Rober's videos have harmonized into a melodious symphony of statistical correlation.

Our findings have revealed a captivating interplay between renewable energy and digital media, suggesting that the winds of change in Norway have a direct impact on the dynamic duration of Mark Rober's content. It's as if the wind turbines are whispering secrets of prolonged entertainment to him in the gentle breezes of Norway. In the words of the wind turbines, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"

Our research has also provided a fresh perspective on the intersection of renewable energy and popular online content creation. The correlation between Norwegian wind power and the length of Mark Rober's videos presents an unexpected and thought-provoking connection, stirring up a windstorm of speculation about the potential influence of renewable energy sources on digital media. The winds of change, it seems, are not just about generating electricity – they also power the duration of captivating online content.

In essence, our work has not only led to a greater understanding of the interplay between wind power and online content but has also propelled us into uncharted territory of statistical correlations. It's a breath of fresh air, as if the winds of change have whispered to us, "Hold on to your hypotheses, and let's go where no researcher has gone before!"

As we conclude this discussion, we are reminded of the old saying, "When it comes to correlations, we're just here for the wind and the puns!" Indeed, in the midst of serious research, we must find ways to keep our spirits high. And what better way to do so than by riding the winds of discovery with a whirlwind of humor and dad jokes?


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Wind power generated in Norway and Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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]]
Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we tackle the pressing question of whether there exists a connection between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and YouTube, we delved into the winds of change and the science behind Rober's riveting videos. Our research revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9878771 and p < 0.01 for the years 2011 to 2021, indicating a striking association between these two seemingly unrelated variables.

This correlation, while unexpected, provides a gusty insight into the broader implications of renewable energy on popular online content. Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines in Norway spin, there is a substantial increase in the length of Mark Rober's endeavors, igniting a whirlwind of speculation about the potential influence of renewable energy sources on the entertainment industry. It certainly seems that wind power has a talent for blowing things out of proportion!

In the words of my wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"

[[INTRDUCTION]]
It's a tale as old as time - the winds of change sweeping through the renewable energy sector, while Mark Rober's mesmerizing gadget-filled videos captivate audiences on YouTube. As researchers, we're always on the lookout for unexpected connections and correlations in the ever-expanding universe of data. So, when we stumbled upon the potential link between Norway's wind power and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos, we knew that we had to investigate. After all, it's not every day that we get to combine zephyrs and zany science experiments in a single study!
They say "Numbers never lie," but sometimes they can certainly lead you on a wild goose chase. In the world of research, finding a correlation between two variables can feel like discovering buried treasure - and let's face it, who doesn't love a good "Eureka!" moment? We sifted through mountains of data with the same determination as a storm chaser pursuing a tornado, all in pursuit of unraveling this peculiar connection between renewable energy and online content creation. After all, the data doesn't lie, but sometimes it sure can whisper some fascinating secrets in our ears!
Our foray into the windswept landscapes of Norway's wind power infrastructure and the captivating world of Mark Rober's videos led us to some curious findings. Our exploration delved deep into the statistics, navigating the turbulent seas of data to uncover the unexpected links between these two disparate domains. As we navigated through the correlation coefficient and p-values, it almost felt like we were in the eye of a statistical hurricane - a thrilling yet slightly disorienting experience. And just when we thought we'd reached the tail end of our analysis, we were swept away by the winds of serendipity.
Speaking of statistical hurricanes, have you heard the joke about the statistician who drowned in a river with an average depth of 1 foot? It just goes to show that numbers can sometimes conceal more than they reveal! But fear not, dear reader, for we promise to navigate this sea of data with sails of rigor and rudders of reason, steering clear of the traps of spurious correlations and false causality. After all, a good research paper should always be anchored in good science and sprinkled with a generous dose of humor - it keeps the academic waters from stagnating!

[[RESULTS]]
Our investigation into the connection between Norway's wind power and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos yielded some truly electrifying results. We found a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9878771, with an r-squared value of 0.9759012, and a p-value of less than 0.01. To put it simply, the association between these two variables blew us away!
In the immortal words of the wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!"
Our findings are visually encapsulated in Fig. 1, which showcases a scatterplot depicting the strong correlation between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's captivating YouTube content.
It's not every day that statistical analysis leads us to such breezy, yet significant conclusions. It seems that the winds of change in Norway have a direct impact on the duration of Mark Rober's videos, almost as if they're whispering secrets of prolonged entertainment to him on the wind. It's like the wind power in Norway is saying, "Let me blow your mind, Mark Rober, by making your videos longer!"
Our results uncover a fascinating dynamic between renewable energy and popular online content creation. The wind turbines in Norway seem to have a knack for harnessing energy, both in terms of electricity generation and the extended duration of Mark Rober's videos. This correlation is nothing short of a breath of fresh air in the world of statistical analyses, as it presents an unexpected and thought-provoking connection between seemingly disparate domains.
Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines spin, Mark Rober's content seems to take flight, making us wonder if the wind power in Norway serves as his silent muse, whispering, "Blow, Mark, blow!"
These results open up new doors for research exploring the intersection of renewable energy and online content creation, demonstrating that there may be more than meets the eye (of the storm) in the world of statistical correlations. It's as if the wind power and YouTube videos have formed an unlikely and complementary partnership, dancing harmoniously in the breeze of scientific discovery.
In conclusion, our research reveals a robust and statistically significant correlation between wind power in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos, shedding light on the dynamic interplay of renewable energy and digital media. It's safe to say that this analysis has truly blown us away!
As the old saying goes, "When it comes to correlations, we're just here for the wind and the puns!"

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]

In the immortal words of the wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!" Our research has winded its way through the statistical landscape to uncover a formidable correlation between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's gripping YouTube masterpieces. The correlation coefficient of 0.9878771 and p < 0.01 unveiled a strong association, leaving us blown away - just like a well-timed gust of wind!

Our findings bridge the gap between renewable energy and digital entertainment, illustrating how the winds of change in Norway seem to whisper to Mark Rober, "Blow, Mark, blow!" This correlation goes to show that when it comes to the length of Mark Rober's videos, the winds of Norway are anything but zephyr-like; they have a knack for stirring up extended content. It's almost as if the wind power turbines are serving as silent muses, inspiring Mark Rober to create longer and more captivating content. Talk about a breath of fresh air in the world of statistical analyses!

Our analysis convincingly demonstrates that, much like the unpredictable nature of the wind, unexpected connections can be unraveled from seemingly unrelated domains. It's as if the wind power in Norway is spinning a tale of statistical serendipity, showcasing the harmonious dance between renewable energy and engaging online content creation. In the words of the wind turbine, "I'm on cloud nine, knowing I've played a part in Mark Rober's wind-whirling videos!"

Thus, it is with the utmost confidence that we assert that no further research is needed in this area. The winds of statistical probability have spoken, blowing us to the resolute conclusion that the length of Mark Rober's videos and the wind power in Norway are indeed correlated. This correlation is a breath of fresh air in the field of research, providing a gusty insight into the interplay between renewable energy sources and online content creation. It's safe to say that when it comes to correlations, we've blown this mystery wide open!


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 Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Sustainable Energy and Popular Culture


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 Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Renewable Energy Advancement and Policy Studies (REAPS)


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 Blowin' in the Wind: A Wind Power Analysis of Mark Rober's YouTube Videos with an abstract of In this paper, we tackle the pressing question of whether there exists a connection between the wind power generated in Norway and the average length of Mark Rober's YouTube videos. Utilizing data from the Energy Information Administration and YouTube, we delved into the winds of change and the science behind Rober's riveting videos. Our research revealed a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.9878771 and p < 0.01 for the years 2011 to 2021, indicating a striking association between these two seemingly unrelated variables.
This correlation, while unexpected, provides a gusty insight into the broader implications of renewable energy on popular online content. Our findings suggest that as the wind turbines in Norway spin, there is a substantial increase in the length of Mark Rober's endeavors, igniting a whirlwind of speculation about the potential influence of renewable energy sources on the entertainment industry. It certainly seems that wind power has a talent for blowing things out of proportion!
In the words of my wind turbine, "I'm a big fan of Mark Rober's videos, and it looks like wind power is too!

ChatGPT:

wind power, Mark Rober, YouTube videos, Norway, renewable energy, correlation, Energy Information Administration, data analysis, wind turbines, entertainment industry, online content, popular videos

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Data details

Wind power generated in Norway
Detailed data title: Total wind power generated in Norway in billion kWh
Source: Energy Information Administration
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Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos
Detailed data title: Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos.
Source: YouTube
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Correlation r = 0.9878771 (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 = 0.9759012 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 97.6% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Wind power generated in Norway) over the 11 years from 2011 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.4E-8. 0.0000000136800693456043180000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

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

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.99 in 1.4E-6% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 73,099,045 random variables You don't actually need 73 million variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 10 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 10 because we have two variables measured over a period of 11 years. It's just the number of years minus ( the number of variables minus one ), which in this case simplifies to the number of years minus one.
you would randomly expect to find a correlation as strong as this one.

[ 0.95, 1 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Wind power generated in Norway (Billion kWh)1.2831.5481.8812.2152.5132.1162.8523.875885.5149.9052911.7607
Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos (Length in seconds)80193.9177.889323.833422.25339.583494.444595.182714.1111300.471802.33




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,237 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 636,906,169 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([1.283,1.548,1.881,2.215,2.513,2.116,2.852,3.87588,5.514,9.90529,11.7607,])
array_2 = np.array([80,193.9,177.889,323.833,422.25,339.583,494.444,595.182,714.111,1300.47,1802.33,])
array_1_name = "Wind power generated in Norway"
array_2_name = "Average length of Mark Rober YouTube videos"

# 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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