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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 Votes for Republican Senators in New Jersey and the second variable is Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner.  The chart goes from 2001 to 2020, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As more Republican Senators were voted in, the overall political climate in New Jersey shifted. This, in turn, led to a spike in support for traditional values and pageantry. With a newfound emphasis on upholding conservative ideals, the coveted title of Miss Earth suddenly became synonymous with wisdom and experience, prompting older contestants to throw their hats (or should I say, tiaras) into the ring. It seems like in the Garden State, as the saying goes, with great political power comes a more mature Miss Earth!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a bustling New Jersey town square, where people are lining up to cast their votes for Republican Senators. The square is decorated with bright traditional-style banners and signs for the Republican candidates, standing out amidst the crowd, symbolizing the shift in the political climate. In the midst of this, a stage is set up for the Miss Earth Pageant, radiating elegance and poise, with older contestants exuding wisdom and experience in their graceful presence. The mingling of political change and the pageantry world is evident, as the town embraces a newfound emphasis on conservative ideals. 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: Votes for Republican Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner. 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: Scalar art Minimalism Parallax art Cyber folk A TIME magazine cover image
ChatGPT: A TIME magazine cover image

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Votes for Republican Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner, in the following situation: As more Republican Senators were voted in, the overall political climate in New Jersey shifted. This, in turn, led to a spike in support for traditional values and pageantry. With a newfound emphasis on upholding conservative ideals, the coveted title of Miss Earth suddenly became synonymous with wisdom and experience, prompting older contestants to throw their hats (or should I say, tiaras) into the ring. It seems like in the Garden State, as the saying goes, with great political power comes a more mature Miss Earth!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a New Jersey town square, people line up to cast their votes for Republican Senators, while nearby, the Miss Earth Pageant stage is set up for the competition. The bright, traditional-style banners and signs for the Republican candidates stand out amidst the crowd, symbolizing the shift in the political climate. On the pageant stage, older contestants radiate elegance and poise, exuding a sense of wisdom and experience in their graceful presence. The mingling of political change and the pageantry world is evident, as the town embraces a newfound emphasis on conservative ideals.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A TIME magazine cover image ] and depicting this scene: In a New Jersey town square, people line up to cast their votes for Republican Senators, while nearby, the Miss Earth Pageant stage is set up for the competition. The bright, traditional-style banners and signs for the Republican candidates stand out amidst the crowd, symbolizing the shift in the political climate. On the pageant stage, older contestants radiate elegance and poise, exuding a sense of wisdom and experience in their graceful presence. The mingling of political change and the pageantry world is evident, as the town embraces a newfound emphasis on conservative ideals. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a bustling New Jersey town square, where people are lining up to cast their votes for Republican Senators. The square is decorated with bright traditional-style banners and signs for the Republican candidates, standing out amidst the crowd, symbolizing the shift in the political climate. In the midst of this, a stage is set up for the Miss Earth Pageant, radiating elegance and poise, with older contestants exuding wisdom and experience in their graceful presence. The mingling of political change and the pageantry world is evident, as the town embraces a newfound emphasis on conservative ideals.

*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 Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey caused Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners

The Journal of Political Beauty and Statistical Surprises

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!
Quick note: This sequence is long and repetitive. That's how the prompt engineering works for this one. I manage the output in Python to format it into this PDF.




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse and Wikipedia to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 and p < 0.01 for 2001 to 2020.

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]]
"Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between the political leanings of New Jersey voters and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. Utilizing data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Wikipedia, our research team uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 and p < 0.01 for the years 2001 to 2020. We dive into the statistical analysis and explore the delightful absurdity of finding a potential link between political preferences and the glamour of beauty pageant contestants. The implications of this correlation, if any, on voting behavior and global pageant culture are discussed with a touch of humor and curiosity. This research is an amusing addition to the intersection of politics and pop culture, shedding light on the unexpected connections that can be found when exploring incongruous datasets.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between the political leanings of New Jersey voters and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. Utilizing data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Wikipedia, our research team uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 and p < 0.01 for the years 2001 to 2020. We dive into the statistical analysis and explore the delightful absurdity of finding a potential link between political preferences and the glamour of beauty pageant contestants. The implications of this correlation, if any, on voting behavior and global pageant culture are discussed with a touch of humor and curiosity. This research is an amusing addition to the intersection of politics and pop culture, shedding light on the unexpected connections that can be found when exploring incongruous datasets.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As the saying goes, "Politics makes strange bedfellows," and if anything is stranger than strange bedfellows, it's the unlikely correlation we've uncovered between the voting pattern of Republican senators in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth pageant winners. While the New Jersey political scene may not be known for its flamboyant glamour, and beauty pageants may not be typically associated with political leanings, our research has revealed a sparkling connection between these seemingly disparate entities.

In this paper, we embark on a journey that is part Sherlock Holmes mystery and part Monty Python farce as we unravel the enigmatic relationship between political allegiance and the age of Miss Earth queens. With our trusty statistical tools in hand, we sashay through the labyrinth of voter data and tiptoe through the rose garden of age demographics to unmask the hidden ties between these unexpected variables.

But wait, before we step into the waltz of statistical analysis, let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of this endeavor. Who would have thought that counting votes and counting crowns could converge in such a whimsical waltz of correlation? It's as if Pythagoras himself decided to make a guest appearance at a beauty pageant, armed with nothing but a protractor and a love for democracy.

This revelation not only tickles our academic fancies but also tickles our funny bones as we navigate the thrilling rollercoaster ride of research. It's like finding a unicorn in a sea of donkeys or stumbling upon Atlantis in a puddle. This delightful absurdity serves as a gentle reminder that the world of data and statistics, like a colorful carnival, houses surprises and curiosities that can transform the mundane into the marvelous.

So, dear reader, fasten your seatbelt and don your thinking cap for this whimsical journey into the world of political partisanship and beauty queen tiaras. Get ready to witness the spectacle of numbers and assumptions tangling in a fascinating dance, as we attempt to make sense of the tantalizing correlation between the red votes of New Jersey and the crowned misses of Miss Earth.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft a literature review section of an academic research paper, that starts out dry for the first few sentences but then becomes hilarious and goofy.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner. 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. Perhaps you also got inspiration from some board games that are vaugely related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between the political leanings of New Jersey voters and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. Utilizing data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Wikipedia, our research team uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 and p < 0.01 for the years 2001 to 2020. We dive into the statistical analysis and explore the delightful absurdity of finding a potential link between political preferences and the glamour of beauty pageant contestants. The implications of this correlation, if any, on voting behavior and global pageant culture are discussed with a touch of humor and curiosity. This research is an amusing addition to the intersection of politics and pop culture, shedding light on the unexpected connections that can be found when exploring incongruous datasets.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the saying goes, "Politics makes strange bedfellows," and if anything is stranger than strange bedfellows, it's the unlikely correlation we've uncovered between the voting pattern of Republican senators in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth pageant winners. While the New Jersey political scene may not be known for its flamboyant glamour, and beauty pageants may not be typically associated with political leanings, our research has revealed a sparkling connection between these seemingly disparate entities.
In this paper, we embark on a journey that is part Sherlock Holmes mystery and part Monty Python farce as we unravel the enigmatic relationship between political allegiance and the age of Miss Earth queens. With our trusty statistical tools in hand, we sashay through the labyrinth of voter data and tiptoe through the rose garden of age demographics to unmask the hidden ties between these unexpected variables.
But wait, before we step into the waltz of statistical analysis, let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of this endeavor. Who would have thought that counting votes and counting crowns could converge in such a whimsical waltz of correlation? It's as if Pythagoras himself decided to make a guest appearance at a beauty pageant, armed with nothing but a protractor and a love for democracy.
This revelation not only tickles our academic fancies but also tickles our funny bones as we navigate the thrilling rollercoaster ride of research. It's like finding a unicorn in a sea of donkeys or stumbling upon Atlantis in a puddle. This delightful absurdity serves as a gentle reminder that the world of data and statistics, like a colorful carnival, houses surprises and curiosities that can transform the mundane into the marvelous.
So, dear reader, fasten your seatbelt and don your thinking cap for this whimsical journey into the world of political partisanship and beauty queen tiaras. Get ready to witness the spectacle of numbers and assumptions tangling in a fascinating dance, as we attempt to make sense of the tantalizing correlation between the red votes of New Jersey and the crowned misses of Miss Earth.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The pursuit of uncovering the enigmatic correlation between Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth Pageant winners has sparked a delightful array of inquiries and, dare I say, left-field connections in a wide range of academic and non-academic literature. Our search into this unprecedented juxtaposition has meshed the practicalities of political poll data with the glitz and glamour of pageant culture in a manner akin to merging brie and blue cheese - an unexpected combination that perplexingly leaves you craving for more. Let us now embark on a jocular journey through the diverse literary terrain that informs our investigation.

Smith et al. (2015) explored the political dynamics of New Jersey through an investigative lens in their seminal work, "Political Landscapes: New Jersey's Republican Votes in the 21st Century." Their thorough analysis of electoral patterns and voter demographics laid the groundwork for our exploration into the quirky nexus between political allegiance and beauty pageant crowning ceremonies.

Doe and Jones (2018) further expanded the discourse by delving into the nuances of demographic shifts in their robust study, "Demographic Dissonance: A Multifaceted Examination of Age Dynamics in the Modern Era." Their insightful observations on the changing age distribution within various socio-cultural segments provided a tantalizing backdrop to our investigation, highlighting the potential for unexpected correlations in the most unlikely of places.

Turning to the intriguing intersection of pop culture and politics, "Beauty Pageants and Political Rallies: Unraveling the Curious Bonds" (Garcia, 2017) presents an illuminating exploration of the crossover between beauty pageants and political affiliations. While not directly addressing Miss Earth Pageant winners and New Jersey's Republican votes, the book offers a panoramic view of the complex interplay between glamour and governance, laying a foundation upon which to build our own hypotheses and laughable musings.

In the realm of fiction, "The Senator's Secret Crown" (Winters, 2019) and "Beauty Queens and Ballots" (Summers, 2020) provide captivating narratives that traverse the fantastical landscapes of political intrigue and pageantry, albeit in a more whimsical and less empirical fashion. While not empirical in their approach, these works inspire a sense of wonder and amusement, illustrating the imaginative possibilities of intertwining the worlds of government and glitz in a manner that is as improbable as it is entertaining.

Drawing inspiration from the realm of board games, the strategic maneuvers and unexpected alliances observed in "The Game of Diplomacy" and "Miss Earth-opoly" spark thought-provoking parallels with our own research quest. These games, while seemingly unrelated to our subject matter at first glance, trigger delightfully absurd contemplations on the unpredictable interplay of strategy, chance, and coveted crowns - because truly, who would have guessed that political maneuvering and beauty pageants could share such a whimsical dance floor?

As we meander through this curious mix of literature, both scholarly and imaginative, it becomes evident that our pursuit of the correlations between Republican votes in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth Pageant winners transcends the typical bounds of academic inquiry, carrying with it a levity and absurdity that tickles the senses and challenges traditional paradigms. In the spirit of embracing the unexpected and relishing the syntheses of disparate elements, we now turn to the cogs and wheels of statistical analysis to shine a light on this whimsical association.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse and Wikipedia . You used data from 2001 to 2020

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]]
"Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between the political leanings of New Jersey voters and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. Utilizing data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Wikipedia, our research team uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 and p < 0.01 for the years 2001 to 2020. We dive into the statistical analysis and explore the delightful absurdity of finding a potential link between political preferences and the glamour of beauty pageant contestants. The implications of this correlation, if any, on voting behavior and global pageant culture are discussed with a touch of humor and curiosity. This research is an amusing addition to the intersection of politics and pop culture, shedding light on the unexpected connections that can be found when exploring incongruous datasets.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the saying goes, "Politics makes strange bedfellows," and if anything is stranger than strange bedfellows, it's the unlikely correlation we've uncovered between the voting pattern of Republican senators in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth pageant winners. While the New Jersey political scene may not be known for its flamboyant glamour, and beauty pageants may not be typically associated with political leanings, our research has revealed a sparkling connection between these seemingly disparate entities.
In this paper, we embark on a journey that is part Sherlock Holmes mystery and part Monty Python farce as we unravel the enigmatic relationship between political allegiance and the age of Miss Earth queens. With our trusty statistical tools in hand, we sashay through the labyrinth of voter data and tiptoe through the rose garden of age demographics to unmask the hidden ties between these unexpected variables.
But wait, before we step into the waltz of statistical analysis, let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of this endeavor. Who would have thought that counting votes and counting crowns could converge in such a whimsical waltz of correlation? It's as if Pythagoras himself decided to make a guest appearance at a beauty pageant, armed with nothing but a protractor and a love for democracy.
This revelation not only tickles our academic fancies but also tickles our funny bones as we navigate the thrilling rollercoaster ride of research. It's like finding a unicorn in a sea of donkeys or stumbling upon Atlantis in a puddle. This delightful absurdity serves as a gentle reminder that the world of data and statistics, like a colorful carnival, houses surprises and curiosities that can transform the mundane into the marvelous.
So, dear reader, fasten your seatbelt and don your thinking cap for this whimsical journey into the world of political partisanship and beauty queen tiaras. Get ready to witness the spectacle of numbers and assumptions tangling in a fascinating dance, as we attempt to make sense of the tantalizing correlation between the red votes of New Jersey and the crowned misses of Miss Earth.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To commence this delightfully peculiar investigation, our research team deployed a concoction of statistical incantations and digital legerdemain to conjure forth the mystical relationship between Republican votes for New Jersey senators and the age of Miss Earth pageant winners.

Firstly, we embarked on a virtual scavenger hunt across the digital expanse, diligently collecting data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and the formidable font of knowledge, Wikipedia. Following an extensive mining expedition through the labyrinth of the internet, we emerged triumphant with a trove of data spanning the years 2001 to 2020, brimming with potential insights and unforeseen connections.

Armed with this treasure trove of information, we set about the arduous task of wrangling the data into submission, employing an array of statistical measures and analyses akin to convincing a group of misfit puzzle pieces to form a coherent picture. We harnessed the power of correlation coefficients, leveraging the noble Pearson's r, to illuminate the relationship between the political proclivities of New Jersey voters and the youthful allure of Miss Earth titleholders.

In an effort to unfurl the veils of esoteric knowledge, we then subjected our data to rigorous scrutiny, indulging in the sublime art of hypothesis testing to confirm the validity of our unearthed correlations. With bated breath and raised eyebrows, we performed statistical tests, praying fervently to the academic deities for p-values that would bestow the coveted "statistically significant" stamp of approval upon our intriguing findings.

Furthermore, in pursuit of a thorough understanding of our unexpected discovery, we ventured into the enchanted forest of regression analysis. Here, we sought to disentangle the intricate web of causality and unearth any underlying factors that may propagate this enchanting correlation, reminiscent of a scientist unraveling the secrets of an otherworldly phenomenon.

Lastly, we approached the examination of this colorful convergence with a sense of mirthful curiosity, infusing our rigorously analytical pursuits with a whimsical spirit, reminiscent of a wizard concocting a potion of merriment and knowledge in equal measure.

As we traversed this topsy-turvy terrain of research methodology, we remained steadfast in our commitment to unravel the enigmatic link between political allegiance and pageant pageantry, embracing the unexpected with open arms and a knowing twinkle in our academic eye.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the results section of an academic research paper. You speak in the past tense (you found...).
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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 MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse and Wikipedia .

For the time period 2001 to 2020, you found a correlation 0.8944007, r-squared of 0.7999525, 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]]
"Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between the political leanings of New Jersey voters and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. Utilizing data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Wikipedia, our research team uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 and p < 0.01 for the years 2001 to 2020. We dive into the statistical analysis and explore the delightful absurdity of finding a potential link between political preferences and the glamour of beauty pageant contestants. The implications of this correlation, if any, on voting behavior and global pageant culture are discussed with a touch of humor and curiosity. This research is an amusing addition to the intersection of politics and pop culture, shedding light on the unexpected connections that can be found when exploring incongruous datasets.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As the saying goes, "Politics makes strange bedfellows," and if anything is stranger than strange bedfellows, it's the unlikely correlation we've uncovered between the voting pattern of Republican senators in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth pageant winners. While the New Jersey political scene may not be known for its flamboyant glamour, and beauty pageants may not be typically associated with political leanings, our research has revealed a sparkling connection between these seemingly disparate entities.
In this paper, we embark on a journey that is part Sherlock Holmes mystery and part Monty Python farce as we unravel the enigmatic relationship between political allegiance and the age of Miss Earth queens. With our trusty statistical tools in hand, we sashay through the labyrinth of voter data and tiptoe through the rose garden of age demographics to unmask the hidden ties between these unexpected variables.
But wait, before we step into the waltz of statistical analysis, let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of this endeavor. Who would have thought that counting votes and counting crowns could converge in such a whimsical waltz of correlation? It's as if Pythagoras himself decided to make a guest appearance at a beauty pageant, armed with nothing but a protractor and a love for democracy.
This revelation not only tickles our academic fancies but also tickles our funny bones as we navigate the thrilling rollercoaster ride of research. It's like finding a unicorn in a sea of donkeys or stumbling upon Atlantis in a puddle. This delightful absurdity serves as a gentle reminder that the world of data and statistics, like a colorful carnival, houses surprises and curiosities that can transform the mundane into the marvelous.
So, dear reader, fasten your seatbelt and don your thinking cap for this whimsical journey into the world of political partisanship and beauty queen tiaras. Get ready to witness the spectacle of numbers and assumptions tangling in a fascinating dance, as we attempt to make sense of the tantalizing correlation between the red votes of New Jersey and the crowned misses of Miss Earth.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

In our quest for correlations that border on the absurd, we stumbled upon a finding that is as puzzling as it is amusing. The analysis of data from the years 2001 to 2020 revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 between the votes cast for Republican senators in New Jersey and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. With an r-squared value of 0.7999525 and a p-value of less than 0.01, the relationship between these variables is not only statistically significant but also undeniably eyebrow-raising.

To illustrate this unexpected association, we offer Fig. 1, a scatterplot that depicts the remarkable correlation between the two variables. The figure speaks volumes, capturing the astonishing dance of data points that align with the melody of political allegiance and the symphony of beauty pageant victories. It's a visual representation that is as captivating as it is confounding, a reminder that even in the realm of research, truth can be stranger than fiction.

The statistical analysis leaves us grinning in disbelief at the sight of this unlikely pairing. It's as if the universe donned its party hat and decided to treat us to a whimsical waltz of variables, proving that in the grand ballroom of data, anything is possible. The odds of such an alliance between politics and pageantry were as slim as a statistician confessing love through regression analysis.

We are left to ponder the implications of this correlation, dangling on the edge of statistical significance like a trapeze artist in the circus of research. Does the age of Miss Earth winners hold a secret key to understanding the voting patterns in the Garden State? Or is this merely an amusing quirk of coincidental alignment, a statistical fluke that tickles our logical sensibilities?

As we draw the curtains on this revelatory finding, we urge fellow academics and enthusiasts to join us in unlocking the treasure trove of delightful absurdities hidden within the annals of data analysis. For in this merry escapade of research, we have uncovered a gem that twinkles with the promise of uncovering the unexpected and celebrating the whimsical connections that transcend the ordinary.

In conclusion, our results stand as a testament to the serendipitous encounters that await those who dare to delve into the intriguing landscape where politics and pageantry intersect—a quirky intersection that adds a touch of sparkle to the often solemn halls of academic inquiry.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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]]
"Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between the political leanings of New Jersey voters and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. Utilizing data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Wikipedia, our research team uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 and p < 0.01 for the years 2001 to 2020. We dive into the statistical analysis and explore the delightful absurdity of finding a potential link between political preferences and the glamour of beauty pageant contestants. The implications of this correlation, if any, on voting behavior and global pageant culture are discussed with a touch of humor and curiosity. This research is an amusing addition to the intersection of politics and pop culture, shedding light on the unexpected connections that can be found when exploring incongruous datasets.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The pursuit of uncovering the enigmatic correlation between Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth Pageant winners has sparked a delightful array of inquiries and, dare I say, left-field connections in a wide range of academic and non-academic literature. Our search into this unprecedented juxtaposition has meshed the practicalities of political poll data with the glitz and glamour of pageant culture in a manner akin to merging brie and blue cheese - an unexpected combination that perplexingly leaves you craving for more. Let us now embark on a jocular journey through the diverse literary terrain that informs our investigation.
Smith et al. (2015) explored the political dynamics of New Jersey through an investigative lens in their seminal work, "Political Landscapes: New Jersey's Republican Votes in the 21st Century." Their thorough analysis of electoral patterns and voter demographics laid the groundwork for our exploration into the quirky nexus between political allegiance and beauty pageant crowning ceremonies.
Doe and Jones (2018) further expanded the discourse by delving into the nuances of demographic shifts in their robust study, "Demographic Dissonance: A Multifaceted Examination of Age Dynamics in the Modern Era." Their insightful observations on the changing age distribution within various socio-cultural segments provided a tantalizing backdrop to our investigation, highlighting the potential for unexpected correlations in the most unlikely of places.
Turning to the intriguing intersection of pop culture and politics, "Beauty Pageants and Political Rallies: Unraveling the Curious Bonds" (Garcia, 2017) presents an illuminating exploration of the crossover between beauty pageants and political affiliations. While not directly addressing Miss Earth Pageant winners and New Jersey's Republican votes, the book offers a panoramic view of the complex interplay between glamour and governance, laying a foundation upon which to build our own hypotheses and laughable musings.
In the realm of fiction, "The Senator's Secret Crown" (Winters, 2019) and "Beauty Queens and Ballots" (Summers, 2020) provide captivating narratives that traverse the fantastical landscapes of political intrigue and pageantry, albeit in a more whimsical and less empirical fashion. While not empirical in their approach, these works inspire a sense of wonder and amusement, illustrating the imaginative possibilities of intertwining the worlds of government and glitz in a manner that is as improbable as it is entertaining.
Drawing inspiration from the realm of board games, the strategic maneuvers and unexpected alliances observed in "The Game of Diplomacy" and "Miss Earth-opoly" spark thought-provoking parallels with our own research quest. These games, while seemingly unrelated to our subject matter at first glance, trigger delightfully absurd contemplations on the unpredictable interplay of strategy, chance, and coveted crowns - because truly, who would have guessed that political maneuvering and beauty pageants could share such a whimsical dance floor?
As we meander through this curious mix of literature, both scholarly and imaginative, it becomes evident that our pursuit of the correlations between Republican votes in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth Pageant winners transcends the typical bounds of academic inquiry, carrying with it a levity and absurdity that tickles the senses and challenges traditional paradigms. In the spirit of embracing the unexpected and relishing the syntheses of disparate elements, we now turn to the cogs and wheels of statistical analysis to shine a light on this whimsical association.

[[RESULTS]]
In our quest for correlations that border on the absurd, we stumbled upon a finding that is as puzzling as it is amusing. The analysis of data from the years 2001 to 2020 revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 between the votes cast for Republican senators in New Jersey and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. With an r-squared value of 0.7999525 and a p-value of less than 0.01, the relationship between these variables is not only statistically significant but also undeniably eyebrow-raising.
To illustrate this unexpected association, we offer Fig. 1, a scatterplot that depicts the remarkable correlation between the two variables. The figure speaks volumes, capturing the astonishing dance of data points that align with the melody of political allegiance and the symphony of beauty pageant victories. It's a visual representation that is as captivating as it is confounding, a reminder that even in the realm of research, truth can be stranger than fiction.
The statistical analysis leaves us grinning in disbelief at the sight of this unlikely pairing. It's as if the universe donned its party hat and decided to treat us to a whimsical waltz of variables, proving that in the grand ballroom of data, anything is possible. The odds of such an alliance between politics and pageantry were as slim as a statistician confessing love through regression analysis.
We are left to ponder the implications of this correlation, dangling on the edge of statistical significance like a trapeze artist in the circus of research. Does the age of Miss Earth winners hold a secret key to understanding the voting patterns in the Garden State? Or is this merely an amusing quirk of coincidental alignment, a statistical fluke that tickles our logical sensibilities?
As we draw the curtains on this revelatory finding, we urge fellow academics and enthusiasts to join us in unlocking the treasure trove of delightful absurdities hidden within the annals of data analysis. For in this merry escapade of research, we have uncovered a gem that twinkles with the promise of uncovering the unexpected and celebrating the whimsical connections that transcend the ordinary.
In conclusion, our results stand as a testament to the serendipitous encounters that await those who dare to delve into the intriguing landscape where politics and pageantry intersect—a quirky intersection that adds a touch of sparkle to the often solemn halls of academic inquiry.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

Let's dig deep into the hilariously perplexing results we've unearthed in our investigation. While our initial foray into the curious correlation between Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth Pageant winners may have seemed like a frivolous flight of fancy, the statistical analysis paints a picture that is as mind-boggling as it is amusing.

Our findings not only support but also amplify the prior research that has tiptoed around the nexus of political voting behavior and the glitzy world of beauty pageants. Through the lens of statistical significance, we've confirmed what the literary journey hinted at—a truly delightful, unexpected bond that deserves to be taken seriously amidst the laughter and wonder it evokes.

Smith et al.'s (2015) incisive examination of New Jersey's political tapestry laid the groundwork for our investigation, and lo and behold, our results stand as a flamboyant testament to the curious connections that can be drawn between political allegiances and the shimmering tiaras of Miss Earth winners. The spirited exploration by Doe and Jones (2018) into demographic shifts also finds resonance in our findings, reaffirming the unpredictability and whimsy that underpins our discovery.

The parallel drawn by Garcia (2017) between beauty pageants and political affiliations turns out to be more than just a flight of fancy. It's an uncanny connection that now stands validated by our statistical romp through the data fields. The improbable dance of statistical significance between Republican votes and Miss Earth winners not only mirrors the strategic maneuvers of board games such as "Miss Earth-opoly" but also gleefully winks at the playful musings of Winters (2019) and Summers (2020) in their imaginative forays into pageantry and politics.

Our results, with their robust correlation coefficient and p-value, invite us to revel in the gleeful fusion of statistical analysis and the unexpected dance of variables. It's a waltz that was as improbable as a researcher finding the meaning of life in a p-value, but here we are, in the midst of a whimsical revelation.

As we bask in the glow of our statistically significant discovery, it's important to remember that science, at its heart, can be as playful and capricious as a game of chance. The worlds of research and inquiry, much like the worlds of politics and pageants, are not as solemn as they may seem. Our findings offer a light-hearted reminder that even in the midst of scholarly pursuit, there's always room for whimsy, wonder, and unexpected connections to steal the spotlight.

So, let's raise a statistical toast to the delightful absurdity that we've uncovered and embrace the joy of unraveling the unexpected. After all, in the merry dance of research, who's to say that statistical significance can't have a sense of humor?

And with that, the discussion unfolds like a grand pageant of academic wit and revelry, where the quirks and curiosities of our findings take center stage, much to the amusement of all who behold this whimsical spectacle.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Republican votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. 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]]
"Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between the political leanings of New Jersey voters and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. Utilizing data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Wikipedia, our research team uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 and p < 0.01 for the years 2001 to 2020. We dive into the statistical analysis and explore the delightful absurdity of finding a potential link between political preferences and the glamour of beauty pageant contestants. The implications of this correlation, if any, on voting behavior and global pageant culture are discussed with a touch of humor and curiosity. This research is an amusing addition to the intersection of politics and pop culture, shedding light on the unexpected connections that can be found when exploring incongruous datasets.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As the saying goes, "Politics makes strange bedfellows," and if anything is stranger than strange bedfellows, it's the unlikely correlation we've uncovered between the voting pattern of Republican senators in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth pageant winners. While the New Jersey political scene may not be known for its flamboyant glamour, and beauty pageants may not be typically associated with political leanings, our research has revealed a sparkling connection between these seemingly disparate entities.
In this paper, we embark on a journey that is part Sherlock Holmes mystery and part Monty Python farce as we unravel the enigmatic relationship between political allegiance and the age of Miss Earth queens. With our trusty statistical tools in hand, we sashay through the labyrinth of voter data and tiptoe through the rose garden of age demographics to unmask the hidden ties between these unexpected variables.
But wait, before we step into the waltz of statistical analysis, let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of this endeavor. Who would have thought that counting votes and counting crowns could converge in such a whimsical waltz of correlation? It's as if Pythagoras himself decided to make a guest appearance at a beauty pageant, armed with nothing but a protractor and a love for democracy.
This revelation not only tickles our academic fancies but also tickles our funny bones as we navigate the thrilling rollercoaster ride of research. It's like finding a unicorn in a sea of donkeys or stumbling upon Atlantis in a puddle. This delightful absurdity serves as a gentle reminder that the world of data and statistics, like a colorful carnival, houses surprises and curiosities that can transform the mundane into the marvelous.
So, dear reader, fasten your seatbelt and don your thinking cap for this whimsical journey into the world of political partisanship and beauty queen tiaras. Get ready to witness the spectacle of numbers and assumptions tangling in a fascinating dance, as we attempt to make sense of the tantalizing correlation between the red votes of New Jersey and the crowned misses of Miss Earth.

[[RESULTS]]
In our quest for correlations that border on the absurd, we stumbled upon a finding that is as puzzling as it is amusing. The analysis of data from the years 2001 to 2020 revealed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 between the votes cast for Republican senators in New Jersey and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. With an r-squared value of 0.7999525 and a p-value of less than 0.01, the relationship between these variables is not only statistically significant but also undeniably eyebrow-raising.
To illustrate this unexpected association, we offer Fig. 1, a scatterplot that depicts the remarkable correlation between the two variables. The figure speaks volumes, capturing the astonishing dance of data points that align with the melody of political allegiance and the symphony of beauty pageant victories. It's a visual representation that is as captivating as it is confounding, a reminder that even in the realm of research, truth can be stranger than fiction.
The statistical analysis leaves us grinning in disbelief at the sight of this unlikely pairing. It's as if the universe donned its party hat and decided to treat us to a whimsical waltz of variables, proving that in the grand ballroom of data, anything is possible. The odds of such an alliance between politics and pageantry were as slim as a statistician confessing love through regression analysis.
We are left to ponder the implications of this correlation, dangling on the edge of statistical significance like a trapeze artist in the circus of research. Does the age of Miss Earth winners hold a secret key to understanding the voting patterns in the Garden State? Or is this merely an amusing quirk of coincidental alignment, a statistical fluke that tickles our logical sensibilities?
As we draw the curtains on this revelatory finding, we urge fellow academics and enthusiasts to join us in unlocking the treasure trove of delightful absurdities hidden within the annals of data analysis. For in this merry escapade of research, we have uncovered a gem that twinkles with the promise of uncovering the unexpected and celebrating the whimsical connections that transcend the ordinary.
In conclusion, our results stand as a testament to the serendipitous encounters that await those who dare to delve into the intriguing landscape where politics and pageantry intersect—a quirky intersection that adds a touch of sparkle to the often solemn halls of academic inquiry.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has presented an uproarious connection between the voting patterns of Republican senators in New Jersey and the age of Miss Earth pageant winners. It's like finding a four-leaf clover in a field of statistics or stumbling upon a rare Pokémon in the world of data analysis – a delightful and unexpected encounter that makes us question the very fabric of correlation.

Our findings, while leaving us chuckling at the sheer absurdity of this relationship, also nudge at the riddle of causation. Does the age of Miss Earth winners hold the key to predicting political leanings, or is this a statistical mirage amidst the enthralling dance of data? It's akin to a science fiction plot unfolding in the theatre of research – a cosmic connection that tantalizes and teases our scholarly curiosities.

As we bid farewell to this mind-boggling revelation, we stand on the edge of academic discovery, gazing into the unknown abyss of where statistics and serendipity collide. This whimsical odyssey of data exploration has proven to us that, in the world of academia, nothing is ever truly off-limits, and the sweetest cherries of knowledge are often found in the most unexpected orchards.

With our tongues firmly in our cheeks, we assert that further research in this peculiar realm is as necessary as a fish needs a bicycle. In the grand scheme of scholarly pursuits, we'd argue that these findings have provided enough merriment and fodder for thought to entertain us for generations to come. As the curtain draws to a close on this delightfully peculiar journey, we declare that this particular intersection of variables has been thoroughly unraveled, leaving us with nothing but a trail of statistical confetti and a parting gift of academic glee.


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 Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Political Beauty and Statistical Surprises


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 Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Center for Political Fauna Studies


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Red Votes and Crowned Misses: A Correlation Between Republican Votes for Senators in New Jersey and Age of Miss Earth Pageant Winners with an abstract of This research paper delves into the unexpected correlation between the political leanings of New Jersey voters and the age of crowned Miss Earth pageant winners. Utilizing data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Wikipedia, our research team uncovered a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8944007 and p < 0.01 for the years 2001 to 2020. We dive into the statistical analysis and explore the delightful absurdity of finding a potential link between political preferences and the glamour of beauty pageant contestants. The implications of this correlation, if any, on voting behavior and global pageant culture are discussed with a touch of humor and curiosity. This research is an amusing addition to the intersection of politics and pop culture, shedding light on the unexpected connections that can be found when exploring incongruous datasets.

ChatGPT:

Republican votes New Jersey, Miss Earth pageant winners, correlation political preferences age, MIT Election Data Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, voting behavior analysis, beauty pageant contestants, political leanings, New Jersey voters, pageant culture, incongruous datasets

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Votes for Republican Senators in New Jersey
Detailed data title: Total number of votes cast for Federal Republican Senate candidates in New Jersey
Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse
See what else correlates with Votes for Republican Senators in New Jersey

Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner
Source: Wikipedia
See what else correlates with Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner

Correlation r = 0.8944007 (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 = 0.7999525 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 80% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Votes for Republican Senators in New Jersey) over the 7 years from 2001 through 2020.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.0066. 0.0065703019152045660000000000
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 0.89 in 0.66% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 152 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 6 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 6 because we have two variables measured over a period of 7 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.

[ 0.43, 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.
2002200620082012201420182020
Votes for Republican Senators in New Jersey (Total votes)9284399977751461020132953079129713573601817050
Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner (Age Years)19222223202328




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  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.
  4. Confounding variable: 2020 is particularly different from the other years on this graph. Confounding variables (like global pandemics) will cause two variables to look connected when in fact a "sneaky third" variable is influencing both of them behind the scenes.
  5. Very low n: There are not many data points included in this analysis. Even if the p-value is high, we should be suspicious of using so few datapoints in a correlation.




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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.

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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([928439,997775,1461020,1329530,791297,1357360,1817050,])
array_2 = np.array([19,22,22,23,20,23,28,])
array_1_name = "Votes for Republican Senators in New Jersey"
array_2_name = "Age of Miss Earth Peagant winner"

# 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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