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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 the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii and the second variable is Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position.  The chart goes from 1976 to 2020, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As more people in Hawaii embraced libertarian values, a ripple effect was felt in the behavior of sea turtles off the coast of Texas. These turtles, known for their laid-back attitude, began to bring a sense of calm and non-interference to the Texas Rangers' games. This unexpected support helped the team maintain a zen-like focus, ultimately contributing to their success in the American League West Division. It's a true testament to the power of political ideology on the outcome of sports.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Prompt: Generate an image in the style of a vintage Polaroid photo, featuring a serene coastline in Hawaii where sea turtles bask in the sun. The Libertarian Presidential candidate's logo subtly blends into the scenery, creating a sense of tranquility and non-interference. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers' baseball cap rests on a nearby rock, symbolizing their zen-like focus and successful finish position in the American League West Division. 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 the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. 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: An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie a Polaroid photo a meme Realistic Parallax art
ChatGPT: a Polaroid photo

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 the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position, in the following situation: As more people in Hawaii embraced libertarian values, a ripple effect was felt in the behavior of sea turtles off the coast of Texas. These turtles, known for their laid-back attitude, began to bring a sense of calm and non-interference to the Texas Rangers' games. This unexpected support helped the team maintain a zen-like focus, ultimately contributing to their success in the American League West Division. It's a true testament to the power of political ideology on the outcome of sports.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In Hawaii, more people voted for the Libertarian Presidential candidate, leading to a sense of calm and non-interference among sea turtles off the coast of Texas. This newfound tranquility had an unexpected effect on the Texas Rangers, who maintained a zen-like focus and secured a successful finish position in the American League West Division.

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 Polaroid photo ] and depicting this scene: In Hawaii, more people voted for the Libertarian Presidential candidate, leading to a sense of calm and non-interference among sea turtles off the coast of Texas. This newfound tranquility had an unexpected effect on the Texas Rangers, who maintained a zen-like focus and secured a successful finish position in the American League West Division. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Prompt: Generate an image in the style of a vintage Polaroid photo, featuring a serene coastline in Hawaii where sea turtles bask in the sun. The Libertarian Presidential candidate's logo subtly blends into the scenery, creating a sense of tranquility and non-interference. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers' baseball cap rests on a nearby rock, symbolizing their zen-like focus and successful finish position in the American League West Division.

*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 increases in Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii positively influenced Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses

The Journal of Quirky Quantitative Studies

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse and Baseball Reference to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and p < 0.01 for 1976 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]]
Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the peculiar pairing of political preferences and baseball performance by examining the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division. Drawing data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we bring a lighthearted lens to the intricate interplay between pitcher's duels and political polls. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and p < 0.01 for the years spanning from 1976 to 2020, our findings shed light on an unexpected connection that evokes additional amusement and curiosity. Engage in this enlightening exploration of election eccentricities and baseball banter as we unravel the whimsical web of libertarian leanings and league luck.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the peculiar pairing of political preferences and baseball performance by examining the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division. Drawing data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we bring a lighthearted lens to the intricate interplay between pitcher's duels and political polls. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and p < 0.01 for the years spanning from 1976 to 2020, our findings shed light on an unexpected connection that evokes additional amusement and curiosity. Engage in this enlightening exploration of election eccentricities and baseball banter as we unravel the whimsical web of libertarian leanings and league luck.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The intersection of politics and sports has always been a source of fascination and amusement, and in this study, we embark on a journey to unravel a particularly surprising and lighthearted connection. As fans of the Texas Rangers, we know that baseball can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, filled with highs and lows, clutch hits, and heart-wrenching errors. Similarly, observing the political landscape can often evoke a mix of excitement, frustration, and bewilderment. Little did we expect that these two seemingly disparate realms could intersect in such a delightful and unexpected manner.

When we set out to explore the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West division, our goal was not only to uncover potential patterns but also to inject a sense of whimsy and curiosity into the often-serious world of academic research. We hope to infuse the discussion with an element of playfulness, acknowledging the unconventional nature of our inquiry and inviting readers to join us in this unconventional venture.

Baseball, as the great philosopher Yogi Berra once remarked, is "90% mental and the other half is physical." Similarly, the world of politics often seems to defy logic, leaving us scratching our heads and pondering the peculiarities of human behavior. In the spirit of lightheartedness, we approach our investigation with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of statistical scrutiny, aiming to entertain and enlighten in equal measure.

As we delve into the depths of data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we invite readers to don their thinking caps and their baseball gloves, ready to catch the unexpected curveballs that come our way. So, buckle up and get ready for a journey through electoral enigmas and baseball banter, where the stats are serious but the tone is anything but. Let's dive into the curious correlation between political preferences and baseball outcomes, and who knows? We might just hit a statistical grand slam!


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. 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]]
Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the peculiar pairing of political preferences and baseball performance by examining the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division. Drawing data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we bring a lighthearted lens to the intricate interplay between pitcher's duels and political polls. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and p < 0.01 for the years spanning from 1976 to 2020, our findings shed light on an unexpected connection that evokes additional amusement and curiosity. Engage in this enlightening exploration of election eccentricities and baseball banter as we unravel the whimsical web of libertarian leanings and league luck.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The intersection of politics and sports has always been a source of fascination and amusement, and in this study, we embark on a journey to unravel a particularly surprising and lighthearted connection. As fans of the Texas Rangers, we know that baseball can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, filled with highs and lows, clutch hits, and heart-wrenching errors. Similarly, observing the political landscape can often evoke a mix of excitement, frustration, and bewilderment. Little did we expect that these two seemingly disparate realms could intersect in such a delightful and unexpected manner.
When we set out to explore the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West division, our goal was not only to uncover potential patterns but also to inject a sense of whimsy and curiosity into the often-serious world of academic research. We hope to infuse the discussion with an element of playfulness, acknowledging the unconventional nature of our inquiry and inviting readers to join us in this unconventional venture.
Baseball, as the great philosopher Yogi Berra once remarked, is "90% mental and the other half is physical." Similarly, the world of politics often seems to defy logic, leaving us scratching our heads and pondering the peculiarities of human behavior. In the spirit of lightheartedness, we approach our investigation with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of statistical scrutiny, aiming to entertain and enlighten in equal measure.
As we delve into the depths of data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we invite readers to don their thinking caps and their baseball gloves, ready to catch the unexpected curveballs that come our way. So, buckle up and get ready for a journey through electoral enigmas and baseball banter, where the stats are serious but the tone is anything but. Let's dive into the curious correlation between political preferences and baseball outcomes, and who knows? We might just hit a statistical grand slam!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In their seminal work "The Correlation Conundrum: Unearthing Unusual Relationships," Smith and Doe lay a solid foundation for our exploration. Their examination of unexpected connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena sets the stage for our investigation of the interplay between Libertarian votes and Texas Rangers' performance. The authors find themselves at the crossroads of statistical analysis and comedic contemplation, setting the tone for a journey that promises both enlightenment and levity.

Moving from the serious to the whimsical, we delve into the musings of Jones in "Baseballonomics: A Playful Probe into the Economics of the Diamond." While Jones tackles the economic aspect of baseball with scholarly rigor, the playful undertones of his work provide a fitting backdrop for our own lighthearted inquiry. Within the realm of non-fiction, we cannot overlook the insights of "The Art of Political Play: A Strategic Analysis" by Green and Gold. Although their focus may diverge from our immediate subject matter, the nuances of political maneuvering and strategic play resonate with our own investigation into the intersection of politics and play.

Leaving the bounds of academic literature, we take a detour to the fictional realm, finding inspiration in the works of Orwell with "Animal Farm: A Tale of Political Ploys and Power Plays." While the barnyard setting may seem far removed from the baseball diamond, the parallels in power structures and tactical maneuvering offer a curious juxtaposition. Similarly, the enchanting escapades detailed in Rowling's "Quidditch Through the Ages" beckon us to ponder the intersection of sport and politics in the magical world of wizardry.

In the realm of board games, we draw insight from the strategy-laden "Risk: Global Domination," where alliances are forged, territories are claimed, and the ebb and flow of power mirrors the competitive spirit of both the political arena and the baseball field. As our investigation embarks on a winding path, we welcome the playful spirit of these diversions, acknowledging the unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly disparate realms.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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 Baseball Reference . You used data from 1976 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]]
Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the peculiar pairing of political preferences and baseball performance by examining the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division. Drawing data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we bring a lighthearted lens to the intricate interplay between pitcher's duels and political polls. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and p < 0.01 for the years spanning from 1976 to 2020, our findings shed light on an unexpected connection that evokes additional amusement and curiosity. Engage in this enlightening exploration of election eccentricities and baseball banter as we unravel the whimsical web of libertarian leanings and league luck.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The intersection of politics and sports has always been a source of fascination and amusement, and in this study, we embark on a journey to unravel a particularly surprising and lighthearted connection. As fans of the Texas Rangers, we know that baseball can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, filled with highs and lows, clutch hits, and heart-wrenching errors. Similarly, observing the political landscape can often evoke a mix of excitement, frustration, and bewilderment. Little did we expect that these two seemingly disparate realms could intersect in such a delightful and unexpected manner.
When we set out to explore the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West division, our goal was not only to uncover potential patterns but also to inject a sense of whimsy and curiosity into the often-serious world of academic research. We hope to infuse the discussion with an element of playfulness, acknowledging the unconventional nature of our inquiry and inviting readers to join us in this unconventional venture.
Baseball, as the great philosopher Yogi Berra once remarked, is "90% mental and the other half is physical." Similarly, the world of politics often seems to defy logic, leaving us scratching our heads and pondering the peculiarities of human behavior. In the spirit of lightheartedness, we approach our investigation with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of statistical scrutiny, aiming to entertain and enlighten in equal measure.
As we delve into the depths of data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we invite readers to don their thinking caps and their baseball gloves, ready to catch the unexpected curveballs that come our way. So, buckle up and get ready for a journey through electoral enigmas and baseball banter, where the stats are serious but the tone is anything but. Let's dive into the curious correlation between political preferences and baseball outcomes, and who knows? We might just hit a statistical grand slam!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To tackle this peculiar pairing of political proclivities and baseball ballistics, our research team embarked on an endeavor that was as whimsical as it was methodical. We collected data from a variety of sources, including the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, casting a wide net to capture the full spectrum of libertarian votes and Texas Rangers' standings in the American League West division from 1976 to 2020.

Our first step involved donning our detective hats and scouring the electoral landscape for the votes garnered by the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii. With careful precision and meticulous attention to detail, we retrieved these political nuggets from the depths of official records, embracing the idiosyncratic nature of third-party preferences with both curiosity and statistical rigor.

Meanwhile, on the baseball diamond, we delved into the annals of the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West division, traversing the peaks and valleys of their standings with the zeal of ardent fans and the precision of seasoned statisticians. Armed with data from Baseball Reference, we navigated through wins, losses, and all the curveballs that the baseball gods saw fit to bestow upon this plucky team, recognizing the delicate dance between athletic prowess and the capricious whims of fate.

With our data gleefully captured and securely in hand, we proceeded to wield an array of statistical techniques that would make even the most impassioned number-cruncher crack a smile. Our trusty arsenal included correlation analysis, regression models, and a sprinkle of Bayesian inference for good measure. We fervently stirred these statistical ingredients in the cauldron of inquiry, seeking to distill the essence of the relationship between libertarian votes in Hawaii and the Rangers' league position into a potent elixir of knowledge and amusement.

In an unexpected twist that would make even the most stoic researcher chuckle, our initial exploratory analyses revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264, accompanied by a p-value of less than 0.01. As we marveled at this serendipitous convergence of political phenomena and baseball brouhaha, we couldn't help but acknowledge the whimsical nature of our findings, which sparked a curiosity as boundless as a ninth-inning rally.

As we pranced through the fields of statistical significance and pored over the nuances of data visualization, we maintained a steadfast commitment to injecting a dash of levity and an air of whimsy into every analytic endeavor. For in the lighthearted juxtaposition of political preferences and baseball bravado, we discovered a delightful harmony that transcended the boundaries of scholarly pursuit and ventured into the realm of sheer enjoyment.

So, with our capricious journey through the labyrinth of libertarian votes and baseball standings at an end, we present our findings with a flourish and a wink, inviting fellow enthusiasts of electoral eccentricities and baseball buffoonery to partake in this merry dance of data and delight. Let the mirthful exploration commence!


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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 Baseball Reference .

For the time period 1976 to 2020, you found a correlation 0.9000264, r-squared of 0.8100475, 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]]
Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the peculiar pairing of political preferences and baseball performance by examining the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division. Drawing data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we bring a lighthearted lens to the intricate interplay between pitcher's duels and political polls. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and p < 0.01 for the years spanning from 1976 to 2020, our findings shed light on an unexpected connection that evokes additional amusement and curiosity. Engage in this enlightening exploration of election eccentricities and baseball banter as we unravel the whimsical web of libertarian leanings and league luck.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The intersection of politics and sports has always been a source of fascination and amusement, and in this study, we embark on a journey to unravel a particularly surprising and lighthearted connection. As fans of the Texas Rangers, we know that baseball can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, filled with highs and lows, clutch hits, and heart-wrenching errors. Similarly, observing the political landscape can often evoke a mix of excitement, frustration, and bewilderment. Little did we expect that these two seemingly disparate realms could intersect in such a delightful and unexpected manner.
When we set out to explore the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West division, our goal was not only to uncover potential patterns but also to inject a sense of whimsy and curiosity into the often-serious world of academic research. We hope to infuse the discussion with an element of playfulness, acknowledging the unconventional nature of our inquiry and inviting readers to join us in this unconventional venture.
Baseball, as the great philosopher Yogi Berra once remarked, is "90% mental and the other half is physical." Similarly, the world of politics often seems to defy logic, leaving us scratching our heads and pondering the peculiarities of human behavior. In the spirit of lightheartedness, we approach our investigation with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of statistical scrutiny, aiming to entertain and enlighten in equal measure.
As we delve into the depths of data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we invite readers to don their thinking caps and their baseball gloves, ready to catch the unexpected curveballs that come our way. So, buckle up and get ready for a journey through electoral enigmas and baseball banter, where the stats are serious but the tone is anything but. Let's dive into the curious correlation between political preferences and baseball outcomes, and who knows? We might just hit a statistical grand slam!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of the connection between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division yielded some truly intriguing results that are enough to make any statistician do a double-take. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong and positively correlated relationship, with a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and an r-squared value of 0.8100475 for the time period spanning from 1976 to 2020. The p-value was less than 0.01, further underscoring the robustness of this unexpected association.

The figure (Fig. 1) clearly portrays the striking correlation between these two seemingly distinct variables, providing visual evidence of this inexplicable yet undeniably present link. It's as if the baseball diamond and the political arena have engaged in an unexpected, yet spirited dance, proving that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction.

The strength of this correlation is enough to make any sabermetrics aficionado do a double-take and any political pundit raise an eyebrow. The sheer magnitude of the correlation coefficient suggests that there may be more at play here than mere coincidence. Perhaps there's a secret synergy between free-spirited political leanings and the swashbuckling spirit of America's favorite pastime! It's a statistical home run that brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "vote of confidence" in both the political and baseball realms.

These findings beckon us to ponder the whimsical ways in which our political affiliations may unwittingly influence the performance of our favorite baseball teams or vice versa. It's a captivating correlation that adds an unexpected layer of levity to the often weighty world of statistical analysis.

In conclusion, this study not only uncovers a significant correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division but also invites further lighthearted exploration into the comical complexities of statistical relationships between unassuming variables. So, buckle up, fellow researchers, as we venture deeper into this curious correlation and dare to uncover the delightful dynamics at play behind the ballot box and the baseball diamond.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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]]
Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the peculiar pairing of political preferences and baseball performance by examining the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division. Drawing data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we bring a lighthearted lens to the intricate interplay between pitcher's duels and political polls. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and p < 0.01 for the years spanning from 1976 to 2020, our findings shed light on an unexpected connection that evokes additional amusement and curiosity. Engage in this enlightening exploration of election eccentricities and baseball banter as we unravel the whimsical web of libertarian leanings and league luck.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In their seminal work "The Correlation Conundrum: Unearthing Unusual Relationships," Smith and Doe lay a solid foundation for our exploration. Their examination of unexpected connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena sets the stage for our investigation of the interplay between Libertarian votes and Texas Rangers' performance. The authors find themselves at the crossroads of statistical analysis and comedic contemplation, setting the tone for a journey that promises both enlightenment and levity.
Moving from the serious to the whimsical, we delve into the musings of Jones in "Baseballonomics: A Playful Probe into the Economics of the Diamond." While Jones tackles the economic aspect of baseball with scholarly rigor, the playful undertones of his work provide a fitting backdrop for our own lighthearted inquiry. Within the realm of non-fiction, we cannot overlook the insights of "The Art of Political Play: A Strategic Analysis" by Green and Gold. Although their focus may diverge from our immediate subject matter, the nuances of political maneuvering and strategic play resonate with our own investigation into the intersection of politics and play.
Leaving the bounds of academic literature, we take a detour to the fictional realm, finding inspiration in the works of Orwell with "Animal Farm: A Tale of Political Ploys and Power Plays." While the barnyard setting may seem far removed from the baseball diamond, the parallels in power structures and tactical maneuvering offer a curious juxtaposition. Similarly, the enchanting escapades detailed in Rowling's "Quidditch Through the Ages" beckon us to ponder the intersection of sport and politics in the magical world of wizardry.
In the realm of board games, we draw insight from the strategy-laden "Risk: Global Domination," where alliances are forged, territories are claimed, and the ebb and flow of power mirrors the competitive spirit of both the political arena and the baseball field. As our investigation embarks on a winding path, we welcome the playful spirit of these diversions, acknowledging the unexpected connections that lie beneath the surface of seemingly disparate realms.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the connection between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division yielded some truly intriguing results that are enough to make any statistician do a double-take. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong and positively correlated relationship, with a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and an r-squared value of 0.8100475 for the time period spanning from 1976 to 2020. The p-value was less than 0.01, further underscoring the robustness of this unexpected association.
The figure (Fig. 1) clearly portrays the striking correlation between these two seemingly distinct variables, providing visual evidence of this inexplicable yet undeniably present link. It's as if the baseball diamond and the political arena have engaged in an unexpected, yet spirited dance, proving that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction.
The strength of this correlation is enough to make any sabermetrics aficionado do a double-take and any political pundit raise an eyebrow. The sheer magnitude of the correlation coefficient suggests that there may be more at play here than mere coincidence. Perhaps there's a secret synergy between free-spirited political leanings and the swashbuckling spirit of America's favorite pastime! It's a statistical home run that brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "vote of confidence" in both the political and baseball realms.
These findings beckon us to ponder the whimsical ways in which our political affiliations may unwittingly influence the performance of our favorite baseball teams or vice versa. It's a captivating correlation that adds an unexpected layer of levity to the often weighty world of statistical analysis.
In conclusion, this study not only uncovers a significant correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division but also invites further lighthearted exploration into the comical complexities of statistical relationships between unassuming variables. So, buckle up, fellow researchers, as we venture deeper into this curious correlation and dare to uncover the delightful dynamics at play behind the ballot box and the baseball diamond.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study offer compelling evidence to support the unexpected correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division. The robust correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and an r-squared value of 0.8100475 for the time period spanning from 1976 to 2020 underscore the strength of this association. It's as if the political winds in Hawaii are blowing the Rangers toward victory, or perhaps there's a playful game of political baseball afoot!

This peculiar pairing may seem like a statistical curveball, but it aligns with the lighthearted tone set by Smith and Doe in "The Correlation Conundrum: Unearthing Unusual Relationships." Just as they peeled back the layers of unexpected connections, our study delves into the whimsical web of libertarian leanings and league luck, proving that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction.

Jones' "Baseballonomics" serves as another intriguing backdrop, as the economic dance of the diamond aligns with the statistical waltz we have uncovered. This correlation is nothing short of a statistical grand slam, paving the way for a playful probe into the comical complexities of statistical relationships between unassuming variables. It's an unlikely match-up that defies the traditional confines of sports and politics, eliciting a chuckle or two from even the most stoic of researchers.

While our findings may appear as unexpected as a base steal in a tied game, they beckon us to ponder the whimsical ways in which the political landscape may unintentionally influence the performance of our beloved sports teams. With the ball in our court (or perhaps in the hands of a clever pitcher), this correlation encourages a playful exploration into the delightful dynamics at play behind the ballot box and the baseball diamond.

In this lighthearted inquiry, the enchanting escapades detailed in Rowling's "Quidditch Through the Ages" come to mind, as the unexpected connections we have uncovered mirror the magical world of wizardry. It's as if a bit of political sorcery has cast a spell on the Rangers, guiding them through the labyrinth of the American League West division. As whimsical as this connection may seem, our results provide tangible evidence to elevate this correlation beyond mere speculation to a statistically supported absurdity.

In the spirit of good sportsmanship, we extend an invitation to fellow researchers to join us in this playful probe of statistical curiosities. Let's revel in the humor and unpredictability of these findings, as we continue to unravel the amusing intricacies of the statistical world. So, let's play ball and delve deeper into this peculiar pairing, as we await the next pitch of statistical surprises!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.You draft the discussion section of goofy academic research papers that sounds like it belongs based on the title and abstract provided.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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]]
Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the peculiar pairing of political preferences and baseball performance by examining the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division. Drawing data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we bring a lighthearted lens to the intricate interplay between pitcher's duels and political polls. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and p < 0.01 for the years spanning from 1976 to 2020, our findings shed light on an unexpected connection that evokes additional amusement and curiosity. Engage in this enlightening exploration of election eccentricities and baseball banter as we unravel the whimsical web of libertarian leanings and league luck.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The intersection of politics and sports has always been a source of fascination and amusement, and in this study, we embark on a journey to unravel a particularly surprising and lighthearted connection. As fans of the Texas Rangers, we know that baseball can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, filled with highs and lows, clutch hits, and heart-wrenching errors. Similarly, observing the political landscape can often evoke a mix of excitement, frustration, and bewilderment. Little did we expect that these two seemingly disparate realms could intersect in such a delightful and unexpected manner.
When we set out to explore the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West division, our goal was not only to uncover potential patterns but also to inject a sense of whimsy and curiosity into the often-serious world of academic research. We hope to infuse the discussion with an element of playfulness, acknowledging the unconventional nature of our inquiry and inviting readers to join us in this unconventional venture.
Baseball, as the great philosopher Yogi Berra once remarked, is "90% mental and the other half is physical." Similarly, the world of politics often seems to defy logic, leaving us scratching our heads and pondering the peculiarities of human behavior. In the spirit of lightheartedness, we approach our investigation with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of statistical scrutiny, aiming to entertain and enlighten in equal measure.
As we delve into the depths of data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we invite readers to don their thinking caps and their baseball gloves, ready to catch the unexpected curveballs that come our way. So, buckle up and get ready for a journey through electoral enigmas and baseball banter, where the stats are serious but the tone is anything but. Let's dive into the curious correlation between political preferences and baseball outcomes, and who knows? We might just hit a statistical grand slam!

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the connection between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division yielded some truly intriguing results that are enough to make any statistician do a double-take. Our findings revealed a remarkably strong and positively correlated relationship, with a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and an r-squared value of 0.8100475 for the time period spanning from 1976 to 2020. The p-value was less than 0.01, further underscoring the robustness of this unexpected association.
The figure (Fig. 1) clearly portrays the striking correlation between these two seemingly distinct variables, providing visual evidence of this inexplicable yet undeniably present link. It's as if the baseball diamond and the political arena have engaged in an unexpected, yet spirited dance, proving that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction.
The strength of this correlation is enough to make any sabermetrics aficionado do a double-take and any political pundit raise an eyebrow. The sheer magnitude of the correlation coefficient suggests that there may be more at play here than mere coincidence. Perhaps there's a secret synergy between free-spirited political leanings and the swashbuckling spirit of America's favorite pastime! It's a statistical home run that brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "vote of confidence" in both the political and baseball realms.
These findings beckon us to ponder the whimsical ways in which our political affiliations may unwittingly influence the performance of our favorite baseball teams or vice versa. It's a captivating correlation that adds an unexpected layer of levity to the often weighty world of statistical analysis.
In conclusion, this study not only uncovers a significant correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division but also invites further lighthearted exploration into the comical complexities of statistical relationships between unassuming variables. So, buckle up, fellow researchers, as we venture deeper into this curious correlation and dare to uncover the delightful dynamics at play behind the ballot box and the baseball diamond.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

The astonishing correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division has swung our statistical bats right out of the park! It's as if the winds of change blow through both the political podium and the pitcher's mound, crafting a nexus of unpredictability that leaves us scratching our heads in amusement. This unexpected connection shines a light on the delightful dance between democracy and double plays, prompting us to marvel at the whimsical ways in which statistical forces may mold the movements of our beloved baseball teams.

As we wrap up this rollicking rendezvous with the unexpected interplay between political preferences and baseball outcomes, it's clear that this correlation opens the door to a whole new ballgame of inquiry. The statistical grand slam we've uncovered today serves as a compelling testament to the inexplicable and delightful connections that lurk beneath the surface of seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Alas, as much as we'd love to keep swinging for the fences in this wacky world of statistical serendipity, it appears that no further research is needed in this area. The connection between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West division stands as a marvelously peculiar nugget of insight - a statistical oddity that tickles the funny bone and delivers a dash of whimsy to the otherwise somber landscape of academic research. So, let's tip our hats to this delightful correlation and savor the humor it has brought into our statistical playbook.


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 Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Quirky Quantitative Studies


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Humorous Sociopolitical 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 Rangers' Rundown: Recounting the Relationship between Libertarian Votes and Lighthearted League Lapses with an abstract of This study delves into the peculiar pairing of political preferences and baseball performance by examining the correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Hawaii and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West division. Drawing data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we bring a lighthearted lens to the intricate interplay between pitcher's duels and political polls. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9000264 and p < 0.01 for the years spanning from 1976 to 2020, our findings shed light on an unexpected connection that evokes additional amusement and curiosity. Engage in this enlightening exploration of election eccentricities and baseball banter as we unravel the whimsical web of libertarian leanings and league luck.

ChatGPT:

Libertarian votes, Texas Rangers, American League West division, MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, Baseball Reference, correlation coefficient, political preferences, baseball performance, presidential candidate, Hawaii, election data, baseball statistics, political polls, pitcher's duels, election eccentricities, league luck

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Data details

Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii
Detailed data title: Percentage of all votes cast for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii
Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse
See what else correlates with Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii

Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position
Source: Baseball Reference
See what else correlates with Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position

Correlation r = 0.9000264 (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 = 0.8100475 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 81% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii) over the 12 years from 1976 through 2020.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 6.6E-5. 0.0000663597601637575800000000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

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

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.9 in 0.0066% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 15,069 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 11 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 11 because we have two variables measured over a period of 12 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.

[ 0.67, 0.97 ] 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.
197619801984198819921996200020042008201220162020
Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii (Percentage of votes)1.346721.077860.6452360.5639550.3001270.6922690.4014120.3209690.2881170.8783993.645260.955356
Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position (Position)447641432230.10.976




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([1.34672,1.07786,0.645236,0.563955,0.300127,0.692269,0.401412,0.320969,0.288117,0.878399,3.64526,0.955356,])
array_2 = np.array([4,4,7,6,4,1,4,3,2,2,30.1,0.976,])
array_1_name = "Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Hawaii"
array_2_name = "Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position"

# 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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