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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the second variable is Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.  The chart goes from 2012 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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As the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania surged, there was a corresponding spike in energy and efficiency in the state. This palpable buzz found its way to LEMMiNO, inspiring longer and more electrifying videos. One could say the mechanics were really fueling the content!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a dynamic Pennsylvania workshop bustling with activity. In the foreground, a row of motorcycle mechanics finely tune engines and tweak components with precision and speed. In the background, a large screen displays the LEMMiNO YouTube channel, where captivating videos play. The scene is charged with productivity and creativity, as the mechanics' hard work fuels the captivating content on the screen. The image should capture the energy and craftsmanship of the workshop, with a focus on the mechanics at work and the compelling videos on the screen. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: Glitch art a meme Scalar art Macabre Scalar art
ChatGPT: Scalar art

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos, in the following situation: As the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania surged, there was a corresponding spike in energy and efficiency in the state. This palpable buzz found its way to LEMMiNO, inspiring longer and more electrifying videos. One could say the mechanics were really fueling the content!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling Pennsylvania workshop, a row of motorcycle mechanics finely tune engines and tweak components, working with precision and speed. In the background, a large screen shows the LEMMiNO YouTube channel, where captivating videos play, each one longer and more dynamic than the last. The air is charged with the energy of productivity and creativity, as the mechanics' hard work fuels the captivating content on the screen.

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: [ Scalar art ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling Pennsylvania workshop, a row of motorcycle mechanics finely tune engines and tweak components, working with precision and speed. In the background, a large screen shows the LEMMiNO YouTube channel, where captivating videos play, each one longer and more dynamic than the last. The air is charged with the energy of productivity and creativity, as the mechanics' hard work fuels the captivating content on the screen. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a dynamic Pennsylvania workshop bustling with activity. In the foreground, a row of motorcycle mechanics finely tune engines and tweak components with precision and speed. In the background, a large screen displays the LEMMiNO YouTube channel, where captivating videos play. The scene is charged with productivity and creativity, as the mechanics' hard work fuels the captivating content on the screen. The image should capture the energy and craftsmanship of the workshop, with a focus on the mechanics at work and the compelling videos on the screen.

*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 The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania positively influenced Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos

The Journal of Eccentric Scientific 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 goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and YouTube to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9775338 and p < 0.01 for 2012 to 2022.

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]]
Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we rev up the engines of statistical analysis to explore the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The pressing question of whether there is a tangible link between the two has eluded researchers, but we are ready to ride into uncharted territory.

Drawing on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, our team donned their research helmets and embarked on an exhilarating journey to crunch the numbers. To our astonishment, we discovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9775338 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2012 to 2022. It seems that as the population of motorcycle mechanics in the Keystone State fluctuates, so does the total duration of LEMMiNO videos.

This finding leaves us in awe of the mysterious forces at play, prompting the inevitable question: Are motorcycle mechanics secretly influencing the content creation habits of LEMMiNO? Perhaps they hold the key to unraveling the enigma of YouTube video lengths – it’s a real throttle-twisting mystery. This correlation certainly adds a new dimension to the phrase "tuning in" to YouTube content.

As our research skids to a halt, we are left with more questions than answers. But one thing is certain: when it comes to understanding the intricacies of YouTube content production, we should never underestimate the power of a good pun – they're the real "wheel deal" in academic discourse.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we rev up the engines of statistical analysis to explore the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The pressing question of whether there is a tangible link between the two has eluded researchers, but we are ready to ride into uncharted territory.

Drawing on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, our team donned their research helmets and embarked on an exhilarating journey to crunch the numbers. To our astonishment, we discovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9775338 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2012 to 2022. It seems that as the population of motorcycle mechanics in the Keystone State fluctuates, so does the total duration of LEMMiNO videos.

This finding leaves us in awe of the mysterious forces at play, prompting the inevitable question: Are motorcycle mechanics secretly influencing the content creation habits of LEMMiNO? Perhaps they hold the key to unraveling the enigma of YouTube video lengths – it’s a real throttle-twisting mystery. This correlation certainly adds a new dimension to the phrase "tuning in" to YouTube content.

As our research skids to a halt, we are left with more questions than answers. But one thing is certain: when it comes to understanding the intricacies of YouTube content production, we should never underestimate the power of a good pun – they're the real "wheel deal" in academic discourse.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The interplay between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long captured the attention of researchers across various disciplines. In the realm of economics, patterns emerge from the most unexpected quarters, and it is this blend of intrigue and amusement that has drawn us to examine the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.

Dad Joke Alert: Why don't motorcycle mechanics like telling puns? Because they find them too "exhausting"!

The aim of this study is to shed light on what could be dismissed as an outlandish correlation. Yet, as we navigate through the twists and turns of our analysis, it becomes apparent that there’s more than meets the eye in this two-wheeled tale of statistics.

From a theoretical lens, the connection between the labor market for motorcycle mechanics and the creative output of a popular YouTuber may seem akin to trying to weld piezoelectricity with a soldering iron. Yet, when delving into the depths of empirical data, our findings reveal a surprisingly strong relationship that challenges conventional wisdom and raises eyebrows in academic circles. It’s as if the statistical models decided to go off-road and explore uncharted territories of correlation.

Dad Joke Alert: Why did the motorcycle mechanic break up with his girlfriend? She just couldn't handle his "cycle"-ogical issues!

In the following sections, we will delve into the methodological rigors of our investigation and dissect the tantalizing statistical evidence that emerges. The initial confoundment surrounding this unlikely pair gives way to a revelation that could very well revamp the way we perceive the dynamics of content creation and labor markets in the digital age.

As our inquiry gains momentum, the unexpected detours and sharp turns in our analysis highlight the thrill of academic exploration, akin to navigating the hairpin bends of a treacherous mountain road. We invite readers to fasten their seat belts, or in this case, strap on their helmets, as we embark on this exhilarating research journey that explores the peculiar harmonics between motorcycles and YouTube.

Dad Joke Alert: I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then cite some social media posts you read that seem to be related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we rev up the engines of statistical analysis to explore the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The pressing question of whether there is a tangible link between the two has eluded researchers, but we are ready to ride into uncharted territory.

Drawing on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, our team donned their research helmets and embarked on an exhilarating journey to crunch the numbers. To our astonishment, we discovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9775338 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2012 to 2022. It seems that as the population of motorcycle mechanics in the Keystone State fluctuates, so does the total duration of LEMMiNO videos.

This finding leaves us in awe of the mysterious forces at play, prompting the inevitable question: Are motorcycle mechanics secretly influencing the content creation habits of LEMMiNO? Perhaps they hold the key to unraveling the enigma of YouTube video lengths – it’s a real throttle-twisting mystery. This correlation certainly adds a new dimension to the phrase "tuning in" to YouTube content.

As our research skids to a halt, we are left with more questions than answers. But one thing is certain: when it comes to understanding the intricacies of YouTube content production, we should never underestimate the power of a good pun – they're the real "wheel deal" in academic discourse.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The interplay between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long captured the attention of researchers across various disciplines. In the realm of economics, patterns emerge from the most unexpected quarters, and it is this blend of intrigue and amusement that has drawn us to examine the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.
Dad Joke Alert: Why don't motorcycle mechanics like telling puns? Because they find them too "exhausting"!
The aim of this study is to shed light on what could be dismissed as an outlandish correlation. Yet, as we navigate through the twists and turns of our analysis, it becomes apparent that there’s more than meets the eye in this two-wheeled tale of statistics.
From a theoretical lens, the connection between the labor market for motorcycle mechanics and the creative output of a popular YouTuber may seem akin to trying to weld piezoelectricity with a soldering iron. Yet, when delving into the depths of empirical data, our findings reveal a surprisingly strong relationship that challenges conventional wisdom and raises eyebrows in academic circles. It’s as if the statistical models decided to go off-road and explore uncharted territories of correlation.
Dad Joke Alert: Why did the motorcycle mechanic break up with his girlfriend? She just couldn't handle his "cycle"-ogical issues!
In the following sections, we will delve into the methodological rigors of our investigation and dissect the tantalizing statistical evidence that emerges. The initial confoundment surrounding this unlikely pair gives way to a revelation that could very well revamp the way we perceive the dynamics of content creation and labor markets in the digital age.
As our inquiry gains momentum, the unexpected detours and sharp turns in our analysis highlight the thrill of academic exploration, akin to navigating the hairpin bends of a treacherous mountain road. We invite readers to fasten their seat belts, or in this case, strap on their helmets, as we embark on this exhilarating research journey that explores the peculiar harmonics between motorcycles and YouTube.
Dad Joke Alert: I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The study of seemingly disparate phenomena and their unexpected correlations has captivated researchers for decades, prompting investigations into the intriguing interplay between variables that, at first glance, appear entirely unrelated. As such, it is within this framework that our research presents the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.

In Smith and Doe's seminal work, "Machinery and Labor: An Economic Perspective," the authors explore the labor market dynamics of skilled trades and their impact on regional economies. However, it is our contention that no amount of economic analysis can prepare one for the delightfully puzzling association our research uncovers—a correlation that breaks free from traditional economic paradigms and veers into uncharted waters.

Dad Joke Alert: How do motorcycle mechanics greet each other? They offer a "wheely" nice handshake.

Continuing this line of inquiry, Jones delves into the production and consumption of digital media in "The Digital Frontier: Exploring New Territories." While the study primarily focuses on user engagement and content preferences, it fails to anticipate the unexpected synchrony between the labor force servicing motorcycles and the editing timeline of YouTube documentaries—a correlation that is as awe-inspiring as it is bewildering.

This surprising intersection of labor markets and digital content creation prompts a reimagining of the conventional wisdom surrounding the production processes of online media. The connection, akin to finding a motorcycle in a haystack, challenges established research paradigms and sends shockwaves through the realm of economic and media studies.

Yet, let us not neglect the contributions of non-fiction literary works that coax the imagination into entertaining the prospect of inexplicable correlations. "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert M. Pirsig invites readers to contemplate the philosophical underpinnings of mechanical craftsmanship, but who could have foreseen its potential relevance in decoding the mysteries of YouTube content duration? Such unexpected parallels serve as a testament to the enigmatic nature of statistical relationships.

Dad Joke Alert: I used to be a motorcycle mechanic, but I couldn't handle the "trike" to work.

The fiction genre, too, offers narratives that, in their intricacies, parallel the unlikely correlation delineated in our research. In Neal Stephenson's "Snow Crash," the dystopian world of virtual reality and motorcycle couriers presents an unconventional setting that mirrors the unexpected convergence between tangible labor forces and the ethereal landscape of digital content creation. This parallel narrative serves as a literary mirror to the uncanny connection we explore.

Further, recent social media discourse has brought to light anecdotal evidence that echoes the undercurrents of our findings. Tweets and Reddit threads alike have witnessed the musings of individuals noting the curious synchronicity between the local motorcycle repair shop activity and the release of notable YouTube documentary content. These informal testimonies stand as testaments to the pervasive awareness of this improbable correlation, seeping through the digital fabric of casual online conversations.

Dad Joke Alert: Why did the motorcycle mechanic cross the road? To prove he's no "chicken chaser"!

As we traverse this unusual landscape of statistical relationships and academic exploration, the unexpected coupling of seemingly disparate entities challenges the very fabric of conventional wisdom. The high correlation between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total duration of LEMMiNO YouTube videos serves as a testament to the idiosyncrasies of statistical serendipity, leaving researchers in equal parts awe-inspired and chuckling at the inexplicable whims of the research universe.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and YouTube . You used data from 2012 to 2022

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]]
Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we rev up the engines of statistical analysis to explore the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The pressing question of whether there is a tangible link between the two has eluded researchers, but we are ready to ride into uncharted territory.

Drawing on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, our team donned their research helmets and embarked on an exhilarating journey to crunch the numbers. To our astonishment, we discovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9775338 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2012 to 2022. It seems that as the population of motorcycle mechanics in the Keystone State fluctuates, so does the total duration of LEMMiNO videos.

This finding leaves us in awe of the mysterious forces at play, prompting the inevitable question: Are motorcycle mechanics secretly influencing the content creation habits of LEMMiNO? Perhaps they hold the key to unraveling the enigma of YouTube video lengths – it’s a real throttle-twisting mystery. This correlation certainly adds a new dimension to the phrase "tuning in" to YouTube content.

As our research skids to a halt, we are left with more questions than answers. But one thing is certain: when it comes to understanding the intricacies of YouTube content production, we should never underestimate the power of a good pun – they're the real "wheel deal" in academic discourse.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The interplay between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long captured the attention of researchers across various disciplines. In the realm of economics, patterns emerge from the most unexpected quarters, and it is this blend of intrigue and amusement that has drawn us to examine the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.
Dad Joke Alert: Why don't motorcycle mechanics like telling puns? Because they find them too "exhausting"!
The aim of this study is to shed light on what could be dismissed as an outlandish correlation. Yet, as we navigate through the twists and turns of our analysis, it becomes apparent that there’s more than meets the eye in this two-wheeled tale of statistics.
From a theoretical lens, the connection between the labor market for motorcycle mechanics and the creative output of a popular YouTuber may seem akin to trying to weld piezoelectricity with a soldering iron. Yet, when delving into the depths of empirical data, our findings reveal a surprisingly strong relationship that challenges conventional wisdom and raises eyebrows in academic circles. It’s as if the statistical models decided to go off-road and explore uncharted territories of correlation.
Dad Joke Alert: Why did the motorcycle mechanic break up with his girlfriend? She just couldn't handle his "cycle"-ogical issues!
In the following sections, we will delve into the methodological rigors of our investigation and dissect the tantalizing statistical evidence that emerges. The initial confoundment surrounding this unlikely pair gives way to a revelation that could very well revamp the way we perceive the dynamics of content creation and labor markets in the digital age.
As our inquiry gains momentum, the unexpected detours and sharp turns in our analysis highlight the thrill of academic exploration, akin to navigating the hairpin bends of a treacherous mountain road. We invite readers to fasten their seat belts, or in this case, strap on their helmets, as we embark on this exhilarating research journey that explores the peculiar harmonics between motorcycles and YouTube.
Dad Joke Alert: I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Before revving up our analysis, our research team had to navigate the winding roads of data collection and filtering. We scoured the Bureau of Labor Statistics database for the number of motorcycle mechanics employed in Pennsylvania, handling the data with as much care as a motorcyclist navigating a rain-slicked curve. For YouTube video durations, we turned to the vast expanse of the platform, sifting through LEMMiNO's content like a treasure hunter searching for the elusive golden nugget. We discarded any outliers that threatened to derail our statistical journey, much like a motorcycle encountering a sudden pothole on a smooth road.

To quantify the correlation between the number of motorcycle mechanics and the total length of LEMMiNO videos, we employed advanced statistical techniques. Our research team strapped on their math helmets and engaged in a rigorous analysis that involved more twists and turns than a motorcycle stunt show. We calculated the Pearson correlation coefficient, deconstructing the data with the precision of a mechanic dissecting a complex engine issue. Additionally, we performed a time series analysis to track the fluctuating trends in these seemingly unrelated variables, akin to tracing the unpredictable paths taken by motorcyclists on a cross-country adventure.

Dad Joke Alert: Why do motorcycles make such bad friends? They're always two-tired!

In an effort to account for confounding variables, our methodology included a series of robustness checks. We adjusted for regional economic conditions, the popularity of other YouTube content creators, and even the number of rainy days in Pennsylvania – after all, even motorcycle mechanics and YouTube creators can't escape the influence of the weather. Our statistical models were fine-tuned to ensure they could weather any unexpected storms, much like a well-maintained motorcycle cruising through ever-changing road conditions.

To validate the reliability of our results, we also conducted sensitivity analyses using different time frames and sub-samples. We endeavored to leave no stone unturned, exploring the data from every conceivable angle, much like a keen motorcyclist inspecting their bike before a long, exhilarating journey. Through this meticulous approach, we sought to demonstrate that our findings were as sturdy and dependable as a well-crafted motorcycle constructed for a grueling off-road race.

As our research methodology came to fruition, we were struck by the uncanny parallels between the pursuit of empirical insights and the art of motorcycle maintenance. Both require precision, patience, and an openness to unforeseen challenges, not unlike navigating the academic terrain with equal parts rigor and whimsy. With our data collection and analysis methods, we set out to steer through uncharted territories and shed light on the unlikely alliance between motorcycle mechanics and YouTube content creation.

Dad Joke Alert: I don't always make dad jokes, but when I do, he laughs.



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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

For the time period 2012 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9775338, r-squared of 0.9555723, 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]]
Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we rev up the engines of statistical analysis to explore the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The pressing question of whether there is a tangible link between the two has eluded researchers, but we are ready to ride into uncharted territory.

Drawing on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, our team donned their research helmets and embarked on an exhilarating journey to crunch the numbers. To our astonishment, we discovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9775338 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2012 to 2022. It seems that as the population of motorcycle mechanics in the Keystone State fluctuates, so does the total duration of LEMMiNO videos.

This finding leaves us in awe of the mysterious forces at play, prompting the inevitable question: Are motorcycle mechanics secretly influencing the content creation habits of LEMMiNO? Perhaps they hold the key to unraveling the enigma of YouTube video lengths – it’s a real throttle-twisting mystery. This correlation certainly adds a new dimension to the phrase "tuning in" to YouTube content.

As our research skids to a halt, we are left with more questions than answers. But one thing is certain: when it comes to understanding the intricacies of YouTube content production, we should never underestimate the power of a good pun – they're the real "wheel deal" in academic discourse.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The interplay between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long captured the attention of researchers across various disciplines. In the realm of economics, patterns emerge from the most unexpected quarters, and it is this blend of intrigue and amusement that has drawn us to examine the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.
Dad Joke Alert: Why don't motorcycle mechanics like telling puns? Because they find them too "exhausting"!
The aim of this study is to shed light on what could be dismissed as an outlandish correlation. Yet, as we navigate through the twists and turns of our analysis, it becomes apparent that there’s more than meets the eye in this two-wheeled tale of statistics.
From a theoretical lens, the connection between the labor market for motorcycle mechanics and the creative output of a popular YouTuber may seem akin to trying to weld piezoelectricity with a soldering iron. Yet, when delving into the depths of empirical data, our findings reveal a surprisingly strong relationship that challenges conventional wisdom and raises eyebrows in academic circles. It’s as if the statistical models decided to go off-road and explore uncharted territories of correlation.
Dad Joke Alert: Why did the motorcycle mechanic break up with his girlfriend? She just couldn't handle his "cycle"-ogical issues!
In the following sections, we will delve into the methodological rigors of our investigation and dissect the tantalizing statistical evidence that emerges. The initial confoundment surrounding this unlikely pair gives way to a revelation that could very well revamp the way we perceive the dynamics of content creation and labor markets in the digital age.
As our inquiry gains momentum, the unexpected detours and sharp turns in our analysis highlight the thrill of academic exploration, akin to navigating the hairpin bends of a treacherous mountain road. We invite readers to fasten their seat belts, or in this case, strap on their helmets, as we embark on this exhilarating research journey that explores the peculiar harmonics between motorcycles and YouTube.
Dad Joke Alert: I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis conducted on the relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos unveiled a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9775338. It's as if these two variables were revving in perfect synchrony, akin to a finely-tuned engine firing on all cylinders. Vroom vroom!

Not only did this high correlation prompt raised eyebrows amongst the research team, but it also left us pondering the tantalizing question: are motorcycle mechanics quietly exerting their gravitational pull on the production timelines of LEMMiNO videos? It's almost as if there's an underground network of grease monkeys orchestrating the symphony of YouTube content creation from behind the scenes.

The goodness-of-fit statistic, represented by the r-squared value of 0.9555723, emphatically underscored the robustness of the relationship between these disparate variables. One can almost imagine the gears of statistical analysis meshing seamlessly, much like the gears of a motorcycle engine humming in unison – a harmonious marriage of data points and digital storytelling.

The p-value of less than 0.01 unequivocally reinforced the significance of the correlation, sending shockwaves through the academic community and igniting debates reminiscent of ignition sparks flying in a high-performance engine. It's quite a spectacle to witness the power of statistical inference in action – a revelation that mirrors the exhilaration of a well-executed wheelie.

The scatterplot (Fig. 1) encapsulates the essence of this compelling correlation, illustrating the tight clustering of data points that mirror the pulse of this intriguing relationship. It's as if each data point is a piston in the engine of this correlation, firing in perfect sequence to propel the narrative of our findings forward.

In summary, the results of this study shed light on an unexpected alliance between the labor market for motorcycle mechanics and the creative bastion of YouTube content creation. As we reflect on these findings, the unassuming nature of this correlation invites us to contemplate the many mysteries that dwell within the intricate web of statistical relationships – much like the untold stories concealed within the roar of a motorcycle engine.

Dad Joke Alert: I used to hate motorcycles, but then they grew on me.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we rev up the engines of statistical analysis to explore the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The pressing question of whether there is a tangible link between the two has eluded researchers, but we are ready to ride into uncharted territory.

Drawing on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, our team donned their research helmets and embarked on an exhilarating journey to crunch the numbers. To our astonishment, we discovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9775338 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2012 to 2022. It seems that as the population of motorcycle mechanics in the Keystone State fluctuates, so does the total duration of LEMMiNO videos.

This finding leaves us in awe of the mysterious forces at play, prompting the inevitable question: Are motorcycle mechanics secretly influencing the content creation habits of LEMMiNO? Perhaps they hold the key to unraveling the enigma of YouTube video lengths – it’s a real throttle-twisting mystery. This correlation certainly adds a new dimension to the phrase "tuning in" to YouTube content.

As our research skids to a halt, we are left with more questions than answers. But one thing is certain: when it comes to understanding the intricacies of YouTube content production, we should never underestimate the power of a good pun – they're the real "wheel deal" in academic discourse.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The study of seemingly disparate phenomena and their unexpected correlations has captivated researchers for decades, prompting investigations into the intriguing interplay between variables that, at first glance, appear entirely unrelated. As such, it is within this framework that our research presents the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.
In Smith and Doe's seminal work, "Machinery and Labor: An Economic Perspective," the authors explore the labor market dynamics of skilled trades and their impact on regional economies. However, it is our contention that no amount of economic analysis can prepare one for the delightfully puzzling association our research uncovers—a correlation that breaks free from traditional economic paradigms and veers into uncharted waters.
Dad Joke Alert: How do motorcycle mechanics greet each other? They offer a "wheely" nice handshake.
Continuing this line of inquiry, Jones delves into the production and consumption of digital media in "The Digital Frontier: Exploring New Territories." While the study primarily focuses on user engagement and content preferences, it fails to anticipate the unexpected synchrony between the labor force servicing motorcycles and the editing timeline of YouTube documentaries—a correlation that is as awe-inspiring as it is bewildering.
This surprising intersection of labor markets and digital content creation prompts a reimagining of the conventional wisdom surrounding the production processes of online media. The connection, akin to finding a motorcycle in a haystack, challenges established research paradigms and sends shockwaves through the realm of economic and media studies.
Yet, let us not neglect the contributions of non-fiction literary works that coax the imagination into entertaining the prospect of inexplicable correlations. "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert M. Pirsig invites readers to contemplate the philosophical underpinnings of mechanical craftsmanship, but who could have foreseen its potential relevance in decoding the mysteries of YouTube content duration? Such unexpected parallels serve as a testament to the enigmatic nature of statistical relationships.
Dad Joke Alert: I used to be a motorcycle mechanic, but I couldn't handle the "trike" to work.
The fiction genre, too, offers narratives that, in their intricacies, parallel the unlikely correlation delineated in our research. In Neal Stephenson's "Snow Crash," the dystopian world of virtual reality and motorcycle couriers presents an unconventional setting that mirrors the unexpected convergence between tangible labor forces and the ethereal landscape of digital content creation. This parallel narrative serves as a literary mirror to the uncanny connection we explore.
Further, recent social media discourse has brought to light anecdotal evidence that echoes the undercurrents of our findings. Tweets and Reddit threads alike have witnessed the musings of individuals noting the curious synchronicity between the local motorcycle repair shop activity and the release of notable YouTube documentary content. These informal testimonies stand as testaments to the pervasive awareness of this improbable correlation, seeping through the digital fabric of casual online conversations.
Dad Joke Alert: Why did the motorcycle mechanic cross the road? To prove he's no "chicken chaser"!
As we traverse this unusual landscape of statistical relationships and academic exploration, the unexpected coupling of seemingly disparate entities challenges the very fabric of conventional wisdom. The high correlation between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total duration of LEMMiNO YouTube videos serves as a testament to the idiosyncrasies of statistical serendipity, leaving researchers in equal parts awe-inspired and chuckling at the inexplicable whims of the research universe.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis conducted on the relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos unveiled a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9775338. It's as if these two variables were revving in perfect synchrony, akin to a finely-tuned engine firing on all cylinders. Vroom vroom!
Not only did this high correlation prompt raised eyebrows amongst the research team, but it also left us pondering the tantalizing question: are motorcycle mechanics quietly exerting their gravitational pull on the production timelines of LEMMiNO videos? It's almost as if there's an underground network of grease monkeys orchestrating the symphony of YouTube content creation from behind the scenes.
The goodness-of-fit statistic, represented by the r-squared value of 0.9555723, emphatically underscored the robustness of the relationship between these disparate variables. One can almost imagine the gears of statistical analysis meshing seamlessly, much like the gears of a motorcycle engine humming in unison – a harmonious marriage of data points and digital storytelling.
The p-value of less than 0.01 unequivocally reinforced the significance of the correlation, sending shockwaves through the academic community and igniting debates reminiscent of ignition sparks flying in a high-performance engine. It's quite a spectacle to witness the power of statistical inference in action – a revelation that mirrors the exhilaration of a well-executed wheelie.
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) encapsulates the essence of this compelling correlation, illustrating the tight clustering of data points that mirror the pulse of this intriguing relationship. It's as if each data point is a piston in the engine of this correlation, firing in perfect sequence to propel the narrative of our findings forward.
In summary, the results of this study shed light on an unexpected alliance between the labor market for motorcycle mechanics and the creative bastion of YouTube content creation. As we reflect on these findings, the unassuming nature of this correlation invites us to contemplate the many mysteries that dwell within the intricate web of statistical relationships – much like the untold stories concealed within the roar of a motorcycle engine.
Dad Joke Alert: I used to hate motorcycles, but then they grew on me.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of this study add a layer of complexity to our understanding of the intricate web of statistical relationships. With a correlation coefficient of 0.9775338 and a p-value of less than 0.01, the substantial link between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos defies conventional wisdom and prompts further inquiry into the unseen forces at play. It's as if these variables are two sides of the same coin, each complementing the other in a seamless, albeit peculiar, manner.

The high correlation we observed supports previous literature that has highlighted the overlooked influence of unconventional factors on digital content production. Smith and Doe's work on labor market dynamics, albeit focusing on regional economies, draws attention to the unexpected impact of skilled trades. In a twist of fate, our research echoes this sentiment, revealing the subtle yet palpable imprint of the labor force servicing motorcycles on the creative process behind YouTube documentaries. Who would have thought that the rhythmic clatter of wrenches and the click of editing software keys could form such a harmonious duet?

Moreover, our findings accentuate the unanticipated convergence between tangible labor forces and the ethereal landscape of digital content creation, reminiscent of the dystopian world portrayed in Neal Stephenson's "Snow Crash." It's as if the binary digits and nuts and bolts have struck a clandestine bargain, intertwining their destinies to shape the captivating narrative of YouTube documentaries. This correlation serves as a testament to the idiosyncrasies of statistical serendipity, leaving researchers both enlightened and amused at the magnetic pull of the research universe.

The statistical robustness of our results, represented by the r-squared value of 0.9555723, further bolsters the legitimacy of this correlation. It's as if the gears of statistical analysis and the gears of a finely-tuned motorcycle engine have synchronized their movements, propelling our understanding of this relationship forward with undeniable force. The convergence of these variables is as startling as stumbling onto a motorcycle in a haystack – a revelation that challenges and reshapes the contours of conventional research paradigms.

By illuminating the enigmatic alliance between the labor market for motorcycle mechanics and the creative universe of YouTube content, our study beckons future researchers to explore these uncharted territories and delve into the countless mysteries that dwell within the depths of statistical relationships. Our findings prompt a reevaluation of the conventional wisdom that underpins our understanding of digital content production, signaling the need to embrace the unexpected and venture into unchartered statistical territories. It's clear that there's more at play in the unseen undercurrents of content creation than meets the eye – much like the intricate inner workings of a motorcycle engine.

Dad Joke Alert: Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself? It was "two-tired"!


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this paper, we rev up the engines of statistical analysis to explore the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The pressing question of whether there is a tangible link between the two has eluded researchers, but we are ready to ride into uncharted territory.

Drawing on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, our team donned their research helmets and embarked on an exhilarating journey to crunch the numbers. To our astonishment, we discovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9775338 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2012 to 2022. It seems that as the population of motorcycle mechanics in the Keystone State fluctuates, so does the total duration of LEMMiNO videos.

This finding leaves us in awe of the mysterious forces at play, prompting the inevitable question: Are motorcycle mechanics secretly influencing the content creation habits of LEMMiNO? Perhaps they hold the key to unraveling the enigma of YouTube video lengths – it’s a real throttle-twisting mystery. This correlation certainly adds a new dimension to the phrase "tuning in" to YouTube content.

As our research skids to a halt, we are left with more questions than answers. But one thing is certain: when it comes to understanding the intricacies of YouTube content production, we should never underestimate the power of a good pun – they're the real "wheel deal" in academic discourse.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The interplay between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long captured the attention of researchers across various disciplines. In the realm of economics, patterns emerge from the most unexpected quarters, and it is this blend of intrigue and amusement that has drawn us to examine the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.
Dad Joke Alert: Why don't motorcycle mechanics like telling puns? Because they find them too "exhausting"!
The aim of this study is to shed light on what could be dismissed as an outlandish correlation. Yet, as we navigate through the twists and turns of our analysis, it becomes apparent that there’s more than meets the eye in this two-wheeled tale of statistics.
From a theoretical lens, the connection between the labor market for motorcycle mechanics and the creative output of a popular YouTuber may seem akin to trying to weld piezoelectricity with a soldering iron. Yet, when delving into the depths of empirical data, our findings reveal a surprisingly strong relationship that challenges conventional wisdom and raises eyebrows in academic circles. It’s as if the statistical models decided to go off-road and explore uncharted territories of correlation.
Dad Joke Alert: Why did the motorcycle mechanic break up with his girlfriend? She just couldn't handle his "cycle"-ogical issues!
In the following sections, we will delve into the methodological rigors of our investigation and dissect the tantalizing statistical evidence that emerges. The initial confoundment surrounding this unlikely pair gives way to a revelation that could very well revamp the way we perceive the dynamics of content creation and labor markets in the digital age.
As our inquiry gains momentum, the unexpected detours and sharp turns in our analysis highlight the thrill of academic exploration, akin to navigating the hairpin bends of a treacherous mountain road. We invite readers to fasten their seat belts, or in this case, strap on their helmets, as we embark on this exhilarating research journey that explores the peculiar harmonics between motorcycles and YouTube.
Dad Joke Alert: I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis conducted on the relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos unveiled a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9775338. It's as if these two variables were revving in perfect synchrony, akin to a finely-tuned engine firing on all cylinders. Vroom vroom!
Not only did this high correlation prompt raised eyebrows amongst the research team, but it also left us pondering the tantalizing question: are motorcycle mechanics quietly exerting their gravitational pull on the production timelines of LEMMiNO videos? It's almost as if there's an underground network of grease monkeys orchestrating the symphony of YouTube content creation from behind the scenes.
The goodness-of-fit statistic, represented by the r-squared value of 0.9555723, emphatically underscored the robustness of the relationship between these disparate variables. One can almost imagine the gears of statistical analysis meshing seamlessly, much like the gears of a motorcycle engine humming in unison – a harmonious marriage of data points and digital storytelling.
The p-value of less than 0.01 unequivocally reinforced the significance of the correlation, sending shockwaves through the academic community and igniting debates reminiscent of ignition sparks flying in a high-performance engine. It's quite a spectacle to witness the power of statistical inference in action – a revelation that mirrors the exhilaration of a well-executed wheelie.
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) encapsulates the essence of this compelling correlation, illustrating the tight clustering of data points that mirror the pulse of this intriguing relationship. It's as if each data point is a piston in the engine of this correlation, firing in perfect sequence to propel the narrative of our findings forward.
In summary, the results of this study shed light on an unexpected alliance between the labor market for motorcycle mechanics and the creative bastion of YouTube content creation. As we reflect on these findings, the unassuming nature of this correlation invites us to contemplate the many mysteries that dwell within the intricate web of statistical relationships – much like the untold stories concealed within the roar of a motorcycle engine.
Dad Joke Alert: I used to hate motorcycles, but then they grew on me.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has unveiled a surprising and robust correlation between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. It seems that the roaring engines of motorcycle repair shops may indeed be harmonizing with the digital symphony of captivating YouTube content. It's as if there's a behind-the-scenes collaboration between the grease-stained gears of the motorcycle world and the gears of content creation, all spinning in perfect unison.

Dad Joke Alert: Why don't motorcycle mechanics use Tinder? They prefer the spark plugs to do the sparking!

As our study skids into the final turn, we are left contemplating the unexpected harmonics and synergies that exist in the most unlikely places. It’s a tale of statistical intrigue that reminds us never to ignore the whispers of correlation, even when they echo from the most unexpected corners of human endeavor.

And in the spirit of rolling to a stop, we assert that the question of the connection between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos has been thoroughly exhaustively, pun intended, explored. No further research is needed in this area. It's time to park this hypothesis and let it idle, just like a well-maintained Harley on a peaceful Sunday afternoon ride.


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 Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Eccentric Scientific 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 Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Eccentric Data Analysis and Research (SEDAR)


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 Vrooming into YouTube: The High Correlation Between the Number of Motorcycle Mechanics in Pennsylvania and Total Length of LEMMiNO YouTube Videos with an abstract of In this paper, we rev up the engines of statistical analysis to explore the curious relationship between the number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania and the total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos. The pressing question of whether there is a tangible link between the two has eluded researchers, but we are ready to ride into uncharted territory.
Drawing on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and YouTube, our team donned their research helmets and embarked on an exhilarating journey to crunch the numbers. To our astonishment, we discovered a remarkably high correlation coefficient of 0.9775338 and a p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2012 to 2022. It seems that as the population of motorcycle mechanics in the Keystone State fluctuates, so does the total duration of LEMMiNO videos.
This finding leaves us in awe of the mysterious forces at play, prompting the inevitable question: Are motorcycle mechanics secretly influencing the content creation habits of LEMMiNO? Perhaps they hold the key to unraveling the enigma of YouTube video lengths – it’s a real throttle-twisting mystery. This correlation certainly adds a new dimension to the phrase "tuning in" to YouTube content.
As our research skids to a halt, we are left with more questions than answers. But one thing is certain: when it comes to understanding the intricacies of YouTube content production, we should never underestimate the power of a good pun – they're the real "wheel deal" in academic discourse.

ChatGPT:

motorcycle mechanics, Pennsylvania, LEMMiNO, YouTube videos, correlation analysis, statistical analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, content creation, YouTube video length, population statistics, data analysis, content production habits

*There is a bunch of Python happening behind the scenes to turn this prompt sequence into a PDF.



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Data details

The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
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Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos
Detailed data title: Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos.
Source: YouTube
See what else correlates with Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos

Correlation r = 0.9775338 (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 = 0.9555723 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 95.6% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania) over the 11 years from 2012 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 2.2E-7. 0.0000002164068368920040000000
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 0.98 in 2.2E-5% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 4,620,926 random variables You don't actually need 4 million variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

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

[ 0.91, 0.99 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
20122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania (Motorcycle Mechanics)630830900860770690600650540660600
Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos (Total length in seconds)556416221196131962614296927553895417343265192051




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.
  4. Y-axis doesn't start at zero: I truncated the Y-axes of the graph above. I also used a line graph, which makes the visual connection stand out more than it deserves. Nothing against line graphs. They are great at telling a story when you have linear data! But visually it is deceptive because the only data is at the points on the graph, not the lines on the graph. In between each point, the data could have been doing anything. Like going for a random walk by itself!
    Mathematically what I showed is true, but it is intentionally misleading. Below is the same chart but with both Y-axes starting at zero.




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([630,830,900,860,770,690,600,650,540,660,600,])
array_2 = np.array([5564,16221,19613,19626,14296,9275,5389,5417,3432,6519,2051,])
array_1_name = "The number of motorcycle mechanics in Pennsylvania"
array_2_name = "Total length of LEMMiNO YouTube videos"

# Perform the calculation
print(f"Calculating the correlation between {array_1_name} and {array_2_name}...")
correlation, r_squared, p_value = calculate_correlation(array_1, array_2)

# Print the results
print("Correlation Coefficient:", correlation)
print("R-squared:", r_squared)
print("P-value:", p_value)



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Correlation ID: 5734 · Black Variable ID: 13786 · Red Variable ID: 25603
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