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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 movies Don Cheadle appeared in and the second variable is Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers.  The chart goes from 2017 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

Every time Don Cheadle is in a movie, the Chargers' opponents can't help but be starstruck, leading to a dramatic decrease in their ability to score points. It's like the Chargers' defense is the real Avengers, and Don Cheadle's on-screen presence is their secret weapon against the opposing offense! It's a blockbuster success for the Chargers' defense every time Don Cheadle graces the silver screen.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create an image that encapsulates the dramatic scene of Don Cheadle on a movie set, exuding confidence and charm. As a backdrop, envision the Los Angeles Chargers' defense taking on a heroic stature, resembling the noble Avengers, as they fiercely guard their end zone. The opposing team, seemingly entranced by Don Cheadle's captivating performance, struggles to make headway—a cinematic display of the Chargers' formidable defensive prowess. Emphasize the magical and larger-than-life quality of the moment while capturing the spellbinding charisma of Cheadle and the awe-inspiring presence of the Chargers' defense. 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 movies Don Cheadle appeared in and Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers. 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 Disney Movie Macabre Low poly Data cyber art a Polaroid photo
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in and Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers, in the following situation: Every time Don Cheadle is in a movie, the Chargers' opponents can't help but be starstruck, leading to a dramatic decrease in their ability to score points. It's like the Chargers' defense is the real Avengers, and Don Cheadle's on-screen presence is their secret weapon against the opposing offense! It's a blockbuster success for the Chargers' defense every time Don Cheadle graces the silver screen.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: Picture this: Don Cheadle is on a movie set, wearing a confident smile as he acts in a scene. In the background, the Los Angeles Chargers' defense, clad in their uniforms, stand tall like the mighty Avengers, fiercely guarding their end zone. The opposing team's players, in awe of Don Cheadle's on-screen charisma, struggle to score points, as if under a spell. It's a cinematic display of the Chargers' defensive prowess every time Don Cheadle stars in a movie.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie ] and depicting this scene: Picture this: Don Cheadle is on a movie set, wearing a confident smile as he acts in a scene. In the background, the Los Angeles Chargers' defense, clad in their uniforms, stand tall like the mighty Avengers, fiercely guarding their end zone. The opposing team's players, in awe of Don Cheadle's on-screen charisma, struggle to score points, as if under a spell. It's a cinematic display of the Chargers' defensive prowess every time Don Cheadle stars in a movie. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create an image that encapsulates the dramatic scene of Don Cheadle on a movie set, exuding confidence and charm. As a backdrop, envision the Los Angeles Chargers' defense taking on a heroic stature, resembling the noble Avengers, as they fiercely guard their end zone. The opposing team, seemingly entranced by Don Cheadle's captivating performance, struggles to make headway—a cinematic display of the Chargers' formidable defensive prowess. Emphasize the magical and larger-than-life quality of the moment while capturing the spellbinding charisma of Cheadle and the awe-inspiring presence of the Chargers' defense.

*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 movies Don Cheadle appeared in positively influenced Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.05)
Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers

The Journal of Cinematic Athletes and Defensive Strategies

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in and Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title seem clever.

Your research team used data from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8348501 and p < 0.05 for 2017 to 2023.

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]]
"Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In the realm of professional football, strategic decisions often hinge on parsing intricate statistics. Can the number of appearances by the esteemed actor Don Cheadle hold sway over the defensive performance of the Los Angeles Chargers? This peculiar question motivated our research, prompting the investigation of a potential connection between Cheadle's filmography and the points allowed by the Chargers. Our study scrupulously examined data encompassing the period from 2017 to 2023, extracted from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com.

Unveiling the findings with a hearty dose of levity, we observed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8348501 and a p-value less than 0.05 between the two seemingly disparate realms of Don Cheadle's cinematic ventures and the gridiron trials of the Chargers. Our analysis suggests a noteworthy association, challenging conventional wisdom with a touch of thespian sparkle.

To illustrate the gravity of this revelation, we might even say that the Charger's defense might need a "Cheadle-ectomy" for a stronger shield on the field!


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in and Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In the realm of professional football, strategic decisions often hinge on parsing intricate statistics. Can the number of appearances by the esteemed actor Don Cheadle hold sway over the defensive performance of the Los Angeles Chargers? This peculiar question motivated our research, prompting the investigation of a potential connection between Cheadle's filmography and the points allowed by the Chargers. Our study scrupulously examined data encompassing the period from 2017 to 2023, extracted from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com.

Unveiling the findings with a hearty dose of levity, we observed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8348501 and a p-value less than 0.05 between the two seemingly disparate realms of Don Cheadle's cinematic ventures and the gridiron trials of the Chargers. Our analysis suggests a noteworthy association, challenging conventional wisdom with a touch of thespian sparkle.

To illustrate the gravity of this revelation, we might even say that the Charger's defense might need a "Cheadle-ectomy" for a stronger shield on the field!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As the legendary scientist Isaac Newton once jested, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." And so, in the spirit of this timeless adage, our research seeks to uncover the enigmatic equilibrium between the filmic feats of Don Cheadle and the defensive dynamics of the Los Angeles Chargers. It seems that even in the seemingly disparate realms of Hollywood and professional football, there may exist a tenuous thread of connection - or as we like to call it, a "Cheadle of evidence."

Football, much like research, demands a keen eye for patterns and correlations. It requires a blend of art and science, not unlike a Cheadle film gracing the silver screen - it's all about the performance, after all. As we embark on this statistical adventure, it's safe to say we're tipping our hats to the "method to the madness" of research, where uncovering the unexpected is half the fun.

The idea sprouted like a seed in a field: what if the tally of Don Cheadle's appearances on the big screen could, in some unfathomable way, intertwine with the defensive efficacy of the Chargers? Could Cheadle's cinematic escapades be casting a profound shadow on the gridiron exploits of this NFL franchise? It seems improbable, perhaps even ludicrous, but as the great scientist Marie Curie once quipped, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."

Our pursuit of this offbeat notion led us to a thorough examination of nearly seven years of data encompassing every flick Don Cheadle graced with his captivating presence and every defensive performance by the Los Angeles Chargers. It's safe to say that wrangling these voluminous datasets required a level of meticulousness that would make even the most seasoned statistician break a sweat. But as they say, "No pain, no gain" - a notion that resonates as deeply with researchers as it does with gym enthusiasts.

And so, armed with an arsenal of statistical methods and a dash of skepticism, we hunkered down to dissect the data, ready to debunk the notion that Hollywood glitz and gridiron grit are irrevocably worlds apart. It was a bit like juggling beakers in a laboratory while simultaneously maneuvering a pigskin downfield - a balancing act that only the most intrepid of researchers dare to confront. Not unlike the Chargers' defensive playbook, our methodology was both ambitious and unorthodox, embracing the unpredictability of scientific exploration with the unbridled enthusiasm of a sports underdog.

Stay tuned for more thrilling insights and quips as we delve into the heart of this peculiar correlation, navigating the labyrinth of statistical significance with the bravado of a quarterback eyeing the end zone. After all, in the words of the wise philosopher Plato, "Necessity is the mother of invention" - and let's just say, the necessity of uncovering the link between Cheadle's filmography and the Chargers' defense has sparked a scientific voyage worthy of Odysseus himself.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in and Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers. 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 you might move on to cartoons and children's shows that you watched for research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In the realm of professional football, strategic decisions often hinge on parsing intricate statistics. Can the number of appearances by the esteemed actor Don Cheadle hold sway over the defensive performance of the Los Angeles Chargers? This peculiar question motivated our research, prompting the investigation of a potential connection between Cheadle's filmography and the points allowed by the Chargers. Our study scrupulously examined data encompassing the period from 2017 to 2023, extracted from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com.

Unveiling the findings with a hearty dose of levity, we observed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8348501 and a p-value less than 0.05 between the two seemingly disparate realms of Don Cheadle's cinematic ventures and the gridiron trials of the Chargers. Our analysis suggests a noteworthy association, challenging conventional wisdom with a touch of thespian sparkle.

To illustrate the gravity of this revelation, we might even say that the Charger's defense might need a "Cheadle-ectomy" for a stronger shield on the field!

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the legendary scientist Isaac Newton once jested, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." And so, in the spirit of this timeless adage, our research seeks to uncover the enigmatic equilibrium between the filmic feats of Don Cheadle and the defensive dynamics of the Los Angeles Chargers. It seems that even in the seemingly disparate realms of Hollywood and professional football, there may exist a tenuous thread of connection - or as we like to call it, a "Cheadle of evidence."
Football, much like research, demands a keen eye for patterns and correlations. It requires a blend of art and science, not unlike a Cheadle film gracing the silver screen - it's all about the performance, after all. As we embark on this statistical adventure, it's safe to say we're tipping our hats to the "method to the madness" of research, where uncovering the unexpected is half the fun.
The idea sprouted like a seed in a field: what if the tally of Don Cheadle's appearances on the big screen could, in some unfathomable way, intertwine with the defensive efficacy of the Chargers? Could Cheadle's cinematic escapades be casting a profound shadow on the gridiron exploits of this NFL franchise? It seems improbable, perhaps even ludicrous, but as the great scientist Marie Curie once quipped, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."
Our pursuit of this offbeat notion led us to a thorough examination of nearly seven years of data encompassing every flick Don Cheadle graced with his captivating presence and every defensive performance by the Los Angeles Chargers. It's safe to say that wrangling these voluminous datasets required a level of meticulousness that would make even the most seasoned statistician break a sweat. But as they say, "No pain, no gain" - a notion that resonates as deeply with researchers as it does with gym enthusiasts.
And so, armed with an arsenal of statistical methods and a dash of skepticism, we hunkered down to dissect the data, ready to debunk the notion that Hollywood glitz and gridiron grit are irrevocably worlds apart. It was a bit like juggling beakers in a laboratory while simultaneously maneuvering a pigskin downfield - a balancing act that only the most intrepid of researchers dare to confront. Not unlike the Chargers' defensive playbook, our methodology was both ambitious and unorthodox, embracing the unpredictability of scientific exploration with the unbridled enthusiasm of a sports underdog.
Stay tuned for more thrilling insights and quips as we delve into the heart of this peculiar correlation, navigating the labyrinth of statistical significance with the bravado of a quarterback eyeing the end zone. After all, in the words of the wise philosopher Plato, "Necessity is the mother of invention" - and let's just say, the necessity of uncovering the link between Cheadle's filmography and the Chargers' defense has sparked a scientific voyage worthy of Odysseus himself.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The connection between an actor's filmography and the performance of a professional sports team is a topic that has piqued the curiosity of researchers and enthusiasts alike. In "Smith et al. (2018)," the authors delve into the realm of statistical inquiry, examining the potential influence of Hollywood stars on athletic outcomes. Meanwhile, in "Doe and Jones (2019)," the researchers investigate the correlation between celebrity appearances and team success, hinting at the possibility of unseen forces at play.

In a similar vein, the study by "The Silver Screen and the Scoreboard: A Statistical Odyssey" takes a comprehensive look at the intersection of cinema and sports, shedding light on the enigmatic relationship between artistic pursuits and athletic endeavors. Furthermore, "Football Fiction: A Touchdown in Tinseltown" ventures into the realm of speculative analysis, exploring the tantalizing prospect of a star-studded influence on the gridiron.

It is important to note that our research also draws inspiration from a diverse array of sources, including non-traditional mediums such as cartoon shows and children's programs. Shows like "The Adventures of Cheadleman" and "Scoreboard Shenanigans" provided invaluable insights into the fusion of entertainment and athleticism, often blurring the lines between reality and absurdity.

The impending circus of Cheadle-mania and Charger-chicanery is sure to captivate audiences far and wide, as we unravel the whimsical web of statistical significance with all the gusto of a halftime spectacle. Further interrogating the conundrum of cinematic influence on sporting prowess, our study invites readers to join in the revelry of discovery, where statistical analysis meets the silver screen. And, as always, we promise to deliver our findings with a dash of whimsy and a sprinkle of puns, because what's research without a little bit of laughter, right?


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in and Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com . You used data from 2017 to 2023

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]]
"Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In the realm of professional football, strategic decisions often hinge on parsing intricate statistics. Can the number of appearances by the esteemed actor Don Cheadle hold sway over the defensive performance of the Los Angeles Chargers? This peculiar question motivated our research, prompting the investigation of a potential connection between Cheadle's filmography and the points allowed by the Chargers. Our study scrupulously examined data encompassing the period from 2017 to 2023, extracted from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com.

Unveiling the findings with a hearty dose of levity, we observed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8348501 and a p-value less than 0.05 between the two seemingly disparate realms of Don Cheadle's cinematic ventures and the gridiron trials of the Chargers. Our analysis suggests a noteworthy association, challenging conventional wisdom with a touch of thespian sparkle.

To illustrate the gravity of this revelation, we might even say that the Charger's defense might need a "Cheadle-ectomy" for a stronger shield on the field!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the legendary scientist Isaac Newton once jested, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." And so, in the spirit of this timeless adage, our research seeks to uncover the enigmatic equilibrium between the filmic feats of Don Cheadle and the defensive dynamics of the Los Angeles Chargers. It seems that even in the seemingly disparate realms of Hollywood and professional football, there may exist a tenuous thread of connection - or as we like to call it, a "Cheadle of evidence."
Football, much like research, demands a keen eye for patterns and correlations. It requires a blend of art and science, not unlike a Cheadle film gracing the silver screen - it's all about the performance, after all. As we embark on this statistical adventure, it's safe to say we're tipping our hats to the "method to the madness" of research, where uncovering the unexpected is half the fun.
The idea sprouted like a seed in a field: what if the tally of Don Cheadle's appearances on the big screen could, in some unfathomable way, intertwine with the defensive efficacy of the Chargers? Could Cheadle's cinematic escapades be casting a profound shadow on the gridiron exploits of this NFL franchise? It seems improbable, perhaps even ludicrous, but as the great scientist Marie Curie once quipped, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."
Our pursuit of this offbeat notion led us to a thorough examination of nearly seven years of data encompassing every flick Don Cheadle graced with his captivating presence and every defensive performance by the Los Angeles Chargers. It's safe to say that wrangling these voluminous datasets required a level of meticulousness that would make even the most seasoned statistician break a sweat. But as they say, "No pain, no gain" - a notion that resonates as deeply with researchers as it does with gym enthusiasts.
And so, armed with an arsenal of statistical methods and a dash of skepticism, we hunkered down to dissect the data, ready to debunk the notion that Hollywood glitz and gridiron grit are irrevocably worlds apart. It was a bit like juggling beakers in a laboratory while simultaneously maneuvering a pigskin downfield - a balancing act that only the most intrepid of researchers dare to confront. Not unlike the Chargers' defensive playbook, our methodology was both ambitious and unorthodox, embracing the unpredictability of scientific exploration with the unbridled enthusiasm of a sports underdog.
Stay tuned for more thrilling insights and quips as we delve into the heart of this peculiar correlation, navigating the labyrinth of statistical significance with the bravado of a quarterback eyeing the end zone. After all, in the words of the wise philosopher Plato, "Necessity is the mother of invention" - and let's just say, the necessity of uncovering the link between Cheadle's filmography and the Chargers' defense has sparked a scientific voyage worthy of Odysseus himself.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

In our quest to unravel the mysterious interplay between Don Cheadle's cinematic ventures and the defensive prowess of the Los Angeles Chargers, our methodology bore the weight of both scientific rigor and slightly theatrical flair – much like a Cheadle portrayal itself, dare we say. To begin, our data collection process resembled a hunt for buried treasure, with our trusty laptops, data mining software, and an unending supply of caffeine as our trusty companions, akin to a band of intrepid explorers seeking a fabled artifact of knowledge.

First, we meticulously combed through The Movie DB's vast repository of filmography, undertaking the herculean task of logging every Cheadle appearance, from scene-stealing lead roles to the briefest of cameos – a feat not unlike counting grains of sand on a beach. Meanwhile, our valiant researchers scoured Pro-Football-Reference.com to assimilate the intricate statistics of the Chargers' defensive exhibitions, rivaled only by the intensity of an overly enthusiastic fan poring over fantasy football predictions.

After donning our proverbial deerstalker hats, we employed an array of sophisticated statistical techniques, maintaining a level of robustness that could rival the Chargers' defense in its prime. From regression analyses to time series modeling, our toolkit was as diverse as the array of characters that Don Cheadle has depicted throughout his illustrious career. Weaving through the labyrinth of data points, measures of central tendency, and probability distributions was akin to conducting a symphony: each statistical test a note in the cacophony of data, brought to life with the gusto of a Hollywood blockbuster.

Of course, no scientific expedition would be complete without a hearty dose of skepticism and a smidgen of whimsy. Therefore, every hypothesis was rigorously tested, retested, and then tested again for good measure - a bit like a Hollywood script undergoing countless revisions to achieve the perfect blend of plot, dialogue, and the “Cheadle factor”.

The analysis itself was a fusion of art and science, much like the weaving together of film narratives. We assessed the correlation between Cheadle's film count and the Chargers' defensive points allowed with the precision of a surgeon, although we did endeavor, disappointingly unsuccessfully, to integrate a "Cheadle-ectomy" pun into these analyses - much like an awkward conversation starter at a research conference.

Overall, our methodology balanced the dexterity of a quarterback and the analytical acumen of a seasoned statistician, illuminating a curious, if not downright amusing, interplay between the silver screen and the gridiron.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in and Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com .

For the time period 2017 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.8348501, r-squared of 0.6969748, and p < 0.05.

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]]
"Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In the realm of professional football, strategic decisions often hinge on parsing intricate statistics. Can the number of appearances by the esteemed actor Don Cheadle hold sway over the defensive performance of the Los Angeles Chargers? This peculiar question motivated our research, prompting the investigation of a potential connection between Cheadle's filmography and the points allowed by the Chargers. Our study scrupulously examined data encompassing the period from 2017 to 2023, extracted from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com.

Unveiling the findings with a hearty dose of levity, we observed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8348501 and a p-value less than 0.05 between the two seemingly disparate realms of Don Cheadle's cinematic ventures and the gridiron trials of the Chargers. Our analysis suggests a noteworthy association, challenging conventional wisdom with a touch of thespian sparkle.

To illustrate the gravity of this revelation, we might even say that the Charger's defense might need a "Cheadle-ectomy" for a stronger shield on the field!

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As the legendary scientist Isaac Newton once jested, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." And so, in the spirit of this timeless adage, our research seeks to uncover the enigmatic equilibrium between the filmic feats of Don Cheadle and the defensive dynamics of the Los Angeles Chargers. It seems that even in the seemingly disparate realms of Hollywood and professional football, there may exist a tenuous thread of connection - or as we like to call it, a "Cheadle of evidence."
Football, much like research, demands a keen eye for patterns and correlations. It requires a blend of art and science, not unlike a Cheadle film gracing the silver screen - it's all about the performance, after all. As we embark on this statistical adventure, it's safe to say we're tipping our hats to the "method to the madness" of research, where uncovering the unexpected is half the fun.
The idea sprouted like a seed in a field: what if the tally of Don Cheadle's appearances on the big screen could, in some unfathomable way, intertwine with the defensive efficacy of the Chargers? Could Cheadle's cinematic escapades be casting a profound shadow on the gridiron exploits of this NFL franchise? It seems improbable, perhaps even ludicrous, but as the great scientist Marie Curie once quipped, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."
Our pursuit of this offbeat notion led us to a thorough examination of nearly seven years of data encompassing every flick Don Cheadle graced with his captivating presence and every defensive performance by the Los Angeles Chargers. It's safe to say that wrangling these voluminous datasets required a level of meticulousness that would make even the most seasoned statistician break a sweat. But as they say, "No pain, no gain" - a notion that resonates as deeply with researchers as it does with gym enthusiasts.
And so, armed with an arsenal of statistical methods and a dash of skepticism, we hunkered down to dissect the data, ready to debunk the notion that Hollywood glitz and gridiron grit are irrevocably worlds apart. It was a bit like juggling beakers in a laboratory while simultaneously maneuvering a pigskin downfield - a balancing act that only the most intrepid of researchers dare to confront. Not unlike the Chargers' defensive playbook, our methodology was both ambitious and unorthodox, embracing the unpredictability of scientific exploration with the unbridled enthusiasm of a sports underdog.
Stay tuned for more thrilling insights and quips as we delve into the heart of this peculiar correlation, navigating the labyrinth of statistical significance with the bravado of a quarterback eyeing the end zone. After all, in the words of the wise philosopher Plato, "Necessity is the mother of invention" - and let's just say, the necessity of uncovering the link between Cheadle's filmography and the Chargers' defense has sparked a scientific voyage worthy of Odysseus himself.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our intrepid statistical expedition has yielded a most captivating revelation – a robust correlation of 0.8348501 between the number of movies featuring the esteemed thespian Don Cheadle and the points allowed by the gridiron gallants, the Los Angeles Chargers. The r-squared value of 0.6969748 lent further credence to this unexpected connection, defying the conventional statistical odds with the persistence of a relentless fullback.

It seems that as Cheadle's filmic forays waxed and waned, so did the Chargers' defensive prowess. With each cinematic venture, the Chargers' performance seemed to echo the ebbs and flows of Hollywood's most enigmatic leading man. It's almost as if the Chargers' defense was taking its cues from Cheadle's roles – talk about art imitating life or is it life imitating art?

Our scatterplot (Fig. 1) illustrates this uncanny correlation beautifully, painting a picture of statistical synergy that would make even the most seasoned statistician smile. And if a picture is worth a thousand words, then this one surely paints a pun-fect Hall of Fame bust for Don Cheadle in the realm of NFL defensive statistics!

To put it in layman's terms: it's as if Don Cheadle's cinematic escapades acted as a barometer for the Chargers' defensive acumen. Each silver-screen appearance seemed to whisper to the Chargers' defensive line, inspiring them to rise to the challenge or leaving them feeling like castoffs in a B-movie – talk about a Hollywood twist of fate!

Our findings add a captivating layer of intrigue to both the cinematic and sports realms, proving that in the grand tapestry of human endeavor, even the most unexpected variables can weave an enthralling narrative. One might even say that the Don Cheadle factor is the "Iron Patriot" of defensive performance – a delightful paradox indeed!



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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in and Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

Here are the title, abstract, literature review, and results sections. Please harken back to 1-2 of the goofy items in the literature review, but pretend to take them completely seriously. Discuss how your results supported the prior research.

Do not write a conclusion. I will add a conclusion after this.

[[TITLE]]
"Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In the realm of professional football, strategic decisions often hinge on parsing intricate statistics. Can the number of appearances by the esteemed actor Don Cheadle hold sway over the defensive performance of the Los Angeles Chargers? This peculiar question motivated our research, prompting the investigation of a potential connection between Cheadle's filmography and the points allowed by the Chargers. Our study scrupulously examined data encompassing the period from 2017 to 2023, extracted from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com.

Unveiling the findings with a hearty dose of levity, we observed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8348501 and a p-value less than 0.05 between the two seemingly disparate realms of Don Cheadle's cinematic ventures and the gridiron trials of the Chargers. Our analysis suggests a noteworthy association, challenging conventional wisdom with a touch of thespian sparkle.

To illustrate the gravity of this revelation, we might even say that the Charger's defense might need a "Cheadle-ectomy" for a stronger shield on the field!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The connection between an actor's filmography and the performance of a professional sports team is a topic that has piqued the curiosity of researchers and enthusiasts alike. In "Smith et al. (2018)," the authors delve into the realm of statistical inquiry, examining the potential influence of Hollywood stars on athletic outcomes. Meanwhile, in "Doe and Jones (2019)," the researchers investigate the correlation between celebrity appearances and team success, hinting at the possibility of unseen forces at play.
In a similar vein, the study by "The Silver Screen and the Scoreboard: A Statistical Odyssey" takes a comprehensive look at the intersection of cinema and sports, shedding light on the enigmatic relationship between artistic pursuits and athletic endeavors. Furthermore, "Football Fiction: A Touchdown in Tinseltown" ventures into the realm of speculative analysis, exploring the tantalizing prospect of a star-studded influence on the gridiron.
It is important to note that our research also draws inspiration from a diverse array of sources, including non-traditional mediums such as cartoon shows and children's programs. Shows like "The Adventures of Cheadleman" and "Scoreboard Shenanigans" provided invaluable insights into the fusion of entertainment and athleticism, often blurring the lines between reality and absurdity.
The impending circus of Cheadle-mania and Charger-chicanery is sure to captivate audiences far and wide, as we unravel the whimsical web of statistical significance with all the gusto of a halftime spectacle. Further interrogating the conundrum of cinematic influence on sporting prowess, our study invites readers to join in the revelry of discovery, where statistical analysis meets the silver screen. And, as always, we promise to deliver our findings with a dash of whimsy and a sprinkle of puns, because what's research without a little bit of laughter, right?

[[RESULTS]]
Our intrepid statistical expedition has yielded a most captivating revelation – a robust correlation of 0.8348501 between the number of movies featuring the esteemed thespian Don Cheadle and the points allowed by the gridiron gallants, the Los Angeles Chargers. The r-squared value of 0.6969748 lent further credence to this unexpected connection, defying the conventional statistical odds with the persistence of a relentless fullback.
It seems that as Cheadle's filmic forays waxed and waned, so did the Chargers' defensive prowess. With each cinematic venture, the Chargers' performance seemed to echo the ebbs and flows of Hollywood's most enigmatic leading man. It's almost as if the Chargers' defense was taking its cues from Cheadle's roles – talk about art imitating life or is it life imitating art?
Our scatterplot (Fig. 1) illustrates this uncanny correlation beautifully, painting a picture of statistical synergy that would make even the most seasoned statistician smile. And if a picture is worth a thousand words, then this one surely paints a pun-fect Hall of Fame bust for Don Cheadle in the realm of NFL defensive statistics!
To put it in layman's terms: it's as if Don Cheadle's cinematic escapades acted as a barometer for the Chargers' defensive acumen. Each silver-screen appearance seemed to whisper to the Chargers' defensive line, inspiring them to rise to the challenge or leaving them feeling like castoffs in a B-movie – talk about a Hollywood twist of fate!
Our findings add a captivating layer of intrigue to both the cinematic and sports realms, proving that in the grand tapestry of human endeavor, even the most unexpected variables can weave an enthralling narrative. One might even say that the Don Cheadle factor is the "Iron Patriot" of defensive performance – a delightful paradox indeed!


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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

The robust correlation between the number of movies featuring the esteemed thespian Don Cheadle and the points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers has left us pondering a conundrum of cinematic proportions. It appears that Cheadle's cinematic ventures have been quietly whispering their influence onto the gridiron, shaping the defensive performance of the Chargers with the subtlety of a method actor.

The enigmatic relationship uncovered in our study not only resonates with prior research by "The Silver Screen and the Scoreboard: A Statistical Odyssey," but it also aligns with the tantalizing prospect explored by "Doe and Jones (2019)" regarding unseen forces at play. Just when we thought statistics couldn't take us on a wilder ride, we find ourselves charting the whimsical trajectory of the Cheadle-ian influence on defensive acumen, where art and athleticism collide with all the flair of a plot twist.

It's as if Cheadle's filmography acted as both a comedic foil and a dramatic protagonist in the Chargers' defensive saga, with the Chargers' defense at times echoing Cheadle's cinematic crescendos and troughs. Perhaps we are witnessing a truly Shakespearean tale – "To be Cheadle or not to be Cheadle, that is the Chargers' question!"

Our findings not only challenge conventional wisdom with the flair of a Hollywood blockbuster, but they also underscore the fathomless depth of statistical inquiry. Who would have thought that the silver screen could hold sway over the gridiron with the gravitational force of critical acclaim?

As we revel in the aftermath of our statistical crusade, let us contemplate the paradoxical nature of our discovery. It seems that even in the seemingly disparate realms of filmography and football, unexpected variables can dance together in a statistical waltz – a fusion of art and arithmetic, if you will. One might even quip that our findings add a dramatic plot twist to the staid world of statistical analysis – a real "Cheadle of secrets" indeed!


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in and Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Limit your response to 300 tokens. At the very end, assert that no more research is needed in this area.

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In the realm of professional football, strategic decisions often hinge on parsing intricate statistics. Can the number of appearances by the esteemed actor Don Cheadle hold sway over the defensive performance of the Los Angeles Chargers? This peculiar question motivated our research, prompting the investigation of a potential connection between Cheadle's filmography and the points allowed by the Chargers. Our study scrupulously examined data encompassing the period from 2017 to 2023, extracted from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com.

Unveiling the findings with a hearty dose of levity, we observed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8348501 and a p-value less than 0.05 between the two seemingly disparate realms of Don Cheadle's cinematic ventures and the gridiron trials of the Chargers. Our analysis suggests a noteworthy association, challenging conventional wisdom with a touch of thespian sparkle.

To illustrate the gravity of this revelation, we might even say that the Charger's defense might need a "Cheadle-ectomy" for a stronger shield on the field!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As the legendary scientist Isaac Newton once jested, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." And so, in the spirit of this timeless adage, our research seeks to uncover the enigmatic equilibrium between the filmic feats of Don Cheadle and the defensive dynamics of the Los Angeles Chargers. It seems that even in the seemingly disparate realms of Hollywood and professional football, there may exist a tenuous thread of connection - or as we like to call it, a "Cheadle of evidence."
Football, much like research, demands a keen eye for patterns and correlations. It requires a blend of art and science, not unlike a Cheadle film gracing the silver screen - it's all about the performance, after all. As we embark on this statistical adventure, it's safe to say we're tipping our hats to the "method to the madness" of research, where uncovering the unexpected is half the fun.
The idea sprouted like a seed in a field: what if the tally of Don Cheadle's appearances on the big screen could, in some unfathomable way, intertwine with the defensive efficacy of the Chargers? Could Cheadle's cinematic escapades be casting a profound shadow on the gridiron exploits of this NFL franchise? It seems improbable, perhaps even ludicrous, but as the great scientist Marie Curie once quipped, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."
Our pursuit of this offbeat notion led us to a thorough examination of nearly seven years of data encompassing every flick Don Cheadle graced with his captivating presence and every defensive performance by the Los Angeles Chargers. It's safe to say that wrangling these voluminous datasets required a level of meticulousness that would make even the most seasoned statistician break a sweat. But as they say, "No pain, no gain" - a notion that resonates as deeply with researchers as it does with gym enthusiasts.
And so, armed with an arsenal of statistical methods and a dash of skepticism, we hunkered down to dissect the data, ready to debunk the notion that Hollywood glitz and gridiron grit are irrevocably worlds apart. It was a bit like juggling beakers in a laboratory while simultaneously maneuvering a pigskin downfield - a balancing act that only the most intrepid of researchers dare to confront. Not unlike the Chargers' defensive playbook, our methodology was both ambitious and unorthodox, embracing the unpredictability of scientific exploration with the unbridled enthusiasm of a sports underdog.
Stay tuned for more thrilling insights and quips as we delve into the heart of this peculiar correlation, navigating the labyrinth of statistical significance with the bravado of a quarterback eyeing the end zone. After all, in the words of the wise philosopher Plato, "Necessity is the mother of invention" - and let's just say, the necessity of uncovering the link between Cheadle's filmography and the Chargers' defense has sparked a scientific voyage worthy of Odysseus himself.

[[RESULTS]]
Our intrepid statistical expedition has yielded a most captivating revelation – a robust correlation of 0.8348501 between the number of movies featuring the esteemed thespian Don Cheadle and the points allowed by the gridiron gallants, the Los Angeles Chargers. The r-squared value of 0.6969748 lent further credence to this unexpected connection, defying the conventional statistical odds with the persistence of a relentless fullback.
It seems that as Cheadle's filmic forays waxed and waned, so did the Chargers' defensive prowess. With each cinematic venture, the Chargers' performance seemed to echo the ebbs and flows of Hollywood's most enigmatic leading man. It's almost as if the Chargers' defense was taking its cues from Cheadle's roles – talk about art imitating life or is it life imitating art?
Our scatterplot (Fig. 1) illustrates this uncanny correlation beautifully, painting a picture of statistical synergy that would make even the most seasoned statistician smile. And if a picture is worth a thousand words, then this one surely paints a pun-fect Hall of Fame bust for Don Cheadle in the realm of NFL defensive statistics!
To put it in layman's terms: it's as if Don Cheadle's cinematic escapades acted as a barometer for the Chargers' defensive acumen. Each silver-screen appearance seemed to whisper to the Chargers' defensive line, inspiring them to rise to the challenge or leaving them feeling like castoffs in a B-movie – talk about a Hollywood twist of fate!
Our findings add a captivating layer of intrigue to both the cinematic and sports realms, proving that in the grand tapestry of human endeavor, even the most unexpected variables can weave an enthralling narrative. One might even say that the Don Cheadle factor is the "Iron Patriot" of defensive performance – a delightful paradox indeed!


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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our groundbreaking research has uncovered a previously unsuspected link between the cinematic endeavors of Don Cheadle and the defensive performance of the Los Angeles Chargers. This unforeseen correlation paints a vivid picture of the interplay between Hollywood glamour and gridiron tenacity, reminding us that in the grand tapestry of statistical inquiry, even the most ludicrous variables can carry compelling weight - much like a heavyweight bout between art and athleticism. It's like Cheadle said, "I'll be back," and it seems his cinematic presence indeed echoes through the Chargers' defensive struggles and triumphs.

Now, to wrap up with a dad joke-worthy punchline: it looks like the Chargers might need to "Warp Speed" past this peculiar connection and focus on tightening their defense - whether or not Don Cheadle graces the silver screen! And as they say in the world of scientific inquiry, "No more research is needed in this area."


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 Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Cinematic Athletes and Defensive Strategies


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 Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Cinematic Sporting Analytics


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 Linking Don Cheadle Appearances to the Defensive Dilemma: A Silver-Screen Statistical Study of the Los Angeles Chargers with an abstract of In the realm of professional football, strategic decisions often hinge on parsing intricate statistics. Can the number of appearances by the esteemed actor Don Cheadle hold sway over the defensive performance of the Los Angeles Chargers? This peculiar question motivated our research, prompting the investigation of a potential connection between Cheadle's filmography and the points allowed by the Chargers. Our study scrupulously examined data encompassing the period from 2017 to 2023, extracted from The Movie DB and Pro-Football-Reference.com.
Unveiling the findings with a hearty dose of levity, we observed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.8348501 and a p-value less than 0.05 between the two seemingly disparate realms of Don Cheadle's cinematic ventures and the gridiron trials of the Chargers. Our analysis suggests a noteworthy association, challenging conventional wisdom with a touch of thespian sparkle.
To illustrate the gravity of this revelation, we might even say that the Charger's defense might need a "Cheadle-ectomy" for a stronger shield on the field!

ChatGPT:

Don Cheadle filmography, Los Angeles Chargers defensive performance, correlation between Don Cheadle appearances and Chargers defense, statistical study, Don Cheadle movies, NFL defensive performance analysis

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The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in
Source: The Movie DB
Additional Info: Hotel Rwanda (2004); Talk to Me (2007); Darfur Now (2007); Traitor (2008); The United States of Leland (2003); Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (1996); A Lesson Before Dying (1999); Miles Ahead (2016); Don Cheadle Is Captain Planet (2011); August 28: A Day in the Life of a People (2017); King Leopold's Ghost (2006); Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene (2008); The Topdog Diaries (2002); No Sudden Move (2021); Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 2 (2012); Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 3 (2012); Don Cheadle is Captain Planet - Part 4 (2012); The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004); Crash (2005); Reign Over Me (2007); Brooklyn's Finest (2010); Manic (2001); The Guard (2011); Flight (2012); Ticker (2002); Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021); 30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT (2021); With/In Volume 2 (2022); Don't Look Deeper (2023); Mission to Mars (2000); The Family Man (2000); The Rat Pack (1998); Rosewood (1997); Swordfish (2001); Hotel for Dogs (2009); Iron Man 2 (2010); Punk (1986); Iron Man 3 (2013); Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016); Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King (2020); Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times (2020); White Noise (2022); Out of Sight (1998); Traffic (2000); Volcano (1997); After the Sunset (2004); Hamburger Hill (1987); Devil in a Blue Dress (1995); Things Behind the Sun (2001); Ocean's Thirteen (2007); Lush Life (1993); David Blaine: Beyond Magic (2016); Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003); Ultimate Iron Man: The Making of Iron Man 2 (2010); Ocean's Twelve (2004); Colors (1988); Boogie Nights (1997); The Meteor Man (1993); Roadside Prophets (1992); A Man's Story (2011); Kingdom Come (2012); Avengers: Endgame (2019); Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic' (2000); Captain America: Civil War (2016); The People Speak (2009); Avengers: Infinity War (2018); With/In Volume 1 (2021); The Dog Problem (2006); I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac (2012); Fail Safe (2000); Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015); Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special (2021); Bulworth (1998); Moving Violations (1985); Rush Hour 2 (2001); Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995); A Concert for Hurricane Relief (2005); Abby Singer (2003); Captain Marvel (2019); Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee (2019); One World: Together at Home (2020); Ocean's Eleven (2001)

See what else correlates with The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in

Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers
Detailed data title: Total points the Los Angeles Chargers allowed their opponents to score during the year
Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com
See what else correlates with Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers

Correlation r = 0.8348501 (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 = 0.6969748 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 69.7% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in) over the 7 years from 2017 through 2023.

p < 0.05, which statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.019. 0.0194358242471383970000000000
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 0.83 in 1.9% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 51 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 6 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 6 because we have two variables measured over a period of 7 years. It's just the number of years minus ( the number of variables minus one ), which in this case simplifies to the number of years minus one.
you would randomly expect to find a correlation as strong as this one.

[ 0.22, 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.
2017201820192020202120222023
The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in (Movie appearances)1133521
Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers (Chargers points)272329345426459384345




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.
  4. Very low n: There are not many data points included in this analysis. Even if the p-value is high, we should be suspicious of using so few datapoints in a correlation.
  5. 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([1,1,3,3,5,2,1,])
array_2 = np.array([272,329,345,426,459,384,345,])
array_1_name = "The number of movies Don Cheadle appeared in"
array_2_name = "Points allowed by the Los Angeles Chargers"

# 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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