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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 Total minutes of Doctor Who aired and the second variable is Geothermal power generated in Russia.  The chart goes from 1992 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the TARDIS traveled through time and space, it unknowingly triggered a chain reaction of wibbly wobbly geothermal energy production in Russia. The sheer awesomeness of Doctor Who episodes was just too much for the Earth to handle, leading to an eruption of geothermal power. Who knew that a Time Lord and a bunch of Daleks could have such a hot impact on Russian energy production?

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a cozy living room with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern typical of comic-book illustrations from the 1960s. In the foreground, depict a television screen showing the Doctor Who logo, with a group of people gathered around to watch the show. The background should feature a snow-covered landscape dotted with traditional Russian houses. These houses emit less smoke from their chimneys as the residents stay warm inside, resulting in reduced energy usage. In the distance, depict steam rising from the ground as geothermal energy plants produce surplus power. Keep the visual depiction simple and avoid including any words or speech bubbles. 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 situation described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here is a situation: As Doctor Who episodes increased, more Russians tuned in to watch, causing them to stay inside and use less energy, leading to a surplus of geothermal power. . Given that situation, which of the following image descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand and the tone of the explanation. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: Data cyber art Psychedelic Realistic A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s Low poly
ChatGPT: A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated and the explanation described. Do not reference graphs or charts; describe physical objects.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that depicts the following situation. Keep the description simple. As Doctor Who episodes increased, more Russians tuned in to watch, causing them to stay inside and use less energy, leading to a surplus of geothermal power.
ChatGPT: In a cozy living room, a television screen shows the Doctor Who logo as a group of people gather to watch the show. Outside, the snow-covered landscape is dotted with traditional Russian houses. The chimneys from these houses release less smoke as the residents stay warm inside, resulting in less energy usage. Meanwhile, steam rises from the ground as geothermal energy plants produce surplus power in the distance.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s ] and depicting this scene: In a cozy living room, a television screen shows the Doctor Who logo as a group of people gather to watch the show. Outside, the snow-covered landscape is dotted with traditional Russian houses. The chimneys from these houses release less smoke as the residents stay warm inside, resulting in less energy usage. Meanwhile, steam rises from the ground as geothermal energy plants produce surplus power in the distance. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a cozy living room with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern typical of comic-book illustrations from the 1960s. In the foreground, depict a television screen showing the Doctor Who logo, with a group of people gathered around to watch the show. The background should feature a snow-covered landscape dotted with traditional Russian houses. These houses emit less smoke from their chimneys as the residents stay warm inside, resulting in reduced energy usage. In the distance, depict steam rising from the ground as geothermal energy plants produce surplus power. Keep the visual depiction simple and avoid including any words or speech bubbles.

*Variations in the User Prompts from chart to chart are just the result of random number generation in Python. I wrote a few arrays of various styles and methods to ask questions to change up the results. Every time this site writes an explanation or generates an image, the script picks from each at random.

I sequence the requests into multiple prompts because I find GPT 3.5 to perform much better with short, well-managed contexts. Thus, I track the context directly in Python and only ask ChatGPT targeted questions.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Total minutes of Doctor Who aired caused Geothermal power generated in Russia to increase.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia

The ChronoScientific Journal

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 Total minutes of Doctor Who aired and Geothermal power generated in Russia. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title an alliteration.

Your research team used data from Doctor Who News and Energy Information Administration to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.7380603 and p < 0.01 for 1992 to 2021.

Please respond in this format (replace "Lorem ipsum dolor sit" with your title and abstract)

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dive deep into the space-time continuum to explore the relationship between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. Our research team has boldly gone where no academic researchers have gone before, using data from Doctor Who News and the Energy Information Administration to tackle this wibbly wobbly, timey wimey question. Our findings reveal a surprisingly strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.7380603 and p < 0.01 for the years 1992 to 2021. This suggests a noteworthy association between the adventures of the Doctor and the energy production from the Earth's internal heat. We discuss potential causative factors, including the sonic screwdriver's impact on geothermal activity and whether TARDIS time travel could be influencing geothermal power generation. Our tongue-in-cheek exploration sheds light on this peculiar connection, offering a quirky twist to the understanding of geothermal power and the beloved time-traveling series.


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 Total minutes of Doctor Who aired and Geothermal power generated in Russia. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dive deep into the space-time continuum to explore the relationship between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. Our research team has boldly gone where no academic researchers have gone before, using data from Doctor Who News and the Energy Information Administration to tackle this wibbly wobbly, timey wimey question. Our findings reveal a surprisingly strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.7380603 and p < 0.01 for the years 1992 to 2021. This suggests a noteworthy association between the adventures of the Doctor and the energy production from the Earth's internal heat. We discuss potential causative factors, including the sonic screwdriver's impact on geothermal activity and whether TARDIS time travel could be influencing geothermal power generation. Our tongue-in-cheek exploration sheds light on this peculiar connection, offering a quirky twist to the understanding of geothermal power and the beloved time-traveling series.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
INTRODUCTION

Books, journals, and meeting minutes paint a dramatic picture of the past, and the world, albeit with conspicuous absences. They depict the play of human history, the very fabric of our existence. But in a realm where "wibbly wobbly, timey wimey" reigns supreme, we often overlook the potential influence of a certain enigmatic figure: the Doctor. In the annals of time, the Doctor, protagonist of the cult classic TV series "Doctor Who," has traversed galaxies, faced Daleks, and tampered with the very fabric of reality using a time machine known as the TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space). It's in our quest to understand the inexplicable that we set out to explore the intersection of the Doctor's escapades with a somewhat unlikely subject: geothermal power in Russia.

The concept of geothermal power itself is quite hot right now, and not just because it's derived from the Earth's internal heat. It's a renewable, sustainable, and largely untapped energy source that holds the potential to energize our planet for centuries to come. On the other hand, "Doctor Who" has twisted and turned its way through televisions since 1963, clocking an ever-increasing number of minutes with each episode aired. While these two topics seem as unrelated as fish sticks and custard, our research reveals a surprisingly strong correlation that might just make you exclaim, "Allons-y!"

Our research, unlike the Doctor's travels, is firmly grounded in statistical analysis. We've delved into the data on the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and the geothermal power generated in Russia, seeking to unravel the mystery behind this peculiar association. Our findings, stranger than a herd of adipose on the loose, suggest that there may indeed be a connection between the gallivanting Time Lord and the energy harnessed from the Earth's molten core. This discovery not only raises eyebrows but also prompts a myriad of questions about causation and potential mechanisms at play. Is the TARDIS humming a geothermal tune? Could sonic screwdrivers inadvertently be cranking up Russia's geothermal production? And the age-old question, does the Doctor secretly have a hand in this?

As we embark on this whimsical journey through time and energy, we invite you to don your fez and bow tie, and join us in this tongue-in-cheek exploration. Together, we'll untangle the strands of time and unearth the unexpected link between a British sci-fi institution and the power beneath Russia's surface. So grab your scarf and let's venture forth into the unknown, where the TARDIS meets geothermal power in an enigmatic dance through time and space.


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 Total minutes of Doctor Who aired and Geothermal power generated in Russia. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading CVS receipts.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dive deep into the space-time continuum to explore the relationship between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. Our research team has boldly gone where no academic researchers have gone before, using data from Doctor Who News and the Energy Information Administration to tackle this wibbly wobbly, timey wimey question. Our findings reveal a surprisingly strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.7380603 and p < 0.01 for the years 1992 to 2021. This suggests a noteworthy association between the adventures of the Doctor and the energy production from the Earth's internal heat. We discuss potential causative factors, including the sonic screwdriver's impact on geothermal activity and whether TARDIS time travel could be influencing geothermal power generation. Our tongue-in-cheek exploration sheds light on this peculiar connection, offering a quirky twist to the understanding of geothermal power and the beloved time-traveling series.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
Books, journals, and meeting minutes paint a dramatic picture of the past, and the world, albeit with conspicuous absences. They depict the play of human history, the very fabric of our existence. But in a realm where "wibbly wobbly, timey wimey" reigns supreme, we often overlook the potential influence of a certain enigmatic figure: the Doctor. In the annals of time, the Doctor, protagonist of the cult classic TV series "Doctor Who," has traversed galaxies, faced Daleks, and tampered with the very fabric of reality using a time machine known as the TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space). It's in our quest to understand the inexplicable that we set out to explore the intersection of the Doctor's escapades with a somewhat unlikely subject: geothermal power in Russia.
The concept of geothermal power itself is quite hot right now, and not just because it's derived from the Earth's internal heat. It's a renewable, sustainable, and largely untapped energy source that holds the potential to energize our planet for centuries to come. On the other hand, "Doctor Who" has twisted and turned its way through televisions since 1963, clocking an ever-increasing number of minutes with each episode aired. While these two topics seem as unrelated as fish sticks and custard, our research reveals a surprisingly strong correlation that might just make you exclaim, "Allons-y!"
Our research, unlike the Doctor's travels, is firmly grounded in statistical analysis. We've delved into the data on the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and the geothermal power generated in Russia, seeking to unravel the mystery behind this peculiar association. Our findings, stranger than a herd of adipose on the loose, suggest that there may indeed be a connection between the gallivanting Time Lord and the energy harnessed from the Earth's molten core. This discovery not only raises eyebrows but also prompts a myriad of questions about causation and potential mechanisms at play. Is the TARDIS humming a geothermal tune? Could sonic screwdrivers inadvertently be cranking up Russia's geothermal production? And the age-old question, does the Doctor secretly have a hand in this?
As we embark on this whimsical journey through time and energy, we invite you to don your fez and bow tie, and join us in this tongue-in-cheek exploration. Together, we'll untangle the strands of time and unearth the unexpected link between a British sci-fi institution and the power beneath Russia's surface. So grab your scarf and let's venture forth into the unknown, where the TARDIS meets geothermal power in an enigmatic dance through time and space.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
LITERATURE REVIEW

In "Time Lords and Thermodynamics," Smith et al. delve into the enigmatic relationship between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia, presenting a mathematical model that combines time travel and thermodynamic principles to explain the observed correlation. They propose that the TARDIS, while enigmatic, could potentially influence geothermal power dynamics through time manipulation, creating a quirky twist in the laws of thermodynamics.

Doe and Jones (2017) investigate the temporal paradox of geothermal energy production in "The Timey Wimey Geothermal Conundrum," positing that the unpredictable nature of geothermal power generation aligns with the unpredictable nature of time itself, drawing a parallel with the spontaneous and ageless adventures of the Doctor. Their findings suggest that the nonlinear nature of geothermal power output may indeed be influenced by the time-traveling escapades of the Doctor.

Moving beyond academic studies, popular non-fiction works like "TARDIS Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide" and "Geothermal Energy: Earth's Hidden Power" provide insightful perspectives on the potential intersection between the technological marvels of the TARDIS and the Earth's renewable geothermal energy potential.

In the realm of fiction, "The Time Traveler's Guide to Geothermal Power" and "Doctor Who and the Mysterious Geothermal Anomaly" offer whimsical narratives that blur the lines between scientific inquiry and fantastical adventure, enticing readers to ponder the improbable connection between time travel and geothermal energy.

While conducting an extensive literature search, we also stumbled upon unexpected sources, including "CVS Receipts: A Hidden Code for Time and Energy," a satirical exposé speculating that the length of CVS receipts holds encoded information about the space-time continuum and its influence on various energy sources. While comical in nature, the absurdity of such claims serves as a reminder to maintain a critical eye when exploring unconventional connections in research.

Next, we embark on our statistical analysis to unravel the wibbly wobbly, timey wimey connection between the TARDIS and geothermal power in Russia with the same level of seriousness as the Doctor's laser screwdriver - that is to say, with a healthy dose of whimsy and wonder.


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 Total minutes of Doctor Who aired and Geothermal power generated in Russia. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Doctor Who News and Energy Information Administration . You used data from 1992 to 2021

Make up the research methods you don't know. Make them a bit goofy and convoluted.

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dive deep into the space-time continuum to explore the relationship between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. Our research team has boldly gone where no academic researchers have gone before, using data from Doctor Who News and the Energy Information Administration to tackle this wibbly wobbly, timey wimey question. Our findings reveal a surprisingly strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.7380603 and p < 0.01 for the years 1992 to 2021. This suggests a noteworthy association between the adventures of the Doctor and the energy production from the Earth's internal heat. We discuss potential causative factors, including the sonic screwdriver's impact on geothermal activity and whether TARDIS time travel could be influencing geothermal power generation. Our tongue-in-cheek exploration sheds light on this peculiar connection, offering a quirky twist to the understanding of geothermal power and the beloved time-traveling series.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
Books, journals, and meeting minutes paint a dramatic picture of the past, and the world, albeit with conspicuous absences. They depict the play of human history, the very fabric of our existence. But in a realm where "wibbly wobbly, timey wimey" reigns supreme, we often overlook the potential influence of a certain enigmatic figure: the Doctor. In the annals of time, the Doctor, protagonist of the cult classic TV series "Doctor Who," has traversed galaxies, faced Daleks, and tampered with the very fabric of reality using a time machine known as the TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space). It's in our quest to understand the inexplicable that we set out to explore the intersection of the Doctor's escapades with a somewhat unlikely subject: geothermal power in Russia.
The concept of geothermal power itself is quite hot right now, and not just because it's derived from the Earth's internal heat. It's a renewable, sustainable, and largely untapped energy source that holds the potential to energize our planet for centuries to come. On the other hand, "Doctor Who" has twisted and turned its way through televisions since 1963, clocking an ever-increasing number of minutes with each episode aired. While these two topics seem as unrelated as fish sticks and custard, our research reveals a surprisingly strong correlation that might just make you exclaim, "Allons-y!"
Our research, unlike the Doctor's travels, is firmly grounded in statistical analysis. We've delved into the data on the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and the geothermal power generated in Russia, seeking to unravel the mystery behind this peculiar association. Our findings, stranger than a herd of adipose on the loose, suggest that there may indeed be a connection between the gallivanting Time Lord and the energy harnessed from the Earth's molten core. This discovery not only raises eyebrows but also prompts a myriad of questions about causation and potential mechanisms at play. Is the TARDIS humming a geothermal tune? Could sonic screwdrivers inadvertently be cranking up Russia's geothermal production? And the age-old question, does the Doctor secretly have a hand in this?
As we embark on this whimsical journey through time and energy, we invite you to don your fez and bow tie, and join us in this tongue-in-cheek exploration. Together, we'll untangle the strands of time and unearth the unexpected link between a British sci-fi institution and the power beneath Russia's surface. So grab your scarf and let's venture forth into the unknown, where the TARDIS meets geothermal power in an enigmatic dance through time and space.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

In our quest to uncover the temporal and energetic connection between the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and geothermal power generated in Russia, we embarked on a journey that rivaled the Doctor's own escapades. Our research methods combined rigorous statistical analysis with a touch of whimsy and a pinch of eccentricity, much like the Doctor's own approach to saving worlds and unraveling mysteries. We utilized data spanning from 1992 to 2021, drawing primarily from the online archives of Doctor Who News and the Energy Information Administration. Our team of intrepid researchers braved the depths of the internet to gather this data, navigating through cyber spaces more convoluted than the time vortex itself.

To quantify the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired, we employed a TARDIS-like time-traveling technique, figuratively speaking. We meticulously combed through the annals of television history, collating episode runtimes and factoring in special broadcasts, minisodes, and everything in between. Admittedly, our approach may not have involved actual time travel (much to the disappointment of some fervent Whovians among us), but our method was as thorough as a sonic screwdriver's scan of a malfunctioning Dalek.

Turning to the data on geothermal power generated in Russia, we navigated the depths of global energy statistics with the deftness of the Doctor himself. We sifted through geothermal production figures and heat flow maps, creating a comprehensive dataset that captured the Earth's underground energy dance with precision. Utilizing both primary and secondary sources, we triangulated our data to ensure accuracy and completeness, even if we had to dodge a few Cybermen in the process.

To explore the relationship between these two seemingly divergent phenomena, we engaged in a rigorous series of statistical analyses. We applied time series analysis to identify temporal patterns, harnessing the power of autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models to navigate through the wibbly wobbly complexities of our data. Our examination involved more than just staring at timey wimey charts; we conducted correlation analyses and regression modeling to disentangle the potential influence of "Doctor Who" on geothermal power in Russia. Our approach was as multifaceted as the Doctor's own intellect, encompassing exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to unravel the quirky association between these disparate domains.

Furthermore, we dove into the realm of qualitative analysis, capturing the intangible essence of "Doctor Who" and its hypothetical impact on geothermal power. Engaging in discussions reminiscent of the Doctor's own eccentric monologues, we pondered the potential influence of TARDIS travels and sonic screwdriver resonance on Earth's geothermal activity. Our exploratory foray delved into the dynamic interplay between timey wimey storytelling and the Earth's internal heat, forcing us to ask questions more perplexing than "are you my mummy?"

In summary, our research methodology ingeniously combined quantitative analyses with a dash of imaginative inquiry, mirroring the cross-dimensional approach taken by the Doctor himself. We braved the uncertainties of time and space, delving into data as deeply as the TARDIS plunges through the vortex. Our methods, much like the Doctor's own enigmatic exploits, danced on the edge of conventional wisdom, revealing a cosmos of correlation between "Doctor Who" and Russia's geothermal power. With the precision of a Gallifreyan timepiece and the humor of a Whovian convention, we present the intricacies of our research method as a testament to the timey wimey adventure that is academic exploration.


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 Total minutes of Doctor Who aired and Geothermal power generated in Russia. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

For the time period 1992 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.7380603, r-squared of 0.5447330, 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]]
Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dive deep into the space-time continuum to explore the relationship between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. Our research team has boldly gone where no academic researchers have gone before, using data from Doctor Who News and the Energy Information Administration to tackle this wibbly wobbly, timey wimey question. Our findings reveal a surprisingly strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.7380603 and p < 0.01 for the years 1992 to 2021. This suggests a noteworthy association between the adventures of the Doctor and the energy production from the Earth's internal heat. We discuss potential causative factors, including the sonic screwdriver's impact on geothermal activity and whether TARDIS time travel could be influencing geothermal power generation. Our tongue-in-cheek exploration sheds light on this peculiar connection, offering a quirky twist to the understanding of geothermal power and the beloved time-traveling series.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
INTRODUCTION
Books, journals, and meeting minutes paint a dramatic picture of the past, and the world, albeit with conspicuous absences. They depict the play of human history, the very fabric of our existence. But in a realm where "wibbly wobbly, timey wimey" reigns supreme, we often overlook the potential influence of a certain enigmatic figure: the Doctor. In the annals of time, the Doctor, protagonist of the cult classic TV series "Doctor Who," has traversed galaxies, faced Daleks, and tampered with the very fabric of reality using a time machine known as the TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space). It's in our quest to understand the inexplicable that we set out to explore the intersection of the Doctor's escapades with a somewhat unlikely subject: geothermal power in Russia.
The concept of geothermal power itself is quite hot right now, and not just because it's derived from the Earth's internal heat. It's a renewable, sustainable, and largely untapped energy source that holds the potential to energize our planet for centuries to come. On the other hand, "Doctor Who" has twisted and turned its way through televisions since 1963, clocking an ever-increasing number of minutes with each episode aired. While these two topics seem as unrelated as fish sticks and custard, our research reveals a surprisingly strong correlation that might just make you exclaim, "Allons-y!"
Our research, unlike the Doctor's travels, is firmly grounded in statistical analysis. We've delved into the data on the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and the geothermal power generated in Russia, seeking to unravel the mystery behind this peculiar association. Our findings, stranger than a herd of adipose on the loose, suggest that there may indeed be a connection between the gallivanting Time Lord and the energy harnessed from the Earth's molten core. This discovery not only raises eyebrows but also prompts a myriad of questions about causation and potential mechanisms at play. Is the TARDIS humming a geothermal tune? Could sonic screwdrivers inadvertently be cranking up Russia's geothermal production? And the age-old question, does the Doctor secretly have a hand in this?
As we embark on this whimsical journey through time and energy, we invite you to don your fez and bow tie, and join us in this tongue-in-cheek exploration. Together, we'll untangle the strands of time and unearth the unexpected link between a British sci-fi institution and the power beneath Russia's surface. So grab your scarf and let's venture forth into the unknown, where the TARDIS meets geothermal power in an enigmatic dance through time and space.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our exploration of the intersection between the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and geothermal power generated in Russia has uncovered some truly fascinating findings. We have harnessed the power of statistical analysis, much like the TARDIS harnesses the power of time, to reveal a surprising correlation.

For the period spanning from 1992 to 2021, we observed a correlation coefficient of 0.7380603, indicating a relatively strong positive association between the two variables. The coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.5447330 further underscores the robustness of this relationship. In simpler terms, over 54% of the variability in geothermal power generated in Russia can be explained by the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired. To put it in the language of the Whovians, that's statistically significant!

The p-value of less than 0.01 adds weight to our findings, providing strong evidence against the null hypothesis that there is no association between the minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. As unlikely as it may seem, this discovery suggests that there is indeed a notable connection between the timeless exploits of the Doctor and the Earth's heat-based energy production in Russia.

To visually illustrate this striking relationship, we present Figure 1, a scatterplot depicting the correlation between the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and geothermal power generated in Russia over the years.

In conclusion, our research has unveiled a curious link between a beloved British sci-fi phenomenon and the renewable energy potential that lies beneath the surface of Russia. These intriguing findings provide a whimsical twist to our understanding of geothermal power and prompt us to ponder the influence of the TARDIS and the sonic screwdriver on geothermal activity. This study enriches the scientific discourse with a touch of timey wimey whimsy and invites further exploration of the enigmatic dance between the escapades of the Doctor and the Earth's geothermal power.


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 Total minutes of Doctor Who aired and Geothermal power generated in Russia. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dive deep into the space-time continuum to explore the relationship between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. Our research team has boldly gone where no academic researchers have gone before, using data from Doctor Who News and the Energy Information Administration to tackle this wibbly wobbly, timey wimey question. Our findings reveal a surprisingly strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.7380603 and p < 0.01 for the years 1992 to 2021. This suggests a noteworthy association between the adventures of the Doctor and the energy production from the Earth's internal heat. We discuss potential causative factors, including the sonic screwdriver's impact on geothermal activity and whether TARDIS time travel could be influencing geothermal power generation. Our tongue-in-cheek exploration sheds light on this peculiar connection, offering a quirky twist to the understanding of geothermal power and the beloved time-traveling series.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
LITERATURE REVIEW
In "Time Lords and Thermodynamics," Smith et al. delve into the enigmatic relationship between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia, presenting a mathematical model that combines time travel and thermodynamic principles to explain the observed correlation. They propose that the TARDIS, while enigmatic, could potentially influence geothermal power dynamics through time manipulation, creating a quirky twist in the laws of thermodynamics.
Doe and Jones (2017) investigate the temporal paradox of geothermal energy production in "The Timey Wimey Geothermal Conundrum," positing that the unpredictable nature of geothermal power generation aligns with the unpredictable nature of time itself, drawing a parallel with the spontaneous and ageless adventures of the Doctor. Their findings suggest that the nonlinear nature of geothermal power output may indeed be influenced by the time-traveling escapades of the Doctor.
Moving beyond academic studies, popular non-fiction works like "TARDIS Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide" and "Geothermal Energy: Earth's Hidden Power" provide insightful perspectives on the potential intersection between the technological marvels of the TARDIS and the Earth's renewable geothermal energy potential.
In the realm of fiction, "The Time Traveler's Guide to Geothermal Power" and "Doctor Who and the Mysterious Geothermal Anomaly" offer whimsical narratives that blur the lines between scientific inquiry and fantastical adventure, enticing readers to ponder the improbable connection between time travel and geothermal energy.
While conducting an extensive literature search, we also stumbled upon unexpected sources, including "CVS Receipts: A Hidden Code for Time and Energy," a satirical exposé speculating that the length of CVS receipts holds encoded information about the space-time continuum and its influence on various energy sources. While comical in nature, the absurdity of such claims serves as a reminder to maintain a critical eye when exploring unconventional connections in research.
Next, we embark on our statistical analysis to unravel the wibbly wobbly, timey wimey connection between the TARDIS and geothermal power in Russia with the same level of seriousness as the Doctor's laser screwdriver - that is to say, with a healthy dose of whimsy and wonder.

[[RESULTS]]
Our exploration of the intersection between the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and geothermal power generated in Russia has uncovered some truly fascinating findings. We have harnessed the power of statistical analysis, much like the TARDIS harnesses the power of time, to reveal a surprising correlation.
For the period spanning from 1992 to 2021, we observed a correlation coefficient of 0.7380603, indicating a relatively strong positive association between the two variables. The coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.5447330 further underscores the robustness of this relationship. In simpler terms, over 54% of the variability in geothermal power generated in Russia can be explained by the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired. To put it in the language of the Whovians, that's statistically significant!
The p-value of less than 0.01 adds weight to our findings, providing strong evidence against the null hypothesis that there is no association between the minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. As unlikely as it may seem, this discovery suggests that there is indeed a notable connection between the timeless exploits of the Doctor and the Earth's heat-based energy production in Russia.
To visually illustrate this striking relationship, we present Figure 1, a scatterplot depicting the correlation between the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and geothermal power generated in Russia over the years.
In conclusion, our research has unveiled a curious link between a beloved British sci-fi phenomenon and the renewable energy potential that lies beneath the surface of Russia. These intriguing findings provide a whimsical twist to our understanding of geothermal power and prompt us to ponder the influence of the TARDIS and the sonic screwdriver on geothermal activity. This study enriches the scientific discourse with a touch of timey wimey whimsy and invites further exploration of the enigmatic dance between the escapades of the Doctor and the Earth's geothermal power.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

In light of our offbeat investigation into the intertwining realms of intergalactic television and subterranean energy, our findings provide compelling support for the earlier propositions regarding the curious correlation between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. Smith et al.'s groundbreaking work on the potential influence of the TARDIS on geothermal power dynamics appears less like science fiction and more like, well, actual science! Likewise, the temporal paradox posited by Doe and Jones gains further credibility as our statistical analysis points to a tangible association between the mercurial adventures of the Doctor and the Earth's geothermal potential. It seems that the quirkiness of our research endeavor has not detracted from its rigor, as our results echo the seemingly whimsical postulations of our predecessors.

Our statistical analysis has shown a rather robust correlation, with a coefficient of 0.7380603 and a p-value of less than 0.01, aligning with the zany but thought-provoking claims that the TARDIS and its timeless escapades might, in fact, have a role in shaping geothermal power generation in Russia. The coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.5447330 further underscores the substantial share of variability in geothermal power that can be attributed to the total minutes of Doctor Who aired.

It appears that our findings not only validate the unorthodox connections explored in humorous fictional works but also imbue the scientific discourse with a touch of timey wimey whimsy, reminiscent of the Doctor's own encounters with the bizarre and the seemingly impossible. This endeavor has unveiled a surprising layer to the field of renewable energy, one that sees the fantastical intersecting with scientific inquiry in a manner as unexpected as a Dalek suddenly grooving to Disco music.

As we peer into the cosmos of statistical inference, it becomes increasingly evident that our research serves as a gentle nudge to reconsider the conventional boundaries of scholarly exploration. And just like the Doctor's trusty sonic screwdriver, it opens up new dimensions for our understanding of the peculiar interconnectedness of distant worlds, both real and fictional.


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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 Total minutes of Doctor Who aired and Geothermal power generated in Russia. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we dive deep into the space-time continuum to explore the relationship between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. Our research team has boldly gone where no academic researchers have gone before, using data from Doctor Who News and the Energy Information Administration to tackle this wibbly wobbly, timey wimey question. Our findings reveal a surprisingly strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.7380603 and p < 0.01 for the years 1992 to 2021. This suggests a noteworthy association between the adventures of the Doctor and the energy production from the Earth's internal heat. We discuss potential causative factors, including the sonic screwdriver's impact on geothermal activity and whether TARDIS time travel could be influencing geothermal power generation. Our tongue-in-cheek exploration sheds light on this peculiar connection, offering a quirky twist to the understanding of geothermal power and the beloved time-traveling series.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
INTRODUCTION
Books, journals, and meeting minutes paint a dramatic picture of the past, and the world, albeit with conspicuous absences. They depict the play of human history, the very fabric of our existence. But in a realm where "wibbly wobbly, timey wimey" reigns supreme, we often overlook the potential influence of a certain enigmatic figure: the Doctor. In the annals of time, the Doctor, protagonist of the cult classic TV series "Doctor Who," has traversed galaxies, faced Daleks, and tampered with the very fabric of reality using a time machine known as the TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space). It's in our quest to understand the inexplicable that we set out to explore the intersection of the Doctor's escapades with a somewhat unlikely subject: geothermal power in Russia.
The concept of geothermal power itself is quite hot right now, and not just because it's derived from the Earth's internal heat. It's a renewable, sustainable, and largely untapped energy source that holds the potential to energize our planet for centuries to come. On the other hand, "Doctor Who" has twisted and turned its way through televisions since 1963, clocking an ever-increasing number of minutes with each episode aired. While these two topics seem as unrelated as fish sticks and custard, our research reveals a surprisingly strong correlation that might just make you exclaim, "Allons-y!"
Our research, unlike the Doctor's travels, is firmly grounded in statistical analysis. We've delved into the data on the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and the geothermal power generated in Russia, seeking to unravel the mystery behind this peculiar association. Our findings, stranger than a herd of adipose on the loose, suggest that there may indeed be a connection between the gallivanting Time Lord and the energy harnessed from the Earth's molten core. This discovery not only raises eyebrows but also prompts a myriad of questions about causation and potential mechanisms at play. Is the TARDIS humming a geothermal tune? Could sonic screwdrivers inadvertently be cranking up Russia's geothermal production? And the age-old question, does the Doctor secretly have a hand in this?
As we embark on this whimsical journey through time and energy, we invite you to don your fez and bow tie, and join us in this tongue-in-cheek exploration. Together, we'll untangle the strands of time and unearth the unexpected link between a British sci-fi institution and the power beneath Russia's surface. So grab your scarf and let's venture forth into the unknown, where the TARDIS meets geothermal power in an enigmatic dance through time and space.

[[RESULTS]]
Our exploration of the intersection between the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and geothermal power generated in Russia has uncovered some truly fascinating findings. We have harnessed the power of statistical analysis, much like the TARDIS harnesses the power of time, to reveal a surprising correlation.
For the period spanning from 1992 to 2021, we observed a correlation coefficient of 0.7380603, indicating a relatively strong positive association between the two variables. The coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.5447330 further underscores the robustness of this relationship. In simpler terms, over 54% of the variability in geothermal power generated in Russia can be explained by the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired. To put it in the language of the Whovians, that's statistically significant!
The p-value of less than 0.01 adds weight to our findings, providing strong evidence against the null hypothesis that there is no association between the minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. As unlikely as it may seem, this discovery suggests that there is indeed a notable connection between the timeless exploits of the Doctor and the Earth's heat-based energy production in Russia.
To visually illustrate this striking relationship, we present Figure 1, a scatterplot depicting the correlation between the total minutes of "Doctor Who" aired and geothermal power generated in Russia over the years.
In conclusion, our research has unveiled a curious link between a beloved British sci-fi phenomenon and the renewable energy potential that lies beneath the surface of Russia. These intriguing findings provide a whimsical twist to our understanding of geothermal power and prompt us to ponder the influence of the TARDIS and the sonic screwdriver on geothermal activity. This study enriches the scientific discourse with a touch of timey wimey whimsy and invites further exploration of the enigmatic dance between the escapades of the Doctor and the Earth's geothermal power.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In wrapping up this timey-wimey, geothermal power odyssey, we've unraveled a correlation more interconnected than the timey-wimey ball of timey-wimeyness itself! Our findings highlight a seemingly impossible link between the escapades of the Doctor and the energy bubbling beneath Russia's surface. We've statistically proven that the TARDIS isn't just a time machine; it's a mighty influencer of geothermal power, making its mark on the Earth's crust like a sonic boom.

Our results beg the question: is the TARDIS secretly whispering sweet nothings to Russia's geothermal activity? Or could it be that the Doctor's escapades are causing the Earth's molten core to throw a geothermal party? These are the paradoxes that keep us up at night, pondering the wibbly wobbly, utterly mind-boggling connection we've unearthed.

As we close the door on this chapter, we assert with confidence (and a touch of whimsy) that further research in this area is akin to a Cyberman hoedown: unnecessary and potentially hazardous. It's time to bid adieu to this captivating intersection of time-traveling shenanigans and underground energy - for now, at least. After all, as the Doctor would say, "We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?" And our research has certainly scripted an unpredictable tale of its own.


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 Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The ChronoScientific Journal


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 Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Quantum Energy and Time Travel Research Institute


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 Timey Wimey Geothermal Power: The Tardis Effect on Total Minutes of Doctor Who Aired and Geothermal Power Generated in Russia with an abstract of In this study, we dive deep into the space-time continuum to explore the relationship between the total minutes of Doctor Who aired and geothermal power generated in Russia. Our research team has boldly gone where no academic researchers have gone before, using data from Doctor Who News and the Energy Information Administration to tackle this wibbly wobbly, timey wimey question. Our findings reveal a surprisingly strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.7380603 and p < 0.01 for the years 1992 to 2021. This suggests a noteworthy association between the adventures of the Doctor and the energy production from the Earth's internal heat. We discuss potential causative factors, including the sonic screwdriver's impact on geothermal activity and whether TARDIS time travel could be influencing geothermal power generation. Our tongue-in-cheek exploration sheds light on this peculiar connection, offering a quirky twist to the understanding of geothermal power and the beloved time-traveling series.

ChatGPT:

geothermal power generation, Doctor Who, timey wimey, Tardis effect, geothermal energy, Russia, time travel, energy generation, sonic screwdriver, space-time continuum, geothermal activity, Doctor Who News, Energy Information Administration, wibbly wobbly

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Total minutes of Doctor Who aired
Source: Doctor Who News
See what else correlates with Total minutes of Doctor Who aired

Geothermal power generated in Russia
Detailed data title: Total geothermal power generated in Russia in billion kWh
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Geothermal power generated in Russia

Correlation r = 0.7380603 (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 = 0.5447330 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 54.5% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Geothermal power generated in Russia) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Total minutes of Doctor Who aired) over the 30 years from 1992 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 3.2E-6. 0.0000032412942209421306000000
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 0.74 in 0.00032% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 308,519 random variables You don't actually need 308 thousand 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 29 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 29 because we have two variables measured over a period of 30 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.

[ 0.51, 0.87 ] 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.
199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Total minutes of Doctor Who aired (Minutes)000084000000006276456636701807306502834911216276062050559531395
Geothermal power generated in Russia (Billion kWh)0.0290.0280.0310.030.0280.0290.030.0280.0580.0910.1560.3240.4030.410.4630.4850.4650.4640.5050.5220.4770.4440.4550.4570.4460.4350.4260.4330.4210.445




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.




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([0,0,0,0,84,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,627,645,663,670,180,730,650,283,491,121,627,60,620,505,59,531,395,])
array_2 = np.array([0.029,0.028,0.031,0.03,0.028,0.029,0.03,0.028,0.058,0.091,0.156,0.324,0.403,0.41,0.463,0.485,0.465,0.464,0.505,0.522,0.477,0.444,0.455,0.457,0.446,0.435,0.426,0.433,0.421,0.445,])
array_1_name = "Total minutes of Doctor Who aired"
array_2_name = "Geothermal power generated in Russia"

# 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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