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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 Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and the second variable is Google searches for 'reddit'.  The chart goes from 2012 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of individuals with advanced knowledge in health professions and related fields grew, so did their expertise in diagnosing the symptoms of internet addiction. With their newfound understanding, they began prescribing a daily dose of Reddit to patients as a form of unconventional but highly effective therapy. This led to a surge in the overall demand for Reddit, as people flocked to the platform in pursuit of both medical advice and meme-based remedies. The Reddit Effect, as it came to be known, revolutionized the way we view the intersection of healthcare and procrastination, proving once and for all that laughter is indeed the best medicine, especially when accompanied by an abundance of cat videos and 90s nostalgia threads.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate a vibrant cybernetic art image of a bright, airy university auditorium adorned with futuristic holographic signs and projections. In the foreground, a group of proud graduates in their academic regalia display their Master's degrees in health professions and related programs, their garments adorned with delicate, circuit-like patterns glowing in neon colors. In the background, an abstract group of humanoid figures are gathered around a holographic computer terminal, their faces illuminated by the flickering glow of the interface as they conduct Google searches for "reddit," with the iconic Google logo displayed in a digitized, futuristic style. 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: Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. 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: Vaporwave An image that looks like it is a scene from 'Star Wars' Minimalism Charcoal Cybernetic art
ChatGPT: Cybernetic art

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit' together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bright, airy university auditorium, a group of graduates in their academic regalia proudly display their Master's degrees in health professions and related programs. Meanwhile, in the background, a group of people are gathered around a computer, busily conducting Google searches for "reddit," with the iconic Google logo displayed on the screen.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ Cybernetic art ] and depicting this scene: In a bright, airy university auditorium, a group of graduates in their academic regalia proudly display their Master's degrees in health professions and related programs. Meanwhile, in the background, a group of people are gathered around a computer, busily conducting Google searches for "reddit," with the iconic Google logo displayed on the screen. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate a vibrant cybernetic art image of a bright, airy university auditorium adorned with futuristic holographic signs and projections. In the foreground, a group of proud graduates in their academic regalia display their Master's degrees in health professions and related programs, their garments adorned with delicate, circuit-like patterns glowing in neon colors. In the background, an abstract group of humanoid figures are gathered around a holographic computer terminal, their faces illuminated by the flickering glow of the interface as they conduct Google searches for "reddit," with the iconic Google logo displayed in a digitized, futuristic style.

*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 Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs caused reddit (Google searches for 'reddit') to increase.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches

The Journal of Internet Health Studies

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title seem clever.

Your research team used data from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 and p < 0.01 for 2012 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]]
Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents a novel investigation into the unexpected relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, we sought to uncover any potential correlation between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our analysis revealed an astonishingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period from 2012 to 2021. We were dumbfounded to discover the remarkably strong association between the two variables, prompting us to delve deeper into the potential causal mechanisms and implications of this peculiar connection. While initially perplexed by the absurdity of this relationship, our research team humbly presents these findings as a lighthearted yet thought-provoking exploration into the interconnectedness of academic pursuits and online distractions.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents a novel investigation into the unexpected relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, we sought to uncover any potential correlation between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our analysis revealed an astonishingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period from 2012 to 2021. We were dumbfounded to discover the remarkably strong association between the two variables, prompting us to delve deeper into the potential causal mechanisms and implications of this peculiar connection. While initially perplexed by the absurdity of this relationship, our research team humbly presents these findings as a lighthearted yet thought-provoking exploration into the interconnectedness of academic pursuits and online distractions.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

In the fast-paced, information-saturated world of the 21st century, the intertwining threads of academic pursuits and digital distractions have woven a tapestry of interconnectedness so intricate, it would make even a seasoned statistician's head spin. Our curiosity piqued by the unexpected connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit', we embarked on a whimsical quest to unravel the mystery behind this seemingly ludicrous correlation.

As researchers delving into the maze of statistical analyses, we are often no strangers to surprising findings and quirky patterns. However, the uncanny bond we unraveled between the pursuit of advanced health-related degrees and the allure of the online haven that is 'reddit' left us bemused and intrigued in equal measure. It was as if the stethoscope of statistical inquiry had picked up the rhythm of a digital beat, and we were left tapping our keyboards in sync with the peculiar harmony we uncovered.

The very idea of bridging the chasm between the scholarly realm of health professions and the ephemeral realms of online forums might seem as incongruous as a stethoscope at a stand-up comedy show. Nevertheless, armed with the twin weapons of data and humor, we solemnly set forth into this realm of curious correlations and statistical surprises. The stage was set, the audience of academic minds assembled, and the spotlight of inquiry shone brightly on the peculiar tango between Master's degrees and the siren call of 'reddit' searches.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. 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 name some movies that you watched that are tangentially related to the topic.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents a novel investigation into the unexpected relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, we sought to uncover any potential correlation between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our analysis revealed an astonishingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period from 2012 to 2021. We were dumbfounded to discover the remarkably strong association between the two variables, prompting us to delve deeper into the potential causal mechanisms and implications of this peculiar connection. While initially perplexed by the absurdity of this relationship, our research team humbly presents these findings as a lighthearted yet thought-provoking exploration into the interconnectedness of academic pursuits and online distractions.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
In the fast-paced, information-saturated world of the 21st century, the intertwining threads of academic pursuits and digital distractions have woven a tapestry of interconnectedness so intricate, it would make even a seasoned statistician's head spin. Our curiosity piqued by the unexpected connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit', we embarked on a whimsical quest to unravel the mystery behind this seemingly ludicrous correlation.
As researchers delving into the maze of statistical analyses, we are often no strangers to surprising findings and quirky patterns. However, the uncanny bond we unraveled between the pursuit of advanced health-related degrees and the allure of the online haven that is 'reddit' left us bemused and intrigued in equal measure. It was as if the stethoscope of statistical inquiry had picked up the rhythm of a digital beat, and we were left tapping our keyboards in sync with the peculiar harmony we uncovered.
The very idea of bridging the chasm between the scholarly realm of health professions and the ephemeral realms of online forums might seem as incongruous as a stethoscope at a stand-up comedy show. Nevertheless, armed with the twin weapons of data and humor, we solemnly set forth into this realm of curious correlations and statistical surprises. The stage was set, the audience of academic minds assembled, and the spotlight of inquiry shone brightly on the peculiar tango between Master's degrees and the siren call of 'reddit' searches.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The study by Smith et al. (2018) focuses on the pivotal role of Master's degrees in the health professions and the impact of digital platforms on academic pursuits. Their research delves into the intersection of scholarly endeavors and online distractions, offering a framework for understanding the dynamics at play. Similarly, Doe and Jones (2019) explore the evolving landscape of health-related education and its coalescence with the virtual realm, shedding light on the nuances that underpin this symbiotic relationship.

In "Big Data and Health Professions Education" by Patel and Kim (2017), the authors underscore the influence of digital advancements in shaping the educational landscape for health professionals. Their insights lay the groundwork for considering the unexpected influence of online platforms such as 'reddit' on the academic pursuits within the health professions. Moreover, the seminal work of Wu and Brown (2020) in "Digital Distractions in Health Education" unveils the intricate dance between technological allure and scholarly pursuits, setting the stage for our investigation into the enigmatic correlation between Master's degrees in health professions and 'reddit' Google searches.

Moving beyond the confines of scholarly publications, the non-fiction works "Data and Digits: Exploring the Nexus of Health Professions and Online Culture" by Orwell (2015) and "Stats and Snickers: A Tongue-in-Cheek Analysis of Academic Pursuits and Digital Distractions" by Austen (2018) offer perceptive insights and improbable wit that resonate with our endeavors to uncover the hidden ties between advanced health-related degrees and 'reddit' searches.

On a more whimsical note, the fictional narratives of "The Statistical Sorcerer's Search for 'reddit' Revelations" by Rowling (2007) and "The Probability Prophet and the Perplexing 'reddit' Riddle" by Tolkien (2013) encapsulate the essence of our foray into the uncharted territory of statistical peculiarities and digital dalliances. As we navigate this terrain of improbable connections, the cinematic explorations in "The Matrix: Measuring Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Realms" (Wachowski & Wachowski, 1999) and "Inception: Delving into the Depths of Digital Distractions" (Nolan, 2010) serve as thought-provoking parallels to our own journey in unraveling the multidimensional correlation between academic accolades and online obsessions.

The convergence of scholarly inquiry and levity beckons us to embrace the serendipity of unexpected findings and embrace the absurdity amidst academia's solemn pursuits. With these diverse viewpoints and literary inspirations in mind, we embark on a lighthearted yet insightful exploration into the interconnected tapestry of Master's degrees in health professions and the enigmatic allure of 'reddit' searches.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends . You used data from 2012 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]]
Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents a novel investigation into the unexpected relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, we sought to uncover any potential correlation between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our analysis revealed an astonishingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period from 2012 to 2021. We were dumbfounded to discover the remarkably strong association between the two variables, prompting us to delve deeper into the potential causal mechanisms and implications of this peculiar connection. While initially perplexed by the absurdity of this relationship, our research team humbly presents these findings as a lighthearted yet thought-provoking exploration into the interconnectedness of academic pursuits and online distractions.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
In the fast-paced, information-saturated world of the 21st century, the intertwining threads of academic pursuits and digital distractions have woven a tapestry of interconnectedness so intricate, it would make even a seasoned statistician's head spin. Our curiosity piqued by the unexpected connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit', we embarked on a whimsical quest to unravel the mystery behind this seemingly ludicrous correlation.
As researchers delving into the maze of statistical analyses, we are often no strangers to surprising findings and quirky patterns. However, the uncanny bond we unraveled between the pursuit of advanced health-related degrees and the allure of the online haven that is 'reddit' left us bemused and intrigued in equal measure. It was as if the stethoscope of statistical inquiry had picked up the rhythm of a digital beat, and we were left tapping our keyboards in sync with the peculiar harmony we uncovered.
The very idea of bridging the chasm between the scholarly realm of health professions and the ephemeral realms of online forums might seem as incongruous as a stethoscope at a stand-up comedy show. Nevertheless, armed with the twin weapons of data and humor, we solemnly set forth into this realm of curious correlations and statistical surprises. The stage was set, the audience of academic minds assembled, and the spotlight of inquiry shone brightly on the peculiar tango between Master's degrees and the siren call of 'reddit' searches.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To dissect this perplexing correlation between the confounding worlds of health profession Master's degrees and 'reddit' searches, we embarked on a quest to wrangle a diverse array of data and unleash the powers of statistical analysis. Our all-star cast of data sources included the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, where we sifted through the virtual haystacks of information in search of clues to unlock the mystery at hand.

First, we donned our virtual detective hats and combed through the National Center for Education Statistics to gather data on the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs. This entailed navigating a labyrinth of spreadsheets and reports, where we deciphered the arcane language of academic pursuits and tallied up the instances of conferred degrees with the finesse of a seasoned mathematician counting grains of sand on a beach.

Next, we delved deep into the digital playground that is Google Trends, where we harnessed the power of search query data to track the frequency of 'reddit' searches from 2012 to 2021. We navigated the ebb and flow of digital footprints left by curious netizens and sifted through the myriad of search queries like intrepid explorers combing through a forest of virtual trivia.

With our treasure trove of data in hand, we wielded the magical wand of statistical software to conjure up descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and temporal trends with the finesse of a sorcerer casting spells in a realm of numbers and probabilities. We invited the gods of significance testing to join our statistical soirée, where we summoned p-values and scrutinized confidence intervals with the discerning eye of a seasoned sommelier appraising a vintage bottle of correlation.

To ensure the robustness of our findings, we employed a combination of traditional correlation analyses, time series modeling, and sensitivity checks to gauge the resilience of the relationship between Master's degrees in health professions and 'reddit' searches. We adjusted for potential confounding variables with the vigilance of a chef meticulously balancing the flavors in a gourmet dish, ensuring that our insights were as clear and untainted as a freshly polished pair of statistical spectacles.

Armed with our trusty statistical arsenal and whimsical sense of curiosity, we waltzed through the data with the grace of a ballerina pirouetting through a data-driven ballet. Our methodology may have been as unconventional as a wizard performing equations in a wand-wielding contest, but we approached the task with rigor and mirth, determined to uncover the enigmatic bond between health profession Master's degrees and the allure of 'reddit' searches.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends .

For the time period 2012 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9958401, r-squared of 0.9916975, 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]]
Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents a novel investigation into the unexpected relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, we sought to uncover any potential correlation between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our analysis revealed an astonishingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period from 2012 to 2021. We were dumbfounded to discover the remarkably strong association between the two variables, prompting us to delve deeper into the potential causal mechanisms and implications of this peculiar connection. While initially perplexed by the absurdity of this relationship, our research team humbly presents these findings as a lighthearted yet thought-provoking exploration into the interconnectedness of academic pursuits and online distractions.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
In the fast-paced, information-saturated world of the 21st century, the intertwining threads of academic pursuits and digital distractions have woven a tapestry of interconnectedness so intricate, it would make even a seasoned statistician's head spin. Our curiosity piqued by the unexpected connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit', we embarked on a whimsical quest to unravel the mystery behind this seemingly ludicrous correlation.
As researchers delving into the maze of statistical analyses, we are often no strangers to surprising findings and quirky patterns. However, the uncanny bond we unraveled between the pursuit of advanced health-related degrees and the allure of the online haven that is 'reddit' left us bemused and intrigued in equal measure. It was as if the stethoscope of statistical inquiry had picked up the rhythm of a digital beat, and we were left tapping our keyboards in sync with the peculiar harmony we uncovered.
The very idea of bridging the chasm between the scholarly realm of health professions and the ephemeral realms of online forums might seem as incongruous as a stethoscope at a stand-up comedy show. Nevertheless, armed with the twin weapons of data and humor, we solemnly set forth into this realm of curious correlations and statistical surprises. The stage was set, the audience of academic minds assembled, and the spotlight of inquiry shone brightly on the peculiar tango between Master's degrees and the siren call of 'reddit' searches.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our analysis of the data from 2012 to 2021 uncovered a striking correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. The correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 indicates an incredibly strong positive relationship between these two variables. This finding was further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9916975, suggesting that over 99% of the variability in 'reddit' searches can be explained by the number of health professions Master's degrees awarded. The p-value of less than 0.01 provides strong evidence to reject the null hypothesis and suggests that this relationship is not just a statistical fluke.

Additionally, our lighthearted yet enlightening scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually depicts the close association between Master's degrees in health professions and 'reddit' searches. The data points almost seem to be holding hands, skipping merrily along the plot, reminding us of the unlikely dance between academic achievement and online amusement.

These results left us in a state of statistical reverence and amusement, as we marveled at the notable concordance between these seemingly incongruent domains. It's as if the academic pursuit of obtaining a Master's degree in health professions has become entangled in an intricate web of 'reddit' searches, as if health professionals are seeking refuge in the digital oasis of memes and cat videos. This unexpected correlation has prompted us to ponder whether the allure of 'reddit' provides a much-needed respite for those immersed in the demanding world of health professions, or if it simply serves as a digital distraction from the rigorous academic journey.

In conclusion, our findings provide a whimsical yet thought-provoking glimpse into the interconnectedness of scholarly pursuits and online diversions. This unanticipated liaison between Master's degrees in health professions and 'reddit' searches raises amusing questions about the intertwining of academic rigor and digital escapades, inviting further exploration into the whimsical world of statistical curiosities.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. 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]]
Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents a novel investigation into the unexpected relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, we sought to uncover any potential correlation between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our analysis revealed an astonishingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period from 2012 to 2021. We were dumbfounded to discover the remarkably strong association between the two variables, prompting us to delve deeper into the potential causal mechanisms and implications of this peculiar connection. While initially perplexed by the absurdity of this relationship, our research team humbly presents these findings as a lighthearted yet thought-provoking exploration into the interconnectedness of academic pursuits and online distractions.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The study by Smith et al. (2018) focuses on the pivotal role of Master's degrees in the health professions and the impact of digital platforms on academic pursuits. Their research delves into the intersection of scholarly endeavors and online distractions, offering a framework for understanding the dynamics at play. Similarly, Doe and Jones (2019) explore the evolving landscape of health-related education and its coalescence with the virtual realm, shedding light on the nuances that underpin this symbiotic relationship.
In "Big Data and Health Professions Education" by Patel and Kim (2017), the authors underscore the influence of digital advancements in shaping the educational landscape for health professionals. Their insights lay the groundwork for considering the unexpected influence of online platforms such as 'reddit' on the academic pursuits within the health professions. Moreover, the seminal work of Wu and Brown (2020) in "Digital Distractions in Health Education" unveils the intricate dance between technological allure and scholarly pursuits, setting the stage for our investigation into the enigmatic correlation between Master's degrees in health professions and 'reddit' Google searches.
Moving beyond the confines of scholarly publications, the non-fiction works "Data and Digits: Exploring the Nexus of Health Professions and Online Culture" by Orwell (2015) and "Stats and Snickers: A Tongue-in-Cheek Analysis of Academic Pursuits and Digital Distractions" by Austen (2018) offer perceptive insights and improbable wit that resonate with our endeavors to uncover the hidden ties between advanced health-related degrees and 'reddit' searches.
On a more whimsical note, the fictional narratives of "The Statistical Sorcerer's Search for 'reddit' Revelations" by Rowling (2007) and "The Probability Prophet and the Perplexing 'reddit' Riddle" by Tolkien (2013) encapsulate the essence of our foray into the uncharted territory of statistical peculiarities and digital dalliances. As we navigate this terrain of improbable connections, the cinematic explorations in "The Matrix: Measuring Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Realms" (Wachowski & Wachowski, 1999) and "Inception: Delving into the Depths of Digital Distractions" (Nolan, 2010) serve as thought-provoking parallels to our own journey in unraveling the multidimensional correlation between academic accolades and online obsessions.
The convergence of scholarly inquiry and levity beckons us to embrace the serendipity of unexpected findings and embrace the absurdity amidst academia's solemn pursuits. With these diverse viewpoints and literary inspirations in mind, we embark on a lighthearted yet insightful exploration into the interconnected tapestry of Master's degrees in health professions and the enigmatic allure of 'reddit' searches.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the data from 2012 to 2021 uncovered a striking correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. The correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 indicates an incredibly strong positive relationship between these two variables. This finding was further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9916975, suggesting that over 99% of the variability in 'reddit' searches can be explained by the number of health professions Master's degrees awarded. The p-value of less than 0.01 provides strong evidence to reject the null hypothesis and suggests that this relationship is not just a statistical fluke.
Additionally, our lighthearted yet enlightening scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually depicts the close association between Master's degrees in health professions and 'reddit' searches. The data points almost seem to be holding hands, skipping merrily along the plot, reminding us of the unlikely dance between academic achievement and online amusement.
These results left us in a state of statistical reverence and amusement, as we marveled at the notable concordance between these seemingly incongruent domains. It's as if the academic pursuit of obtaining a Master's degree in health professions has become entangled in an intricate web of 'reddit' searches, as if health professionals are seeking refuge in the digital oasis of memes and cat videos. This unexpected correlation has prompted us to ponder whether the allure of 'reddit' provides a much-needed respite for those immersed in the demanding world of health professions, or if it simply serves as a digital distraction from the rigorous academic journey.
In conclusion, our findings provide a whimsical yet thought-provoking glimpse into the interconnectedness of scholarly pursuits and online diversions. This unanticipated liaison between Master's degrees in health professions and 'reddit' searches raises amusing questions about the intertwining of academic rigor and digital escapades, inviting further exploration into the whimsical world of statistical curiosities.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our investigation into the correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit' has left us both flabbergasted and tickled pink. The results of our study reveal a stupefyingly strong positive relationship between these two seemingly disparate domains, thereby corroborating the prior research that hinted at the intriguing nexus between academic pursuits and digital distractions.

As we recall the whimsical musings of Orwell (2015) and Austen (2018), we find ourselves pondering the absurdity and delightfulness of our uncovering. Indeed, the statistical sorcery we have witnessed impels us to consider the intricate interplay between the earnest endeavors of health education and the alluring siren call of 'reddit'. The findings not only confirm, but also amplify the jocular parallels drawn by Rowling (2007) and Tolkien (2013) in their fictional works, as if we have stumbled upon a statistical riddle worthy of the most sagacious probability prophets.

The exceptionally high correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 and the minuscule p-value further bolster the proposition that the relationship between Master's degrees in health professions and 'reddit' searches is not a mere statistical fluke. Our results seem to suggest that the pursuit of advanced health-related degrees is intimately entwined with the online reverie dispensed by 'reddit'. It's as if the scholarly trappings of health education can only be fully appreciated when juxtaposed with the whimsical world of 'reddit', echoing the playful yet perceptive observations of the cinematographic explorations in "The Matrix" (Wachowski & Wachowski, 1999) and "Inception" (Nolan, 2010).

The scatterplot (Fig. 1) vividly encapsulates the unanticipated camaraderie between these two domains, with the data points frolicking gleefully across the plot. Their lighthearted dance akin to an unlikely tango between serious scholarly pursuits and digital dalliances, evoking a sense of wonder and amusement. One can almost envision the data points gleefully sashaying across the plot, forming an unexpected partnership that defies conventional academic logic.

In the academic arena, where the pursuit of erudition is often associated with earnest solemnity, our findings add a whimsical yet illuminating dimension to the discourse. The statistical revelation of this unlikely relationship underscores the quirky interconnectedness of scholarly achievements and online diversions, promising an intriguing avenue for future research inquiries, perhaps even spawning a new subfield of "statistical whimsy".

In light of these findings, we are left not only with a statistical conundrum to unravel but also with a delightful reminder of the capricious nature of the academic landscape. Our discoveries beckon us to embrace the awe and hilarity of improbable findings, offering a lighthearted yet insightful glimpse into the underlying enigma of the academic pursuit and digital allure.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs and Google searches for 'reddit'. 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]]
Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper presents a novel investigation into the unexpected relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, we sought to uncover any potential correlation between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.

Our analysis revealed an astonishingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period from 2012 to 2021. We were dumbfounded to discover the remarkably strong association between the two variables, prompting us to delve deeper into the potential causal mechanisms and implications of this peculiar connection. While initially perplexed by the absurdity of this relationship, our research team humbly presents these findings as a lighthearted yet thought-provoking exploration into the interconnectedness of academic pursuits and online distractions.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
In the fast-paced, information-saturated world of the 21st century, the intertwining threads of academic pursuits and digital distractions have woven a tapestry of interconnectedness so intricate, it would make even a seasoned statistician's head spin. Our curiosity piqued by the unexpected connection between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit', we embarked on a whimsical quest to unravel the mystery behind this seemingly ludicrous correlation.
As researchers delving into the maze of statistical analyses, we are often no strangers to surprising findings and quirky patterns. However, the uncanny bond we unraveled between the pursuit of advanced health-related degrees and the allure of the online haven that is 'reddit' left us bemused and intrigued in equal measure. It was as if the stethoscope of statistical inquiry had picked up the rhythm of a digital beat, and we were left tapping our keyboards in sync with the peculiar harmony we uncovered.
The very idea of bridging the chasm between the scholarly realm of health professions and the ephemeral realms of online forums might seem as incongruous as a stethoscope at a stand-up comedy show. Nevertheless, armed with the twin weapons of data and humor, we solemnly set forth into this realm of curious correlations and statistical surprises. The stage was set, the audience of academic minds assembled, and the spotlight of inquiry shone brightly on the peculiar tango between Master's degrees and the siren call of 'reddit' searches.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the data from 2012 to 2021 uncovered a striking correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. The correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 indicates an incredibly strong positive relationship between these two variables. This finding was further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9916975, suggesting that over 99% of the variability in 'reddit' searches can be explained by the number of health professions Master's degrees awarded. The p-value of less than 0.01 provides strong evidence to reject the null hypothesis and suggests that this relationship is not just a statistical fluke.
Additionally, our lighthearted yet enlightening scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually depicts the close association between Master's degrees in health professions and 'reddit' searches. The data points almost seem to be holding hands, skipping merrily along the plot, reminding us of the unlikely dance between academic achievement and online amusement.
These results left us in a state of statistical reverence and amusement, as we marveled at the notable concordance between these seemingly incongruent domains. It's as if the academic pursuit of obtaining a Master's degree in health professions has become entangled in an intricate web of 'reddit' searches, as if health professionals are seeking refuge in the digital oasis of memes and cat videos. This unexpected correlation has prompted us to ponder whether the allure of 'reddit' provides a much-needed respite for those immersed in the demanding world of health professions, or if it simply serves as a digital distraction from the rigorous academic journey.
In conclusion, our findings provide a whimsical yet thought-provoking glimpse into the interconnectedness of scholarly pursuits and online diversions. This unanticipated liaison between Master's degrees in health professions and 'reddit' searches raises amusing questions about the intertwining of academic rigor and digital escapades, inviting further exploration into the whimsical world of statistical curiosities.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has uncovered a statistically significant and perplexingly strong relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. It's as if the stethoscope of statistical inquiry has picked up the rhythm of a digital beat, revealing an unexpected tango between scholarly pursuits and online distractions. Our findings amusingly suggest that health professionals might be skimming through 'reddit' threads in between diagnosing ailments, perhaps seeking refuge in the comforting embrace of memes and cat videos. The interplay between the pursuit of advanced health-related degrees and the allure of the digital oasis prompts us to reflect on the delicate balance between academic rigor and digital escapades.

Our research has shed light on the whimsical interconnectedness of academic pursuits and online diversions, raising more questions than answers. However, in the spirit of statistical exploration, we assert that no further research is needed in this truly quirky, yet surprisingly intriguing area. It's time to bid adieu to this peculiar correlation and let it rest in the annals of statistical curiosities, where Master's degrees and 'reddit' searches have danced merrily in our data plots.


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 Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Internet Health Studies


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Foundation for Advanced Health Professions Research


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 Mastering the Search: The Correlation between Health Professions Master's Degrees and 'reddit' Google Searches with an abstract of This paper presents a novel investigation into the unexpected relationship between the number of Master's degrees awarded in health professions and related programs and the frequency of Google searches for 'reddit'. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, we sought to uncover any potential correlation between these seemingly unrelated phenomena.
Our analysis revealed an astonishingly high correlation coefficient of 0.9958401 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period from 2012 to 2021. We were dumbfounded to discover the remarkably strong association between the two variables, prompting us to delve deeper into the potential causal mechanisms and implications of this peculiar connection. While initially perplexed by the absurdity of this relationship, our research team humbly presents these findings as a lighthearted yet thought-provoking exploration into the interconnectedness of academic pursuits and online distractions.

ChatGPT:

"health professions master's degrees," "reddit Google searches," "correlation between academic degrees and online distractions," "National Center for Education Statistics data," "Google Trends analysis," "relationship between academic achievements and online behaviors," "causal mechanisms of search behavior," "correlation coefficient analysis," "health professions education trends," "internet search patterns," "impact of academic pursuits on online activities"

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



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Data details

Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs
Detailed data title: Master's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions in Health professions and related programs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs

Google searches for 'reddit'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'reddit' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

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Correlation r = 0.9958401 (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 = 0.9916975 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 99.2% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'reddit') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs) over the 10 years from 2012 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.3E-9. 0.0000000013035697123711290000
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 1 in 1.3E-7% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 767,124,298 random variables You don't actually need 767 million variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

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

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

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 9 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 9 because we have two variables measured over a period of 10 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.

[ 0.98, 1 ] 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.
2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs (Degrees awarded)841239066896934102584109846118712125230131391135317142025
Google searches for 'reddit' (Rel. search volume)1116.333323.7529.833334.333342.2547.553.2557.083358.1667




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,237 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 636,906,169 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.
  4. Y-axis doesn't start at zero: I truncated the Y-axes of the graph above. I also used a line graph, which makes the visual connection stand out more than it deserves. Nothing against line graphs. They are great at telling a story when you have linear data! But visually it is deceptive because the only data is at the points on the graph, not the lines on the graph. In between each point, the data could have been doing anything. Like going for a random walk by itself!
    Mathematically what I showed is true, but it is intentionally misleading. Below is the same chart but with both Y-axes starting at zero.




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([84123,90668,96934,102584,109846,118712,125230,131391,135317,142025,])
array_2 = np.array([11,16.3333,23.75,29.8333,34.3333,42.25,47.5,53.25,57.0833,58.1667,])
array_1_name = "Master's degrees awarded in Health professions and related programs"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'reddit'"

# 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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