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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 Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the second variable is The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels.  The chart goes from 2014 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the coverage of Bitcoin in Bloomberg Money Stuff grew, more and more people started to feel like they were in the big leagues of finance. This newfound sense of financial prowess led to an increased interest in baseball, particularly among older individuals seeking a new hobby after retirement. The Los Angeles Angels, being a prominent team, became the top choice for these new, financially savvy fans. As a result, there was a sudden surge in older individuals trying out for the team, ultimately raising the average age of batters. It seems like Bitcoin wasn't just a home run in the world of finance, but also inadvertently pitched in to the age demographics of a professional baseball team!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [An image that looks like it is a scene from 'Star Wars'] Prompt: Generate an image resembling a scene from 'Star Wars', featuring a group of distinguished older individuals in their finest financial attire, gathered around a large screen. The screen displays Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin, captivating the individuals. In the background, the Los Angeles Angels baseball team practices on the field, with elderly players confidently swinging their bats. The atmosphere exudes a fusion of financial savvy and athletic ambition, as the world of finance collides with the age dynamics of professional baseball. This image captures the clash of two worlds - finance and sports - in a futuristic 'Star Wars' style setting. 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: Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. 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: Surrealism Symbolism Cyberpunk Oragami An image that looks like it is a scene from 'Star Wars'
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from 'Star Wars'

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 Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels, in the following situation: As the coverage of Bitcoin in Bloomberg Money Stuff grew, more and more people started to feel like they were in the big leagues of finance. This newfound sense of financial prowess led to an increased interest in baseball, particularly among older individuals seeking a new hobby after retirement. The Los Angeles Angels, being a prominent team, became the top choice for these new, financially savvy fans. As a result, there was a sudden surge in older individuals trying out for the team, ultimately raising the average age of batters. It seems like Bitcoin wasn't just a home run in the world of finance, but also inadvertently pitched in to the age demographics of a professional baseball team!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: Picture a group of older individuals, dressed in their best financial attire, gathered around a large screen reading Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin with keen interest. In the background, the Los Angeles Angels baseball team is seen practicing on the field, with several older players confidently swinging their bats. The atmosphere exudes a fusion of financial savvy and athletic ambition, as the world of finance collides with the age dynamics of professional baseball.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ An image that looks like it is a scene from 'Star Wars' ] and depicting this scene: Picture a group of older individuals, dressed in their best financial attire, gathered around a large screen reading Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin with keen interest. In the background, the Los Angeles Angels baseball team is seen practicing on the field, with several older players confidently swinging their bats. The atmosphere exudes a fusion of financial savvy and athletic ambition, as the world of finance collides with the age dynamics of professional baseball. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [An image that looks like it is a scene from 'Star Wars'] Prompt: Generate an image resembling a scene from 'Star Wars', featuring a group of distinguished older individuals in their finest financial attire, gathered around a large screen. The screen displays Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin, captivating the individuals. In the background, the Los Angeles Angels baseball team practices on the field, with elderly players confidently swinging their bats. The atmosphere exudes a fusion of financial savvy and athletic ambition, as the world of finance collides with the age dynamics of professional baseball. This image captures the clash of two worlds - finance and sports - in a futuristic 'Star Wars' style setting.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how increases in Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin positively influenced The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels

Journal of Sports Analytics and Financial Analysis

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 and p < 0.01 for 2014 to 2023.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper explores the intriguing relationship between the frequency of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our study utilizes data drawn from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com to investigate this unorthodox correlation. Employing statistical analysis, we identify a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 with a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. Our findings shed light on this seemingly whimsical association, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of financial journalism and baseball demographics. We helm the diamond of data to uncover the prowess of puntastic pitches and the whimsy of weighted wallets in the world of sports. After all, who would have thought that Bitcoin chatter and batter aging could go hand in hand – or should we say, with bat in hand?


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper explores the intriguing relationship between the frequency of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our study utilizes data drawn from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com to investigate this unorthodox correlation. Employing statistical analysis, we identify a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 with a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. Our findings shed light on this seemingly whimsical association, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of financial journalism and baseball demographics. We helm the diamond of data to uncover the prowess of puntastic pitches and the whimsy of weighted wallets in the world of sports. After all, who would have thought that Bitcoin chatter and batter aging could go hand in hand – or should we say, with bat in hand?

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:

The world of finance and the realm of sports have often been viewed as separate domains, each with its own set of complexities and idiosyncrasies. However, as we delve into the depths of data, we unearth unexpected connections and correlations that defy traditional boundaries. In this study, we embark on a peculiar yet captivating journey to unravel the enigmatic relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. The fusion of financial fervor and baseball banter may seem incongruous at first glance, but our investigation has unearthed a remarkable intertwining of these seemingly disparate realms.

Who would have thought that the whirlwind of cryptocurrency commentary could intersect with the age distribution of batters swinging for the Angels in Los Angeles? Unveiling the intriguing parallels between the ephemeral world of digital currencies and the timeless art of baseball, our research takes a swing at elucidating the intricate dance between swinging bats and soaring bitcoins. Indeed, as we navigate the mazy labyrinth of data, we are met with the striking convergence of statistics and stadia, a delightful juxtaposition that challenges conventional wisdom and beckons us to ponder the whimsical correlations that lie beneath the surface.

As we wade into this captivating confluence of finance and athletics, we unravel a tale of unexpected correlations that leaves us pondering the playful paradoxes of probability and the curious crossovers between disparate domains. In the pages that follow, we embark on a journey that celebrates the serendipitous symphony of statistics and sport, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between finance, fandom, and the frenetic scribbles of fate. So, dear reader, brace yourself for a delightful dive into the unexpected nexus of bitcoin babble and baseball batonage, as we seek to unravel the mystique of the Bitcoin Batters.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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 cite some social media posts you read that seem to be related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper explores the intriguing relationship between the frequency of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our study utilizes data drawn from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com to investigate this unorthodox correlation. Employing statistical analysis, we identify a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 with a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. Our findings shed light on this seemingly whimsical association, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of financial journalism and baseball demographics. We helm the diamond of data to uncover the prowess of puntastic pitches and the whimsy of weighted wallets in the world of sports. After all, who would have thought that Bitcoin chatter and batter aging could go hand in hand – or should we say, with bat in hand?

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The world of finance and the realm of sports have often been viewed as separate domains, each with its own set of complexities and idiosyncrasies. However, as we delve into the depths of data, we unearth unexpected connections and correlations that defy traditional boundaries. In this study, we embark on a peculiar yet captivating journey to unravel the enigmatic relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. The fusion of financial fervor and baseball banter may seem incongruous at first glance, but our investigation has unearthed a remarkable intertwining of these seemingly disparate realms.
Who would have thought that the whirlwind of cryptocurrency commentary could intersect with the age distribution of batters swinging for the Angels in Los Angeles? Unveiling the intriguing parallels between the ephemeral world of digital currencies and the timeless art of baseball, our research takes a swing at elucidating the intricate dance between swinging bats and soaring bitcoins. Indeed, as we navigate the mazy labyrinth of data, we are met with the striking convergence of statistics and stadia, a delightful juxtaposition that challenges conventional wisdom and beckons us to ponder the whimsical correlations that lie beneath the surface.
As we wade into this captivating confluence of finance and athletics, we unravel a tale of unexpected correlations that leaves us pondering the playful paradoxes of probability and the curious crossovers between disparate domains. In the pages that follow, we embark on a journey that celebrates the serendipitous symphony of statistics and sport, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between finance, fandom, and the frenetic scribbles of fate. So, dear reader, brace yourself for a delightful dive into the unexpected nexus of bitcoin babble and baseball batonage, as we seek to unravel the mystique of the Bitcoin Batters.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith et al.," the authors find the impact of financial news on market trends to be a significant area of interest, with particular focus on the influence of media coverage on investor sentiment and behavior. The study highlights the potential for news articles to shape perceptions and drive investment decisions, a notion that carries intriguing implications when applied to the world of cryptocurrency. Similarly, "Doe and Smith" investigate the demographics of professional athletes, delving into the factors that may influence the age distribution of players in various sports leagues. This work provides valuable insights into the dynamics of athlete aging and the broader implications for team performance and strategy.

Moving beyond the traditional academic literature, we turn our attention to non-fiction works that offer unique perspectives on finance and sports. "The Age of Cryptocurrency" by Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey provides a comprehensive exploration of digital currencies and their impact on the global economy. While primarily focused on the realm of finance, the book delves into the societal and cultural ramifications of the cryptocurrency revolution, offering an intriguing backdrop for our investigation. On the other hand, "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis takes a captivating look at the innovative strategies employed by the Oakland Athletics baseball team, introducing a novel approach to player evaluation and team dynamics. Though not directly related to cryptocurrency, the book's emphasis on statistical analysis and unconventional tactics sparks curiosity about potential parallels with our own research.

Venturing into the realm of fiction, the works of Edgar Allan Poe and J.D. Salinger offer unexpected insights into the enigmatic connection we seek to unravel. Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" illustrates the haunting grip of obsession, a theme that resonates with the fervor surrounding bitcoin chatter and its pervasive presence in financial discourse. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" presents a portrait of youthful discontent and disillusionment, prompting contemplation of the enduring youthfulness of baseball players and the evolving landscape of professional sports.

In addition to formal literature, we encountered intriguing posts on social media that hinted at the intersection of cryptocurrencies and sports. A tweet by @CryptoBaseballFan cryptically remarked, "HODLing bitcoin feels like waiting for that perfect pitch – patience pays off, both in finance and on the field. #BitcoinBatters #CryptoSports" This playful allusion to the parallels between financial investment and athletic prowess served as a compelling catalyst for our exploration, igniting a sense of wonder and curiosity at the prospect of uncovering whimsical connections between these seemingly incongruous realms.

As we wade through this montage of scholarly works, literary musings, and social media snippets, we are reminded of the playful tapestry that intertwines the worlds of finance and sports, beckoning us to uncover the unexpected threads of correlation that weave through the fabric of our investigation. With a nod to the seriousness of academic inquiry and a wink to the quirky allure of our subject matter, we embark on a journey that celebrates the fusion of fascination and frivolity, inviting readers to join us in peeling back the layers of the Bitcoin Batters conundrum.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com . You used data from 2014 to 2023

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper explores the intriguing relationship between the frequency of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our study utilizes data drawn from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com to investigate this unorthodox correlation. Employing statistical analysis, we identify a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 with a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. Our findings shed light on this seemingly whimsical association, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of financial journalism and baseball demographics. We helm the diamond of data to uncover the prowess of puntastic pitches and the whimsy of weighted wallets in the world of sports. After all, who would have thought that Bitcoin chatter and batter aging could go hand in hand – or should we say, with bat in hand?

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The world of finance and the realm of sports have often been viewed as separate domains, each with its own set of complexities and idiosyncrasies. However, as we delve into the depths of data, we unearth unexpected connections and correlations that defy traditional boundaries. In this study, we embark on a peculiar yet captivating journey to unravel the enigmatic relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. The fusion of financial fervor and baseball banter may seem incongruous at first glance, but our investigation has unearthed a remarkable intertwining of these seemingly disparate realms.
Who would have thought that the whirlwind of cryptocurrency commentary could intersect with the age distribution of batters swinging for the Angels in Los Angeles? Unveiling the intriguing parallels between the ephemeral world of digital currencies and the timeless art of baseball, our research takes a swing at elucidating the intricate dance between swinging bats and soaring bitcoins. Indeed, as we navigate the mazy labyrinth of data, we are met with the striking convergence of statistics and stadia, a delightful juxtaposition that challenges conventional wisdom and beckons us to ponder the whimsical correlations that lie beneath the surface.
As we wade into this captivating confluence of finance and athletics, we unravel a tale of unexpected correlations that leaves us pondering the playful paradoxes of probability and the curious crossovers between disparate domains. In the pages that follow, we embark on a journey that celebrates the serendipitous symphony of statistics and sport, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between finance, fandom, and the frenetic scribbles of fate. So, dear reader, brace yourself for a delightful dive into the unexpected nexus of bitcoin babble and baseball batonage, as we seek to unravel the mystique of the Bitcoin Batters.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To investigate the peculiar relationship between the frequency of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels, we embarked on a data collection and analysis journey that combined the art of financial scrutiny with the science of sports statistics. Our research team scoured the vast expanse of the internet, trawling through a myriad of sources to extract relevant data for this quirky conundrum. However, our primary sources of data were Bloomberg – the bastion of financial fervor – and Baseball-Reference.com – the treasure trove of batting brilliance.

The period under scrutiny spanned from 2014 to 2023, a timeline marked by the ebbs and flows of both bitcoin buzz and baseball bravado. The choice of this temporal window aimed to capture the flux and fervor of both financial narratives and athletic endeavors, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of the interplay between these seemingly incongruous domains.

Delving into the world of Bitcoin Babble and Baseball Batonage, our first step involved the extraction of data on Bloomberg Money Stuff articles featuring bitcoin. This entailed tracking the frequency and fervor of articles, sifting through the sea of financial discourse to isolate the tantalizing tales of the cryptocurrency craze. Concurrently, we scoured Baseball-Reference.com for the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels during the designated period. This involved careful consideration of each player to encompass the full spectrum of swinging sensations that graced the Angels' roster.

With data in hand, we employed a sophisticated blend of statistical analyses to peel back the layers of this enigmatic correlation. The backbone of our analysis rested on the venerable Pearson correlation coefficient, which allowed us to quantify the strength and direction of the relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. In addition to this, we wielded the formidable p-value to ascertain the significance of our findings, probing the depths of statistical significance in pursuit of revelatory revelations.

Our approach sought to blend the rigors of empirical inquiry with a sprinkle of whimsy, acknowledging the unexpected nature of our endeavor while remaining steadfast in our commitment to uncovering the underlying threads that bound together these disparate domains. As we nurtured the synergistic interplay between financial fervor and baseball banter, we marveled at the delightful dance of data, where the weight of wallets mingled with the rhythm of roaring bats.

So, with an analytical twirl and a statistical somersault, we thrust ourselves into the delightful dalliance of data, daring to illuminate the whimsical correlations that lay hidden amidst the babble of bitcoins and the battering of baseballs.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com .

For the time period 2014 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.9008320, r-squared of 0.8114982, 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]]
The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper explores the intriguing relationship between the frequency of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our study utilizes data drawn from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com to investigate this unorthodox correlation. Employing statistical analysis, we identify a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 with a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. Our findings shed light on this seemingly whimsical association, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of financial journalism and baseball demographics. We helm the diamond of data to uncover the prowess of puntastic pitches and the whimsy of weighted wallets in the world of sports. After all, who would have thought that Bitcoin chatter and batter aging could go hand in hand – or should we say, with bat in hand?

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The world of finance and the realm of sports have often been viewed as separate domains, each with its own set of complexities and idiosyncrasies. However, as we delve into the depths of data, we unearth unexpected connections and correlations that defy traditional boundaries. In this study, we embark on a peculiar yet captivating journey to unravel the enigmatic relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. The fusion of financial fervor and baseball banter may seem incongruous at first glance, but our investigation has unearthed a remarkable intertwining of these seemingly disparate realms.
Who would have thought that the whirlwind of cryptocurrency commentary could intersect with the age distribution of batters swinging for the Angels in Los Angeles? Unveiling the intriguing parallels between the ephemeral world of digital currencies and the timeless art of baseball, our research takes a swing at elucidating the intricate dance between swinging bats and soaring bitcoins. Indeed, as we navigate the mazy labyrinth of data, we are met with the striking convergence of statistics and stadia, a delightful juxtaposition that challenges conventional wisdom and beckons us to ponder the whimsical correlations that lie beneath the surface.
As we wade into this captivating confluence of finance and athletics, we unravel a tale of unexpected correlations that leaves us pondering the playful paradoxes of probability and the curious crossovers between disparate domains. In the pages that follow, we embark on a journey that celebrates the serendipitous symphony of statistics and sport, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between finance, fandom, and the frenetic scribbles of fate. So, dear reader, brace yourself for a delightful dive into the unexpected nexus of bitcoin babble and baseball batonage, as we seek to unravel the mystique of the Bitcoin Batters.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis of the data reveals a striking relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our findings indicate a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320, with an r-squared value of 0.8114982 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. To put it plainly, our results show that there is indeed a strong connection between the frequency of articles about bitcoin and the age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels.

Fig. 1 showcases the scatterplot illustrating the robust correlation between these two seemingly unrelated variables. The scatterplot vividly captures the impressive alignment of bitcoin musings and batter birthdays, painting a picture of synchronicity that may appear as improbable as a knuckleballer hitting a home run.

These findings underscore the whimsical nature of statistical correlations, reminding us that in the realm of data, unexpected convergences can often emerge from seemingly unrelated sources. Who would have thought that the ebb and flow of cryptocurrency coverage could harmonize with the aging patterns of baseball batters? Our research sheds light on this peculiar phenomenon, inviting us to ponder the playful interplay between financial fervor and the innings of age in the world of sports.

In conclusion, our study unearths a peculiar yet captivating association between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels, challenging traditional perceptions and beckoning us to consider the intriguing interplay between these two disparate realms. As we wrap up our analysis, we find ourselves marveling at the surprising connections that emerge from the complex web of data, offering a fresh perspective on the unpredictable dance of statistics and sport.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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]]
The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper explores the intriguing relationship between the frequency of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our study utilizes data drawn from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com to investigate this unorthodox correlation. Employing statistical analysis, we identify a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 with a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. Our findings shed light on this seemingly whimsical association, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of financial journalism and baseball demographics. We helm the diamond of data to uncover the prowess of puntastic pitches and the whimsy of weighted wallets in the world of sports. After all, who would have thought that Bitcoin chatter and batter aging could go hand in hand – or should we say, with bat in hand?

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith et al.," the authors find the impact of financial news on market trends to be a significant area of interest, with particular focus on the influence of media coverage on investor sentiment and behavior. The study highlights the potential for news articles to shape perceptions and drive investment decisions, a notion that carries intriguing implications when applied to the world of cryptocurrency. Similarly, "Doe and Smith" investigate the demographics of professional athletes, delving into the factors that may influence the age distribution of players in various sports leagues. This work provides valuable insights into the dynamics of athlete aging and the broader implications for team performance and strategy.
Moving beyond the traditional academic literature, we turn our attention to non-fiction works that offer unique perspectives on finance and sports. "The Age of Cryptocurrency" by Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey provides a comprehensive exploration of digital currencies and their impact on the global economy. While primarily focused on the realm of finance, the book delves into the societal and cultural ramifications of the cryptocurrency revolution, offering an intriguing backdrop for our investigation. On the other hand, "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis takes a captivating look at the innovative strategies employed by the Oakland Athletics baseball team, introducing a novel approach to player evaluation and team dynamics. Though not directly related to cryptocurrency, the book's emphasis on statistical analysis and unconventional tactics sparks curiosity about potential parallels with our own research.
Venturing into the realm of fiction, the works of Edgar Allan Poe and J.D. Salinger offer unexpected insights into the enigmatic connection we seek to unravel. Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" illustrates the haunting grip of obsession, a theme that resonates with the fervor surrounding bitcoin chatter and its pervasive presence in financial discourse. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" presents a portrait of youthful discontent and disillusionment, prompting contemplation of the enduring youthfulness of baseball players and the evolving landscape of professional sports.
In addition to formal literature, we encountered intriguing posts on social media that hinted at the intersection of cryptocurrencies and sports. A tweet by @CryptoBaseballFan cryptically remarked, "HODLing bitcoin feels like waiting for that perfect pitch – patience pays off, both in finance and on the field. #BitcoinBatters #CryptoSports" This playful allusion to the parallels between financial investment and athletic prowess served as a compelling catalyst for our exploration, igniting a sense of wonder and curiosity at the prospect of uncovering whimsical connections between these seemingly incongruous realms.
As we wade through this montage of scholarly works, literary musings, and social media snippets, we are reminded of the playful tapestry that intertwines the worlds of finance and sports, beckoning us to uncover the unexpected threads of correlation that weave through the fabric of our investigation. With a nod to the seriousness of academic inquiry and a wink to the quirky allure of our subject matter, we embark on a journey that celebrates the fusion of fascination and frivolity, inviting readers to join us in peeling back the layers of the Bitcoin Batters conundrum.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the data reveals a striking relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our findings indicate a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320, with an r-squared value of 0.8114982 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. To put it plainly, our results show that there is indeed a strong connection between the frequency of articles about bitcoin and the age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels.
Fig. 1 showcases the scatterplot illustrating the robust correlation between these two seemingly unrelated variables. The scatterplot vividly captures the impressive alignment of bitcoin musings and batter birthdays, painting a picture of synchronicity that may appear as improbable as a knuckleballer hitting a home run.
These findings underscore the whimsical nature of statistical correlations, reminding us that in the realm of data, unexpected convergences can often emerge from seemingly unrelated sources. Who would have thought that the ebb and flow of cryptocurrency coverage could harmonize with the aging patterns of baseball batters? Our research sheds light on this peculiar phenomenon, inviting us to ponder the playful interplay between financial fervor and the innings of age in the world of sports.
In conclusion, our study unearths a peculiar yet captivating association between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels, challenging traditional perceptions and beckoning us to consider the intriguing interplay between these two disparate realms. As we wrap up our analysis, we find ourselves marveling at the surprising connections that emerge from the complex web of data, offering a fresh perspective on the unpredictable dance of statistics and sport.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

The whimsical intersection of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels has led us into a serendipitous realm of statistical innovation and playful scholarly inquiry. Our findings not only affirm the seemingly surreal correlation identified in the literature review but also add a touch of statistical stardust to this enchanting narrative.

From the ethereal echoes of Edgar Allan Poe's musings to the sporty statistics immortalized in "Moneyball," our research aligns with the inquisitive spirit that weaves whimsy and wonder through the realms of finance and sports. The robust correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 unveiled in our analysis not only signals a statistically significant connection but also emphasizes the surprising synchrony between the flux of financial fervor and the march of time on the baseball diamond. This alignment epitomizes the adage that, in the world of statistics, as in life, peculiar pairings can often yield fascinating insights.

The scatterplot vividly illustrates this peculiar blend of bitcoin buzz and batter birthdays with a colorful exuberance that rivals the charming chaos of a base-clearing triple. The curve of the data points waltzes across the axes, mirroring the graceful fluidity of a polished double play.

In this lighthearted pursuit of scholarly amusement, our findings reinforce the notion that beneath the layers of data and decimals lies a realm of delightful discovery, where the unlikeliest of bedfellows can indeed reveal surprisingly resonant connections. The confluence of financial musings and athletic rosters, which may have initially seemed as unlikely as a six-tool player, now presents itself as a charming enigma worthy of further exploration.

As we bring our discussion to a close, we find ourselves reveling in the whimsy of this captivating correlation, marveling at the unexpected harmony that emerges from the eclectic tapestry of statistics and sports. Our findings beckon us to embrace the delightful dance of data, where each step leads us closer to uncovering the curious and the comical in the interconnected worlds of finance and sport. With a nod to the unexpected, our journey continues, propelled by the enduring allure of statistical pizzazz and the playful paradoxes that animate the world of academic inquiry.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, 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]]
The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research paper explores the intriguing relationship between the frequency of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our study utilizes data drawn from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com to investigate this unorthodox correlation. Employing statistical analysis, we identify a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 with a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. Our findings shed light on this seemingly whimsical association, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of financial journalism and baseball demographics. We helm the diamond of data to uncover the prowess of puntastic pitches and the whimsy of weighted wallets in the world of sports. After all, who would have thought that Bitcoin chatter and batter aging could go hand in hand – or should we say, with bat in hand?

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The world of finance and the realm of sports have often been viewed as separate domains, each with its own set of complexities and idiosyncrasies. However, as we delve into the depths of data, we unearth unexpected connections and correlations that defy traditional boundaries. In this study, we embark on a peculiar yet captivating journey to unravel the enigmatic relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. The fusion of financial fervor and baseball banter may seem incongruous at first glance, but our investigation has unearthed a remarkable intertwining of these seemingly disparate realms.
Who would have thought that the whirlwind of cryptocurrency commentary could intersect with the age distribution of batters swinging for the Angels in Los Angeles? Unveiling the intriguing parallels between the ephemeral world of digital currencies and the timeless art of baseball, our research takes a swing at elucidating the intricate dance between swinging bats and soaring bitcoins. Indeed, as we navigate the mazy labyrinth of data, we are met with the striking convergence of statistics and stadia, a delightful juxtaposition that challenges conventional wisdom and beckons us to ponder the whimsical correlations that lie beneath the surface.
As we wade into this captivating confluence of finance and athletics, we unravel a tale of unexpected correlations that leaves us pondering the playful paradoxes of probability and the curious crossovers between disparate domains. In the pages that follow, we embark on a journey that celebrates the serendipitous symphony of statistics and sport, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between finance, fandom, and the frenetic scribbles of fate. So, dear reader, brace yourself for a delightful dive into the unexpected nexus of bitcoin babble and baseball batonage, as we seek to unravel the mystique of the Bitcoin Batters.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the data reveals a striking relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our findings indicate a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320, with an r-squared value of 0.8114982 and a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. To put it plainly, our results show that there is indeed a strong connection between the frequency of articles about bitcoin and the age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels.
Fig. 1 showcases the scatterplot illustrating the robust correlation between these two seemingly unrelated variables. The scatterplot vividly captures the impressive alignment of bitcoin musings and batter birthdays, painting a picture of synchronicity that may appear as improbable as a knuckleballer hitting a home run.
These findings underscore the whimsical nature of statistical correlations, reminding us that in the realm of data, unexpected convergences can often emerge from seemingly unrelated sources. Who would have thought that the ebb and flow of cryptocurrency coverage could harmonize with the aging patterns of baseball batters? Our research sheds light on this peculiar phenomenon, inviting us to ponder the playful interplay between financial fervor and the innings of age in the world of sports.
In conclusion, our study unearths a peculiar yet captivating association between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels, challenging traditional perceptions and beckoning us to consider the intriguing interplay between these two disparate realms. As we wrap up our analysis, we find ourselves marveling at the surprising connections that emerge from the complex web of data, offering a fresh perspective on the unpredictable dance of statistics and sport.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In closing, our research has shed light on the unexpected convergence of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. The strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 with a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023 highlights the whimsical interplay between financial fervor and the innings of age in the world of sports. It is indeed remarkable how the jingles of digital currencies resonate with the aging symphony of baseball bats, creating a harmony that challenges traditional perceptions and beckons us to ponder the quirky correlations that underlie the colorful tapestry of statistics and sport. As we wrap up our analysis, we find ourselves marveling at the surprising connections that emerge from the complex web of data, offering a fresh perspective on the unpredictable dance of statistics and sport. We have truly witnessed the unfolding of a tale that celebrates the serendipitous symphony of statistics and sport, inviting contemplation of the playful interplay between Bitcoin babble and baseball batonage.

It's safe to say that this research has knocked it out of the park in unraveling the mystique of the Bitcoin Batters. The charming chaos of statistical correlations never fails to surprise, leaving us pondering the whimsical intricacies of probability and the curious crossovers between the world of finance and the realm of sports. After all, who would have thought that the whimsy of weighted wallets could go hand in hand – or should we say, with bat in hand – with the prowess of puntastic pitches? While the discovery of this correlation is undoubtedly intriguing, it appears that no further research in this area is needed. We have plumbed the depths of this peculiar association and unraveled its whimsical intricacies, leaving us with a newfound appreciation for the delightful juxtaposition of statistics and stadia. It's time to retire our data gloves and statistical bats, secure in the knowledge that the intersection of Bitcoin babble and baseball batonage has been thoroughly explored.


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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 The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Sports Analytics and Financial Analysis


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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 The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Center for Analytical Sports Research & Economic Strategy (CASERES)


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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 The Bitcoin Batters: A Correlational Analysis of Bloomberg Money Stuff Articles and the Average Age of Batters for the Los Angeles Angels with an abstract of This research paper explores the intriguing relationship between the frequency of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin and the average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels. Our study utilizes data drawn from Bloomberg and Baseball-Reference.com to investigate this unorthodox correlation. Employing statistical analysis, we identify a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9008320 with a p-value less than 0.01 for the period spanning from 2014 to 2023. Our findings shed light on this seemingly whimsical association, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of financial journalism and baseball demographics. We helm the diamond of data to uncover the prowess of puntastic pitches and the whimsy of weighted wallets in the world of sports. After all, who would have thought that Bitcoin chatter and batter aging could go hand in hand – or should we say, with bat in hand?

ChatGPT:

Bloomberg Money Stuff, Bitcoin articles, Los Angeles Angels, batters, average age, correlation analysis, statistical analysis, financial journalism, baseball demographics, Baseball-Reference.com, correlation coefficient, p-value, puntastic pitches, weighted wallets, sports analytics

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Data details

Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin
Detailed data title: Articles published by Matt Levine on Bloomberg.com with 'bitcoin' in the headline or summary.
Source: Bloomberg
Additional Info: All headline and summary text from Bloomberg articles by Matt Levine included

See what else correlates with Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin

The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels
Detailed data title: The average age of batters, weighted by number of at-bats, for the Los Angeles Angels
Source: Baseball-Reference.com
See what else correlates with The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels

Correlation r = 0.9008320 (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 = 0.8114982 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 81.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin) over the 10 years from 2014 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.00037. 0.0003748202212680764000000000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

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

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.9 in 0.037% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 2,668 random variables Which I absolutely did.
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.

[ 0.63, 0.98 ] 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.
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin (Levine articles)20117462811230712
The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels (Batter age)29.328.728.529.929.528.828.529.12828.6




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.
  4. 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.
  5. Outlandish outliers: There are "outliers" in this data. In concept, "outlier" just means "way different than the rest of your dataset." When calculating a correlation like this, they are particularly impactful because a single outlier can substantially increase your correlation.

    For the purposes of this project, I counted a point as an outlier if it the residual was two standard deviations from the mean.

    (This bullet point only shows up in the details page on charts that do, in fact, have outliers.)
    They stand out on the scatterplot above: notice the dots that are far away from any other dots. I intentionally mishandeled outliers, which makes the correlation look extra strong.




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([20,11,7,46,28,11,2,30,7,12,])
array_2 = np.array([29.3,28.7,28.5,29.9,29.5,28.8,28.5,29.1,28,28.6,])
array_1_name = "Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about bitcoin"
array_2_name = "The average age of batters for the Los Angeles Angels"

# 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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