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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is The number of Breweries in the United States and the second variable is Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System.  The chart goes from 1990 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of breweries in the United States increased, so did the demand for craft beer. This led to a surge in the production of hops, a key ingredient in beer. Now, hops are green, just like the wires used in automotive electrical systems. The unprecedented need for hops meant that more green dye was being produced to color the wires, and unfortunately, it turned out to conduct electricity even better than copper. This shocking development resulted in a higher frequency of automotive recalls for electrical system issues, as cars were essentially getting hop-wired. Remember, when it comes to beer-inspired car troubles, the situation can go from draft to defrost in no time.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate a hyper-realistic image of a lively city street, teeming with activity. On one side, vibrant and eye-catching brewery signs in an array of colors adorn the street, drawing the eye to the burgeoning craft brewery scene in the United States. On the other side of the street, a group of bustling auto repair shops are visible, with mechanics attending to cars being brought in for electrical system recalls, highlighting the growing trend of automotive recalls related to electrical issues. Capture the intricate details of the signs and the energy of the street, making it come alive in a hyper-realistic manner. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: The number of Breweries in the United States and Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System. 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: Magic realism Cute cartoon Hyper-realistic Whimsical illustration Parallax art
ChatGPT: Hyper-realistic

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both The number of Breweries in the United States and Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: A bustling city street is lined with a row of colorful brewery signs, showcasing the growing number of breweries in the United States. In the background, a group of auto repair shops are busy with cars being brought in for electrical system recalls, demonstrating the rise in automotive recalls for electrical issues.

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: [ Hyper-realistic ] and depicting this scene: A bustling city street is lined with a row of colorful brewery signs, showcasing the growing number of breweries in the United States. In the background, a group of auto repair shops are busy with cars being brought in for electrical system recalls, demonstrating the rise in automotive recalls for electrical issues. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate a hyper-realistic image of a lively city street, teeming with activity. On one side, vibrant and eye-catching brewery signs in an array of colors adorn the street, drawing the eye to the burgeoning craft brewery scene in the United States. On the other side of the street, a group of bustling auto repair shops are visible, with mechanics attending to cars being brought in for electrical system recalls, highlighting the growing trend of automotive recalls related to electrical issues. Capture the intricate details of the signs and the energy of the street, making it come alive in a hyper-realistic manner.

*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 The number of Breweries in the United States caused Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System to increase.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States

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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of Breweries in the United States and Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from Brewers Association and US DOT to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9405198 and p < 0.01 for 1990 to 2022.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States

[[ABSTRACT]]
Craft beer enthusiasts and auto aficionados alike will be delighted to learn of our findings in this unconventional study. By tapping into data from the Brewers Association and the US Department of Transportation, we sought to uncork the truth about the relation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. Our research brewed up a strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.9405198 and p < 0.01 covering the period from 1990 to 2022. Join us as we navigate the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. It's a research journey filled with unexpected hops and shocking twists!


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of Breweries in the United States and Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States

[[ABSTRACT]]
Craft beer enthusiasts and auto aficionados alike will be delighted to learn of our findings in this unconventional study. By tapping into data from the Brewers Association and the US Department of Transportation, we sought to uncork the truth about the relation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. Our research brewed up a strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.9405198 and p < 0.01 covering the period from 1990 to 2022. Join us as we navigate the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. It's a research journey filled with unexpected hops and shocking twists!

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As craft beer continues to pour its way into the hearts and glasses of Americans, the brewing industry has experienced an exponential growth in the United States. Simultaneously, the automotive industry has faced its fair share of shocks and jolts with a plethora of recalls related to electrical system issues. While these two realms might seem as different as night and ale, our curious minds couldn't help but wonder if there might be a connection between the number of breweries and automotive recalls.

Crafting our study around this unconventional yet intriguing premise, we set out to infuse a sense of humor, a pinch of curiosity, and a dash of statistical analysis to uncover the potential correlation between the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. As we delve into this uncharted territory, we invite you to join us on this research escapade brimming with unexpected hops and shocking twists.

So, buckle up, grab a pint, and let's embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries that lie within the realms of beer taps and electrical sparks. We promise it will be an electrifying experience, worthy of a toast… or perhaps even a recall!


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of Breweries in the United States and Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System. 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. Perhaps you also got inspiration from some board games that are vaugely related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States

[[ABSTRACT]]
Craft beer enthusiasts and auto aficionados alike will be delighted to learn of our findings in this unconventional study. By tapping into data from the Brewers Association and the US Department of Transportation, we sought to uncork the truth about the relation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. Our research brewed up a strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.9405198 and p < 0.01 covering the period from 1990 to 2022. Join us as we navigate the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. It's a research journey filled with unexpected hops and shocking twists!

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As craft beer continues to pour its way into the hearts and glasses of Americans, the brewing industry has experienced an exponential growth in the United States. Simultaneously, the automotive industry has faced its fair share of shocks and jolts with a plethora of recalls related to electrical system issues. While these two realms might seem as different as night and ale, our curious minds couldn't help but wonder if there might be a connection between the number of breweries and automotive recalls.
Crafting our study around this unconventional yet intriguing premise, we set out to infuse a sense of humor, a pinch of curiosity, and a dash of statistical analysis to uncover the potential correlation between the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. As we delve into this uncharted territory, we invite you to join us on this research escapade brimming with unexpected hops and shocking twists.
So, buckle up, grab a pint, and let's embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries that lie within the realms of beer taps and electrical sparks. We promise it will be an electrifying experience, worthy of a toast… or perhaps even a recall!

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In their groundbreaking study, Smith and Doe (2018) examined the rising trend of craft breweries in the United States and its potential impacts on various industries. The authors find a positive correlation between the number of breweries and consumer spending, but they stop short of exploring any connections to automotive recalls. Nevertheless, their work laid the frothy foundation for our own investigation into the unexpected relationship between craft brewing and automotive malfunctions.

Jones (2020) delved into the complexities of automotive recalls, focusing on electrical system defects and their implications for vehicle safety. While Jones' work provides valuable insights into the technical aspects of these recalls, it fails to consider the potential influence of craft beer culture on the frequency of such issues. As we navigate the convoluted pathways of statistical analysis and intoxicating brews, we seek to bridge the gap between these seemingly disparate domains.

Turning to the world of non-fiction literature, “The Oxford Companion to Beer” by Garrett Oliver enlightens us on the history and cultural significance of the brewing industry, while “Car Care for the Clueless” by Pete and Judy Gill demonstrates the importance of maintaining an automobile's electrical system. However, these sources offer no clues about any interplay between the two realms.

On the fiction shelf, “Brewmaster's War” by J.D. Luzzatto immerses readers in the drama of a family-owned brewery during World War II, while “The Shock Doctrine” by Naomi Klein explores the impact of economic policies on societies. Alas, neither of these works directly addresses the perplexing relationship between breweries and automotive recalls.

Drawing inspiration from the world of board games, we ponder over the strategic maneuvers in “Brew Crafters” and the high-stakes decision-making in “Power Grid” as we contemplate the convergence of craft beer and automotive recalls. While these games provide ample entertainment, they offer no definitive answers to our research inquiry.

As we froth our way through the literature, we recognize the need for a new perspective—one that takes us beyond the conventional bounds of scholarly inquiry and into the realm of unexpected discoveries. Join us as we savor the taste of knowledge and navigate the electrifying twists in this uncharted brewscape.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of Breweries in the United States and Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Brewers Association and US DOT . You used data from 1990 to 2022

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States

[[ABSTRACT]]
Craft beer enthusiasts and auto aficionados alike will be delighted to learn of our findings in this unconventional study. By tapping into data from the Brewers Association and the US Department of Transportation, we sought to uncork the truth about the relation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. Our research brewed up a strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.9405198 and p < 0.01 covering the period from 1990 to 2022. Join us as we navigate the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. It's a research journey filled with unexpected hops and shocking twists!

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As craft beer continues to pour its way into the hearts and glasses of Americans, the brewing industry has experienced an exponential growth in the United States. Simultaneously, the automotive industry has faced its fair share of shocks and jolts with a plethora of recalls related to electrical system issues. While these two realms might seem as different as night and ale, our curious minds couldn't help but wonder if there might be a connection between the number of breweries and automotive recalls.
Crafting our study around this unconventional yet intriguing premise, we set out to infuse a sense of humor, a pinch of curiosity, and a dash of statistical analysis to uncover the potential correlation between the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. As we delve into this uncharted territory, we invite you to join us on this research escapade brimming with unexpected hops and shocking twists.
So, buckle up, grab a pint, and let's embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries that lie within the realms of beer taps and electrical sparks. We promise it will be an electrifying experience, worthy of a toast… or perhaps even a recall!

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To concoct the perfect blend of research methods for this unorthodox study, we first tapped into data sources with fervent enthusiasm, much like a thirsty patron approaching a well-stocked bar. The data used in this study hails predominantly from the Brewers Association, providing us with a comprehensive directory of breweries across the United States. We then hitched a ride down memory lane (or rather, the information superhighway) to the US Department of Transportation, where we procured indispensable details regarding automotive recalls for electrical system issues. Combining these sources, we brewed a rich dataset spanning the years 1990 through 2022, allowing us to ferment a thorough analysis of the relationship between the burgeoning brewery scene and the electrifying automotive domain.

To complement our digital bar-hopping, we adopted a meticulous approach to data wrangling – akin to the delicate handling of precious hops in the brewing process. We sieved through the vast quantities of data, diligently ensuring that each brewery and recall entry was accurately accounted for, with a careful eye for detail that would impress even the most discerning of beer sommeliers. Once our dataset was distilled to perfection, we fermented it in the crucible of statistical analysis, employing top-shelf tools such as regression modeling and correlation testing to tease out the potential link between the number of breweries and automotive recalls for electrical system issues.

With our methodology steeped in rigor and thoroughness, we treated the data not as mere ingredients in a recipe, but as essential components in our pursuit of truth and understanding. The resulting concoction, much like a finely aged brew, is a testament to the care and precision with which we assembled and analyzed the elements at hand, toasting to the unexpected insights that emerged from this unconventional fusion of beer and automotive expertise. So sit back, raise a glass (responsibly, of course), and prepare to be electrified by the findings that bubble forth from our data-driven tasting session. Cheers to science, and to whichever unlikely combination of factors led you to this scholarly brew-ha-ha!



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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of Breweries in the United States and Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Brewers Association and US DOT .

For the time period 1990 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9405198, r-squared of 0.8845774, 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]]
Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States

[[ABSTRACT]]
Craft beer enthusiasts and auto aficionados alike will be delighted to learn of our findings in this unconventional study. By tapping into data from the Brewers Association and the US Department of Transportation, we sought to uncork the truth about the relation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. Our research brewed up a strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.9405198 and p < 0.01 covering the period from 1990 to 2022. Join us as we navigate the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. It's a research journey filled with unexpected hops and shocking twists!

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As craft beer continues to pour its way into the hearts and glasses of Americans, the brewing industry has experienced an exponential growth in the United States. Simultaneously, the automotive industry has faced its fair share of shocks and jolts with a plethora of recalls related to electrical system issues. While these two realms might seem as different as night and ale, our curious minds couldn't help but wonder if there might be a connection between the number of breweries and automotive recalls.
Crafting our study around this unconventional yet intriguing premise, we set out to infuse a sense of humor, a pinch of curiosity, and a dash of statistical analysis to uncover the potential correlation between the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. As we delve into this uncharted territory, we invite you to join us on this research escapade brimming with unexpected hops and shocking twists.
So, buckle up, grab a pint, and let's embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries that lie within the realms of beer taps and electrical sparks. We promise it will be an electrifying experience, worthy of a toast… or perhaps even a recall!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. We found a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9405198 and an r-squared value of 0.8845774, with a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship.

Figure 1 displays a scatterplot illustrating the strong positive correlation between the variables. The plot clearly demonstrates how the proliferation of breweries is closely associated with an uptick in automotive recalls for electrical system problems. It's as if the surge in craft beer enthusiasm is sparking more than just a love for IPAs and porters—apparently, it's also sparking electrical glitches in our cars!

In other words, for every increase in the number of breweries, we observed a corresponding surge in automotive recalls related to the electrical system. This intriguing link between the brewing industry and automotive electrical issues highlights the unexpected ways in which seemingly unrelated domains can intersect.

It seems that the buzz surrounding craft breweries is not confined to the realm of beer alone. As breweries proliferate, they appear to have an electrifying effect on automotive recalls, shedding light on the entangled relationship between these two apparently incongruous worlds.

These findings raise fascinating questions about the potential mechanisms underlying this correlation. Could it be that the fermenting enthusiasm in the brewing industry somehow triggers voltage irregularities in vehicles? Or perhaps the sheer exuberance of craft beer culture is influencing the integrity of automotive electrical systems in some unforeseen manner?

Our results underscore the unpredictability and intricate nature of cause-and-effect relationships, reminding us that correlations can emerge from the most unexpected pairings, much like an unexpected beer-and-automotive-tinkering enthusiast. These findings call for further exploration and, dare we say, an electrifying brainstorm of ideas for future research endeavors!

As our research taps into this uncharted linkage between breweries and automotive recalls, it leaves us bubbling with excitement and sparking with fervor to unravel the mysteries that lie beneath the frothy veneer of craft beer and the electrifying underpinnings of automotive malfunctions. The journey has been anything but ale and stagnant—it has delivered a jolt of electrifying revelations that ultimately set the stage for a refreshing convergence of industries, brimming with potential for scholarly frothiness.



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 The number of Breweries in the United States and Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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]]
Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States

[[ABSTRACT]]
Craft beer enthusiasts and auto aficionados alike will be delighted to learn of our findings in this unconventional study. By tapping into data from the Brewers Association and the US Department of Transportation, we sought to uncork the truth about the relation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. Our research brewed up a strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.9405198 and p < 0.01 covering the period from 1990 to 2022. Join us as we navigate the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. It's a research journey filled with unexpected hops and shocking twists!

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In their groundbreaking study, Smith and Doe (2018) examined the rising trend of craft breweries in the United States and its potential impacts on various industries. The authors find a positive correlation between the number of breweries and consumer spending, but they stop short of exploring any connections to automotive recalls. Nevertheless, their work laid the frothy foundation for our own investigation into the unexpected relationship between craft brewing and automotive malfunctions.
Jones (2020) delved into the complexities of automotive recalls, focusing on electrical system defects and their implications for vehicle safety. While Jones' work provides valuable insights into the technical aspects of these recalls, it fails to consider the potential influence of craft beer culture on the frequency of such issues. As we navigate the convoluted pathways of statistical analysis and intoxicating brews, we seek to bridge the gap between these seemingly disparate domains.
Turning to the world of non-fiction literature, “The Oxford Companion to Beer” by Garrett Oliver enlightens us on the history and cultural significance of the brewing industry, while “Car Care for the Clueless” by Pete and Judy Gill demonstrates the importance of maintaining an automobile's electrical system. However, these sources offer no clues about any interplay between the two realms.
On the fiction shelf, “Brewmaster's War” by J.D. Luzzatto immerses readers in the drama of a family-owned brewery during World War II, while “The Shock Doctrine” by Naomi Klein explores the impact of economic policies on societies. Alas, neither of these works directly addresses the perplexing relationship between breweries and automotive recalls.
Drawing inspiration from the world of board games, we ponder over the strategic maneuvers in “Brew Crafters” and the high-stakes decision-making in “Power Grid” as we contemplate the convergence of craft beer and automotive recalls. While these games provide ample entertainment, they offer no definitive answers to our research inquiry.
As we froth our way through the literature, we recognize the need for a new perspective—one that takes us beyond the conventional bounds of scholarly inquiry and into the realm of unexpected discoveries. Join us as we savor the taste of knowledge and navigate the electrifying twists in this uncharted brewscape.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. We found a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9405198 and an r-squared value of 0.8845774, with a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship.
Figure 1 displays a scatterplot illustrating the strong positive correlation between the variables. The plot clearly demonstrates how the proliferation of breweries is closely associated with an uptick in automotive recalls for electrical system problems. It's as if the surge in craft beer enthusiasm is sparking more than just a love for IPAs and porters—apparently, it's also sparking electrical glitches in our cars!
In other words, for every increase in the number of breweries, we observed a corresponding surge in automotive recalls related to the electrical system. This intriguing link between the brewing industry and automotive electrical issues highlights the unexpected ways in which seemingly unrelated domains can intersect.
It seems that the buzz surrounding craft breweries is not confined to the realm of beer alone. As breweries proliferate, they appear to have an electrifying effect on automotive recalls, shedding light on the entangled relationship between these two apparently incongruous worlds.
These findings raise fascinating questions about the potential mechanisms underlying this correlation. Could it be that the fermenting enthusiasm in the brewing industry somehow triggers voltage irregularities in vehicles? Or perhaps the sheer exuberance of craft beer culture is influencing the integrity of automotive electrical systems in some unforeseen manner?
Our results underscore the unpredictability and intricate nature of cause-and-effect relationships, reminding us that correlations can emerge from the most unexpected pairings, much like an unexpected beer-and-automotive-tinkering enthusiast. These findings call for further exploration and, dare we say, an electrifying brainstorm of ideas for future research endeavors!
As our research taps into this uncharted linkage between breweries and automotive recalls, it leaves us bubbling with excitement and sparking with fervor to unravel the mysteries that lie beneath the frothy veneer of craft beer and the electrifying underpinnings of automotive malfunctions. The journey has been anything but ale and stagnant—it has delivered a jolt of electrifying revelations that ultimately set the stage for a refreshing convergence of industries, brimming with potential for scholarly frothiness.


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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

The frothy findings of our study illuminate an unexpected correlation between the proliferation of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. Our results not only confirm but also amplify the themes touched upon in the literature review, bringing the interplay between craft brewing and automotive malfunctions to the forefront of scholarly inquiry.

First, let's raise a glass to Smith and Doe's (2018) pioneering work, which hinted at the potential impacts of the burgeoning craft beer scene on various industries. Our study not only corroborates the flourishing consumer spending attributed to the rise of breweries but also unveils the shocking connection between this trend and an increase in automotive recalls for electrical system issues. The surge in craft beer enthusiasm seems to have sparked more than just a love for IPAs and porters—it's also stirring up trouble in the automotive world!

Similarly, Jones' (2020) exploration of automotive recalls for electrical system defects takes on a new dimension in light of our findings. While Jones delves into the technical intricacies of these recalls, our research extends the conversation by unearthing a statistically significant relationship between the number of breweries and the frequency of these issues. It appears that the electrifying essence of craft beer culture may indeed be influencing the integrity of automotive electrical systems in unexpected ways. Who knew that savoring a cold brew could have such electrifying repercussions on our vehicles?

The seemingly unrelated worlds of craft beer and automotive manufacturing have culminated in a curious convergence, revealing how the frothy landscape of breweries can intersect with the electrifying underpinnings of automotive malfunctions. It's as if the fermenting enthusiasm in the brewing industry is unleashing a voltage irregularity in our cars, creating an unexpected twist in the interconnectedness of these domains. Our research not only confirms the startling correlation but also invites a playful reflection on the unforeseen dynamics at play.

As our analysis demonstrates, the interplay between breweries and automotive recalls for electrical system issues defies conventional bounds, reminding us that correlations can emerge from the most unexpected pairings. This uncharted linkage calls for further inquiry, inviting an electrifying brainstorm of ideas to unravel the mysteries beneath the frothy veneer of craft beer and the unexpected sparks in automotive malfunctions. It's a refreshing convergence of industries, brimming with scholarly frothiness and the potential for a barrel of electrifying new insights. So, as we raise our glasses to this surprising discovery, let's not only toast to the unexpected but also approach future research endeavors with a dash of humor and a generous pour of curiosity. Cheers to the ale and electric currents that have illuminated this uncharted brewscape!


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of Breweries in the United States and Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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]]
Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States

[[ABSTRACT]]
Craft beer enthusiasts and auto aficionados alike will be delighted to learn of our findings in this unconventional study. By tapping into data from the Brewers Association and the US Department of Transportation, we sought to uncork the truth about the relation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. Our research brewed up a strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.9405198 and p < 0.01 covering the period from 1990 to 2022. Join us as we navigate the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. It's a research journey filled with unexpected hops and shocking twists!

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As craft beer continues to pour its way into the hearts and glasses of Americans, the brewing industry has experienced an exponential growth in the United States. Simultaneously, the automotive industry has faced its fair share of shocks and jolts with a plethora of recalls related to electrical system issues. While these two realms might seem as different as night and ale, our curious minds couldn't help but wonder if there might be a connection between the number of breweries and automotive recalls.
Crafting our study around this unconventional yet intriguing premise, we set out to infuse a sense of humor, a pinch of curiosity, and a dash of statistical analysis to uncover the potential correlation between the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. As we delve into this uncharted territory, we invite you to join us on this research escapade brimming with unexpected hops and shocking twists.
So, buckle up, grab a pint, and let's embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries that lie within the realms of beer taps and electrical sparks. We promise it will be an electrifying experience, worthy of a toast… or perhaps even a recall!

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. We found a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9405198 and an r-squared value of 0.8845774, with a p-value less than 0.01, indicating a statistically significant relationship.
Figure 1 displays a scatterplot illustrating the strong positive correlation between the variables. The plot clearly demonstrates how the proliferation of breweries is closely associated with an uptick in automotive recalls for electrical system problems. It's as if the surge in craft beer enthusiasm is sparking more than just a love for IPAs and porters—apparently, it's also sparking electrical glitches in our cars!
In other words, for every increase in the number of breweries, we observed a corresponding surge in automotive recalls related to the electrical system. This intriguing link between the brewing industry and automotive electrical issues highlights the unexpected ways in which seemingly unrelated domains can intersect.
It seems that the buzz surrounding craft breweries is not confined to the realm of beer alone. As breweries proliferate, they appear to have an electrifying effect on automotive recalls, shedding light on the entangled relationship between these two apparently incongruous worlds.
These findings raise fascinating questions about the potential mechanisms underlying this correlation. Could it be that the fermenting enthusiasm in the brewing industry somehow triggers voltage irregularities in vehicles? Or perhaps the sheer exuberance of craft beer culture is influencing the integrity of automotive electrical systems in some unforeseen manner?
Our results underscore the unpredictability and intricate nature of cause-and-effect relationships, reminding us that correlations can emerge from the most unexpected pairings, much like an unexpected beer-and-automotive-tinkering enthusiast. These findings call for further exploration and, dare we say, an electrifying brainstorm of ideas for future research endeavors!
As our research taps into this uncharted linkage between breweries and automotive recalls, it leaves us bubbling with excitement and sparking with fervor to unravel the mysteries that lie beneath the frothy veneer of craft beer and the electrifying underpinnings of automotive malfunctions. The journey has been anything but ale and stagnant—it has delivered a jolt of electrifying revelations that ultimately set the stage for a refreshing convergence of industries, brimming with potential for scholarly frothiness.


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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has left us with quite the hangover of curiosity and excitement, as we unraveled the unexpected connection between the proliferation of breweries and automotive recalls related to electrical system issues. The correlation we unearthed is stronger than the aroma of a freshly poured IPA, with a coefficient so high it could power a microbrewery for a month! While the link may seem as outlandish as a beer-themed carwash, the data speaks for itself—much like a tipsy reveler at last call.

Our findings suggest that the surge in breweries is more than just fermenting enthusiasm; it appears to be sowing the seeds for an electrifying automotive ride, a connection as shocking as accidentally adding an extra hop to your brew. The ramifications of this correlation are as significant as the frothy head on a perfectly poured pint; they raise countless questions and fill our minds with the effervescent excitement of discovery.

We must acknowledge, however, that while our study has illuminated this uncharted territory, we must not brew the same pot of data any longer. It's time to pour our attention into other research endeavors and leave this particular brew to settle. After all, we have tapped into this relationship and extracted enough frothy insights—further investigation would just result in a watered-down repetition of our findings.

So, as this study draws to a close, we raise our glasses to the unexpected eccentricities of statistical analysis and the delightful surprises that research can uncover. Let this conclusion mark the end of this particular journey and the beginning of a new one—perhaps one that doesn't involve such an unusual pairing of brews and volts, but one that promises to be just as stimulating and, dare we say, intoxicating in its academic revelry. Cheers to that, and may your future research endeavors be as electrifying as this one!


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User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Fermented Studies


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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 Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Fermentation Studies


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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 Hoppy Hour and Electrical Power: The Breweries-Recalls Correlation in the United States with an abstract of Craft beer enthusiasts and auto aficionados alike will be delighted to learn of our findings in this unconventional study. By tapping into data from the Brewers Association and the US Department of Transportation, we sought to uncork the truth about the relation between the number of breweries in the United States and automotive recalls for issues with the electrical system. Our research brewed up a strong correlation, with a coefficient of 0.9405198 and p < 0.01 covering the period from 1990 to 2022. Join us as we navigate the frothy world of craft brewing and the electrifying domain of automotive recalls. It's a research journey filled with unexpected hops and shocking twists!

ChatGPT:

breweries in the United States, automotive recalls, electrical system issues, correlation, craft beer industry, US Department of Transportation data, Brewers Association data, automotive industry, correlation coefficient, statistical significance, craft brewing, automotive electrical system recalls, research findings, correlation study, brewpubs, craft beer market

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Data details

The number of Breweries in the United States
Detailed data title: Number of Breweries in the United States
Source: Brewers Association
See what else correlates with The number of Breweries in the United States

Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System
Source: US DOT
See what else correlates with Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System

Correlation r = 0.9405198 (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 = 0.8845774 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 88.5% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of Breweries in the United States) over the 33 years from 1990 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 4.4E-16. 0.0000000000000004397396069239
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 0.94 in 4.4E-14% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 2,274,073,074,734,560 random variables You don't actually need 2 quadrillion 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 32 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 32 because we have two variables measured over a period of 33 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.

[ 0.88, 0.97 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
The number of Breweries in the United States (Number of breweries)2983504054906341006130514751651157714931499157516291635161217411805189619332131252526703162401448475780676777228557909293849709
Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System (Recalls)1012151418272124362725363445364349392833455955999410511681131111140117159




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. Confounding variable: 2020 is particularly different from the other years on this graph. Confounding variables (like global pandemics) will cause two variables to look connected when in fact a "sneaky third" variable is influencing both of them behind the scenes.




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([298,350,405,490,634,1006,1305,1475,1651,1577,1493,1499,1575,1629,1635,1612,1741,1805,1896,1933,2131,2525,2670,3162,4014,4847,5780,6767,7722,8557,9092,9384,9709,])
array_2 = np.array([10,12,15,14,18,27,21,24,36,27,25,36,34,45,36,43,49,39,28,33,45,59,55,99,94,105,116,81,131,111,140,117,159,])
array_1_name = "The number of Breweries in the United States"
array_2_name = "Automotive recalls for issues with the Electrical System"

# 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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