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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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the second variable is Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys.  The chart goes from 2003 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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas increased, the Dallas Cowboys saw a spike in season wins. This is due to the locksmiths' expertise in unlocking potential and the safe repairers' ability to fix any defensive holes. The Cowboys were able to secure victories and keep their playoff hopes under lock and key.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Prompt: Generate an image representing the bustling Texas town with newly opened locksmith and safe repair shops, and the Dallas Cowboys embracing a new defensive strategy to secure more wins. Capture the energetic atmosphere as the town focuses on locks and keys, and the football team emphasizes tightening their defense. Show the synergy between the two themes, highlighting the importance of attention to small details in both disciplines. 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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. 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: Minimalism Photorealism A Discovery magazine cover image Macabre Surrealism
ChatGPT: A Discovery magazine cover image

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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys, in the following situation: The increase in locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas led to a heightened interest in locks and keys. This, in turn, prompted the Dallas Cowboys to adopt a new strategy of "locking down" their opponents' offenses. The team focused on "unlocking" their full potential and maintaining a "tight defense". As a result, they were able to "secure" more wins in the season, proving that when it comes to football, even the tiniest "tumbler" can make a big difference.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling Texas town, more locksmiths and safe repairers opened up shop, reflecting the growing interest in locks and keys. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys embraced a new strategy, tightening their defense and locking down opponents. With this renewed focus, they secured more wins in the season, proving that attention to small details can make a big difference in football.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A Discovery magazine cover image ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling Texas town, more locksmiths and safe repairers opened up shop, reflecting the growing interest in locks and keys. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys embraced a new strategy, tightening their defense and locking down opponents. With this renewed focus, they secured more wins in the season, proving that attention to small details can make a big difference in football. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Prompt: Generate an image representing the bustling Texas town with newly opened locksmith and safe repair shops, and the Dallas Cowboys embracing a new defensive strategy to secure more wins. Capture the energetic atmosphere as the town focuses on locks and keys, and the football team emphasizes tightening their defense. Show the synergy between the two themes, highlighting the importance of attention to small details in both disciplines.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how increases in The number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas positively influenced Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.05)
Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas

The Journal of Safety and Sporting 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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for 2003 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]]
Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we unlock the surprising connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. With a knack for tackling unexpected correlations, our team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com to crack this puzzling phenomenon. Using rigorous statistical analysis, we discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, revealing a compelling connection that hitherto remained hidden.

Our findings shed light on the uncanny relationship between the security industry and sports performance. It seems that as the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas rises, the Dallas Cowboys’ season wins also tend to soar. This intriguing correlation left us pondering over whether it's the lock-picking skills of the locksmiths that unlock the path to victory for the Cowboys, or if it’s merely a case of fortuitous coincidence.

As dad joke aficionados, we couldn’t resist adding a playful quip to our study. What did the locksmith say to the football team? "I’ve got the keys to your success – and your locks, too!" This lighthearted jest mirrors the unexpected twist in our findings, adding a touch of levity to this curious connection.

Overall, our research elevates the understanding of the perplexing interplay between seemingly unrelated professions and sports performance, offering a fresh perspective on the unexpected intersections in the world of statistics.


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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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]]
Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we unlock the surprising connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. With a knack for tackling unexpected correlations, our team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com to crack this puzzling phenomenon. Using rigorous statistical analysis, we discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, revealing a compelling connection that hitherto remained hidden.

Our findings shed light on the uncanny relationship between the security industry and sports performance. It seems that as the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas rises, the Dallas Cowboys’ season wins also tend to soar. This intriguing correlation left us pondering over whether it's the lock-picking skills of the locksmiths that unlock the path to victory for the Cowboys, or if it’s merely a case of fortuitous coincidence.

As dad joke aficionados, we couldn’t resist adding a playful quip to our study. What did the locksmith say to the football team? "I’ve got the keys to your success – and your locks, too!" This lighthearted jest mirrors the unexpected twist in our findings, adding a touch of levity to this curious connection.

Overall, our research elevates the understanding of the perplexing interplay between seemingly unrelated professions and sports performance, offering a fresh perspective on the unexpected intersections in the world of statistics.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
**[[INTRODUCTION]]**

The relationship between seemingly disparate professions and sports performance has long been a subject of curiosity and intrigue. In this study, we delve into the unexpected connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. Our attempt to unlock the mystery of this association is not just an exercise in statistical analysis but also a journey into the unexpected intersections of professions and sports. It seems that in the game of correlations, even the most unexpected players can have a significant impact.

A locksmith walked into the Cowboys' headquarters and offered to rekey all their locks for free. When asked why, he replied, "I'm just trying to change the Cowboys' fortunes!" This jest may seem like a play on words, but as we discovered in our analysis, there may indeed be some truth to the locksmith’s offer affecting the team's fortunes. The correlation we uncovered provides compelling evidence that there may be more to this unexpected relationship than meets the eye.

The connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the Dallas Cowboys' season wins leads us to ponder the extent of influence of seemingly unrelated factors on sports outcomes. It raises the question: Is there a hidden key that unlocks the path to victory for sports teams, and could the locksmiths of Texas hold the answers?

As we dug into the data, our findings exhibited a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, indicating a significant relationship between these variables. It's no "lock" that this correlation has been overlooked for so long, but our research aims to shine a light on this unexpected relationship.

The Dallas Cowboys and the locksmith are not so different after all – they both know the importance of having the right combination for success. With each twist and turn of our statistical journey, we offer valuable insights into the intertwined dynamics of industries and sports performance. Our study aims to be the "key" that unlocks a new dimension in understanding the surprising correlations that underlie the world of statistics.

In the words of the locksmith, "We hold the key to understanding the game – may it be on the field or behind a locked door!" With this spirit of curiosity and exploration, we present our findings, poised to open doors to new perspectives on the intricate dance between professions and sports outcomes.


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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name some movies that you watched that are tangentially related to the topic.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we unlock the surprising connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. With a knack for tackling unexpected correlations, our team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com to crack this puzzling phenomenon. Using rigorous statistical analysis, we discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, revealing a compelling connection that hitherto remained hidden.

Our findings shed light on the uncanny relationship between the security industry and sports performance. It seems that as the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas rises, the Dallas Cowboys’ season wins also tend to soar. This intriguing correlation left us pondering over whether it's the lock-picking skills of the locksmiths that unlock the path to victory for the Cowboys, or if it’s merely a case of fortuitous coincidence.

As dad joke aficionados, we couldn’t resist adding a playful quip to our study. What did the locksmith say to the football team? "I’ve got the keys to your success – and your locks, too!" This lighthearted jest mirrors the unexpected twist in our findings, adding a touch of levity to this curious connection.

Overall, our research elevates the understanding of the perplexing interplay between seemingly unrelated professions and sports performance, offering a fresh perspective on the unexpected intersections in the world of statistics.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The relationship between seemingly disparate professions and sports performance has long been a subject of curiosity and intrigue. In this study, we delve into the unexpected connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. Our attempt to unlock the mystery of this association is not just an exercise in statistical analysis but also a journey into the unexpected intersections of professions and sports. It seems that in the game of correlations, even the most unexpected players can have a significant impact.
A locksmith walked into the Cowboys' headquarters and offered to rekey all their locks for free. When asked why, he replied, "I'm just trying to change the Cowboys' fortunes!" This jest may seem like a play on words, but as we discovered in our analysis, there may indeed be some truth to the locksmith’s offer affecting the team's fortunes. The correlation we uncovered provides compelling evidence that there may be more to this unexpected relationship than meets the eye.
The connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the Dallas Cowboys' season wins leads us to ponder the extent of influence of seemingly unrelated factors on sports outcomes. It raises the question: Is there a hidden key that unlocks the path to victory for sports teams, and could the locksmiths of Texas hold the answers?
As we dug into the data, our findings exhibited a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, indicating a significant relationship between these variables. It's no "lock" that this correlation has been overlooked for so long, but our research aims to shine a light on this unexpected relationship.
The Dallas Cowboys and the locksmith are not so different after all – they both know the importance of having the right combination for success. With each twist and turn of our statistical journey, we offer valuable insights into the intertwined dynamics of industries and sports performance. Our study aims to be the "key" that unlocks a new dimension in understanding the surprising correlations that underlie the world of statistics.
In the words of the locksmith, "We hold the key to understanding the game – may it be on the field or behind a locked door!" With this spirit of curiosity and exploration, we present our findings, poised to open doors to new perspectives on the intricate dance between professions and sports outcomes.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Smith and Doe (2017) examined the growth of the locksmith industry in Texas and its impact on the security market. They found that the rise in demand for locksmiths coincided with an increase in safe repairers in the region, hinting at a symbiotic relationship between these professions. This intriguing revelation prompted us to ponder whether this connection extended beyond the realms of security and into the unexpected domain of professional sports.

Jones (2020) conducted a comprehensive study on the performance metrics of the Dallas Cowboys, analyzing various factors that could potentially influence their season wins. However, little did Jones know that amidst the myriad of statistics and game analyses, the number of locksmiths and safe repairers had quietly inserted themselves as silent influencers on the team’s success.

In "The Key to Victory: A Comprehensive Guide to Locksmithing," the authors explore the intricate art of locksmithing and its impact on everyday life. Little did they know that the secrets to unlocking success for the Dallas Cowboys may lie within the very pages of their book.

"The Lock and the Leather: Tales of Intrigue and Sport" by A. H. Mystery delves into the world of mysterious happenings and unexpected connections. While the book may be a work of fiction, our findings suggest that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction when it comes to the curious relationship between locksmiths, safe repairers, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Movies such as "Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Jerry Maguire" provided unexpected inspiration as we navigated through the labyrinth of correlations. While not directly related to our study, these films served as a reminder that sometimes, the most surprising connections can lead to unanticipated results – much like our findings on locksmiths, safe repairers, and sports victories.

Speaking of locks and stocks, did you hear about the locksmith who couldn't find his key to success? He realized he had to pick himself up and forge a new path. This anecdote, much like our research findings, illustrates the inherent humor and unexpected twists that underlie the study of correlations.

As we unravel the enigmatic connection between locksmiths, safe repairers, and the Dallas Cowboys, our study dares to shed light on the whimsical and captivating interplay between professions and sports outcomes, resulting in a scholarly journey that is both illuminating and entertaining.


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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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 Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com . You used data from 2003 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]]
Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we unlock the surprising connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. With a knack for tackling unexpected correlations, our team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com to crack this puzzling phenomenon. Using rigorous statistical analysis, we discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, revealing a compelling connection that hitherto remained hidden.

Our findings shed light on the uncanny relationship between the security industry and sports performance. It seems that as the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas rises, the Dallas Cowboys’ season wins also tend to soar. This intriguing correlation left us pondering over whether it's the lock-picking skills of the locksmiths that unlock the path to victory for the Cowboys, or if it’s merely a case of fortuitous coincidence.

As dad joke aficionados, we couldn’t resist adding a playful quip to our study. What did the locksmith say to the football team? "I’ve got the keys to your success – and your locks, too!" This lighthearted jest mirrors the unexpected twist in our findings, adding a touch of levity to this curious connection.

Overall, our research elevates the understanding of the perplexing interplay between seemingly unrelated professions and sports performance, offering a fresh perspective on the unexpected intersections in the world of statistics.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The relationship between seemingly disparate professions and sports performance has long been a subject of curiosity and intrigue. In this study, we delve into the unexpected connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. Our attempt to unlock the mystery of this association is not just an exercise in statistical analysis but also a journey into the unexpected intersections of professions and sports. It seems that in the game of correlations, even the most unexpected players can have a significant impact.
A locksmith walked into the Cowboys' headquarters and offered to rekey all their locks for free. When asked why, he replied, "I'm just trying to change the Cowboys' fortunes!" This jest may seem like a play on words, but as we discovered in our analysis, there may indeed be some truth to the locksmith’s offer affecting the team's fortunes. The correlation we uncovered provides compelling evidence that there may be more to this unexpected relationship than meets the eye.
The connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the Dallas Cowboys' season wins leads us to ponder the extent of influence of seemingly unrelated factors on sports outcomes. It raises the question: Is there a hidden key that unlocks the path to victory for sports teams, and could the locksmiths of Texas hold the answers?
As we dug into the data, our findings exhibited a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, indicating a significant relationship between these variables. It's no "lock" that this correlation has been overlooked for so long, but our research aims to shine a light on this unexpected relationship.
The Dallas Cowboys and the locksmith are not so different after all – they both know the importance of having the right combination for success. With each twist and turn of our statistical journey, we offer valuable insights into the intertwined dynamics of industries and sports performance. Our study aims to be the "key" that unlocks a new dimension in understanding the surprising correlations that underlie the world of statistics.
In the words of the locksmith, "We hold the key to understanding the game – may it be on the field or behind a locked door!" With this spirit of curiosity and exploration, we present our findings, poised to open doors to new perspectives on the intricate dance between professions and sports outcomes.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unravel the enigmatic connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys, our research team employed a combination of meticulous data collection, statistical analysis, and a sprinkle of unwavering curiosity. We embarked on this research venture with the determination of a locksmith attempting to crack a stubborn lock, and the precision of a quarterback throwing a game-winning pass.

Our data collection process involved mining information from credible sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com. Our team combed through records spanning from 2003 to 2022, casting a wide statistical net to capture any potential glimmers of correlation amid the sea of data. Our approach can be likened to a locksmith meticulously assessing a lock for potential vulnerabilities, seeking to comprehend the intricate mechanisms that elude casual observation.

In a way, our research methodology resembled the careful craftsmanship of a safe repairer examining the inner workings of a secure vault – except in this case, the "vault" was the hidden relationship between the security industry in Texas and the football prowess of the Dallas Cowboys. As we sifted through the data, we navigated the statistical maze with the dexterity of a locksmith maneuvering through a labyrinth of tumblers, seeking to align the data into a coherent pattern.

Our statistical analysis was akin to the careful craftsmanship of a skilled safe repairer, diligently examining each component for any hint of compromise. We utilized sophisticated software to conduct multiple regression analysis, examining associations between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. This analytical process involved teasing out potential confounding variables, akin to a locksmith deftly disentangling a complex lock mechanism to isolate the key components.

Of course, no statistical journey would be complete without navigating the labyrinth of hypotheses and null findings. Our research journey unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and a p-value of less than 0.05, indicating a significant association between the variables under scrutiny. This statistical finding was akin to a locksmith finally aligning the tumblers of a lock to reveal the hidden treasures within, offering a glimpse into the unexpected connections that lay beneath the surface.

In the spirit of a lighthearted jest, our research methodology may have involved more "unlocking" and "cracking" than your average statistical analysis, but we approached this investigation with the same level of rigor and precision as one would expect from a skilled locksmith or safe repairer. Our study stands as a testament to the unexpected discoveries that can emerge from delving into seemingly unrelated fields, embodying the curiosity and wit of a clever locksmith crafting a pun amidst the precision of their trade.


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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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 Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com .

For the time period 2003 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.5364174, r-squared of 0.2877436, and p < 0.05.

One figure will be included. The figure (Fig. 1) is a scatterplot showing the strong correlation between the two variables. You don't need to specify where; I will add the figure.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we unlock the surprising connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. With a knack for tackling unexpected correlations, our team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com to crack this puzzling phenomenon. Using rigorous statistical analysis, we discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, revealing a compelling connection that hitherto remained hidden.

Our findings shed light on the uncanny relationship between the security industry and sports performance. It seems that as the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas rises, the Dallas Cowboys’ season wins also tend to soar. This intriguing correlation left us pondering over whether it's the lock-picking skills of the locksmiths that unlock the path to victory for the Cowboys, or if it’s merely a case of fortuitous coincidence.

As dad joke aficionados, we couldn’t resist adding a playful quip to our study. What did the locksmith say to the football team? "I’ve got the keys to your success – and your locks, too!" This lighthearted jest mirrors the unexpected twist in our findings, adding a touch of levity to this curious connection.

Overall, our research elevates the understanding of the perplexing interplay between seemingly unrelated professions and sports performance, offering a fresh perspective on the unexpected intersections in the world of statistics.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The relationship between seemingly disparate professions and sports performance has long been a subject of curiosity and intrigue. In this study, we delve into the unexpected connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. Our attempt to unlock the mystery of this association is not just an exercise in statistical analysis but also a journey into the unexpected intersections of professions and sports. It seems that in the game of correlations, even the most unexpected players can have a significant impact.
A locksmith walked into the Cowboys' headquarters and offered to rekey all their locks for free. When asked why, he replied, "I'm just trying to change the Cowboys' fortunes!" This jest may seem like a play on words, but as we discovered in our analysis, there may indeed be some truth to the locksmith’s offer affecting the team's fortunes. The correlation we uncovered provides compelling evidence that there may be more to this unexpected relationship than meets the eye.
The connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the Dallas Cowboys' season wins leads us to ponder the extent of influence of seemingly unrelated factors on sports outcomes. It raises the question: Is there a hidden key that unlocks the path to victory for sports teams, and could the locksmiths of Texas hold the answers?
As we dug into the data, our findings exhibited a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, indicating a significant relationship between these variables. It's no "lock" that this correlation has been overlooked for so long, but our research aims to shine a light on this unexpected relationship.
The Dallas Cowboys and the locksmith are not so different after all – they both know the importance of having the right combination for success. With each twist and turn of our statistical journey, we offer valuable insights into the intertwined dynamics of industries and sports performance. Our study aims to be the "key" that unlocks a new dimension in understanding the surprising correlations that underlie the world of statistics.
In the words of the locksmith, "We hold the key to understanding the game – may it be on the field or behind a locked door!" With this spirit of curiosity and exploration, we present our findings, poised to open doors to new perspectives on the intricate dance between professions and sports outcomes.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our statistical analysis of the relationship between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys yielded an intriguing correlation coefficient of 0.5364174, with an r-squared value of 0.2877436 for the years 2003 to 2022. The p-value of less than 0.05 indicates that this association is statistically significant, providing strong evidence of a compelling connection.

Fig. 1 displays the scatterplot, showcasing the clear trend between the two variables. As we gazed upon the data points, we couldn't help but think, "Looks like the locksmiths are the real MVPs for the Cowboys!"

Our results reveal a surprising synchronicity between the security industry and the gridiron. It's almost as if the skillful hands unlocking doors and safes in Texas are also metaphorically unlocking the path to victory for the Dallas Cowboys. It’s a tale of unlikely allies – who would have thought that locksmiths and safe repairers could be the unsung heroes of a successful football season?

Amidst the earnest scrutiny of data and statistics, it's important to inject a touch of levity. Speaking of which, why don't locksmiths ever get invited to football parties? Because they always change the locks! While this may be a lighthearted pun, our findings underscore the unexpected depth of this connection, demonstrating that statistical analysis can unravel the most unanticipated relationships.

In conclusion, our research not only uncovers a significant correlation between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the Dallas Cowboys' season wins but also emphasizes the value of exploring unconventional associations in statistical analysis. It’s a reminder that in the world of data, sometimes the most unexpected players can hold the key to understanding the game.


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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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]]
Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we unlock the surprising connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. With a knack for tackling unexpected correlations, our team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com to crack this puzzling phenomenon. Using rigorous statistical analysis, we discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, revealing a compelling connection that hitherto remained hidden.

Our findings shed light on the uncanny relationship between the security industry and sports performance. It seems that as the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas rises, the Dallas Cowboys’ season wins also tend to soar. This intriguing correlation left us pondering over whether it's the lock-picking skills of the locksmiths that unlock the path to victory for the Cowboys, or if it’s merely a case of fortuitous coincidence.

As dad joke aficionados, we couldn’t resist adding a playful quip to our study. What did the locksmith say to the football team? "I’ve got the keys to your success – and your locks, too!" This lighthearted jest mirrors the unexpected twist in our findings, adding a touch of levity to this curious connection.

Overall, our research elevates the understanding of the perplexing interplay between seemingly unrelated professions and sports performance, offering a fresh perspective on the unexpected intersections in the world of statistics.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Smith and Doe (2017) examined the growth of the locksmith industry in Texas and its impact on the security market. They found that the rise in demand for locksmiths coincided with an increase in safe repairers in the region, hinting at a symbiotic relationship between these professions. This intriguing revelation prompted us to ponder whether this connection extended beyond the realms of security and into the unexpected domain of professional sports.
Jones (2020) conducted a comprehensive study on the performance metrics of the Dallas Cowboys, analyzing various factors that could potentially influence their season wins. However, little did Jones know that amidst the myriad of statistics and game analyses, the number of locksmiths and safe repairers had quietly inserted themselves as silent influencers on the team’s success.
In "The Key to Victory: A Comprehensive Guide to Locksmithing," the authors explore the intricate art of locksmithing and its impact on everyday life. Little did they know that the secrets to unlocking success for the Dallas Cowboys may lie within the very pages of their book.
"The Lock and the Leather: Tales of Intrigue and Sport" by A. H. Mystery delves into the world of mysterious happenings and unexpected connections. While the book may be a work of fiction, our findings suggest that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction when it comes to the curious relationship between locksmiths, safe repairers, and the Dallas Cowboys.
Movies such as "Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Jerry Maguire" provided unexpected inspiration as we navigated through the labyrinth of correlations. While not directly related to our study, these films served as a reminder that sometimes, the most surprising connections can lead to unanticipated results – much like our findings on locksmiths, safe repairers, and sports victories.
Speaking of locks and stocks, did you hear about the locksmith who couldn't find his key to success? He realized he had to pick himself up and forge a new path. This anecdote, much like our research findings, illustrates the inherent humor and unexpected twists that underlie the study of correlations.
As we unravel the enigmatic connection between locksmiths, safe repairers, and the Dallas Cowboys, our study dares to shed light on the whimsical and captivating interplay between professions and sports outcomes, resulting in a scholarly journey that is both illuminating and entertaining.

[[RESULTS]]
Our statistical analysis of the relationship between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys yielded an intriguing correlation coefficient of 0.5364174, with an r-squared value of 0.2877436 for the years 2003 to 2022. The p-value of less than 0.05 indicates that this association is statistically significant, providing strong evidence of a compelling connection.
Fig. 1 displays the scatterplot, showcasing the clear trend between the two variables. As we gazed upon the data points, we couldn't help but think, "Looks like the locksmiths are the real MVPs for the Cowboys!"
Our results reveal a surprising synchronicity between the security industry and the gridiron. It's almost as if the skillful hands unlocking doors and safes in Texas are also metaphorically unlocking the path to victory for the Dallas Cowboys. It’s a tale of unlikely allies – who would have thought that locksmiths and safe repairers could be the unsung heroes of a successful football season?
Amidst the earnest scrutiny of data and statistics, it's important to inject a touch of levity. Speaking of which, why don't locksmiths ever get invited to football parties? Because they always change the locks! While this may be a lighthearted pun, our findings underscore the unexpected depth of this connection, demonstrating that statistical analysis can unravel the most unanticipated relationships.
In conclusion, our research not only uncovers a significant correlation between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the Dallas Cowboys' season wins but also emphasizes the value of exploring unconventional associations in statistical analysis. It’s a reminder that in the world of data, sometimes the most unexpected players can hold the key to understanding the game.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

In the discussion of our study, we confront the surprising relationship between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. The correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p-value of less than 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022 supported and reinforced prior research findings, thus affirming the unexpected connection highlighted in the literature review. Who would have thought that the art of locksmithing could extend its influence onto the football field? It seems that the locksmiths are indeed the key to the Cowboys' victories.

Our findings align with prior studies by Smith and Doe (2017) and Jones (2020) that hinted at a symbiotic relationship between locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas, as well as the performance metrics of the Dallas Cowboys. While these associations may have seemed whimsical at first, our research has unveiled a statistically significant connection, mirroring the unexpected twist exemplified in "The Lock and the Leather: Tales of Intrigue and Sport" by A. H. Mystery. It is a stunning revelation that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction, especially when it comes to correlations between seemingly disparate industries and sports outcomes.

The scatterplot in Fig. 1 unmistakably illustrates the trend between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys, making us wonder if perhaps the lock-picking skills of the locksmiths metaphorically unlock victories for the team. It's a whimsical thought, but the data speaks for itself – sometimes, the most unexpected players may indeed hold the key to the game.

Our research not only amplifies the understanding of the perplexing interplay between seemingly unrelated professions and sports performance but also adds a touch of lightheartedness to the often serious world of statistical analysis. Speaking of lightheartedness, did you hear about the locksmith who got locked out of his own shop? He had to call a Texas-sized key service for help – talk about unlocking unexpected assistance! This amusing tale serves as a reminder that even in scholarly pursuits, a playful quip can add a dash of humor to the most unexpected connections.


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 locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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]]
Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we unlock the surprising connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. With a knack for tackling unexpected correlations, our team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com to crack this puzzling phenomenon. Using rigorous statistical analysis, we discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, revealing a compelling connection that hitherto remained hidden.

Our findings shed light on the uncanny relationship between the security industry and sports performance. It seems that as the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas rises, the Dallas Cowboys’ season wins also tend to soar. This intriguing correlation left us pondering over whether it's the lock-picking skills of the locksmiths that unlock the path to victory for the Cowboys, or if it’s merely a case of fortuitous coincidence.

As dad joke aficionados, we couldn’t resist adding a playful quip to our study. What did the locksmith say to the football team? "I’ve got the keys to your success – and your locks, too!" This lighthearted jest mirrors the unexpected twist in our findings, adding a touch of levity to this curious connection.

Overall, our research elevates the understanding of the perplexing interplay between seemingly unrelated professions and sports performance, offering a fresh perspective on the unexpected intersections in the world of statistics.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The relationship between seemingly disparate professions and sports performance has long been a subject of curiosity and intrigue. In this study, we delve into the unexpected connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. Our attempt to unlock the mystery of this association is not just an exercise in statistical analysis but also a journey into the unexpected intersections of professions and sports. It seems that in the game of correlations, even the most unexpected players can have a significant impact.
A locksmith walked into the Cowboys' headquarters and offered to rekey all their locks for free. When asked why, he replied, "I'm just trying to change the Cowboys' fortunes!" This jest may seem like a play on words, but as we discovered in our analysis, there may indeed be some truth to the locksmith’s offer affecting the team's fortunes. The correlation we uncovered provides compelling evidence that there may be more to this unexpected relationship than meets the eye.
The connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the Dallas Cowboys' season wins leads us to ponder the extent of influence of seemingly unrelated factors on sports outcomes. It raises the question: Is there a hidden key that unlocks the path to victory for sports teams, and could the locksmiths of Texas hold the answers?
As we dug into the data, our findings exhibited a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, indicating a significant relationship between these variables. It's no "lock" that this correlation has been overlooked for so long, but our research aims to shine a light on this unexpected relationship.
The Dallas Cowboys and the locksmith are not so different after all – they both know the importance of having the right combination for success. With each twist and turn of our statistical journey, we offer valuable insights into the intertwined dynamics of industries and sports performance. Our study aims to be the "key" that unlocks a new dimension in understanding the surprising correlations that underlie the world of statistics.
In the words of the locksmith, "We hold the key to understanding the game – may it be on the field or behind a locked door!" With this spirit of curiosity and exploration, we present our findings, poised to open doors to new perspectives on the intricate dance between professions and sports outcomes.

[[RESULTS]]
Our statistical analysis of the relationship between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys yielded an intriguing correlation coefficient of 0.5364174, with an r-squared value of 0.2877436 for the years 2003 to 2022. The p-value of less than 0.05 indicates that this association is statistically significant, providing strong evidence of a compelling connection.
Fig. 1 displays the scatterplot, showcasing the clear trend between the two variables. As we gazed upon the data points, we couldn't help but think, "Looks like the locksmiths are the real MVPs for the Cowboys!"
Our results reveal a surprising synchronicity between the security industry and the gridiron. It's almost as if the skillful hands unlocking doors and safes in Texas are also metaphorically unlocking the path to victory for the Dallas Cowboys. It’s a tale of unlikely allies – who would have thought that locksmiths and safe repairers could be the unsung heroes of a successful football season?
Amidst the earnest scrutiny of data and statistics, it's important to inject a touch of levity. Speaking of which, why don't locksmiths ever get invited to football parties? Because they always change the locks! While this may be a lighthearted pun, our findings underscore the unexpected depth of this connection, demonstrating that statistical analysis can unravel the most unanticipated relationships.
In conclusion, our research not only uncovers a significant correlation between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the Dallas Cowboys' season wins but also emphasizes the value of exploring unconventional associations in statistical analysis. It’s a reminder that in the world of data, sometimes the most unexpected players can hold the key to understanding the game.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research demonstrates a compelling correlation between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. This unexpected relationship sheds light on the intricate web of connections in statistical analysis, proving that even the most unlikely factors can impact sports outcomes. As we pondered over our findings, we couldn't help but quip, "Looks like the locksmiths are the real MVPs for the Cowboys!" It seems they hold the key to success on and off the field.

Our study not only highlights the surprising influence of unconventional professions on sports performance but also showcases the value of incorporating humor into academic research. After all, why don't locksmiths ever get invited to football parties? Because they always change the locks! In the spirit of lighthearted jests, we aim to open doors to new perspectives and unveil the hidden connections that underlie the world of statistics.

With that said, it is our firm belief that no more research is needed in this area. We've unlocked the mystery and found the key to this fascinating correlation. It's time to turn the lock and explore new statistical frontiers.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of academic journals. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Safety and Sporting Studies


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Interdisciplinary Security Studies


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Lock and Score: The Key Relationship between Locksmiths, Safe Repairers, and Dallas Cowboys Season Wins in Texas with an abstract of In this research paper, we unlock the surprising connection between the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas and the season wins for the Dallas Cowboys. With a knack for tackling unexpected correlations, our team delved into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Pro-Football-Reference.com to crack this puzzling phenomenon. Using rigorous statistical analysis, we discovered a correlation coefficient of 0.5364174 and p < 0.05 for the years 2003 to 2022, revealing a compelling connection that hitherto remained hidden.
Our findings shed light on the uncanny relationship between the security industry and sports performance. It seems that as the number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas rises, the Dallas Cowboys’ season wins also tend to soar. This intriguing correlation left us pondering over whether it's the lock-picking skills of the locksmiths that unlock the path to victory for the Cowboys, or if it’s merely a case of fortuitous coincidence.
As dad joke aficionados, we couldn’t resist adding a playful quip to our study. What did the locksmith say to the football team? "I’ve got the keys to your success – and your locks, too!" This lighthearted jest mirrors the unexpected twist in our findings, adding a touch of levity to this curious connection.
Overall, our research elevates the understanding of the perplexing interplay between seemingly unrelated professions and sports performance, offering a fresh perspective on the unexpected intersections in the world of statistics.

ChatGPT:

locksmith, safe repairers, Dallas Cowboys, Texas, correlation coefficient, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pro-Football-Reference.com, statistical analysis, security industry, sports performance, lock-picking skills, dad joke, unexpected correlations, fortuitous coincidence, interplay, professions, statistics, Texas, Dallas Cowboys, locksmiths, safe repairers

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Data details

The number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas

Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys
Detailed data title: Number of season wins by the Dallas Cowboys
Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com
See what else correlates with Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys

Correlation r = 0.5364174 (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 = 0.2877436 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 28.8% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas) over the 20 years from 2003 through 2022.

p < 0.05, which statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.015. 0.0147569682366463890000000000
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 0.54 in 1.5% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 68 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 19 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 19 because we have two variables measured over a period of 20 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.

[ 0.12, 0.79 ] 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.
20032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
The number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas (Laborers)1640112010301160170018101460118012101170131016801680233018801550117092014701480
Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys (Cowboys wins)1069913911688812413910861212




Why this works

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




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([1640,1120,1030,1160,1700,1810,1460,1180,1210,1170,1310,1680,1680,2330,1880,1550,1170,920,1470,1480,])
array_2 = np.array([10,6,9,9,13,9,11,6,8,8,8,12,4,13,9,10,8,6,12,12,])
array_1_name = "The number of locksmiths and safe repairers in Texas"
array_2_name = "Season wins for the Dallas Cowboys"

# 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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