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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 How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are and the second variable is Hot days in Sydney.  The chart goes from 2015 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the temperature rises, so does the probability of a pun melting into a groan. Warm weather seems to fry the creativity right out of those video titles.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie: Create an illustration where the 3Blue1Brown YouTube channel is being projected onto a large, glowing screen. The vibrant video titles are displayed with lively, flowing typography that mimics the smooth animation styles found in Pixar films. As the sun rises high in the sky, the scorching heat radiates over the city of Sydney, casting powerful rays of light that bathe the area in warmth. The temperature noticeably rises, and the words in the video titles react to the heat, appearing to bend, droop, and warp in a comedic fashion, as if they are being playfully affected by the sweltering conditions. The scene exudes a sense of humor as the creative puns in the video titles seem to comically melt and groan under the intense heat, adding a touch of amusement to the animated moment. 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: How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are and Hot days in Sydney. 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: Glitch art Cute 2D animation An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie inspired by bauhaus Realistic
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie

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 How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are and Hot days in Sydney, in the following situation: As the temperature rises, so does the probability of a pun melting into a groan. Warm weather seems to fry the creativity right out of those video titles.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: An animated screen shows the 3Blue1Brown YouTube channel with vibrant video titles creatively displayed. Suddenly, the sun rises high in the sky, casting a scorching heat over Sydney. As the temperature soars, the words in the video titles start to bend and droop, mimicking the effect of the sweltering heat. Creative puns melt into groans under the scorching sun, adding a humorous touch to the scene.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie ] and depicting this scene: An animated screen shows the 3Blue1Brown YouTube channel with vibrant video titles creatively displayed. Suddenly, the sun rises high in the sky, casting a scorching heat over Sydney. As the temperature soars, the words in the video titles start to bend and droop, mimicking the effect of the sweltering heat. Creative puns melt into groans under the scorching sun, adding a humorous touch to the scene. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie: Create an illustration where the 3Blue1Brown YouTube channel is being projected onto a large, glowing screen. The vibrant video titles are displayed with lively, flowing typography that mimics the smooth animation styles found in Pixar films. As the sun rises high in the sky, the scorching heat radiates over the city of Sydney, casting powerful rays of light that bathe the area in warmth. The temperature noticeably rises, and the words in the video titles react to the heat, appearing to bend, droop, and warp in a comedic fashion, as if they are being playfully affected by the sweltering conditions. The scene exudes a sense of humor as the creative puns in the video titles seem to comically melt and groan under the intense heat, adding a touch of amusement to the animated moment.

*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 a decrease in How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are caused Hot days in Sydney to decrease.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle

The Journal of Lighthearted Science

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are and Hot days in Sydney. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title seem clever.

Your research team used data from AI analysis of YouTube video titles and NOAA National Climate Data Center to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8631026 and p < 0.01 for 2015 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]]
"Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we turn our attention to the captivating intersection of YouTube video titles and meteorological data in Sydney, Australia. The title choices of 3Blue1Brown, a popular YouTube channel known for its engaging explanations of mathematical concepts, are the central focus of our study. Utilizing advanced AI analysis of the video titles and temperatures recorded by the NOAA National Climate Data Center, we have uncovered a striking connection between the linguistic flair in 3Blue1Brown's titles and the intensity of Sydney's summer heat. Despite the seemingly incongruous nature of the two subjects, our findings reveal a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of this unexpected association are as intriguing as a complex calculus problem, and we confront them with the same enthusiasm and determination. Join us as we delve into the world of quirky video titles and blistering heatwaves, where mathematics and meteorology collide in a delightful dance of data and discovery.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are and Hot days in Sydney. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we turn our attention to the captivating intersection of YouTube video titles and meteorological data in Sydney, Australia. The title choices of 3Blue1Brown, a popular YouTube channel known for its engaging explanations of mathematical concepts, are the central focus of our study. Utilizing advanced AI analysis of the video titles and temperatures recorded by the NOAA National Climate Data Center, we have uncovered a striking connection between the linguistic flair in 3Blue1Brown's titles and the intensity of Sydney's summer heat. Despite the seemingly incongruous nature of the two subjects, our findings reveal a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of this unexpected association are as intriguing as a complex calculus problem, and we confront them with the same enthusiasm and determination. Join us as we delve into the world of quirky video titles and blistering heatwaves, where mathematics and meteorology collide in a delightful dance of data and discovery.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

In the enchanting realm of YouTube, where cat videos and conspiracy theories frolic hand in hand, one channel stands as a bastion of mathematical enlightenment: 3Blue1Brown. With its mesmerizing animations and engaging explanations, 3Blue1Brown has captured the hearts and minds of countless math enthusiasts, bewildering onlookers with the beauty of equations and the elegance of mathematical concepts. But amidst this digital symphony of numbers and visualizations, we find ourselves drawn not only to the mathematical wonders, but also to the wonders of language itself - more specifically, the intriguing art of crafting video titles.

Set against the backdrop of Sydney's sizzling summertime temperatures, our investigation delves into the symbiotic relationship between the linguistic panache of 3Blue1Brown's video titles and the scorching heatwaves that engulf the Australian metropolis. What might seem like an unconventional pairing akin to mixing emojis and academic papers, we have discovered a surprisingly robust interplay between these seemingly disparate elements.

As we embark on this whimsical journey, we invite you to shed your preconceptions and join us in exploring the delightful interplay of linguistics and meteorology. Our findings promise to thwart expectations and elevate the mundane task of analyzing YouTube titles to an endeavor as tantalizing as unearthing hidden treasure in a stack of calculus textbooks. So, buckle up and prepare for a scholarly adventure that traverses the realms of YouTube algorithms, linguistic analysis, and the radiant fury of the summer sun.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are and Hot days in Sydney. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we turn our attention to the captivating intersection of YouTube video titles and meteorological data in Sydney, Australia. The title choices of 3Blue1Brown, a popular YouTube channel known for its engaging explanations of mathematical concepts, are the central focus of our study. Utilizing advanced AI analysis of the video titles and temperatures recorded by the NOAA National Climate Data Center, we have uncovered a striking connection between the linguistic flair in 3Blue1Brown's titles and the intensity of Sydney's summer heat. Despite the seemingly incongruous nature of the two subjects, our findings reveal a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of this unexpected association are as intriguing as a complex calculus problem, and we confront them with the same enthusiasm and determination. Join us as we delve into the world of quirky video titles and blistering heatwaves, where mathematics and meteorology collide in a delightful dance of data and discovery.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
In the enchanting realm of YouTube, where cat videos and conspiracy theories frolic hand in hand, one channel stands as a bastion of mathematical enlightenment: 3Blue1Brown. With its mesmerizing animations and engaging explanations, 3Blue1Brown has captured the hearts and minds of countless math enthusiasts, bewildering onlookers with the beauty of equations and the elegance of mathematical concepts. But amidst this digital symphony of numbers and visualizations, we find ourselves drawn not only to the mathematical wonders, but also to the wonders of language itself - more specifically, the intriguing art of crafting video titles.
Set against the backdrop of Sydney's sizzling summertime temperatures, our investigation delves into the symbiotic relationship between the linguistic panache of 3Blue1Brown's video titles and the scorching heatwaves that engulf the Australian metropolis. What might seem like an unconventional pairing akin to mixing emojis and academic papers, we have discovered a surprisingly robust interplay between these seemingly disparate elements.
As we embark on this whimsical journey, we invite you to shed your preconceptions and join us in exploring the delightful interplay of linguistics and meteorology. Our findings promise to thwart expectations and elevate the mundane task of analyzing YouTube titles to an endeavor as tantalizing as unearthing hidden treasure in a stack of calculus textbooks. So, buckle up and prepare for a scholarly adventure that traverses the realms of YouTube algorithms, linguistic analysis, and the radiant fury of the summer sun.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The connection between linguistic craftsmanship in YouTube video titles and meteorological phenomena is a topic that has received scant attention in academic circles. However, recent studies have begun to shed light on this unusual intersection, prompting an exploration of the implications it may hold for both the fields of linguistics and meteorology.

In their seminal work, Smith et al. (2017) conducted a comprehensive analysis of linguistic patterns in YouTube video titles and their potential correlation with environmental factors. While their focus was primarily on the broader spectrum of online content, their findings laid the groundwork for further investigations into the specific case of 3Blue1Brown's video titles. Building upon this foundation, Doe and Jones (2019) delved deeper into the nuanced relationship between linguistic appeal and climatic conditions, revealing intriguing parallels that laid the groundwork for our present study.

Drawing from non-fiction sources, the insights offered by "The Linguistics of Viral Content" by Jackson (2016) and "Climate Patterns and Their Linguistic Implications" by Patel (2018) have served as valuable touchstones in contextualizing our research within the broader academic discourse. These works emphasize the multifaceted nature of linguistic expression and its potential resonance with environmental dynamics, setting the stage for our exploration of the 3Blue1Brown phenomena in the context of Sydney's summer temperatures.

Departing momentarily from the traditional confines of academic literature, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the literary works that have captivated readers with their intertwining themes of language and climate. The scientific musings of "The Weather Book: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to the U.S. Weather" by Jack Williams are juxtaposed with the linguistic whimsy of "Cloud Atlas" by David Mitchell. While the former offers meteorological insights, the latter weaves a tapestry of linguistic virtuosity, hinting at the esoteric bond that may exist between linguistic elegance and atmospheric conditions.

In a similar vein, the realm of fiction provides an unexpected trove of inspiration, where books such as "Heat Wave" by Richard Castle and "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston spark intriguing contemplations of the linguistic landscape under the fiery influence of scorching temperatures. Treading further into the realm of entertainment, movies like "The Heat" and "Hot Fuzz" beckon with their thematic resonances, evoking the parallel allure of linguistic ingenuity and sweltering conditions.

As we navigate this unconventional pairing of linguistic playfulness and climatic intensity, our study endeavors to bridge the realms of academic inquiry and lighthearted exploration, inviting readers to peer through the looking glass of linguistic charm and meteorological intrigue.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are and Hot days in Sydney. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from AI analysis of YouTube video titles and NOAA National Climate Data Center . You used data from 2015 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]]
"Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we turn our attention to the captivating intersection of YouTube video titles and meteorological data in Sydney, Australia. The title choices of 3Blue1Brown, a popular YouTube channel known for its engaging explanations of mathematical concepts, are the central focus of our study. Utilizing advanced AI analysis of the video titles and temperatures recorded by the NOAA National Climate Data Center, we have uncovered a striking connection between the linguistic flair in 3Blue1Brown's titles and the intensity of Sydney's summer heat. Despite the seemingly incongruous nature of the two subjects, our findings reveal a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of this unexpected association are as intriguing as a complex calculus problem, and we confront them with the same enthusiasm and determination. Join us as we delve into the world of quirky video titles and blistering heatwaves, where mathematics and meteorology collide in a delightful dance of data and discovery.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
In the enchanting realm of YouTube, where cat videos and conspiracy theories frolic hand in hand, one channel stands as a bastion of mathematical enlightenment: 3Blue1Brown. With its mesmerizing animations and engaging explanations, 3Blue1Brown has captured the hearts and minds of countless math enthusiasts, bewildering onlookers with the beauty of equations and the elegance of mathematical concepts. But amidst this digital symphony of numbers and visualizations, we find ourselves drawn not only to the mathematical wonders, but also to the wonders of language itself - more specifically, the intriguing art of crafting video titles.
Set against the backdrop of Sydney's sizzling summertime temperatures, our investigation delves into the symbiotic relationship between the linguistic panache of 3Blue1Brown's video titles and the scorching heatwaves that engulf the Australian metropolis. What might seem like an unconventional pairing akin to mixing emojis and academic papers, we have discovered a surprisingly robust interplay between these seemingly disparate elements.
As we embark on this whimsical journey, we invite you to shed your preconceptions and join us in exploring the delightful interplay of linguistics and meteorology. Our findings promise to thwart expectations and elevate the mundane task of analyzing YouTube titles to an endeavor as tantalizing as unearthing hidden treasure in a stack of calculus textbooks. So, buckle up and prepare for a scholarly adventure that traverses the realms of YouTube algorithms, linguistic analysis, and the radiant fury of the summer sun.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To commence our investigation into the confounding correlation between 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles and Sydney's sweltering summer temperatures, we employed a medley of unorthodox yet undeniably rigorous methodologies. Our data collection journey began on the vast expanse of the internet, where we conducted a meticulous trawl through the digital archives of 3Blue1Brown's YouTube channel. Utilizing advanced AI algorithms, we sifted through copious quantities of video titles from 2015 to 2022, carefully discerning the lexical nuances and syntactical peculiarities that characterize each captivating descriptor.

In parallel, we ventured into the troves of meteorological records housed by the NOAA National Climate Data Center, seeking to capture the essence of Sydney's weather patterns during the same time frame. With temperatures as our guiding stars, we synthesized a comprehensive dataset encapsulating the ebbs and flows of Sydney's summertime heat, mirroring the undulating rhythm of a sine wave in academic raiment.

Our next foray ushered us into the enchanting realm of natural language processing, where we beckoned the assistance of prodigious linguistic experts to discern the intricate tapestry of language woven within the video titles. Armed with the formidable arsenal of sentiment analysis, readability metrics, and semantic clustering, we meticulously unraveled the linguistic embroidery adorning each title, casting a discerning eye on the syntactic grandeur and lexical opulence pervading the wordsmithery of 3Blue1Brown's enchanting descriptors.

As the sublime marriage of mathematics and meteorology emerged from the mists of data, we harnessed the potent force of statistical analysis to encapsulate this beguiling relationship. Employing robust correlation coefficients and wielding the mighty p-values with the finesse of seasoned sorcerers, we cast our analytical gaze upon the tantalizing union between linguistic flair and meteorological mayhem, elucidating a correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, accompanied by a p-value that gleamed with statistical significance like a gem amid the dusty confines of hypothesis testing.

In sum, our methodological odyssey traversed the labyrinthine channels of YouTube, the barometric bastions of meteorological archives, and the linguistic labyrinth of natural language processing, culminating in a harmonious symphony of data manipulation and analytical prowess that unfolded like a mathematical tango under the fiery gaze of Sydney's summer sun.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are and Hot days in Sydney. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from AI analysis of YouTube video titles and NOAA National Climate Data Center .

For the time period 2015 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.8631026, r-squared of 0.7449461, 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]]
"Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we turn our attention to the captivating intersection of YouTube video titles and meteorological data in Sydney, Australia. The title choices of 3Blue1Brown, a popular YouTube channel known for its engaging explanations of mathematical concepts, are the central focus of our study. Utilizing advanced AI analysis of the video titles and temperatures recorded by the NOAA National Climate Data Center, we have uncovered a striking connection between the linguistic flair in 3Blue1Brown's titles and the intensity of Sydney's summer heat. Despite the seemingly incongruous nature of the two subjects, our findings reveal a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of this unexpected association are as intriguing as a complex calculus problem, and we confront them with the same enthusiasm and determination. Join us as we delve into the world of quirky video titles and blistering heatwaves, where mathematics and meteorology collide in a delightful dance of data and discovery.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
In the enchanting realm of YouTube, where cat videos and conspiracy theories frolic hand in hand, one channel stands as a bastion of mathematical enlightenment: 3Blue1Brown. With its mesmerizing animations and engaging explanations, 3Blue1Brown has captured the hearts and minds of countless math enthusiasts, bewildering onlookers with the beauty of equations and the elegance of mathematical concepts. But amidst this digital symphony of numbers and visualizations, we find ourselves drawn not only to the mathematical wonders, but also to the wonders of language itself - more specifically, the intriguing art of crafting video titles.
Set against the backdrop of Sydney's sizzling summertime temperatures, our investigation delves into the symbiotic relationship between the linguistic panache of 3Blue1Brown's video titles and the scorching heatwaves that engulf the Australian metropolis. What might seem like an unconventional pairing akin to mixing emojis and academic papers, we have discovered a surprisingly robust interplay between these seemingly disparate elements.
As we embark on this whimsical journey, we invite you to shed your preconceptions and join us in exploring the delightful interplay of linguistics and meteorology. Our findings promise to thwart expectations and elevate the mundane task of analyzing YouTube titles to an endeavor as tantalizing as unearthing hidden treasure in a stack of calculus textbooks. So, buckle up and prepare for a scholarly adventure that traverses the realms of YouTube algorithms, linguistic analysis, and the radiant fury of the summer sun.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our analysis of the relationship between 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles and hot days in Sydney has yielded some truly sizzling results. We found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, indicating a robust relationship between the linguistic flair in the video titles and the sweltering temperatures experienced in Sydney. The r-squared value of 0.7449461 further underscores the substantial influence of the video titles on the city's climatic conditions.

To visually capture the essence of this compelling correlation, we present the scatterplot in Fig. 1. The scatterplot depicts the unmistakable trend between the sophistication of 3Blue1Brown's video titles and the intensity of Sydney's heatwaves. It's as if the mathematical elegance of the channel's content somehow extends its influence to the very climate of Sydney itself, leading to an unforeseen connection that has left us scratching our heads in both wonder and bemusement.

In summary, our findings not only affirm the presence of a significant relationship between YouTube video titles and meteorological phenomena but also invite further inquiry into the mysterious ways in which language and climate may intertwine. Just when we thought we had seen it all, the universe throws us a curveball, reminding us that there are still unexplored realms of quirky connections waiting to be unraveled.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are and Hot days in Sydney. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
"Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we turn our attention to the captivating intersection of YouTube video titles and meteorological data in Sydney, Australia. The title choices of 3Blue1Brown, a popular YouTube channel known for its engaging explanations of mathematical concepts, are the central focus of our study. Utilizing advanced AI analysis of the video titles and temperatures recorded by the NOAA National Climate Data Center, we have uncovered a striking connection between the linguistic flair in 3Blue1Brown's titles and the intensity of Sydney's summer heat. Despite the seemingly incongruous nature of the two subjects, our findings reveal a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of this unexpected association are as intriguing as a complex calculus problem, and we confront them with the same enthusiasm and determination. Join us as we delve into the world of quirky video titles and blistering heatwaves, where mathematics and meteorology collide in a delightful dance of data and discovery.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The connection between linguistic craftsmanship in YouTube video titles and meteorological phenomena is a topic that has received scant attention in academic circles. However, recent studies have begun to shed light on this unusual intersection, prompting an exploration of the implications it may hold for both the fields of linguistics and meteorology.
In their seminal work, Smith et al. (2017) conducted a comprehensive analysis of linguistic patterns in YouTube video titles and their potential correlation with environmental factors. While their focus was primarily on the broader spectrum of online content, their findings laid the groundwork for further investigations into the specific case of 3Blue1Brown's video titles. Building upon this foundation, Doe and Jones (2019) delved deeper into the nuanced relationship between linguistic appeal and climatic conditions, revealing intriguing parallels that laid the groundwork for our present study.
Drawing from non-fiction sources, the insights offered by "The Linguistics of Viral Content" by Jackson (2016) and "Climate Patterns and Their Linguistic Implications" by Patel (2018) have served as valuable touchstones in contextualizing our research within the broader academic discourse. These works emphasize the multifaceted nature of linguistic expression and its potential resonance with environmental dynamics, setting the stage for our exploration of the 3Blue1Brown phenomena in the context of Sydney's summer temperatures.
Departing momentarily from the traditional confines of academic literature, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the literary works that have captivated readers with their intertwining themes of language and climate. The scientific musings of "The Weather Book: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to the U.S. Weather" by Jack Williams are juxtaposed with the linguistic whimsy of "Cloud Atlas" by David Mitchell. While the former offers meteorological insights, the latter weaves a tapestry of linguistic virtuosity, hinting at the esoteric bond that may exist between linguistic elegance and atmospheric conditions.
In a similar vein, the realm of fiction provides an unexpected trove of inspiration, where books such as "Heat Wave" by Richard Castle and "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston spark intriguing contemplations of the linguistic landscape under the fiery influence of scorching temperatures. Treading further into the realm of entertainment, movies like "The Heat" and "Hot Fuzz" beckon with their thematic resonances, evoking the parallel allure of linguistic ingenuity and sweltering conditions.
As we navigate this unconventional pairing of linguistic playfulness and climatic intensity, our study endeavors to bridge the realms of academic inquiry and lighthearted exploration, inviting readers to peer through the looking glass of linguistic charm and meteorological intrigue.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the relationship between 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles and hot days in Sydney has yielded some truly sizzling results. We found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, indicating a robust relationship between the linguistic flair in the video titles and the sweltering temperatures experienced in Sydney. The r-squared value of 0.7449461 further underscores the substantial influence of the video titles on the city's climatic conditions.
To visually capture the essence of this compelling correlation, we present the scatterplot in Fig. 1. The scatterplot depicts the unmistakable trend between the sophistication of 3Blue1Brown's video titles and the intensity of Sydney's heatwaves. It's as if the mathematical elegance of the channel's content somehow extends its influence to the very climate of Sydney itself, leading to an unforeseen connection that has left us scratching our heads in both wonder and bemusement.
In summary, our findings not only affirm the presence of a significant relationship between YouTube video titles and meteorological phenomena but also invite further inquiry into the mysterious ways in which language and climate may intertwine. Just when we thought we had seen it all, the universe throws us a curveball, reminding us that there are still unexplored realms of quirky connections waiting to be unraveled.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our investigation into the intriguing nexus between 3Blue1Brown's YouTube video titles and Sydney's scorching temperatures has unveiled a connection that is as captivating as a captivating calculus conundrum. Our results not only align with previous research highlighting the influence of linguistic craftsmanship on environmental dynamics but also offer a new dimension to the whimsical interplay of language and climate.

In consonance with Smith et al. (2017) and Doe and Jones (2019), our findings reinforce the notion that linguistic appeal transcends the digital realm to leave an indelible imprint on the ambient conditions. The statistically significant correlation coefficient and r-squared value bolster this assertion, underscoring the substantial impact of 3Blue1Brown's linguistic flair on the weather patterns in Sydney. Just as Doe and Jones (2019) evoked parallels between linguistic appeal and climatic conditions, our study provides empirical evidence that supports their insightful observations, albeit with a quirky charm and mathematical vigor reminiscent of one of 3Blue1Brown's own tutorials.

Reflecting on our literature review, the unconventional connections we drew between scholarly works and literary delights may seem fanciful at first glance. However, the obscure connections we explored beyond the confines of traditional academic discourse may offer a whimsical lens through which to interpret the enigmatic relationship uncovered in our study. After all, as much as we enjoy our rigorous academic pursuits, a sprinkle of levity and literary playfulness can breathe a gust of fresh air into the occasionally stuffy corridors of scholarly research.

Moving forward, the unexpected aligning of linguistic élan and meteorological manifestations in our study calls for a pursuit of new avenues in both linguistic analysis and climatological studies. In an era where interdisciplinary explorations are encouraged, our findings provide an unconventional but compelling case for the integration of linguistic theory and meteorological modeling. Perhaps future research efforts can delve into the intriguing possibility of predicting weather patterns based on the linguistic characteristics of digital content – a notion that is both audacious and, dare I say, weather-permitting.

In conclusion, our work stands as a testament to the delightful possibilities that emerge when fields as diverse as linguistics and meteorology collide in the unlikeliest of settings. We hope that this study serves as a lighthearted yet thought-provoking departure from the traditional academic discourse, inviting researchers to consider the unexpected convergences that may lurk amidst the seemingly disparate domains of linguistic virtuosity and atmospheric dynamics. As we broaden the horizons of academic inquiry, let us do so with the same exuberance and curiosity that underpin 3Blue1Brown's captivating tutorials, appreciating the serendipitous symphony of language and climate that reverberates through our world.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the discussion section of 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 How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are and Hot days in Sydney. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
"Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle"

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this research paper, we turn our attention to the captivating intersection of YouTube video titles and meteorological data in Sydney, Australia. The title choices of 3Blue1Brown, a popular YouTube channel known for its engaging explanations of mathematical concepts, are the central focus of our study. Utilizing advanced AI analysis of the video titles and temperatures recorded by the NOAA National Climate Data Center, we have uncovered a striking connection between the linguistic flair in 3Blue1Brown's titles and the intensity of Sydney's summer heat. Despite the seemingly incongruous nature of the two subjects, our findings reveal a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of this unexpected association are as intriguing as a complex calculus problem, and we confront them with the same enthusiasm and determination. Join us as we delve into the world of quirky video titles and blistering heatwaves, where mathematics and meteorology collide in a delightful dance of data and discovery.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
In the enchanting realm of YouTube, where cat videos and conspiracy theories frolic hand in hand, one channel stands as a bastion of mathematical enlightenment: 3Blue1Brown. With its mesmerizing animations and engaging explanations, 3Blue1Brown has captured the hearts and minds of countless math enthusiasts, bewildering onlookers with the beauty of equations and the elegance of mathematical concepts. But amidst this digital symphony of numbers and visualizations, we find ourselves drawn not only to the mathematical wonders, but also to the wonders of language itself - more specifically, the intriguing art of crafting video titles.
Set against the backdrop of Sydney's sizzling summertime temperatures, our investigation delves into the symbiotic relationship between the linguistic panache of 3Blue1Brown's video titles and the scorching heatwaves that engulf the Australian metropolis. What might seem like an unconventional pairing akin to mixing emojis and academic papers, we have discovered a surprisingly robust interplay between these seemingly disparate elements.
As we embark on this whimsical journey, we invite you to shed your preconceptions and join us in exploring the delightful interplay of linguistics and meteorology. Our findings promise to thwart expectations and elevate the mundane task of analyzing YouTube titles to an endeavor as tantalizing as unearthing hidden treasure in a stack of calculus textbooks. So, buckle up and prepare for a scholarly adventure that traverses the realms of YouTube algorithms, linguistic analysis, and the radiant fury of the summer sun.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the relationship between 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles and hot days in Sydney has yielded some truly sizzling results. We found a strong correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, indicating a robust relationship between the linguistic flair in the video titles and the sweltering temperatures experienced in Sydney. The r-squared value of 0.7449461 further underscores the substantial influence of the video titles on the city's climatic conditions.
To visually capture the essence of this compelling correlation, we present the scatterplot in Fig. 1. The scatterplot depicts the unmistakable trend between the sophistication of 3Blue1Brown's video titles and the intensity of Sydney's heatwaves. It's as if the mathematical elegance of the channel's content somehow extends its influence to the very climate of Sydney itself, leading to an unforeseen connection that has left us scratching our heads in both wonder and bemusement.
In summary, our findings not only affirm the presence of a significant relationship between YouTube video titles and meteorological phenomena but also invite further inquiry into the mysterious ways in which language and climate may intertwine. Just when we thought we had seen it all, the universe throws us a curveball, reminding us that there are still unexplored realms of quirky connections waiting to be unraveled.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our investigation into the captivating correlation between the linguistic charisma of 3Blue1Brown's YouTube video titles and the blistering heatwaves of Sydney has left us both astounded and tickled pink. The robust relationship we uncovered between the finesse of the video titles and the intensity of Sydney's summer temperatures has opened a Pandora's box of delightful possibilities. It's as if the very essence of mathematical elegance defies the laws of thermodynamics and infiltrates the city's climate, turning hot days into a tantalizing tango of linguistic flair and meteorological mayhem.

As we reflect on the implications of our findings, it's clear that the world of YouTube titles and weather patterns is a whimsical playground of unexpected connections, much like stumbling upon a unicorn in a field of statistics. Our exploration has shown that the influence of 3Blue1Brown's linguistic wizardry transcends the digital realm, exerting a palpable impact on the very fabric of Sydney's summertime weather. It's a delightful reminder that the enigmatic dance of language and climate continues to surprise us, much like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a data hat.

With our study, we hope to inspire future researchers to embrace the wacky and wonderful in their pursuits, recognizing that even the most unlikely pairings can yield beguiling insights. As for the future of this peculiar field of inquiry, we emphatically assert that no further research is needed in this area. We confidently bid adieu to this realm of whimsy, content in the knowledge that we have uncovered a connection as improbable and delightful as finding a polar bear in the Sahara.


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 Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Lighthearted Science


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 Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Playful Meteorological 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 Shedding Light on Summertime Subscriptions: The Surprising Relationship Between 3Blue1Brown YouTube Video Titles and Sydney's Sizzle with an abstract of In this research paper, we turn our attention to the captivating intersection of YouTube video titles and meteorological data in Sydney, Australia. The title choices of 3Blue1Brown, a popular YouTube channel known for its engaging explanations of mathematical concepts, are the central focus of our study. Utilizing advanced AI analysis of the video titles and temperatures recorded by the NOAA National Climate Data Center, we have uncovered a striking connection between the linguistic flair in 3Blue1Brown's titles and the intensity of Sydney's summer heat. Despite the seemingly incongruous nature of the two subjects, our findings reveal a robust correlation coefficient of 0.8631026, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01. The implications of this unexpected association are as intriguing as a complex calculus problem, and we confront them with the same enthusiasm and determination. Join us as we delve into the world of quirky video titles and blistering heatwaves, where mathematics and meteorology collide in a delightful dance of data and discovery.

ChatGPT:

3blue1brown, YouTube video titles, Sydney, Australia, meteorological data, NOAA National Climate Data Center, linguistic flair, temperature correlation, AI analysis, statistical significance

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Data details

How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are
Detailed data title: How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are, as rated by an AI.
Source: AI analysis of YouTube video titles
Additional Info: I asked a large language model, 'On a scale of 1-10, how _______ do you think this YouTube video title is?' for every video.

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Hot days in Sydney
Detailed data title: Number of days with maximum temperature >= 90 degrees Fahrenheit/32.2 degrees Celsius at SYDNEY AIRPORT AMO, AS
Source: NOAA National Climate Data Center
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Correlation r = 0.8631026 (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 = 0.7449461 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 74.5% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Hot days in Sydney) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are) over the 8 years from 2015 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.0058. 0.0057734388979723870000000000
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 0.86 in 0.58% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 173 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 7 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 7 because we have two variables measured over a period of 8 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.

[ 0.4, 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.
20152016201720182019202020212022
How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are (Score (out of 10))6.42867.1257.28577.57.67.23816.57146.125
Hot days in Sydney (Hot days)20212826331894




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. Very low n: There are not many data points included in this analysis. Even if the p-value is high, we should be suspicious of using so few datapoints in a correlation.
  5. Y-axis doesn't start at zero: I truncated the Y-axes of the graph above. I also used a line graph, which makes the visual connection stand out more than it deserves. Nothing against line graphs. They are great at telling a story when you have linear data! But visually it is deceptive because the only data is at the points on the graph, not the lines on the graph. In between each point, the data could have been doing anything. Like going for a random walk by itself!
    Mathematically what I showed is true, but it is intentionally misleading. Below is the same chart but with both Y-axes starting at zero.




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([6.4286,7.125,7.2857,7.5,7.6,7.2381,6.5714,6.125,])
array_2 = np.array([20,21,28,26,33,18,9,4,])
array_1_name = "How good 3Blue1Brown YouTube video titles are"
array_2_name = "Hot days in Sydney"

# 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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