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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 Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia and the second variable is Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position.  The chart goes from 1976 to 2020, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As more Virginians voted for the Libertarian Presidential candidate, it inadvertently led to a rise in demand for cowboy hats. This sudden spike in cowboy hat purchasing created a shortage in Texas, causing a distraction for the Texas Rangers as they competed in the American League West Division. Unable to focus with the lack of their iconic headwear, the team's performance inadvertently improved, leading to a higher finish position. It seems like even in politics, everything's bigger in Texas, including the impact on baseball!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image that looks like it is a scene from a Disney Movie, depicting a bustling street in Virginia where a large group of locals, adorned in colorful cowboy hats, are eagerly purchasing more hats from a store. In the background, the Texas Rangers baseball team is playing a game, appearing slightly distracted without their usual cowboy hats but showing improved gameplay, leading them to a higher finish position in the American League West Division. 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: Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. 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: Charcoal Cutsy art illustration Magic realism An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney Movie Cubism
ChatGPT: An image that looks like it is a scene from A Disney 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 Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position, in the following situation: As more Virginians voted for the Libertarian Presidential candidate, it inadvertently led to a rise in demand for cowboy hats. This sudden spike in cowboy hat purchasing created a shortage in Texas, causing a distraction for the Texas Rangers as they competed in the American League West Division. Unable to focus with the lack of their iconic headwear, the team's performance inadvertently improved, leading to a higher finish position. It seems like even in politics, everything's bigger in Texas, including the impact on baseball!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: A large group of Virginians proudly sporting cowboy hats, with some hurriedly purchasing them from a store. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers baseball team is playing a game, looking slightly distracted without their usual cowboy hats. Despite the distraction, their gameplay shows improvement, resulting in a higher finish position in the American League West Division.

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 Disney Movie ] and depicting this scene: A large group of Virginians proudly sporting cowboy hats, with some hurriedly purchasing them from a store. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers baseball team is playing a game, looking slightly distracted without their usual cowboy hats. Despite the distraction, their gameplay shows improvement, resulting in a higher finish position in the American League West Division. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image that looks like it is a scene from a Disney Movie, depicting a bustling street in Virginia where a large group of locals, adorned in colorful cowboy hats, are eagerly purchasing more hats from a store. In the background, the Texas Rangers baseball team is playing a game, appearing slightly distracted without their usual cowboy hats but showing improved gameplay, leading them to a higher finish position in the American League West Division.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia caused Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position to increase. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny

The Journal of Sports Economics and Policy

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 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 Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Make the title punny if you can come up with clever pun. If not, just make it sound clever.

Your research team used data from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse and Baseball Reference to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 and p < 0.01 for 1976 to 2020.

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]]
"Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The connection between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long perplexed scholars and skeptics alike. In this study, we investigate the intriguing relationship between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the performance of the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division. Through rigorous data analysis using information from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we unearth a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 and p < 0.01 spanning the years 1976 to 2020.

Our findings reveal a statistically significant association between votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division, with a remarkably high degree of correlation. This suggests that there may be an unexplored link between political preferences and baseball outcomes in Texas. It's almost as if the voters' preferences have been swinging for the fences, influencing not only the political landscape but also the ballpark standings.

For those who doubt the relevance of political engagement to sports, this research may serve as a gentle reminder that even seemingly disparate domains can intersect in unforeseen ways. As the saying goes, "When it comes to uncovering correlations, we must be ready to steal signs from unexpected sources."


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The connection between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long perplexed scholars and skeptics alike. In this study, we investigate the intriguing relationship between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the performance of the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division. Through rigorous data analysis using information from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we unearth a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 and p < 0.01 spanning the years 1976 to 2020.

Our findings reveal a statistically significant association between votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division, with a remarkably high degree of correlation. This suggests that there may be an unexplored link between political preferences and baseball outcomes in Texas. It's almost as if the voters' preferences have been swinging for the fences, influencing not only the political landscape but also the ballpark standings.

For those who doubt the relevance of political engagement to sports, this research may serve as a gentle reminder that even seemingly disparate domains can intersect in unforeseen ways. As the saying goes, "When it comes to uncovering correlations, we must be ready to steal signs from unexpected sources."

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As the baseball season unfolds, it is customary for fans and analysts alike to scour the data, seeking to unravel the complex tapestry of factors that influence a team's performance. While the importance of player skill, coaching strategies, and the whims of fate are often discussed in exhaustive detail, one unlikely factor has emerged from the shadows—political voting patterns in Virginia. It seems the waving of bats isn't the only kind of voting in play when it comes to baseball outcomes. I guess you could say that the Virginians are hitting it out of the park in more ways than one.

The Texas Rangers, a perennial contender in the American League West Division, have garnered attention for their consistently solid performance. Curiosity piqued, we decided to investigate whether there was a connection between the voting behavior of Virginians and the Rangers' finish position. It's almost as if the range of political leanings is matching the range of the Rangers' pitches, influencing their standings in the division. Call it a political curveball, if you will.

Our study delves into the rich tapestry of data from the years 1976 to 2020, unraveling a tale as old as time—or at least as old as the introduction of the designated hitter in 1973. It turns out that there is a statistically significant association between the votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' placement in the American League West Division, with a correlation coefficient so high it might as well be chanting "Take me out to the ballgame."

This unprecedented correlation prompts us to delve deeper into the realm of political preferences and their uncanny influence on the crack of the bat and the swish of the net. After all, in the words of the sage Yogi Berra, "It ain't over till it's over, and sometimes it's not over even after the voters have had their say."


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. 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]]
"Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The connection between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long perplexed scholars and skeptics alike. In this study, we investigate the intriguing relationship between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the performance of the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division. Through rigorous data analysis using information from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we unearth a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 and p < 0.01 spanning the years 1976 to 2020.

Our findings reveal a statistically significant association between votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division, with a remarkably high degree of correlation. This suggests that there may be an unexplored link between political preferences and baseball outcomes in Texas. It's almost as if the voters' preferences have been swinging for the fences, influencing not only the political landscape but also the ballpark standings.

For those who doubt the relevance of political engagement to sports, this research may serve as a gentle reminder that even seemingly disparate domains can intersect in unforeseen ways. As the saying goes, "When it comes to uncovering correlations, we must be ready to steal signs from unexpected sources."

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the baseball season unfolds, it is customary for fans and analysts alike to scour the data, seeking to unravel the complex tapestry of factors that influence a team's performance. While the importance of player skill, coaching strategies, and the whims of fate are often discussed in exhaustive detail, one unlikely factor has emerged from the shadows—political voting patterns in Virginia. It seems the waving of bats isn't the only kind of voting in play when it comes to baseball outcomes. I guess you could say that the Virginians are hitting it out of the park in more ways than one.
The Texas Rangers, a perennial contender in the American League West Division, have garnered attention for their consistently solid performance. Curiosity piqued, we decided to investigate whether there was a connection between the voting behavior of Virginians and the Rangers' finish position. It's almost as if the range of political leanings is matching the range of the Rangers' pitches, influencing their standings in the division. Call it a political curveball, if you will.
Our study delves into the rich tapestry of data from the years 1976 to 2020, unraveling a tale as old as time—or at least as old as the introduction of the designated hitter in 1973. It turns out that there is a statistically significant association between the votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' placement in the American League West Division, with a correlation coefficient so high it might as well be chanting "Take me out to the ballgame."
This unprecedented correlation prompts us to delve deeper into the realm of political preferences and their uncanny influence on the crack of the bat and the swish of the net. After all, in the words of the sage Yogi Berra, "It ain't over till it's over, and sometimes it's not over even after the voters have had their say."

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "The Libertarian Vote: Swing Voters, Tea Parties, and the Fiscally Conservative, Socially Liberal Center," the authors find that the Libertarian presidential candidate has consistently garnered support from a select segment of the voting population in Virginia. This enduring trend presents a compelling case for examining the potential impact of libertarian-leaning voters on seemingly unrelated aspects of society. It's almost as if their influence extends beyond the ballot box and into the ballpark—now that's what I call a political grand slam.

Similarly, "Baseball: An Illustrated History" offers a detailed exploration of the unpredictable nature of the sport, highlighting the countless variables that can shape a team's performance over the course of a season. From blistering fastballs to sudden curveballs, the ebbs and flows of a baseball season are as unpredictable as a party political nomination process. One might even say that the voters and the batters are both looking to knock it out of the park, albeit in different ways.

In "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game," the authors shed light on the revolutionary approach to baseball strategy, emphasizing the value of statistical analysis and unconventional thinking in shaping a team's success. This parallels the innovative mindset required to uncover the unorthodox relationship between political voting patterns and baseball outcomes—truly a game-changer that breaks away from the conventional curve.

Turning to the realm of fiction, "The Art of Racing in the Rain" intricately weaves together the themes of determination and unforeseen connections, portraying the interconnectedness of events in a manner that resonates with our study. Just as the characters navigate the twists and turns of their lives, we too navigate the unexpected linkage between voting choices and baseball standings, proving that life and sports are full of surprising plot twists.

In the classic sports comedy "Major League," a ragtag team defies expectations and propels themselves to unexpected success, challenging the notion that conventional wisdom always prevails. This mirrors our own exploration of the underdog factor, as we uncover the remarkable influence of libertarian votes on the Texas Rangers' divisional destiny—truly a home run in uncharted territory.

As we navigate the rich tapestry of literature and popular culture, it becomes clear that the relationship between political preferences and baseball outcomes is as unpredictable and delightful as a well-executed knuckleball. In the words of the legendary Babe Ruth, "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." A sentiment that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of our research journey—a swing for the fences in uncharted intellectual territory that may just lead us to the academic equivalent of a grand slam.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse and Baseball Reference . You used data from 1976 to 2020

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]]
"Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The connection between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long perplexed scholars and skeptics alike. In this study, we investigate the intriguing relationship between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the performance of the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division. Through rigorous data analysis using information from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we unearth a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 and p < 0.01 spanning the years 1976 to 2020.

Our findings reveal a statistically significant association between votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division, with a remarkably high degree of correlation. This suggests that there may be an unexplored link between political preferences and baseball outcomes in Texas. It's almost as if the voters' preferences have been swinging for the fences, influencing not only the political landscape but also the ballpark standings.

For those who doubt the relevance of political engagement to sports, this research may serve as a gentle reminder that even seemingly disparate domains can intersect in unforeseen ways. As the saying goes, "When it comes to uncovering correlations, we must be ready to steal signs from unexpected sources."

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As the baseball season unfolds, it is customary for fans and analysts alike to scour the data, seeking to unravel the complex tapestry of factors that influence a team's performance. While the importance of player skill, coaching strategies, and the whims of fate are often discussed in exhaustive detail, one unlikely factor has emerged from the shadows—political voting patterns in Virginia. It seems the waving of bats isn't the only kind of voting in play when it comes to baseball outcomes. I guess you could say that the Virginians are hitting it out of the park in more ways than one.
The Texas Rangers, a perennial contender in the American League West Division, have garnered attention for their consistently solid performance. Curiosity piqued, we decided to investigate whether there was a connection between the voting behavior of Virginians and the Rangers' finish position. It's almost as if the range of political leanings is matching the range of the Rangers' pitches, influencing their standings in the division. Call it a political curveball, if you will.
Our study delves into the rich tapestry of data from the years 1976 to 2020, unraveling a tale as old as time—or at least as old as the introduction of the designated hitter in 1973. It turns out that there is a statistically significant association between the votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' placement in the American League West Division, with a correlation coefficient so high it might as well be chanting "Take me out to the ballgame."
This unprecedented correlation prompts us to delve deeper into the realm of political preferences and their uncanny influence on the crack of the bat and the swish of the net. After all, in the words of the sage Yogi Berra, "It ain't over till it's over, and sometimes it's not over even after the voters have had their say."

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To investigate the potential interplay between the votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' standing in the American League West Division, we embarked on a data odyssey spanning the years 1976 to 2020. Our journey to these insights begins with the acquisition of electoral data from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab – a virtual treasure trove of voter preferences that, much like a knuckleball, can confound even the most seasoned analysts. We also delved into the Harvard Dataverse, mining for political gold amidst a sea of bytes and bits, all while dodging the occasional data curveball. Gotta love a good dataset in the wild west of statistics, right?

Having acquired the electoral data, we then turned our attention to the hallowed grounds of Baseball Reference, where the numbers dance and the statistics sing. We meticulously sifted through countless figures on the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West Division, feeling much like archaeologists unearthing treasures from the annals of baseball history. It's as if we were on a quest to find the Holy Grail of baseball-politics correlations, with each data point beckoning us forward like a siren's call.

With data in hand, we applied the sophisticated technique of correlation analysis to unveil the hidden connections between Virginia's political pulse and the Rangers' prowess on the baseball diamond. Armed with statistical software as sharp as a Nolan Ryan fastball, we calculated the correlation coefficient and acquired a p-value that could make the heart of any sabermetrician skip a beat. As we navigated through the sea of data, it became clear that our findings were not just a statistical fluke – they were a home run in the world of sports-politics intersections. It's almost as if our methodology was designed to catch the elusive foul ball of correlations, proving once and for all that where there's a will, there's a way.

In a nutshell, our methodology might seem like a wild pitch to some, but it was, in fact, a carefully choreographed dance through the realms of politics and sports, culminating in an undeniable association between the unassuming votes of Virginians and the grandeur of the Texas Rangers' divisional performances. It's as if we discovered the secret sauce that adds an extra kick to the already spicy gumbo of politics and sports – a flavor so distinct, you can't help but marvel at the recipe. Speaking of recipes, have you heard about the baseball-themed cookbook? It's all about how to prepare great sliders.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse and Baseball Reference .

For the time period 1976 to 2020, you found a correlation 0.8492673, r-squared of 0.7212550, 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]]
"Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The connection between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long perplexed scholars and skeptics alike. In this study, we investigate the intriguing relationship between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the performance of the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division. Through rigorous data analysis using information from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we unearth a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 and p < 0.01 spanning the years 1976 to 2020.

Our findings reveal a statistically significant association between votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division, with a remarkably high degree of correlation. This suggests that there may be an unexplored link between political preferences and baseball outcomes in Texas. It's almost as if the voters' preferences have been swinging for the fences, influencing not only the political landscape but also the ballpark standings.

For those who doubt the relevance of political engagement to sports, this research may serve as a gentle reminder that even seemingly disparate domains can intersect in unforeseen ways. As the saying goes, "When it comes to uncovering correlations, we must be ready to steal signs from unexpected sources."

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As the baseball season unfolds, it is customary for fans and analysts alike to scour the data, seeking to unravel the complex tapestry of factors that influence a team's performance. While the importance of player skill, coaching strategies, and the whims of fate are often discussed in exhaustive detail, one unlikely factor has emerged from the shadows—political voting patterns in Virginia. It seems the waving of bats isn't the only kind of voting in play when it comes to baseball outcomes. I guess you could say that the Virginians are hitting it out of the park in more ways than one.
The Texas Rangers, a perennial contender in the American League West Division, have garnered attention for their consistently solid performance. Curiosity piqued, we decided to investigate whether there was a connection between the voting behavior of Virginians and the Rangers' finish position. It's almost as if the range of political leanings is matching the range of the Rangers' pitches, influencing their standings in the division. Call it a political curveball, if you will.
Our study delves into the rich tapestry of data from the years 1976 to 2020, unraveling a tale as old as time—or at least as old as the introduction of the designated hitter in 1973. It turns out that there is a statistically significant association between the votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' placement in the American League West Division, with a correlation coefficient so high it might as well be chanting "Take me out to the ballgame."
This unprecedented correlation prompts us to delve deeper into the realm of political preferences and their uncanny influence on the crack of the bat and the swish of the net. After all, in the words of the sage Yogi Berra, "It ain't over till it's over, and sometimes it's not over even after the voters have had their say."

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division. The correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 indicates a strong positive relationship, suggesting that as the number of votes for the Libertarian candidate in Virginia increases, the Texas Rangers tend to secure a higher finish position in the division. It's as if the Rangers are saying, "Don't fence me in, we've got votes to win!"

In addition, the r-squared value of 0.7212550 indicates that approximately 72.13% of the variation in the Rangers' finish position can be explained by the variation in votes for the Libertarian candidate in Virginia. This finding highlights the substantial influence of political preferences on the outcome of baseball standings. It seems that when Virginians exercise their right to vote, they may also be exercising their power to sway the fate of the Texas Rangers. Talk about a vote of confidence in the team's performance!

The significance level of p < 0.01 further strengthens the credibility of our results, emphasizing the robustness of the relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. It appears that these two worlds, one of political ballots and the other of baseball bats, are more intertwined than one might expect. It's like the Texas Rangers are taking a page out of the Libertarian playbook and aiming for maximum freedom from the bottom of the division standings. Looks like they've got a "division" strategy in more ways than one!

The figure (Fig. 1) illustrates the strong positive correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division. The upward trend in the scatterplot reinforces the compelling nature of our findings, providing visual evidence of the unexpected link between political voting patterns and baseball outcomes. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand pitches—especially when it comes to uncovering the hidden influence of voter preferences on the baseball diamond.

In conclusion, our research uncovers a fascinating and statistically significant association between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West Division. This unexpected correlation reminds us that in the vast field of data analysis, sometimes the most surprising connections can emerge from left field. It's enough to make you wonder if the Rangers might want to consider adding a "political strategist" to their coaching staff. After all, when it comes to winning games, every vote—or swing—counts!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
"Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The connection between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long perplexed scholars and skeptics alike. In this study, we investigate the intriguing relationship between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the performance of the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division. Through rigorous data analysis using information from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we unearth a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 and p < 0.01 spanning the years 1976 to 2020.

Our findings reveal a statistically significant association between votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division, with a remarkably high degree of correlation. This suggests that there may be an unexplored link between political preferences and baseball outcomes in Texas. It's almost as if the voters' preferences have been swinging for the fences, influencing not only the political landscape but also the ballpark standings.

For those who doubt the relevance of political engagement to sports, this research may serve as a gentle reminder that even seemingly disparate domains can intersect in unforeseen ways. As the saying goes, "When it comes to uncovering correlations, we must be ready to steal signs from unexpected sources."

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "The Libertarian Vote: Swing Voters, Tea Parties, and the Fiscally Conservative, Socially Liberal Center," the authors find that the Libertarian presidential candidate has consistently garnered support from a select segment of the voting population in Virginia. This enduring trend presents a compelling case for examining the potential impact of libertarian-leaning voters on seemingly unrelated aspects of society. It's almost as if their influence extends beyond the ballot box and into the ballpark—now that's what I call a political grand slam.
Similarly, "Baseball: An Illustrated History" offers a detailed exploration of the unpredictable nature of the sport, highlighting the countless variables that can shape a team's performance over the course of a season. From blistering fastballs to sudden curveballs, the ebbs and flows of a baseball season are as unpredictable as a party political nomination process. One might even say that the voters and the batters are both looking to knock it out of the park, albeit in different ways.
In "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game," the authors shed light on the revolutionary approach to baseball strategy, emphasizing the value of statistical analysis and unconventional thinking in shaping a team's success. This parallels the innovative mindset required to uncover the unorthodox relationship between political voting patterns and baseball outcomes—truly a game-changer that breaks away from the conventional curve.
Turning to the realm of fiction, "The Art of Racing in the Rain" intricately weaves together the themes of determination and unforeseen connections, portraying the interconnectedness of events in a manner that resonates with our study. Just as the characters navigate the twists and turns of their lives, we too navigate the unexpected linkage between voting choices and baseball standings, proving that life and sports are full of surprising plot twists.
In the classic sports comedy "Major League," a ragtag team defies expectations and propels themselves to unexpected success, challenging the notion that conventional wisdom always prevails. This mirrors our own exploration of the underdog factor, as we uncover the remarkable influence of libertarian votes on the Texas Rangers' divisional destiny—truly a home run in uncharted territory.
As we navigate the rich tapestry of literature and popular culture, it becomes clear that the relationship between political preferences and baseball outcomes is as unpredictable and delightful as a well-executed knuckleball. In the words of the legendary Babe Ruth, "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." A sentiment that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of our research journey—a swing for the fences in uncharted intellectual territory that may just lead us to the academic equivalent of a grand slam.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division. The correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 indicates a strong positive relationship, suggesting that as the number of votes for the Libertarian candidate in Virginia increases, the Texas Rangers tend to secure a higher finish position in the division. It's as if the Rangers are saying, "Don't fence me in, we've got votes to win!"
In addition, the r-squared value of 0.7212550 indicates that approximately 72.13% of the variation in the Rangers' finish position can be explained by the variation in votes for the Libertarian candidate in Virginia. This finding highlights the substantial influence of political preferences on the outcome of baseball standings. It seems that when Virginians exercise their right to vote, they may also be exercising their power to sway the fate of the Texas Rangers. Talk about a vote of confidence in the team's performance!
The significance level of p < 0.01 further strengthens the credibility of our results, emphasizing the robustness of the relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. It appears that these two worlds, one of political ballots and the other of baseball bats, are more intertwined than one might expect. It's like the Texas Rangers are taking a page out of the Libertarian playbook and aiming for maximum freedom from the bottom of the division standings. Looks like they've got a "division" strategy in more ways than one!
The figure (Fig. 1) illustrates the strong positive correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division. The upward trend in the scatterplot reinforces the compelling nature of our findings, providing visual evidence of the unexpected link between political voting patterns and baseball outcomes. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand pitches—especially when it comes to uncovering the hidden influence of voter preferences on the baseball diamond.
In conclusion, our research uncovers a fascinating and statistically significant association between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West Division. This unexpected correlation reminds us that in the vast field of data analysis, sometimes the most surprising connections can emerge from left field. It's enough to make you wonder if the Rangers might want to consider adding a "political strategist" to their coaching staff. After all, when it comes to winning games, every vote—or swing—counts!

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of our study offer compelling evidence to support the previous research on the influence of libertarian-leaning voters and their impact on seemingly unrelated societal aspects. Just as the enduring trend of libertarian support in Virginia politics has raised eyebrows, our research sheds light on the unexpected ripple effect of these political preferences on the fate of the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division. It’s almost as if the voters are stepping up to the plate and hitting a home run for their team in more ways than one.

The strong positive correlation we observed between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers’ finish position further solidifies the unconventional relationship proposed in prior literature. It’s as if the statistical analysis has identified a hidden curveball in the interaction between political voting patterns and baseball outcomes, enriching our understanding of the unexplored intersections between the ballot box and the ballpark. One might even say this research is a real 'vote of confidence' in the unexpected links between seemingly disparate phenomena.

The r-squared value of 0.7212550 emphasizes the substantial explanatory power of libertarian votes in determining the variation in the Rangers’ finish position, echoing the sentiments expressed in previous studies about the potential influence of politically driven preferences. It seems that when it comes to baseball standings, the political leanings of voters in Virginia may hold more weight than previously thought, giving a whole new meaning to the phrase, "every vote counts."

Moreover, the significance level of p < 0.01 underlines the robustness of our results, underscoring the unexpected sway that political preferences exert over the outcome of sporting events. It's almost as if the Texas Rangers are taking a political approach to their game strategy, seeking to liberate themselves from the lower ranks of the division standings. This quirky association between political influence and baseball outcomes truly brings a new spin to the concept of "political baseball."

In essence, our study puts forward a compelling case for further exploration into the unanticipated connections between political voting patterns and the performance of sports teams, particularly in the context of the Texas Rangers and the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia. It’s almost as if these findings beckon for a new era of interdisciplinary analysis, where the ballot box and the ballpark converge in unexpected ways. After all, when it comes to uncovering correlations, we must be ready to step up to the plate and swing for the unexpected fences.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a 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 Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia and Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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]]
"Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny"

[[ABSTRACT]]
The connection between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long perplexed scholars and skeptics alike. In this study, we investigate the intriguing relationship between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the performance of the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division. Through rigorous data analysis using information from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we unearth a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 and p < 0.01 spanning the years 1976 to 2020.

Our findings reveal a statistically significant association between votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division, with a remarkably high degree of correlation. This suggests that there may be an unexplored link between political preferences and baseball outcomes in Texas. It's almost as if the voters' preferences have been swinging for the fences, influencing not only the political landscape but also the ballpark standings.

For those who doubt the relevance of political engagement to sports, this research may serve as a gentle reminder that even seemingly disparate domains can intersect in unforeseen ways. As the saying goes, "When it comes to uncovering correlations, we must be ready to steal signs from unexpected sources."

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As the baseball season unfolds, it is customary for fans and analysts alike to scour the data, seeking to unravel the complex tapestry of factors that influence a team's performance. While the importance of player skill, coaching strategies, and the whims of fate are often discussed in exhaustive detail, one unlikely factor has emerged from the shadows—political voting patterns in Virginia. It seems the waving of bats isn't the only kind of voting in play when it comes to baseball outcomes. I guess you could say that the Virginians are hitting it out of the park in more ways than one.
The Texas Rangers, a perennial contender in the American League West Division, have garnered attention for their consistently solid performance. Curiosity piqued, we decided to investigate whether there was a connection between the voting behavior of Virginians and the Rangers' finish position. It's almost as if the range of political leanings is matching the range of the Rangers' pitches, influencing their standings in the division. Call it a political curveball, if you will.
Our study delves into the rich tapestry of data from the years 1976 to 2020, unraveling a tale as old as time—or at least as old as the introduction of the designated hitter in 1973. It turns out that there is a statistically significant association between the votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' placement in the American League West Division, with a correlation coefficient so high it might as well be chanting "Take me out to the ballgame."
This unprecedented correlation prompts us to delve deeper into the realm of political preferences and their uncanny influence on the crack of the bat and the swish of the net. After all, in the words of the sage Yogi Berra, "It ain't over till it's over, and sometimes it's not over even after the voters have had their say."

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a striking correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division. The correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 indicates a strong positive relationship, suggesting that as the number of votes for the Libertarian candidate in Virginia increases, the Texas Rangers tend to secure a higher finish position in the division. It's as if the Rangers are saying, "Don't fence me in, we've got votes to win!"
In addition, the r-squared value of 0.7212550 indicates that approximately 72.13% of the variation in the Rangers' finish position can be explained by the variation in votes for the Libertarian candidate in Virginia. This finding highlights the substantial influence of political preferences on the outcome of baseball standings. It seems that when Virginians exercise their right to vote, they may also be exercising their power to sway the fate of the Texas Rangers. Talk about a vote of confidence in the team's performance!
The significance level of p < 0.01 further strengthens the credibility of our results, emphasizing the robustness of the relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. It appears that these two worlds, one of political ballots and the other of baseball bats, are more intertwined than one might expect. It's like the Texas Rangers are taking a page out of the Libertarian playbook and aiming for maximum freedom from the bottom of the division standings. Looks like they've got a "division" strategy in more ways than one!
The figure (Fig. 1) illustrates the strong positive correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division. The upward trend in the scatterplot reinforces the compelling nature of our findings, providing visual evidence of the unexpected link between political voting patterns and baseball outcomes. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand pitches—especially when it comes to uncovering the hidden influence of voter preferences on the baseball diamond.
In conclusion, our research uncovers a fascinating and statistically significant association between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' performance in the American League West Division. This unexpected correlation reminds us that in the vast field of data analysis, sometimes the most surprising connections can emerge from left field. It's enough to make you wonder if the Rangers might want to consider adding a "political strategist" to their coaching staff. After all, when it comes to winning games, every vote—or swing—counts!

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research highlights a compelling and statistically significant correlation between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division. It seems political leanings and baseball standings have more in common than meets the eye – reminding us that in the game of statistics, sometimes the most unexpected connections come sliding into home plate. It's almost as if the Virginians have been pitching in to push the Rangers toward victory, demonstrating that the power of the ballot box can extend far beyond the political arena.

So, as we wrap up this research, we can't help but reflect on the old adage, "When it comes to uncovering correlations, sometimes you have to step up to the plate and take a swing in uncharted territory." With such a strong connection uncovered, it might be worth reminding the Texas Rangers to keep an eye on the political polls in Virginia – after all, it could be the key to rounding the bases in the American League West Division. If nothing else, it provides a whole new meaning to the phrase, "playing the political game."

In the end, our findings suggest deeper ties between politics and baseball than one might expect. However, it seems that we've hit the home run of statistical analysis in this area, and no more research is needed. It's safe to say we've covered all bases on this topic – and even the best dad jokes can't motivate further investigation.


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 Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Sports Economics and Policy


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 Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Independent Baseball Analysis


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 Rounding the Bases: The Libertarian Leverage on the Texas Rangers' Divisional Destiny with an abstract of The connection between seemingly unrelated phenomena has long perplexed scholars and skeptics alike. In this study, we investigate the intriguing relationship between votes for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the performance of the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division. Through rigorous data analysis using information from MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, and Baseball Reference, we unearth a surprising correlation coefficient of 0.8492673 and p < 0.01 spanning the years 1976 to 2020.
Our findings reveal a statistically significant association between votes cast for the Libertarian presidential candidate in Virginia and the Texas Rangers' finish position in the American League West Division, with a remarkably high degree of correlation. This suggests that there may be an unexplored link between political preferences and baseball outcomes in Texas. It's almost as if the voters' preferences have been swinging for the fences, influencing not only the political landscape but also the ballpark standings.
For those who doubt the relevance of political engagement to sports, this research may serve as a gentle reminder that even seemingly disparate domains can intersect in unforeseen ways. As the saying goes, "When it comes to uncovering correlations, we must be ready to steal signs from unexpected sources.

ChatGPT:

Libertarian presidential candidate, Virginia, Texas Rangers, American League West Division, correlation coefficient, MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, Baseball Reference, political preferences, baseball outcomes, political engagement, sports correlations, voter preferences, Texas baseball standings, political landscape, unforeseen correlations

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Data details

Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia
Detailed data title: Percentage of all votes cast for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia
Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse
See what else correlates with Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia

Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position
Source: Baseball Reference
See what else correlates with Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position

Correlation r = 0.8492673 (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 = 0.7212550 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 72.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia) over the 11 years from 1976 through 2020.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.00094. 0.0009394757258492195000000000
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 0.85 in 0.094% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 1,064 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 10 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 10 because we have two variables measured over a period of 11 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.

[ 0.51, 0.96 ] 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.
19761980198819921996200020042008201220162020
Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia (Percentage of votes)0.273880.6870730.380360.2239040.3796180.5547840.3452450.297240.8098612.969661.45187
Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position (Position)44641432230.10.976




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,237 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 636,906,169 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.




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([0.27388,0.687073,0.38036,0.223904,0.379618,0.554784,0.345245,0.29724,0.809861,2.96966,1.45187,])
array_2 = np.array([4,4,6,4,1,4,3,2,2,30.1,0.976,])
array_1_name = "Votes for the Libertarian Presidential candidate in Virginia"
array_2_name = "Texas Rangers' American League West Division finish position"

# 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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