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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 Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia and the second variable is Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG).  The chart goes from 2002 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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The decreased air pollution led to an unexpected increase in productivity among the local squirrel population. With their newfound energy, the squirrels embarked on a mission to bury acorns at an unprecedented rate. This surge in buried acorns ultimately led to a mysterious underground infrastructure of nutty financial institutions. As word of these unconventional banking services spread, investor confidence in traditional banking waned, causing Lloyds Banking Group's stock price to decrease. In essence, the cleaner air inadvertently paved the way for a competitive squirrel banking industry, leaving Lloyds scrambling to adapt to this unforeseen financial fur-mageddon.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Prompt: Generate an image of a futuristic Charleston, West Virginia with a clear sky, where energetic squirrels are seen underground, establishing a network of nutty financial institutions. Show Lloyds Banking Group's traditional investor confidence wavering as the squirrel banking industry takes hold. Capture the cyberpunk aesthetic with neon lights and a vibrant, technologically-advanced cityscape. 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: Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG). 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: Sci-fi fantacy Cyber folk A scene from Skyrim a meme Cyberpunk
ChatGPT: Cyberpunk

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 Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG), in the following situation: The decreased air pollution led to an unexpected increase in productivity among the local squirrel population. With their newfound energy, the squirrels embarked on a mission to bury acorns at an unprecedented rate. This surge in buried acorns ultimately led to a mysterious underground infrastructure of nutty financial institutions. As word of these unconventional banking services spread, investor confidence in traditional banking waned, causing Lloyds Banking Group's stock price to decrease. In essence, the cleaner air inadvertently paved the way for a competitive squirrel banking industry, leaving Lloyds scrambling to adapt to this unforeseen financial fur-mageddon.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In Charleston, West Virginia, the sky is clearer than ever as the air pollution has decreased significantly. Local squirrels, brimming with energy, are seen scurrying and burying acorns at an unprecedented rate. As a result, a network of nutty financial institutions is mysteriously formed underground. Soon, traditional investor confidence wanes and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price declines, as the competition from the squirrel banking industry takes hold.

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: [ Cyberpunk ] and depicting this scene: In Charleston, West Virginia, the sky is clearer than ever as the air pollution has decreased significantly. Local squirrels, brimming with energy, are seen scurrying and burying acorns at an unprecedented rate. As a result, a network of nutty financial institutions is mysteriously formed underground. Soon, traditional investor confidence wanes and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price declines, as the competition from the squirrel banking industry takes hold. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Prompt: Generate an image of a futuristic Charleston, West Virginia with a clear sky, where energetic squirrels are seen underground, establishing a network of nutty financial institutions. Show Lloyds Banking Group's traditional investor confidence wavering as the squirrel banking industry takes hold. Capture the cyberpunk aesthetic with neon lights and a vibrant, technologically-advanced cityscape.

*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 Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia caused Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG) to decrease.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Air-pollution and Money in 'Charleston's Web': A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Lloyds Banking Group's Stock Price and the Ambient Air Quality in Charleston, West Virginia

Journal of Ecological Economics and Finance

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 witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Your research team used data from Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8022690 and p < 0.01 for 2002 to 2023.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
Air-pollution and Money in 'Charleston's Web': A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Lloyds Banking Group's Stock Price and the Ambient Air Quality in Charleston, West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the unexplored terrain of the intersection between environmental quality and financial markets by examining the association between air pollution levels in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG). Leveraging data from the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our study scrutinizes the period from 2002 to 2023 using a quasi-experimental design. Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, hinting at a strong relationship between the two seemingly distant variables. We navigate the murky air of air quality data and the whimsical world of stock prices to uncover potential implications for investors, policymakers, and environmentally conscious individuals. Join us as we traverse this entangled web of air pollution and financial intrigue in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Air-pollution and Money in 'Charleston's Web': A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Lloyds Banking Group's Stock Price and the Ambient Air Quality in Charleston, West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the unexplored terrain of the intersection between environmental quality and financial markets by examining the association between air pollution levels in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG). Leveraging data from the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our study scrutinizes the period from 2002 to 2023 using a quasi-experimental design. Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, hinting at a strong relationship between the two seemingly distant variables. We navigate the murky air of air quality data and the whimsical world of stock prices to uncover potential implications for investors, policymakers, and environmentally conscious individuals. Join us as we traverse this entangled web of air pollution and financial intrigue in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The harmonious blend of environmental quality and financial markets has long captivated the curious minds of researchers, leading to the exploration of peculiar connections and unexpected relationships. In this vein, our study ventures into the enigmatic realm where the scent of industrial emissions mingles with the aroma of financial transactions, aiming to unravel the subtle dance between air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG).

The bustling city of Charleston, nestled in the gentle embrace of the Appalachian Mountains, has witnessed the inescapable grasp of industrialization, an ever-present force that colors the skyline with a smoggy hue – a visual testament to the interplay between anthropogenic activities and the delicate fabric of the atmosphere. As researchers, we find ourselves drawn into this foggy arena, seeking to disentangle the intricate relationship between ambient air quality and the ebbs and flows of stock prices.

Employing a quasi-experimental design coupled with an arsenal of statistical tools and data sources, including the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we embarked on a quest spanning the years from 2002 to 2023. Armed with determination and a satchel of regression analyses, we braved the murky alleys of data processing, charting a course through the whimsical world of economic market fluctuations and atmospheric pollution.

As we navigate through the labyrinthine maze of data points and p-values, we uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8022690 – a figure that looms large, casting a shadow of statistical significance with a p-value of less than 0.01. This eyebrow-raising discovery hints at a strong and unexpected connection between the seemingly disparate realms of air pollution and the financial performance of Lloyds Banking Group, prompting us to chart a new course in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.

While the fusion of air quality and financial indicators may seem like an unlikely marriage, the echoes of correlation beckon us to explore the potential implications for various stakeholders. Investors, policy makers, and environmentally conscious individuals alike may find themselves entwined in the ramifications of this symbiotic relationship, as we endeavor to shed light on the interplay between the makings of a breathless cityscape and the pulse of an intriguing stock market.

Join us as we embark on this curious expedition, bridging the gap between the ethereal realms of air pollution and investment returns, and unveil the adhesive strands that weave together this entangled web of Charleston’s environmental and financial intrigue.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then cite some social media posts you read that seem to be related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Air-pollution and Money in 'Charleston's Web': A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Lloyds Banking Group's Stock Price and the Ambient Air Quality in Charleston, West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the unexplored terrain of the intersection between environmental quality and financial markets by examining the association between air pollution levels in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG). Leveraging data from the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our study scrutinizes the period from 2002 to 2023 using a quasi-experimental design. Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, hinting at a strong relationship between the two seemingly distant variables. We navigate the murky air of air quality data and the whimsical world of stock prices to uncover potential implications for investors, policymakers, and environmentally conscious individuals. Join us as we traverse this entangled web of air pollution and financial intrigue in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The harmonious blend of environmental quality and financial markets has long captivated the curious minds of researchers, leading to the exploration of peculiar connections and unexpected relationships. In this vein, our study ventures into the enigmatic realm where the scent of industrial emissions mingles with the aroma of financial transactions, aiming to unravel the subtle dance between air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG).
The bustling city of Charleston, nestled in the gentle embrace of the Appalachian Mountains, has witnessed the inescapable grasp of industrialization, an ever-present force that colors the skyline with a smoggy hue – a visual testament to the interplay between anthropogenic activities and the delicate fabric of the atmosphere. As researchers, we find ourselves drawn into this foggy arena, seeking to disentangle the intricate relationship between ambient air quality and the ebbs and flows of stock prices.
Employing a quasi-experimental design coupled with an arsenal of statistical tools and data sources, including the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we embarked on a quest spanning the years from 2002 to 2023. Armed with determination and a satchel of regression analyses, we braved the murky alleys of data processing, charting a course through the whimsical world of economic market fluctuations and atmospheric pollution.
As we navigate through the labyrinthine maze of data points and p-values, we uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8022690 – a figure that looms large, casting a shadow of statistical significance with a p-value of less than 0.01. This eyebrow-raising discovery hints at a strong and unexpected connection between the seemingly disparate realms of air pollution and the financial performance of Lloyds Banking Group, prompting us to chart a new course in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.
While the fusion of air quality and financial indicators may seem like an unlikely marriage, the echoes of correlation beckon us to explore the potential implications for various stakeholders. Investors, policy makers, and environmentally conscious individuals alike may find themselves entwined in the ramifications of this symbiotic relationship, as we endeavor to shed light on the interplay between the makings of a breathless cityscape and the pulse of an intriguing stock market.
Join us as we embark on this curious expedition, bridging the gap between the ethereal realms of air pollution and investment returns, and unveil the adhesive strands that weave together this entangled web of Charleston’s environmental and financial intrigue.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In "Smith et al. (2018)," the authors find a strong positive correlation between air pollution levels and financial market indicators, shedding light on the often overlooked relationship between environmental quality and economic performance. Building upon this foundation, "Doe and Johnson (2020)" delve into the intriguing link between urban air pollution and stock prices, providing compelling evidence of a nuanced association that defies conventional wisdom.

Venturing into the world of non-fiction literature, "The Economics of Pollution" by Amanda White presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic ramifications of air pollution, offering insights that resonate with the endeavors of our study. Similarly, "Environmental Health and Economic Impacts" by Jonathan Green delves into the intricate web of connections between environmental factors and financial outcomes, guiding researchers through the complex terrain of our inquiry.

On a more imaginative note, works of fiction such as "The Smoke Thief" by Shana Abé and "The Air He Breathes" by Brittainy C. Cherry unexpectedly tangents the realm of air quality and financial markets, weaving tales that captivate the reader's imagination with their mysterious interplay of atmospheric elements and unforeseen consequences.

In a less conventional manner, several social media posts have surfaced, purporting to illuminate the nexus between air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price. While the scientific veracity of these posts remains to be determined, their presence in the online sphere underscores the pervasive interest in this enigmatic intersection.

These multifaceted contributions collectively lay the groundwork for our exploration into the curious and, at times, comically improbable relationship between ambient air quality in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group. As we traverse this unconventional avenue of inquiry, we heed the call of scholarly rigor while embracing the lighthearted spirit of adventurous exploration in uncharted academic territories.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2002 to 2023

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Air-pollution and Money in 'Charleston's Web': A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Lloyds Banking Group's Stock Price and the Ambient Air Quality in Charleston, West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the unexplored terrain of the intersection between environmental quality and financial markets by examining the association between air pollution levels in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG). Leveraging data from the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our study scrutinizes the period from 2002 to 2023 using a quasi-experimental design. Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, hinting at a strong relationship between the two seemingly distant variables. We navigate the murky air of air quality data and the whimsical world of stock prices to uncover potential implications for investors, policymakers, and environmentally conscious individuals. Join us as we traverse this entangled web of air pollution and financial intrigue in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The harmonious blend of environmental quality and financial markets has long captivated the curious minds of researchers, leading to the exploration of peculiar connections and unexpected relationships. In this vein, our study ventures into the enigmatic realm where the scent of industrial emissions mingles with the aroma of financial transactions, aiming to unravel the subtle dance between air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG).
The bustling city of Charleston, nestled in the gentle embrace of the Appalachian Mountains, has witnessed the inescapable grasp of industrialization, an ever-present force that colors the skyline with a smoggy hue – a visual testament to the interplay between anthropogenic activities and the delicate fabric of the atmosphere. As researchers, we find ourselves drawn into this foggy arena, seeking to disentangle the intricate relationship between ambient air quality and the ebbs and flows of stock prices.
Employing a quasi-experimental design coupled with an arsenal of statistical tools and data sources, including the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we embarked on a quest spanning the years from 2002 to 2023. Armed with determination and a satchel of regression analyses, we braved the murky alleys of data processing, charting a course through the whimsical world of economic market fluctuations and atmospheric pollution.
As we navigate through the labyrinthine maze of data points and p-values, we uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8022690 – a figure that looms large, casting a shadow of statistical significance with a p-value of less than 0.01. This eyebrow-raising discovery hints at a strong and unexpected connection between the seemingly disparate realms of air pollution and the financial performance of Lloyds Banking Group, prompting us to chart a new course in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.
While the fusion of air quality and financial indicators may seem like an unlikely marriage, the echoes of correlation beckon us to explore the potential implications for various stakeholders. Investors, policy makers, and environmentally conscious individuals alike may find themselves entwined in the ramifications of this symbiotic relationship, as we endeavor to shed light on the interplay between the makings of a breathless cityscape and the pulse of an intriguing stock market.
Join us as we embark on this curious expedition, bridging the gap between the ethereal realms of air pollution and investment returns, and unveil the adhesive strands that weave together this entangled web of Charleston’s environmental and financial intrigue.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

The methodology adopted in this research endeavor entailed a multifaceted approach to disentangle the enigmatic relationship between ambient air quality in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG). Leveraging an eclectic mix of statistical techniques, data sources, and quirky curiosity, we endeavored to illuminate the interplay between these seemingly incongruent variables.

Data Collection:
To capture the essence of air pollution in Charleston and the gyrations of Lloyds Banking Group's stock price, our research team scoured the depths of the internet, navigating through the boundless expanse of data repositories. Our primary sources included the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System, enriched with a smorgasbord of pollutant measurements ranging from sulfur dioxide to particulate matter. Additionally, we extracted Lloyds Banking Group's stock price data from LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), a treasure trove of market fluctuations and financial titillation.

Quirky Data Processing:
Amidst the digital cacophony of numbers and figures, we embarked on a whimsical journey brimming with the challenges of data wrangling and manipulation. Our team concocted a top-secret algorithm, affectionately named the "Pollu-Stockinator," to distill the essence of air quality and stock prices into delectable nuggets of statistical delight. This algorithm, infused with equal parts of humor and sass, frolicked through the data points with the precision of a mad scientist and the curiosity of an inquisitive cat.

Quasi-Experimental Design:
Channeling the spirit of experimental inquiry, we harnessed the power of quasi-experimental design to carefully navigate the confounding variables and spurious correlations lurking within our data. With a sprinkle of wizardry and a dash of skepticism, we sought to unveil the underlying causal threads connecting the fumes of industrial emissions to the twists and turns of stock market whimsy. Our approach danced on the border between experimental rigor and the whimsy of observational analysis, blending the best of both worlds to uncover the peculiar relationship at hand.

Statistical Analyses:
Armed with an arsenal of regression analyses, correlation coefficients, and p-values, we waltzed through the labyrinthine corridors of statistical inference, hunting for the elusive shadow of significance. Each coefficient and p-value was scrutinized with the fervor of an ardent detective, seeking to unravel the intricate tapestry woven by the dance of air pollution and financial fervor. With each statistical test, we teased out the tendrils of association between the two seemingly disparate worlds, reveling in the surprises and subtleties that emerged from our analyses.

Overall, our methodology blended the precision of statistical inference with the allure of quirky curiosity, culminating in a holistic examination of the intricate relationship between air pollution in Charleston and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Environmental Protection Agency and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2002 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.8022690, r-squared of 0.6436356, 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]]
Air-pollution and Money in 'Charleston's Web': A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Lloyds Banking Group's Stock Price and the Ambient Air Quality in Charleston, West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the unexplored terrain of the intersection between environmental quality and financial markets by examining the association between air pollution levels in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG). Leveraging data from the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our study scrutinizes the period from 2002 to 2023 using a quasi-experimental design. Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, hinting at a strong relationship between the two seemingly distant variables. We navigate the murky air of air quality data and the whimsical world of stock prices to uncover potential implications for investors, policymakers, and environmentally conscious individuals. Join us as we traverse this entangled web of air pollution and financial intrigue in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The harmonious blend of environmental quality and financial markets has long captivated the curious minds of researchers, leading to the exploration of peculiar connections and unexpected relationships. In this vein, our study ventures into the enigmatic realm where the scent of industrial emissions mingles with the aroma of financial transactions, aiming to unravel the subtle dance between air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG).
The bustling city of Charleston, nestled in the gentle embrace of the Appalachian Mountains, has witnessed the inescapable grasp of industrialization, an ever-present force that colors the skyline with a smoggy hue – a visual testament to the interplay between anthropogenic activities and the delicate fabric of the atmosphere. As researchers, we find ourselves drawn into this foggy arena, seeking to disentangle the intricate relationship between ambient air quality and the ebbs and flows of stock prices.
Employing a quasi-experimental design coupled with an arsenal of statistical tools and data sources, including the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we embarked on a quest spanning the years from 2002 to 2023. Armed with determination and a satchel of regression analyses, we braved the murky alleys of data processing, charting a course through the whimsical world of economic market fluctuations and atmospheric pollution.
As we navigate through the labyrinthine maze of data points and p-values, we uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8022690 – a figure that looms large, casting a shadow of statistical significance with a p-value of less than 0.01. This eyebrow-raising discovery hints at a strong and unexpected connection between the seemingly disparate realms of air pollution and the financial performance of Lloyds Banking Group, prompting us to chart a new course in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.
While the fusion of air quality and financial indicators may seem like an unlikely marriage, the echoes of correlation beckon us to explore the potential implications for various stakeholders. Investors, policy makers, and environmentally conscious individuals alike may find themselves entwined in the ramifications of this symbiotic relationship, as we endeavor to shed light on the interplay between the makings of a breathless cityscape and the pulse of an intriguing stock market.
Join us as we embark on this curious expedition, bridging the gap between the ethereal realms of air pollution and investment returns, and unveil the adhesive strands that weave together this entangled web of Charleston’s environmental and financial intrigue.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The intertwining web of air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) has revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, suggesting a strong and positive relationship between the two seemingly disparate variables. This substantial correlation is further supported by an r-squared value of 0.6436356, alluding to the robustness of the association. The p-value of less than 0.01 reinforces the statistical significance of this observed relationship, prompting a more in-depth exploration of its potential implications.

The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually encapsulates the robust correlation between the ambient air quality in Charleston and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group, encapsulating the lively dance between these unexpected partners.

These findings shed light on the unforeseen union of environmental quality and financial markets, opening doors for further investigation and potential implications for investors and policymakers navigating the whimsical world of stock prices and the haze of industrial emissions. The entangled web of Charleston's environmental and financial intrigue continues to unravel, inviting researchers and stakeholders to delve deeper into this unexpected relationship.

The significant findings of this study, bridging the gap between industrial emissions and financial performance, underscore the potential impact of environmental conditions on stock prices, challenging conventional wisdom and beckoning financial minds to consider the whispers of air quality in their investment decisions.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.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 Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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]]
Air-pollution and Money in 'Charleston's Web': A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Lloyds Banking Group's Stock Price and the Ambient Air Quality in Charleston, West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the unexplored terrain of the intersection between environmental quality and financial markets by examining the association between air pollution levels in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG). Leveraging data from the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our study scrutinizes the period from 2002 to 2023 using a quasi-experimental design. Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, hinting at a strong relationship between the two seemingly distant variables. We navigate the murky air of air quality data and the whimsical world of stock prices to uncover potential implications for investors, policymakers, and environmentally conscious individuals. Join us as we traverse this entangled web of air pollution and financial intrigue in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In "Smith et al. (2018)," the authors find a strong positive correlation between air pollution levels and financial market indicators, shedding light on the often overlooked relationship between environmental quality and economic performance. Building upon this foundation, "Doe and Johnson (2020)" delve into the intriguing link between urban air pollution and stock prices, providing compelling evidence of a nuanced association that defies conventional wisdom.
Venturing into the world of non-fiction literature, "The Economics of Pollution" by Amanda White presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic ramifications of air pollution, offering insights that resonate with the endeavors of our study. Similarly, "Environmental Health and Economic Impacts" by Jonathan Green delves into the intricate web of connections between environmental factors and financial outcomes, guiding researchers through the complex terrain of our inquiry.
On a more imaginative note, works of fiction such as "The Smoke Thief" by Shana Abé and "The Air He Breathes" by Brittainy C. Cherry unexpectedly tangents the realm of air quality and financial markets, weaving tales that captivate the reader's imagination with their mysterious interplay of atmospheric elements and unforeseen consequences.
In a less conventional manner, several social media posts have surfaced, purporting to illuminate the nexus between air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price. While the scientific veracity of these posts remains to be determined, their presence in the online sphere underscores the pervasive interest in this enigmatic intersection.
These multifaceted contributions collectively lay the groundwork for our exploration into the curious and, at times, comically improbable relationship between ambient air quality in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group. As we traverse this unconventional avenue of inquiry, we heed the call of scholarly rigor while embracing the lighthearted spirit of adventurous exploration in uncharted academic territories.

[[RESULTS]]
The intertwining web of air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) has revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, suggesting a strong and positive relationship between the two seemingly disparate variables. This substantial correlation is further supported by an r-squared value of 0.6436356, alluding to the robustness of the association. The p-value of less than 0.01 reinforces the statistical significance of this observed relationship, prompting a more in-depth exploration of its potential implications.
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually encapsulates the robust correlation between the ambient air quality in Charleston and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group, encapsulating the lively dance between these unexpected partners.
These findings shed light on the unforeseen union of environmental quality and financial markets, opening doors for further investigation and potential implications for investors and policymakers navigating the whimsical world of stock prices and the haze of industrial emissions. The entangled web of Charleston's environmental and financial intrigue continues to unravel, inviting researchers and stakeholders to delve deeper into this unexpected relationship.
The significant findings of this study, bridging the gap between industrial emissions and financial performance, underscore the potential impact of environmental conditions on stock prices, challenging conventional wisdom and beckoning financial minds to consider the whispers of air quality in their investment decisions.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study not only echo the findings of prior research, as evidenced by the works of Smith et al. (2018) and Doe and Johnson (2020), but also bring forth a new dimension to the quirky intersection between air quality and stock prices. The robust correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, complemented by a visually captivating scatterplot (Fig. 1), lays bare the unexpected bond between the brisk West Virginia air and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price. It's almost like the stock market has been holding its breath, waiting for a breath of fresh air!

While it may seem whimsical to draw connections between atmospheric elements and financial outcomes, the statistical significance of our results cannot be disregarded. The p-value of less than 0.01 acts as a beacon in the smog, guiding us towards acknowledging the implications of air quality on the gyrations of stock prices. This relationship is as real as the air we breathe, and just as vital to the financial ecosystem.

Venturing back into the literature review, in the midst of the scholarly works by Amanda White and Jonathan Green, we also encountered the unexpected presence of fiction titles like "The Smoke Thief" and "The Air He Breathes" springing into the narrative. The imaginative dalliance with the intertwining forces of air quality and financial markets mirrors the surprising reality unveiled by our study. Just like a good plot twist, who would have thought there could be such an entangled web between air pollution and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price?

In the realm of social media, while the scientific veracity of the posts remains to be determined, they serve as a reminder of the public's intrigue with this unconventional intersection. It's almost as if the trending tweets and viral memes echo the subtle dance we've uncovered between Charleston's air quality and the stock market performance - a comical, yet thought-provoking juxtaposition.

As we navigate this foggy landscape of correlation and causation, it becomes clear that the whispers of air quality are not mere background noise in the world of investment decisions. They serenade a compelling tale that challenges conventional wisdom and piques the interest of both financial minds and environmentally conscious individuals alike.

Our study offers a delightful mix of statistical rigor and adventurous spirit, steering the discourse towards documenting the whimsical intertwining of two seemingly distant domains. This unexpected relationship between air pollution and financial intrigue beckons further investigation, culminating in a captivating journey through the hazy alleys of Charleston's financial ecosystem.


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System prompt: You are a witty academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a statistics journal.You draft the discussion section of goofy academic research papers that sounds like it belongs based on the title and abstract provided.
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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 Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia and Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG). Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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]]
Air-pollution and Money in 'Charleston's Web': A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Lloyds Banking Group's Stock Price and the Ambient Air Quality in Charleston, West Virginia

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the unexplored terrain of the intersection between environmental quality and financial markets by examining the association between air pollution levels in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG). Leveraging data from the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our study scrutinizes the period from 2002 to 2023 using a quasi-experimental design. Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, hinting at a strong relationship between the two seemingly distant variables. We navigate the murky air of air quality data and the whimsical world of stock prices to uncover potential implications for investors, policymakers, and environmentally conscious individuals. Join us as we traverse this entangled web of air pollution and financial intrigue in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The harmonious blend of environmental quality and financial markets has long captivated the curious minds of researchers, leading to the exploration of peculiar connections and unexpected relationships. In this vein, our study ventures into the enigmatic realm where the scent of industrial emissions mingles with the aroma of financial transactions, aiming to unravel the subtle dance between air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG).
The bustling city of Charleston, nestled in the gentle embrace of the Appalachian Mountains, has witnessed the inescapable grasp of industrialization, an ever-present force that colors the skyline with a smoggy hue – a visual testament to the interplay between anthropogenic activities and the delicate fabric of the atmosphere. As researchers, we find ourselves drawn into this foggy arena, seeking to disentangle the intricate relationship between ambient air quality and the ebbs and flows of stock prices.
Employing a quasi-experimental design coupled with an arsenal of statistical tools and data sources, including the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we embarked on a quest spanning the years from 2002 to 2023. Armed with determination and a satchel of regression analyses, we braved the murky alleys of data processing, charting a course through the whimsical world of economic market fluctuations and atmospheric pollution.
As we navigate through the labyrinthine maze of data points and p-values, we uncover a correlation coefficient of 0.8022690 – a figure that looms large, casting a shadow of statistical significance with a p-value of less than 0.01. This eyebrow-raising discovery hints at a strong and unexpected connection between the seemingly disparate realms of air pollution and the financial performance of Lloyds Banking Group, prompting us to chart a new course in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.
While the fusion of air quality and financial indicators may seem like an unlikely marriage, the echoes of correlation beckon us to explore the potential implications for various stakeholders. Investors, policy makers, and environmentally conscious individuals alike may find themselves entwined in the ramifications of this symbiotic relationship, as we endeavor to shed light on the interplay between the makings of a breathless cityscape and the pulse of an intriguing stock market.
Join us as we embark on this curious expedition, bridging the gap between the ethereal realms of air pollution and investment returns, and unveil the adhesive strands that weave together this entangled web of Charleston’s environmental and financial intrigue.

[[RESULTS]]
The intertwining web of air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) has revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, suggesting a strong and positive relationship between the two seemingly disparate variables. This substantial correlation is further supported by an r-squared value of 0.6436356, alluding to the robustness of the association. The p-value of less than 0.01 reinforces the statistical significance of this observed relationship, prompting a more in-depth exploration of its potential implications.
The scatterplot (Fig. 1) visually encapsulates the robust correlation between the ambient air quality in Charleston and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group, encapsulating the lively dance between these unexpected partners.
These findings shed light on the unforeseen union of environmental quality and financial markets, opening doors for further investigation and potential implications for investors and policymakers navigating the whimsical world of stock prices and the haze of industrial emissions. The entangled web of Charleston's environmental and financial intrigue continues to unravel, inviting researchers and stakeholders to delve deeper into this unexpected relationship.
The significant findings of this study, bridging the gap between industrial emissions and financial performance, underscore the potential impact of environmental conditions on stock prices, challenging conventional wisdom and beckoning financial minds to consider the whispers of air quality in their investment decisions.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]

In navigating the labyrinth of financial and atmospheric intricacies, we have unraveled a compelling relationship between air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group. The staggering correlation coefficient and the statistically significant p-value serve as beacons in this enigmatic fog, guiding us toward the realization that Charleston's atmospheric woes are not merely a source of smog but also an unexpected player in the financial symphony of LYG stock prices.

While our study delved into the hazy alleys of correlation and regression, it is important to acknowledge the limitations and potential confounding variables lurking in the mist. It's entirely possible that a third variable, perhaps an elusive economic factor, could be clandestinely intertwining with both air quality and stock prices, muddying the statistical waters even further. As research often goes, unraveling one mystery only serves to reveal countless more enigmas waiting in the wings.

While our findings may leave some breathless with excitement at the prospect of airborne investments, caution must be exercised in drawing hasty conclusions. The whispers of air quality in the ebb and flow of stock prices may be a siren's call, luring us into unwarranted exuberance or, quite literally, into a cloud of toxic emissions.

In light of these revelations, we assert that no further research is needed in this area. The hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem have been illuminated, and it is time to let this unexpected relationship bask in the spotlight, if only for a moment, before the next statistical mystery beckons.


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 Air-pollution and Money in 'Charleston's Web': A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Lloyds Banking Group's Stock Price and the Ambient Air Quality in Charleston, West Virginia. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Ecological Economics and Finance


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
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ChatGPT:

Society for Eclectic Economic and Environmental Research


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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Air-pollution and Money in 'Charleston's Web': A Nitty-Gritty Analysis of Lloyds Banking Group's Stock Price and the Ambient Air Quality in Charleston, West Virginia with an abstract of This study delves into the unexplored terrain of the intersection between environmental quality and financial markets by examining the association between air pollution levels in Charleston, West Virginia, and the stock price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG). Leveraging data from the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), our study scrutinizes the period from 2002 to 2023 using a quasi-experimental design. Our findings reveal a staggering correlation coefficient of 0.8022690, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01, hinting at a strong relationship between the two seemingly distant variables. We navigate the murky air of air quality data and the whimsical world of stock prices to uncover potential implications for investors, policymakers, and environmentally conscious individuals. Join us as we traverse this entangled web of air pollution and financial intrigue in the hazy alleys of Charleston's stock market ecosystem.

ChatGPT:

Air quality, air pollution, Lloyds Banking Group, stock price, Charleston, West Virginia, Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System, LSEG Analytics, Refinitiv, correlation analysis, financial markets, quasi-experimental design, environmental quality, stock market ecosystem, environmental implications, investor implications, policymaker implications, financial implications

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Data details

Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia
Detailed data title: Percentage of days with air quality at 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' or worse in Charleston, WV
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
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Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

See what else correlates with Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG)

Correlation r = 0.8022690 (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 = 0.6436356 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 64.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia) over the 22 years from 2002 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 7.08E-6. 0.0000070836174779390020000000
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 0.8 in 0.000708% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 141,171 random variables You don't actually need 141 thousand variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

p-value calculations are useful for understanding the probability of a result happening by chance. They are most useful when used to highlight the risk of a fluke outcome. For example, if you calculate a p-value of 0.30, the risk that the result is a fluke is high. It is good to know that! But there are lots of ways to get a p-value of less than 0.01, as evidenced by this project.

In this particular case, the values are so extreme as to be meaningless. That's why no one reports p-values with specificity after they drop below 0.01.

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 21 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 21 because we have two variables measured over a period of 22 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.

[ 0.58, 0.91 ] 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.
2002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia (Bad air quality days)10.68494.383561.366126.043964.39568.791212.1917800.8219183.047093.857570.57306600.5571030.5649720.2739730.27472500000.561798
Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG) (Stock price)41.8828.5831.9535.8833.0444.436.767.23.374.111.613.245.214.654.253.173.732.53.321.892.582.25




Why this works

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




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([10.6849,4.38356,1.36612,6.04396,4.3956,8.79121,2.19178,0,0.821918,3.04709,3.85757,0.573066,0,0.557103,0.564972,0.273973,0.274725,0,0,0,0,0.561798,])
array_2 = np.array([41.88,28.58,31.95,35.88,33.04,44.4,36.76,7.2,3.37,4.11,1.61,3.24,5.21,4.65,4.25,3.17,3.73,2.5,3.32,1.89,2.58,2.25,])
array_1_name = "Air pollution in Charleston, West Virginia"
array_2_name = "Lloyds Banking Group's stock price (LYG)"

# 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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