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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 Master's degrees awarded in Education and the second variable is Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'.  The chart goes from 2012 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education decreased, there was a corresponding decline in the proficiency of educators to perform the Gangnam Style dance in school environments, leading to less encouragement and opportunity for students to engage with the trend. Ultimately, this created a domino effect where 'Gangnam Style' became less influential in popular culture, all because educators couldn't keep up with the dance moves. Maybe they should have offered a Master's program in Dance Education!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Sure, here's an enhanced image generation prompt for DALL-E-3: "Create a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s. Depict a group of graduates in cap and gown, holding their Master's degrees in Education. Nearby, there is a computer screen displaying a Google search for 'Gangnam Style' with the music video playing in the background. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles." 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: Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. 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: A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s An image that looks like it is a scene from a Pixar movie Cyberpunk A scene from Skyrim a Polaroid photo
ChatGPT: A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s

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 Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style' together. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: A group of graduates in cap and gown proudly hold their Master's degrees in Education, while nearby a computer screen displays a Google search for "Gangnam Style" with the music video playing in the background.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s ] and depicting this scene: A group of graduates in cap and gown proudly hold their Master's degrees in Education, while nearby a computer screen displays a Google search for "Gangnam Style" with the music video playing in the background. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Sure, here's an enhanced image generation prompt for DALL-E-3: "Create a comic-book-style illustration with muted colors and a dotted halftone pattern from the 1960s. Depict a group of graduates in cap and gown, holding their Master's degrees in Education. Nearby, there is a computer screen displaying a Google search for 'Gangnam Style' with the music video playing in the background. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles."

*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 Master's degrees awarded in Education caused Gangnam Style (Google searches for 'Gangnam Style') to decrease. Add a funny one-liner at the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches

The Journal of Pop Culture and Statistical Analysis

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 Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title seem clever.

Your research team used data from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 and p < 0.01 for 2012 to 2021.

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]]
Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we examined the surprisingly entangled worlds of higher education and viral internet phenomena by exploring the association between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for the global hit 'Gangnam Style'. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our research team delved into a realm where scholarly pursuits intersect with internet whimsy. Our findings reveal a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. The implications of this juxtaposition of academic achievement and pop culture fascination are as fascinating as the horse-riding dance moves showcased by Psy. Our results shed light on the peculiar correlations that emerge in the digital age and invite further inquiry into the influences shaping contemporary societal trends.


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 Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we examined the surprisingly entangled worlds of higher education and viral internet phenomena by exploring the association between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for the global hit 'Gangnam Style'. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our research team delved into a realm where scholarly pursuits intersect with internet whimsy. Our findings reveal a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. The implications of this juxtaposition of academic achievement and pop culture fascination are as fascinating as the horse-riding dance moves showcased by Psy. Our results shed light on the peculiar correlations that emerge in the digital age and invite further inquiry into the influences shaping contemporary societal trends.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The confluence of academia and popular culture has long fascinated scholars and laypeople alike. In this study, we navigate through the corridors of academic institutions and the virtual landscape of internet memes to unearth the intriguing link between the conferral of Master's degrees in Education and the global phenomenon known as 'Gangnam Style'. While one may initially perceive these two domains as disparate, our investigation reveals a surprising interconnectedness that mirrors the unexpected dance moves and catchy beats of the viral sensation.

As researchers, we are often cautioned against assuming causality solely based on correlation. However, the allure of exploring the relationship between educational pursuits and online fads proved irresistible – akin to the unmistakable allure of Psy's addictive horse-riding choreography. Our objective was not merely to uncover statistical associations, but also to gleefully unravel the threads that knit together seemingly disparate elements of human behavior and societal trends.

The juxtaposition of scholarly achievements in education with the meteoric rise of a Korean pop single may appear whimsical at first glance, much like stumbling across an academic conference where tweed-clad professors engage in impromptu dance battles. Yet, beneath this apparent levity lies a serious endeavor to understand the interplay between educational attainment and the zeitgeist of internet culture. Our study offers a lighthearted yet thought-provoking lens through which to examine the dynamics of contemporary society, integrating whimsy with statistical rigor much like a cleverly disguised pun in a staid academic conversation.

In the following sections, we present our methodology, findings, and implications, aiming to illuminate the unexpected synergy that emerges when the worlds of academia and viral phenomena collide. We invite our esteemed readers to join us in this jovial exploration and hope that, much like the earworm melody of 'Gangnam Style', the insights gleaned from our study linger in the mind – albeit with less catchy dance moves.


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 Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. 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 devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading the backs of shampoo bottles.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we examined the surprisingly entangled worlds of higher education and viral internet phenomena by exploring the association between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for the global hit 'Gangnam Style'. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our research team delved into a realm where scholarly pursuits intersect with internet whimsy. Our findings reveal a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. The implications of this juxtaposition of academic achievement and pop culture fascination are as fascinating as the horse-riding dance moves showcased by Psy. Our results shed light on the peculiar correlations that emerge in the digital age and invite further inquiry into the influences shaping contemporary societal trends.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The confluence of academia and popular culture has long fascinated scholars and laypeople alike. In this study, we navigate through the corridors of academic institutions and the virtual landscape of internet memes to unearth the intriguing link between the conferral of Master's degrees in Education and the global phenomenon known as 'Gangnam Style'. While one may initially perceive these two domains as disparate, our investigation reveals a surprising interconnectedness that mirrors the unexpected dance moves and catchy beats of the viral sensation.
As researchers, we are often cautioned against assuming causality solely based on correlation. However, the allure of exploring the relationship between educational pursuits and online fads proved irresistible – akin to the unmistakable allure of Psy's addictive horse-riding choreography. Our objective was not merely to uncover statistical associations, but also to gleefully unravel the threads that knit together seemingly disparate elements of human behavior and societal trends.
The juxtaposition of scholarly achievements in education with the meteoric rise of a Korean pop single may appear whimsical at first glance, much like stumbling across an academic conference where tweed-clad professors engage in impromptu dance battles. Yet, beneath this apparent levity lies a serious endeavor to understand the interplay between educational attainment and the zeitgeist of internet culture. Our study offers a lighthearted yet thought-provoking lens through which to examine the dynamics of contemporary society, integrating whimsy with statistical rigor much like a cleverly disguised pun in a staid academic conversation.
In the following sections, we present our methodology, findings, and implications, aiming to illuminate the unexpected synergy that emerges when the worlds of academia and viral phenomena collide. We invite our esteemed readers to join us in this jovial exploration and hope that, much like the earworm melody of 'Gangnam Style', the insights gleaned from our study linger in the mind – albeit with less catchy dance moves.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In the pursuit of understanding the intersection between Master's degrees awarded in Education and the worldwide fascination with the iconic 'Gangnam Style', we embarked on a comprehensive review of relevant literature that spans the realms of education, pop culture, and statistical analyses. The body of literature in this area, while initially sparse, offered a wealth of insights and unexpected connections that mirror the unpredictable nature of internet phenomenons and the delightful unpredictability of a well-timed pun.

Smith, Doe, and Jones in their seminal work "Trends in Educational Attainment" provide a rigorous examination of the trends in higher education, shedding light on the factors influencing the conferral of advanced degrees across various fields of study. It is refreshing to note how our study presents a whimsical twist to their earnest analyses, as we zoom in on the specific domain of Education and its curious dalliance with a viral dance craze.

Drawing from the socio-cultural lens, the work of "Pop Culture in the Digital Age" by influential authors captures the shifting landscape of cultural phenomena in contemporary society, elucidating the rapid dissemination and adoption of internet memes and trends. Our findings add a playful footnote to their scholarly discourse, introducing the unexpected synergy between academic pursuits and the tempestuous waves of internet sensations.

Moving beyond non-fiction literature, the works of fiction have also offered some intriguing parallels to our exploration. In "Educational Pursuits and the Dance of Global Trends: A Fictional Dichotomy," the author crafts an imaginative narrative that bears amusing resemblances to the duality we observe in our research - the juxtaposition of scholarly aspirations and the infectious allure of an online sensation. While their work is a flight of literary fancy, ours stands solidly on the bedrock of empirical data and statistical analysis, with just a hint of whimsy.

As we delved deeper into the annals of existing literature, our inquiry took a turn towards the unexpected. In an unconventional move, we ventured to explore the less traditional sources of insight, perusing the backs of shampoo bottles and fortune cookie messages, recognizing their inherent propensity for unexpected elucidation and the potential to sparkle with hidden wisdom. While these endeavor might be characterized as slightly unconventional, they yielded surprisingly stimulating observations that would, undoubtedly, enrich the scholarly discourse surrounding our investigation.

In sum, the literature review phase of our study not only uncovered pertinent academic work but also ventured into the realms of imagination and unorthodox sources of inspiration. Our findings, much like a playful gaze lingering on the dance floor, invite the discerning reader to consider the delightful interplay between academia and the whimsical whims of internet culture.


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 Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends . You used data from 2012 to 2021

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]]
Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we examined the surprisingly entangled worlds of higher education and viral internet phenomena by exploring the association between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for the global hit 'Gangnam Style'. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our research team delved into a realm where scholarly pursuits intersect with internet whimsy. Our findings reveal a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. The implications of this juxtaposition of academic achievement and pop culture fascination are as fascinating as the horse-riding dance moves showcased by Psy. Our results shed light on the peculiar correlations that emerge in the digital age and invite further inquiry into the influences shaping contemporary societal trends.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The confluence of academia and popular culture has long fascinated scholars and laypeople alike. In this study, we navigate through the corridors of academic institutions and the virtual landscape of internet memes to unearth the intriguing link between the conferral of Master's degrees in Education and the global phenomenon known as 'Gangnam Style'. While one may initially perceive these two domains as disparate, our investigation reveals a surprising interconnectedness that mirrors the unexpected dance moves and catchy beats of the viral sensation.
As researchers, we are often cautioned against assuming causality solely based on correlation. However, the allure of exploring the relationship between educational pursuits and online fads proved irresistible – akin to the unmistakable allure of Psy's addictive horse-riding choreography. Our objective was not merely to uncover statistical associations, but also to gleefully unravel the threads that knit together seemingly disparate elements of human behavior and societal trends.
The juxtaposition of scholarly achievements in education with the meteoric rise of a Korean pop single may appear whimsical at first glance, much like stumbling across an academic conference where tweed-clad professors engage in impromptu dance battles. Yet, beneath this apparent levity lies a serious endeavor to understand the interplay between educational attainment and the zeitgeist of internet culture. Our study offers a lighthearted yet thought-provoking lens through which to examine the dynamics of contemporary society, integrating whimsy with statistical rigor much like a cleverly disguised pun in a staid academic conversation.
In the following sections, we present our methodology, findings, and implications, aiming to illuminate the unexpected synergy that emerges when the worlds of academia and viral phenomena collide. We invite our esteemed readers to join us in this jovial exploration and hope that, much like the earworm melody of 'Gangnam Style', the insights gleaned from our study linger in the mind – albeit with less catchy dance moves.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To thoroughly investigate the association between Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style', a series of methodological approaches were employed, akin to the meticulous choreography of Psy's iconic dance routine. Our research team began this synchronized investigation by tapping into the extensive resources of the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, mirroring the dexterous footwork and rhythmic precision demanded by the global dance sensation.

The study encompassed a retrospective analysis of data spanning from 2012 to 2021, capturing the ascent and subsequent enduring fascination with 'Gangnam Style'. Utilizing this temporal scope, we sought to capture the intricate movements of both educational milestones and internet search trends, much like tracing the graceful arcs of Psy's equestrian-inspired gyrations in the digital sphere.

The nexus of data sources procured from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends served as the linchpin of our analytical approach, akin to the pivotal point of a high-stakes dance performance. By harmonizing these disparate data streams, our study aimed to elucidate the subtle interplay between scholarly pursuits and online phenomena, much like the seamless coordination required in executing a perfectly executed dance routine.

Quantitative analysis was conducted to gauge the degree of association between the number of Master's degrees conferred in Education and the volume of Google searches for 'Gangnam Style', resembling the precision and synchronization demanded by a well-rehearsed dance ensemble. Correlation coefficients were computed, striking a metaphorical chord with the harmonious alignment of movements in a captivating performance, while p-values were derived to ascertain the statistical significance of the observed associations, akin to evaluating the resonance of an infectious melody within the collective consciousness.

Ultimately, the methodology undertaken exhibited a flair for finesse and precision, much like the spirited finesse exhibited by Psy in his captivating performance. Our research methodology not only embraced statistical rigor but also seamlessly integrated the ebullient spirit of internet culture, delivering insights that resonate with both academic sobriety and a touch of whimsical charm.


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 Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends .

For the time period 2012 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9667962, r-squared of 0.9346949, 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]]
Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we examined the surprisingly entangled worlds of higher education and viral internet phenomena by exploring the association between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for the global hit 'Gangnam Style'. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our research team delved into a realm where scholarly pursuits intersect with internet whimsy. Our findings reveal a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. The implications of this juxtaposition of academic achievement and pop culture fascination are as fascinating as the horse-riding dance moves showcased by Psy. Our results shed light on the peculiar correlations that emerge in the digital age and invite further inquiry into the influences shaping contemporary societal trends.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The confluence of academia and popular culture has long fascinated scholars and laypeople alike. In this study, we navigate through the corridors of academic institutions and the virtual landscape of internet memes to unearth the intriguing link between the conferral of Master's degrees in Education and the global phenomenon known as 'Gangnam Style'. While one may initially perceive these two domains as disparate, our investigation reveals a surprising interconnectedness that mirrors the unexpected dance moves and catchy beats of the viral sensation.
As researchers, we are often cautioned against assuming causality solely based on correlation. However, the allure of exploring the relationship between educational pursuits and online fads proved irresistible – akin to the unmistakable allure of Psy's addictive horse-riding choreography. Our objective was not merely to uncover statistical associations, but also to gleefully unravel the threads that knit together seemingly disparate elements of human behavior and societal trends.
The juxtaposition of scholarly achievements in education with the meteoric rise of a Korean pop single may appear whimsical at first glance, much like stumbling across an academic conference where tweed-clad professors engage in impromptu dance battles. Yet, beneath this apparent levity lies a serious endeavor to understand the interplay between educational attainment and the zeitgeist of internet culture. Our study offers a lighthearted yet thought-provoking lens through which to examine the dynamics of contemporary society, integrating whimsy with statistical rigor much like a cleverly disguised pun in a staid academic conversation.
In the following sections, we present our methodology, findings, and implications, aiming to illuminate the unexpected synergy that emerges when the worlds of academia and viral phenomena collide. We invite our esteemed readers to join us in this jovial exploration and hope that, much like the earworm melody of 'Gangnam Style', the insights gleaned from our study linger in the mind – albeit with less catchy dance moves.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends revealed a remarkably robust correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style' over the period from 2012 to 2021. The correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 indicates a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. Moreover, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.9346949 suggests that a substantial proportion of the variability in Google searches for 'Gangnam Style' can be explained by the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education. The p-value of less than 0.01 further underscores the statistical significance of this correlation, affirming the unlikely bond between academic pursuits and viral internet phenomena.

Upon visual inspection of the data, the scatterplot (Fig. 1) vividly portrays the striking association between Master's degrees in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. The points on the scatterplot coalesce into a trend that is reminiscent of the infectious rhythm of the song itself, capturing the eye much like an unexpected flash mob performance in a staid academic setting.

These results not only highlight the statistical strength of the relationship between the scholarly pursuit of advanced degrees in Education and the virtual frenzy surrounding 'Gangnam Style', but also invite reflection on the curious interconnectedness of academic attainment and internet zeitgeist. Just as a hidden easter egg in an online video game or a cleverly disguised pun in a scholarly article, the revealed correlation beckons the viewer to ponder the unexpected melding of highbrow academic aspirations and unexpected internet fervor. This connection, though unlikely on the surface, captivates the imagination and underscores the need for scholarly inquiry into the unanticipated intersections of human behavior and societal phenomena.


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 Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we examined the surprisingly entangled worlds of higher education and viral internet phenomena by exploring the association between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for the global hit 'Gangnam Style'. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our research team delved into a realm where scholarly pursuits intersect with internet whimsy. Our findings reveal a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. The implications of this juxtaposition of academic achievement and pop culture fascination are as fascinating as the horse-riding dance moves showcased by Psy. Our results shed light on the peculiar correlations that emerge in the digital age and invite further inquiry into the influences shaping contemporary societal trends.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In the pursuit of understanding the intersection between Master's degrees awarded in Education and the worldwide fascination with the iconic 'Gangnam Style', we embarked on a comprehensive review of relevant literature that spans the realms of education, pop culture, and statistical analyses. The body of literature in this area, while initially sparse, offered a wealth of insights and unexpected connections that mirror the unpredictable nature of internet phenomenons and the delightful unpredictability of a well-timed pun.
Smith, Doe, and Jones in their seminal work "Trends in Educational Attainment" provide a rigorous examination of the trends in higher education, shedding light on the factors influencing the conferral of advanced degrees across various fields of study. It is refreshing to note how our study presents a whimsical twist to their earnest analyses, as we zoom in on the specific domain of Education and its curious dalliance with a viral dance craze.
Drawing from the socio-cultural lens, the work of "Pop Culture in the Digital Age" by influential authors captures the shifting landscape of cultural phenomena in contemporary society, elucidating the rapid dissemination and adoption of internet memes and trends. Our findings add a playful footnote to their scholarly discourse, introducing the unexpected synergy between academic pursuits and the tempestuous waves of internet sensations.
Moving beyond non-fiction literature, the works of fiction have also offered some intriguing parallels to our exploration. In "Educational Pursuits and the Dance of Global Trends: A Fictional Dichotomy," the author crafts an imaginative narrative that bears amusing resemblances to the duality we observe in our research - the juxtaposition of scholarly aspirations and the infectious allure of an online sensation. While their work is a flight of literary fancy, ours stands solidly on the bedrock of empirical data and statistical analysis, with just a hint of whimsy.
As we delved deeper into the annals of existing literature, our inquiry took a turn towards the unexpected. In an unconventional move, we ventured to explore the less traditional sources of insight, perusing the backs of shampoo bottles and fortune cookie messages, recognizing their inherent propensity for unexpected elucidation and the potential to sparkle with hidden wisdom. While these endeavor might be characterized as slightly unconventional, they yielded surprisingly stimulating observations that would, undoubtedly, enrich the scholarly discourse surrounding our investigation.
In sum, the literature review phase of our study not only uncovered pertinent academic work but also ventured into the realms of imagination and unorthodox sources of inspiration. Our findings, much like a playful gaze lingering on the dance floor, invite the discerning reader to consider the delightful interplay between academia and the whimsical whims of internet culture.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends revealed a remarkably robust correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style' over the period from 2012 to 2021. The correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 indicates a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. Moreover, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.9346949 suggests that a substantial proportion of the variability in Google searches for 'Gangnam Style' can be explained by the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education. The p-value of less than 0.01 further underscores the statistical significance of this correlation, affirming the unlikely bond between academic pursuits and viral internet phenomena.
Upon visual inspection of the data, the scatterplot (Fig. 1) vividly portrays the striking association between Master's degrees in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. The points on the scatterplot coalesce into a trend that is reminiscent of the infectious rhythm of the song itself, capturing the eye much like an unexpected flash mob performance in a staid academic setting.
These results not only highlight the statistical strength of the relationship between the scholarly pursuit of advanced degrees in Education and the virtual frenzy surrounding 'Gangnam Style', but also invite reflection on the curious interconnectedness of academic attainment and internet zeitgeist. Just as a hidden easter egg in an online video game or a cleverly disguised pun in a scholarly article, the revealed correlation beckons the viewer to ponder the unexpected melding of highbrow academic aspirations and unexpected internet fervor. This connection, though unlikely on the surface, captivates the imagination and underscores the need for scholarly inquiry into the unanticipated intersections of human behavior and societal phenomena.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of this study not only confirm the surprising correlation between Master's degrees in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style' but also offer a whimsically intriguing insight into the intersection of academic achievements and internet culture. The robust correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 provides compelling evidence of the bond between these seemingly unrelated variables. Our results echo the sentiments expressed in the works of Smith, Doe, and Jones, emphasizing the influence of societal trends on educational attainment, albeit through an unforeseen lens of pop culture. The unexpected harmony between rigorous academic pursuits and the exuberant digital phenomenon of 'Gangnam Style' echoes the captivating dualities highlighted in the work of fictional dichotomies, proving that reality sometimes outshines fiction in its intriguing paradoxes.

The strong statistical significance of our results, with a p-value of less than 0.01, underscores the unanticipated cohesion between the conferral of prestigious Master's degrees in Education and the euphoric fervor of 'Gangnam Style'. This unexpected coupling is reminiscent of the serendipitous parallels discovered in unconventional sources, such as the backs of shampoo bottles and fortune cookie messages, alluding to the hidden wisdom embedded in everyday experiences. As such, our findings add a playful note to the scholarly discourse, infusing a touch of whimsy into the often staid realm of statistical analysis.

The scatterplot vividly illustrates the uncanny synchronization of Master's degrees awarded in Education and the worldwide fascination with 'Gangnam Style'. This visual representation, akin to an impromptu flash mob in an otherwise sober academic gathering, not only accentuates the statistical robustness of our results but also invites the discerning viewer to contemplate the delightful interplay between staid academia and the capricious currents of internet culture. The influence of societal phenomena on academic pursuits, akin to a cleverly disguised pun in a scholarly article, urges us to confront the unexpected, and in doing so, compels a reevaluation of the fluid boundary between academic solemnity and digital exuberance.

In conclusion, our study offers a compelling case for the interwoven nature of academic achievements and internet whimsy, illuminating a path for future inquiries into the intriguing alliance between highbrow pursuits and lighthearted online fascinations. As the astute observer navigates the landscape of our findings, akin to a hidden easter egg in an online video game, the unexpected convergence of scholarly rigor and digital dynamism beckons further exploration and contemplation.


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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.
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 Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we examined the surprisingly entangled worlds of higher education and viral internet phenomena by exploring the association between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for the global hit 'Gangnam Style'. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our research team delved into a realm where scholarly pursuits intersect with internet whimsy. Our findings reveal a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. The implications of this juxtaposition of academic achievement and pop culture fascination are as fascinating as the horse-riding dance moves showcased by Psy. Our results shed light on the peculiar correlations that emerge in the digital age and invite further inquiry into the influences shaping contemporary societal trends.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The confluence of academia and popular culture has long fascinated scholars and laypeople alike. In this study, we navigate through the corridors of academic institutions and the virtual landscape of internet memes to unearth the intriguing link between the conferral of Master's degrees in Education and the global phenomenon known as 'Gangnam Style'. While one may initially perceive these two domains as disparate, our investigation reveals a surprising interconnectedness that mirrors the unexpected dance moves and catchy beats of the viral sensation.
As researchers, we are often cautioned against assuming causality solely based on correlation. However, the allure of exploring the relationship between educational pursuits and online fads proved irresistible – akin to the unmistakable allure of Psy's addictive horse-riding choreography. Our objective was not merely to uncover statistical associations, but also to gleefully unravel the threads that knit together seemingly disparate elements of human behavior and societal trends.
The juxtaposition of scholarly achievements in education with the meteoric rise of a Korean pop single may appear whimsical at first glance, much like stumbling across an academic conference where tweed-clad professors engage in impromptu dance battles. Yet, beneath this apparent levity lies a serious endeavor to understand the interplay between educational attainment and the zeitgeist of internet culture. Our study offers a lighthearted yet thought-provoking lens through which to examine the dynamics of contemporary society, integrating whimsy with statistical rigor much like a cleverly disguised pun in a staid academic conversation.
In the following sections, we present our methodology, findings, and implications, aiming to illuminate the unexpected synergy that emerges when the worlds of academia and viral phenomena collide. We invite our esteemed readers to join us in this jovial exploration and hope that, much like the earworm melody of 'Gangnam Style', the insights gleaned from our study linger in the mind – albeit with less catchy dance moves.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends revealed a remarkably robust correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style' over the period from 2012 to 2021. The correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 indicates a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. Moreover, the coefficient of determination (r-squared) of 0.9346949 suggests that a substantial proportion of the variability in Google searches for 'Gangnam Style' can be explained by the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education. The p-value of less than 0.01 further underscores the statistical significance of this correlation, affirming the unlikely bond between academic pursuits and viral internet phenomena.
Upon visual inspection of the data, the scatterplot (Fig. 1) vividly portrays the striking association between Master's degrees in Education and Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. The points on the scatterplot coalesce into a trend that is reminiscent of the infectious rhythm of the song itself, capturing the eye much like an unexpected flash mob performance in a staid academic setting.
These results not only highlight the statistical strength of the relationship between the scholarly pursuit of advanced degrees in Education and the virtual frenzy surrounding 'Gangnam Style', but also invite reflection on the curious interconnectedness of academic attainment and internet zeitgeist. Just as a hidden easter egg in an online video game or a cleverly disguised pun in a scholarly article, the revealed correlation beckons the viewer to ponder the unexpected melding of highbrow academic aspirations and unexpected internet fervor. This connection, though unlikely on the surface, captivates the imagination and underscores the need for scholarly inquiry into the unanticipated intersections of human behavior and societal phenomena.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study unveils a striking correlation between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and the frequency of Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'. The robust correlation coefficient and statistically significant p-value elucidate the unexpected bond between academic accomplishments and internet whimsy. This amalgamation of scholarly pursuits and viral phenomena serves as a humorous echo of the juxtaposition often encountered in contemporary society, akin to witnessing a conference room filled with serious academics engaging in impromptu dance battles.

The implications of our findings pique curiosity, much like a well-crafted punchline delivered in a dry academic lecture. This unanticipated connection proffers a whimsical lens through which to examine the interplay between educational achievement and societal trends, sparking contemplation akin to stumbling upon a clever pun amidst a serious discussion.

While the correlation we unveil may seem as surprising as a spontaneous outbreak of 'Gangnam Style' dance moves in a lecture hall, it invites further exploration and perhaps amusement in the data-driven fields of research. The statistical strength of the association underscores the need to humorously probe the unexpected congruence of academic pursuits and internet phenomena. As such, we assert that this quirky study, much like the unforgettable earworm of 'Gangnam Style', requires no encore – for we have sufficiently unraveled the enigma at the heart of this scholarly farce.


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 Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Pop Culture and Statistical Analysis


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 Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Whimsical Education Research and Inquiry (SWERI)


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 Mastering Gangnam Style: A Correlational Study of Education Master's Degrees and Google Searches with an abstract of In this study, we examined the surprisingly entangled worlds of higher education and viral internet phenomena by exploring the association between the number of Master's degrees awarded in Education and Google searches for the global hit 'Gangnam Style'. Leveraging data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Google Trends, our research team delved into a realm where scholarly pursuits intersect with internet whimsy. Our findings reveal a remarkably robust correlation coefficient of 0.9667962 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2012 to 2021. The implications of this juxtaposition of academic achievement and pop culture fascination are as fascinating as the horse-riding dance moves showcased by Psy. Our results shed light on the peculiar correlations that emerge in the digital age and invite further inquiry into the influences shaping contemporary societal trends.

ChatGPT:

Master's degrees in Education, Google searches, Gangnam Style, correlation study, higher education, internet phenomena, National Center for Education Statistics, Google Trends, academic achievement, pop culture fascination, correlation coefficient, p-value, societal trends, contemporary influences

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Data details

Master's degrees awarded in Education
Detailed data title: Master's degrees conferred by postsecondary institutions in Education
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
See what else correlates with Master's degrees awarded in Education

Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'Gangnam Style' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'

Correlation r = 0.9667962 (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 = 0.9346949 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 93.5% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'Gangnam Style') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Master's degrees awarded in Education) over the 10 years from 2012 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 5.11E-6. 0.0000051087877925685210000000
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 0.97 in 0.000511% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 195,741 random variables You don't actually need 195 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 9 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 9 because we have two variables measured over a period of 10 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.

[ 0.86, 0.99 ] 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.
2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Master's degrees awarded in Education (Degrees awarded)179047164652154655146581145792145624146368146429146989153756
Google searches for 'Gangnam Style' (Rel. search volume)36.920.33334.666672.833331.3333311111




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.
  4. Y-axis doesn't start at zero: I truncated the Y-axes of the graph above. I also used a line graph, which makes the visual connection stand out more than it deserves. Nothing against line graphs. They are great at telling a story when you have linear data! But visually it is deceptive because the only data is at the points on the graph, not the lines on the graph. In between each point, the data could have been doing anything. Like going for a random walk by itself!
    Mathematically what I showed is true, but it is intentionally misleading. Below is the same chart but with both Y-axes starting at zero.




Try it yourself

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([179047,164652,154655,146581,145792,145624,146368,146429,146989,153756,])
array_2 = np.array([36.9,20.3333,4.66667,2.83333,1.33333,1,1,1,1,1,])
array_1_name = "Master's degrees awarded in Education"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'Gangnam Style'"

# 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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