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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 Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' and the second variable is The number of tax collectors in New Mexico.  The chart goes from 2010 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

Because as the search for the onety-grail of numerical pronunciation continued, it inadvertently led people to question all forms of taxing language, creating a taxing demand for those who could audit, refund, or 1040-solve any tax-related issues in New Mexico. The connection between 11 and 'onety one' sparked a wealth of curiosity that multiplied like the interest on a good investment, ultimately adding to the state's revenue in an unexpected and punexpected way.

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create an image of a cozy office set in a futuristic New Mexico, with tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents. They are visibly stressed and surrounded by piles of holographic paperwork. The room is filled with advanced technology and the walls are adorned with intricate digital displays showing complex financial data. Amidst the chaos, one of the agents is seen frantically typing on a holographic keyboard, while another is analyzing data on a transparent screen. The scene captures the palpable tension in the air as productivity decreases. Finally, depict a visual representation of the team downsizing, with empty desks and holographic chairs fading away, symbolizing the impact of reduced tax revenue. 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: Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' and The number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. 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: Cutsy art illustration Magic realism Photorealism Sci-fi fantacy Cyber folk
ChatGPT: Sci-fi fantasy

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 Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' and The number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico, in the following situation: The decrease in productivity caused by this confusion led to a decrease in tax revenue, forcing New Mexico to downsize their team of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents. "I guess you could say this linguistic conundrum really taxed New Mexico's resources!". Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a cozy office in New Mexico, a group of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents are frantically working to process taxes. They are surrounded by piles of paperwork and looking stressed. On one of their computer screens, a Google search for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" is displayed, adding to the confusion. The decrease in productivity and tax revenue becomes evident, leading to a visual representation of the team downsizing and having to leave their desks empty.

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: [ Sci-fi fantasy ] and depicting this scene: In a cozy office in New Mexico, a group of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents are frantically working to process taxes. They are surrounded by piles of paperwork and looking stressed. On one of their computer screens, a Google search for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" is displayed, adding to the confusion. The decrease in productivity and tax revenue becomes evident, leading to a visual representation of the team downsizing and having to leave their desks empty. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create an image of a cozy office set in a futuristic New Mexico, with tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents. They are visibly stressed and surrounded by piles of holographic paperwork. The room is filled with advanced technology and the walls are adorned with intricate digital displays showing complex financial data. Amidst the chaos, one of the agents is seen frantically typing on a holographic keyboard, while another is analyzing data on a transparent screen. The scene captures the palpable tension in the air as productivity decreases. Finally, depict a visual representation of the team downsizing, with empty desks and holographic chairs fading away, symbolizing the impact of reduced tax revenue.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how increases in why isnt 11 pronounced onety one (Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one') positively influenced The number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Pondering Onety-One and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun

The Journal of Quirky Correlations

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' and The number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from Google Trends and Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and p < 0.01 for 2010 to 2022.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
Pondering "Onety-One" and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper explores the fascinating link between the peculiar Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the scenic state of New Mexico. We delve into the data to unravel this delightful mystery and deliver some tax-tastic findings with a side of dad jokes.

Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to probe this curious connection. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2010 to 2022 left us chuckling as we unveiled the unexpected relationship between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing. Who knew that a seemingly innocuous search query could be tied to revenue agents in the Land of Enchantment?

Stay tuned as we present our findings—some of which are rather-taxing, while others will have you exclaiming, "Let's file this under 'Dad Jokes'!" We eagerly anticipate sharing our lighthearted and informative insights, sure to render a smile as we shed light on the whimsical intersection of language musings and the nuances of tax administration in New Mexico.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' and The number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Pondering "Onety-One" and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper explores the fascinating link between the peculiar Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the scenic state of New Mexico. We delve into the data to unravel this delightful mystery and deliver some tax-tastic findings with a side of dad jokes.

Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to probe this curious connection. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2010 to 2022 left us chuckling as we unveiled the unexpected relationship between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing. Who knew that a seemingly innocuous search query could be tied to revenue agents in the Land of Enchantment?

Stay tuned as we present our findings—some of which are rather-taxing, while others will have you exclaiming, "Let's file this under 'Dad Jokes'!" We eagerly anticipate sharing our lighthearted and informative insights, sure to render a smile as we shed light on the whimsical intersection of language musings and the nuances of tax administration in New Mexico.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Ah, dear readers, welcome to a tale of tax and linguistic intrigue! Today, we embark on a journey that will have us pondering the age-old question: "Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?" and exploring its unexpected correlation with the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the picturesque state of New Mexico. So, grab your calculators and get ready for a tax-ing yet whimsical adventure filled with data, dad jokes, and a sprinkle of statistical stardust.

First and foremost, let's set the scene. Picture this: A researcher walks into a bar and starts pondering the pronunciation of numbers. The bartender asks, "What's on your mind?" to which the researcher responds, "Onety one. Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?" Cue the collective groans and chuckles. Ah, the joys of linguistic quirks and scientific enigmas!

Now, turning our attention to the less whimsical but equally intriguing aspect of our investigation—tax examiners and revenue agents. You might be wondering, "What do tax professionals have to do with linguistic curiosities?" Well, hold onto your pocket protectors, because the data we've unearthed paints a surprisingly coherent picture, much like a well-organized tax return.

Our research journey took us through the digital landscapes of Google Trends, where we discovered a spike in searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" in New Mexico, coinciding with fluctuations in the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the state. It's as if the numbers and words were engaged in a tax-evading tango, dancing to the beat of statistical significance.

Speaking of statistics, our findings yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a p-value dancing at the tango-worthy threshold of less than 0.01. As we waded through the sea of data, we couldn't help but exclaim, "Now *that's* what I call a taxing connection! It's like finding a hidden refund in a mountain of receipts."

As we prepare to unveil the delightful synthesis of linguistic ponderings and tax staffing in New Mexico, we invite you to join us in celebrating the unexpected and the inexplicable. For the realm of statistical research is not just a numbers game; it's a playground of curious correlations and the occasional dad joke whose punchline makes you say, "Why, that's a tax write-off waiting to happen!"



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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' and The number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then devolve ever further, and mention something completely ridiculous, like you conducted literature review by reading CVS receipts.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Pondering "Onety-One" and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper explores the fascinating link between the peculiar Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the scenic state of New Mexico. We delve into the data to unravel this delightful mystery and deliver some tax-tastic findings with a side of dad jokes.

Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to probe this curious connection. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2010 to 2022 left us chuckling as we unveiled the unexpected relationship between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing. Who knew that a seemingly innocuous search query could be tied to revenue agents in the Land of Enchantment?

Stay tuned as we present our findings—some of which are rather-taxing, while others will have you exclaiming, "Let's file this under 'Dad Jokes'!" We eagerly anticipate sharing our lighthearted and informative insights, sure to render a smile as we shed light on the whimsical intersection of language musings and the nuances of tax administration in New Mexico.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Ah, dear readers, welcome to a tale of tax and linguistic intrigue! Today, we embark on a journey that will have us pondering the age-old question: "Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?" and exploring its unexpected correlation with the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the picturesque state of New Mexico. So, grab your calculators and get ready for a tax-ing yet whimsical adventure filled with data, dad jokes, and a sprinkle of statistical stardust.
First and foremost, let's set the scene. Picture this: A researcher walks into a bar and starts pondering the pronunciation of numbers. The bartender asks, "What's on your mind?" to which the researcher responds, "Onety one. Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?" Cue the collective groans and chuckles. Ah, the joys of linguistic quirks and scientific enigmas!
Now, turning our attention to the less whimsical but equally intriguing aspect of our investigation—tax examiners and revenue agents. You might be wondering, "What do tax professionals have to do with linguistic curiosities?" Well, hold onto your pocket protectors, because the data we've unearthed paints a surprisingly coherent picture, much like a well-organized tax return.
Our research journey took us through the digital landscapes of Google Trends, where we discovered a spike in searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" in New Mexico, coinciding with fluctuations in the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the state. It's as if the numbers and words were engaged in a tax-evading tango, dancing to the beat of statistical significance.
Speaking of statistics, our findings yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a p-value dancing at the tango-worthy threshold of less than 0.01. As we waded through the sea of data, we couldn't help but exclaim, "Now *that's* what I call a taxing connection! It's like finding a hidden refund in a mountain of receipts."
As we prepare to unveil the delightful synthesis of linguistic ponderings and tax staffing in New Mexico, we invite you to join us in celebrating the unexpected and the inexplicable. For the realm of statistical research is not just a numbers game; it's a playground of curious correlations and the occasional dad joke whose punchline makes you say, "Why, that's a tax write-off waiting to happen!"


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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The exploration of the connection between Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico has sparked both intrigue and amusement within the academic community. Smith et al. ("The Linguistic Mysteries of Numbers") noted the peculiarities in the pronunciation of numerical words and their potential impact on linguistic curiosity. Similarly, Doe and Jones ("Taxing Times: A Study of Revenue Agencies") emphasized the role of tax administration in shaping regional labor markets. These serious studies laid the groundwork for our investigation, but little did we anticipate the chuckles that awaited us as we dived deeper into this unlikely pairing of linguistic musings and tax-related occupations.

Turning to the world of non-fiction literature, the works of "Linguistics and Lightheartedness" by Dr. Lex Ical and "Tax Tales: Numbers and Nonsense" by CPA Penny Pincher added insightful perspectives to our research. Lending credence to the intricate relationship between language and taxation, these scholarly writings set the stage for our own tax-tastic journey, albeit with a hint of levity and puns.

Transitioning to the realm of fiction, the prose of "Numerical Enigmas: A Novel Approach" by Writer Worty Read and "The Tax Collector's Tongue Twister" by Authoress Rhyme N. Reason enticed us with their imaginative narratives, albeit veering into the whimsical at times. While these literary works provided an eclectic backdrop to our inquiry, they also served as a whimsical reminder that even the most serious topics can benefit from a dash of literary pizzazz.

In a departure from traditional academic sources, we stumbled upon an unexpected trove of insights in the unlikeliest of places—the humble CVS receipt. Amidst the listings of purchases and discounts, we inadvertently found ourselves immersed in a surreal world of quirky correlations and improbable connections. Who would have thought that a sagacious revelation lay hidden behind a list of mundane purchases? Yet, as the saying goes, truth is stranger than fiction, and sometimes, it's printed on the back of a pharmacy receipt.

Your laughter is appreciated (or not, no pressure) as we bring forth our findings, knowing that even in the serious realm of academia, a well-placed dad joke or an unexpected twist can add a touch of mirth to the pursuit of knowledge. Thank you for indulging in this whimsical yet enlightening exploration—a tax tale spun with linguistic intrigue and a sprinkling of statistical stardust.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' and The number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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 Google Trends and Bureau of Larbor Statistics . You used data from 2010 to 2022

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Pondering "Onety-One" and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper explores the fascinating link between the peculiar Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the scenic state of New Mexico. We delve into the data to unravel this delightful mystery and deliver some tax-tastic findings with a side of dad jokes.

Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to probe this curious connection. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2010 to 2022 left us chuckling as we unveiled the unexpected relationship between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing. Who knew that a seemingly innocuous search query could be tied to revenue agents in the Land of Enchantment?

Stay tuned as we present our findings—some of which are rather-taxing, while others will have you exclaiming, "Let's file this under 'Dad Jokes'!" We eagerly anticipate sharing our lighthearted and informative insights, sure to render a smile as we shed light on the whimsical intersection of language musings and the nuances of tax administration in New Mexico.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Ah, dear readers, welcome to a tale of tax and linguistic intrigue! Today, we embark on a journey that will have us pondering the age-old question: "Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?" and exploring its unexpected correlation with the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the picturesque state of New Mexico. So, grab your calculators and get ready for a tax-ing yet whimsical adventure filled with data, dad jokes, and a sprinkle of statistical stardust.
First and foremost, let's set the scene. Picture this: A researcher walks into a bar and starts pondering the pronunciation of numbers. The bartender asks, "What's on your mind?" to which the researcher responds, "Onety one. Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?" Cue the collective groans and chuckles. Ah, the joys of linguistic quirks and scientific enigmas!
Now, turning our attention to the less whimsical but equally intriguing aspect of our investigation—tax examiners and revenue agents. You might be wondering, "What do tax professionals have to do with linguistic curiosities?" Well, hold onto your pocket protectors, because the data we've unearthed paints a surprisingly coherent picture, much like a well-organized tax return.
Our research journey took us through the digital landscapes of Google Trends, where we discovered a spike in searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" in New Mexico, coinciding with fluctuations in the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the state. It's as if the numbers and words were engaged in a tax-evading tango, dancing to the beat of statistical significance.
Speaking of statistics, our findings yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a p-value dancing at the tango-worthy threshold of less than 0.01. As we waded through the sea of data, we couldn't help but exclaim, "Now *that's* what I call a taxing connection! It's like finding a hidden refund in a mountain of receipts."
As we prepare to unveil the delightful synthesis of linguistic ponderings and tax staffing in New Mexico, we invite you to join us in celebrating the unexpected and the inexplicable. For the realm of statistical research is not just a numbers game; it's a playground of curious correlations and the occasional dad joke whose punchline makes you say, "Why, that's a tax write-off waiting to happen!"


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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To unearth the delightful connection between the enigmatic pondering of "Onety One" and the world of tax examination, our research team embarked on a quest that was part Sherlock Holmes and part stand-up comedy routine. We utilized a combination of data mining, statistical analysis, and a plethora of dad jokes to unravel the mysterious relationship between curiosity about the pronunciation of numbers and the staffing patterns of tax professionals in New Mexico. It was a journey fraught with puns and correlations, much like a rollercoaster ride with unexpected twists and turns.

The data collection process involved spelunking through the digital caverns of Google Trends to gather insights into the frequency and regional variations of searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" in the state of New Mexico from 2010 to 2022. This involved keeping an eye out for any anomalies—after all, we wouldn’t want to miss any sudden spikes in linguistic inquisitiveness that might send our statistical models into a sonnet-induced frenzy.

Simultaneously, our team delved into the veritable treasure trove of the Bureau of Labor Statistics to track the ebbs and flows of the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the Land of Enchantment during the same time period. This data mining expedition required a keen eye for detail, a knack for navigating bureaucratic labyrinths, and a generous sprinkling of tax-themed jokes to keep morale high. After all, what better way to lighten the mood than with quips about tax evasion that won’t land you in hot water?

Once we'd amassed our treasure trove of data, we subjected it to the rigors of statistical analysis, with a touch of personality that would make even the most stoic statistician crack a smile. We employed the pearly gates of Pearson's correlation coefficient to quantify the strength and direction of the relationship between the Google search trends and the employment figures of tax professionals. This was no mere exercise in number-crunching; it was a dance of data points, choreographed with the finesse of a linguistic limerick and the precision of a tax audit.

Our statistical dalliance revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9158352, indicating a robust association between the linguistic ponderings of "Onety One" and the ebb and flow of tax staffing in New Mexico. As the p-value shimmered, tantalizingly below the o.01 threshold, we couldn’t help but cheer for the unexpected bond that had emerged from the quagmire of data. It was a statistical triumph that would make even the most dour accountant crack a smile—or at least raise an eyebrow in curious amusement.

With our statistical findings in hand and a quiver full of dad jokes at the ready, we eagerly prepare to present our tax-tastic discoveries, sure to bring a burst of levity to the world of linguistic curiosities and tax administration. After all, as we navigate the convoluted corridors of research, it's essential to remember that even the most taxing of pursuits can benefit from a hearty dose of humor and the occasional pun that leaves you saying, "Leave it to a tax examiner to find the deductions in linguistic quibbles!"


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' and The number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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 Google Trends and Bureau of Larbor Statistics .

For the time period 2010 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.9158352, r-squared of 0.8387541, 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]]
Pondering "Onety-One" and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper explores the fascinating link between the peculiar Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the scenic state of New Mexico. We delve into the data to unravel this delightful mystery and deliver some tax-tastic findings with a side of dad jokes.

Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to probe this curious connection. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2010 to 2022 left us chuckling as we unveiled the unexpected relationship between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing. Who knew that a seemingly innocuous search query could be tied to revenue agents in the Land of Enchantment?

Stay tuned as we present our findings—some of which are rather-taxing, while others will have you exclaiming, "Let's file this under 'Dad Jokes'!" We eagerly anticipate sharing our lighthearted and informative insights, sure to render a smile as we shed light on the whimsical intersection of language musings and the nuances of tax administration in New Mexico.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Ah, dear readers, welcome to a tale of tax and linguistic intrigue! Today, we embark on a journey that will have us pondering the age-old question: "Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?" and exploring its unexpected correlation with the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the picturesque state of New Mexico. So, grab your calculators and get ready for a tax-ing yet whimsical adventure filled with data, dad jokes, and a sprinkle of statistical stardust.
First and foremost, let's set the scene. Picture this: A researcher walks into a bar and starts pondering the pronunciation of numbers. The bartender asks, "What's on your mind?" to which the researcher responds, "Onety one. Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?" Cue the collective groans and chuckles. Ah, the joys of linguistic quirks and scientific enigmas!
Now, turning our attention to the less whimsical but equally intriguing aspect of our investigation—tax examiners and revenue agents. You might be wondering, "What do tax professionals have to do with linguistic curiosities?" Well, hold onto your pocket protectors, because the data we've unearthed paints a surprisingly coherent picture, much like a well-organized tax return.
Our research journey took us through the digital landscapes of Google Trends, where we discovered a spike in searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" in New Mexico, coinciding with fluctuations in the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the state. It's as if the numbers and words were engaged in a tax-evading tango, dancing to the beat of statistical significance.
Speaking of statistics, our findings yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a p-value dancing at the tango-worthy threshold of less than 0.01. As we waded through the sea of data, we couldn't help but exclaim, "Now *that's* what I call a taxing connection! It's like finding a hidden refund in a mountain of receipts."
As we prepare to unveil the delightful synthesis of linguistic ponderings and tax staffing in New Mexico, we invite you to join us in celebrating the unexpected and the inexplicable. For the realm of statistical research is not just a numbers game; it's a playground of curious correlations and the occasional dad joke whose punchline makes you say, "Why, that's a tax write-off waiting to happen!"


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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Upon analyzing the data collected from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we uncovered a striking correlation between the offbeat Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 provided compelling evidence of a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. It's as if the numbers were singing in perfect harmony, much like a well-tuned tax refund calculator.

The r-squared value of 0.8387541 further accentuated the robustness of this correlation, emphasizing the extent to which fluctuations in the Google searches could be attributed to changes in the staffing of tax professionals in New Mexico. It's like uncovering a hidden tax deduction amidst a sea of numbers—unexpected, yet undeniably rewarding.

In the realm of statistical significance, the p-value of less than 0.01 left us with no doubt about the substantial nature of this relationship. This result implies that the likelihood of the observed correlation occurring due to random chance is lower than the chances of finding a unicorn in a tax code—virtually unheard of!

Fig. 1 showcases the correlation between the frequency of Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico, beautifully illustrating the compelling connection we unearthed. It's a visual representation that screams, "There's more to this than meets the eye—just like uncovering the hidden taxes in a complex financial statement!"

Overall, our findings do more than simply connect the dots between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing; they breathe life into the intersection of seemingly unrelated phenomena and unveil the whimsical dance of data in the academic world. It's akin to stumbling upon a well-kept secret in the world of numbers—an unexpected correlation that prompts both curiosity and amusement.

Stay tuned for the implications of our findings, where we dive into the tax-tinged mysteries of linguistic influences on professional staffing and present some pun-believable interpretations. After all, what's a statistical analysis without a touch of humor?


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' and The number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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]]
Pondering "Onety-One" and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper explores the fascinating link between the peculiar Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the scenic state of New Mexico. We delve into the data to unravel this delightful mystery and deliver some tax-tastic findings with a side of dad jokes.

Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to probe this curious connection. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2010 to 2022 left us chuckling as we unveiled the unexpected relationship between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing. Who knew that a seemingly innocuous search query could be tied to revenue agents in the Land of Enchantment?

Stay tuned as we present our findings—some of which are rather-taxing, while others will have you exclaiming, "Let's file this under 'Dad Jokes'!" We eagerly anticipate sharing our lighthearted and informative insights, sure to render a smile as we shed light on the whimsical intersection of language musings and the nuances of tax administration in New Mexico.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The exploration of the connection between Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico has sparked both intrigue and amusement within the academic community. Smith et al. ("The Linguistic Mysteries of Numbers") noted the peculiarities in the pronunciation of numerical words and their potential impact on linguistic curiosity. Similarly, Doe and Jones ("Taxing Times: A Study of Revenue Agencies") emphasized the role of tax administration in shaping regional labor markets. These serious studies laid the groundwork for our investigation, but little did we anticipate the chuckles that awaited us as we dived deeper into this unlikely pairing of linguistic musings and tax-related occupations.
Turning to the world of non-fiction literature, the works of "Linguistics and Lightheartedness" by Dr. Lex Ical and "Tax Tales: Numbers and Nonsense" by CPA Penny Pincher added insightful perspectives to our research. Lending credence to the intricate relationship between language and taxation, these scholarly writings set the stage for our own tax-tastic journey, albeit with a hint of levity and puns.
Transitioning to the realm of fiction, the prose of "Numerical Enigmas: A Novel Approach" by Writer Worty Read and "The Tax Collector's Tongue Twister" by Authoress Rhyme N. Reason enticed us with their imaginative narratives, albeit veering into the whimsical at times. While these literary works provided an eclectic backdrop to our inquiry, they also served as a whimsical reminder that even the most serious topics can benefit from a dash of literary pizzazz.
In a departure from traditional academic sources, we stumbled upon an unexpected trove of insights in the unlikeliest of places—the humble CVS receipt. Amidst the listings of purchases and discounts, we inadvertently found ourselves immersed in a surreal world of quirky correlations and improbable connections. Who would have thought that a sagacious revelation lay hidden behind a list of mundane purchases? Yet, as the saying goes, truth is stranger than fiction, and sometimes, it's printed on the back of a pharmacy receipt.
Your laughter is appreciated (or not, no pressure) as we bring forth our findings, knowing that even in the serious realm of academia, a well-placed dad joke or an unexpected twist can add a touch of mirth to the pursuit of knowledge. Thank you for indulging in this whimsical yet enlightening exploration—a tax tale spun with linguistic intrigue and a sprinkling of statistical stardust.

[[RESULTS]]
Upon analyzing the data collected from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we uncovered a striking correlation between the offbeat Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 provided compelling evidence of a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. It's as if the numbers were singing in perfect harmony, much like a well-tuned tax refund calculator.
The r-squared value of 0.8387541 further accentuated the robustness of this correlation, emphasizing the extent to which fluctuations in the Google searches could be attributed to changes in the staffing of tax professionals in New Mexico. It's like uncovering a hidden tax deduction amidst a sea of numbers—unexpected, yet undeniably rewarding.
In the realm of statistical significance, the p-value of less than 0.01 left us with no doubt about the substantial nature of this relationship. This result implies that the likelihood of the observed correlation occurring due to random chance is lower than the chances of finding a unicorn in a tax code—virtually unheard of!
Fig. 1 showcases the correlation between the frequency of Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico, beautifully illustrating the compelling connection we unearthed. It's a visual representation that screams, "There's more to this than meets the eye—just like uncovering the hidden taxes in a complex financial statement!"
Overall, our findings do more than simply connect the dots between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing; they breathe life into the intersection of seemingly unrelated phenomena and unveil the whimsical dance of data in the academic world. It's akin to stumbling upon a well-kept secret in the world of numbers—an unexpected correlation that prompts both curiosity and amusement.
Stay tuned for the implications of our findings, where we dive into the tax-tinged mysteries of linguistic influences on professional staffing and present some pun-believable interpretations. After all, what's a statistical analysis without a touch of humor?

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The exploratory journey into the realm of linguistic queries and tax-related staffing in New Mexico has not only tickled our intellectual fancies but has also unraveled a surprising connection that goes beyond mere numbers. Our findings consistently align with previous research, lending credence to the delightful hypothesis that Google searches pondering the pronunciation of the number "11" have a quantifiable link to the employment of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the Land of Enchantment. It's almost as if the linguistic quirks of numbers and the staffing nuances of tax professionals share an inseparable bond—a bond as strong as the gravitational pull of a well-crafted dad joke.

Building upon the scholarly works that first piqued our interest in this unusual juxtaposition, our investigation has not only illuminated the correlation between linguistic intrigue and tax staffing, but has also added a touch of statistical stardust to previous studies. The robust correlation coefficient and statistically significant p-value we unearthed emphasize the seriousness of this seemingly whimsical connection. Through our analysis, we've shown that this correlation is no mere flight of fancy, but a concrete demonstration of how language musings can have unexpectedly tangible effects on labor market dynamics. It's akin to unearthing a hidden treasure trove of statistical puns—all neatly tucked away in the annals of labor market data.

Fig. 1 serves as a visual testament to the resonance between the frequency of Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the presence of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. This unexpected juxtaposition engenders a wave of curiosity and humorous wonderment—a sensation not dissimilar to stumbling upon a well-timed dad joke, perfectly timed for the moment. In essence, our findings establish a bridge between the analytical world of labor market dynamics and the lighthearted musings of the English language—a bridge that implores us to accept that sometimes, truth is indeed stranger than fiction, and infinitely more amusing.

As we contemplate the whimsical nature of our results, we are reminded that even in the world of academia, there's always room for a well-timed jest or a statistical pun. After all, what's the point of uncovering unexpected correlations without adding a dash of humor to the mix? Just like navigating the intricate web of tax regulations, our exploration of this unlikely pairing has been a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns—a journey that, much like a dad joke, leaves us smiling in its wake.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the discussion section of goofy academic research papers that sounds like it belongs based on the title and abstract provided.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' and The number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. You can't resist a good dad joke. Add a relevant dad joke related to the content every couple of sentences. 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]]
Pondering "Onety-One" and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun

[[ABSTRACT]]
This paper explores the fascinating link between the peculiar Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the scenic state of New Mexico. We delve into the data to unravel this delightful mystery and deliver some tax-tastic findings with a side of dad jokes.

Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to probe this curious connection. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2010 to 2022 left us chuckling as we unveiled the unexpected relationship between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing. Who knew that a seemingly innocuous search query could be tied to revenue agents in the Land of Enchantment?

Stay tuned as we present our findings—some of which are rather-taxing, while others will have you exclaiming, "Let's file this under 'Dad Jokes'!" We eagerly anticipate sharing our lighthearted and informative insights, sure to render a smile as we shed light on the whimsical intersection of language musings and the nuances of tax administration in New Mexico.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Ah, dear readers, welcome to a tale of tax and linguistic intrigue! Today, we embark on a journey that will have us pondering the age-old question: "Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?" and exploring its unexpected correlation with the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the picturesque state of New Mexico. So, grab your calculators and get ready for a tax-ing yet whimsical adventure filled with data, dad jokes, and a sprinkle of statistical stardust.
First and foremost, let's set the scene. Picture this: A researcher walks into a bar and starts pondering the pronunciation of numbers. The bartender asks, "What's on your mind?" to which the researcher responds, "Onety one. Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?" Cue the collective groans and chuckles. Ah, the joys of linguistic quirks and scientific enigmas!
Now, turning our attention to the less whimsical but equally intriguing aspect of our investigation—tax examiners and revenue agents. You might be wondering, "What do tax professionals have to do with linguistic curiosities?" Well, hold onto your pocket protectors, because the data we've unearthed paints a surprisingly coherent picture, much like a well-organized tax return.
Our research journey took us through the digital landscapes of Google Trends, where we discovered a spike in searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" in New Mexico, coinciding with fluctuations in the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the state. It's as if the numbers and words were engaged in a tax-evading tango, dancing to the beat of statistical significance.
Speaking of statistics, our findings yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a p-value dancing at the tango-worthy threshold of less than 0.01. As we waded through the sea of data, we couldn't help but exclaim, "Now *that's* what I call a taxing connection! It's like finding a hidden refund in a mountain of receipts."
As we prepare to unveil the delightful synthesis of linguistic ponderings and tax staffing in New Mexico, we invite you to join us in celebrating the unexpected and the inexplicable. For the realm of statistical research is not just a numbers game; it's a playground of curious correlations and the occasional dad joke whose punchline makes you say, "Why, that's a tax write-off waiting to happen!"


[[RESULTS]]
Upon analyzing the data collected from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we uncovered a striking correlation between the offbeat Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 provided compelling evidence of a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate variables. It's as if the numbers were singing in perfect harmony, much like a well-tuned tax refund calculator.
The r-squared value of 0.8387541 further accentuated the robustness of this correlation, emphasizing the extent to which fluctuations in the Google searches could be attributed to changes in the staffing of tax professionals in New Mexico. It's like uncovering a hidden tax deduction amidst a sea of numbers—unexpected, yet undeniably rewarding.
In the realm of statistical significance, the p-value of less than 0.01 left us with no doubt about the substantial nature of this relationship. This result implies that the likelihood of the observed correlation occurring due to random chance is lower than the chances of finding a unicorn in a tax code—virtually unheard of!
Fig. 1 showcases the correlation between the frequency of Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico, beautifully illustrating the compelling connection we unearthed. It's a visual representation that screams, "There's more to this than meets the eye—just like uncovering the hidden taxes in a complex financial statement!"
Overall, our findings do more than simply connect the dots between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing; they breathe life into the intersection of seemingly unrelated phenomena and unveil the whimsical dance of data in the academic world. It's akin to stumbling upon a well-kept secret in the world of numbers—an unexpected correlation that prompts both curiosity and amusement.
Stay tuned for the implications of our findings, where we dive into the tax-tinged mysteries of linguistic influences on professional staffing and present some pun-believable interpretations. After all, what's a statistical analysis without a touch of humor?

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research journey has illuminated the delightful connection between the seemingly whimsical Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico. The robust correlation coefficient and the r-squared value affirm a relationship as snug as a bug in a rug, or rather, as snug as a tax loophole in a labyrinth of codes.

Our findings shed light on the unexpected harmony between linguistic musings and the nuances of tax administration. It's like finding the perfect equation to balance a tax return, with a dash of linguistically-induced laughter. As Albert Einstein once mused, "The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax," but we beg to differ—a close contender is the pronunciation of numbers!

Fig. 1 elegantly captures the entwined dance of Google searches and tax staffing, akin to a well-crafted financial statement that tells a compelling story. We invite our readers to revel in this unexpected twist of fate, where linguistic ponderings and professional staffing converge in a joyous tax-tango. It's a statistical waltz like no other, with linguistic oddities leading the dance.

At this juncture, we confidently assert that no further research is needed in this area. The proof is in the pudding, or should we say, the tax return. Let's file this under 'Dad Jokes' and celebrate the fusion of linguistic curiosity and tax administration in New Mexico. With that, we bid adieu to the delightful conundrum of "onety one" and its tax-tastic companions!

Now, to end on a fitting note: Why don't the IRS ever publish a joke book? Because their jokes are taxing!


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 Pondering Onety-One and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Quirky Correlations


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 Pondering Onety-One and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Institute for Zany Taxation Studies


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Pondering Onety-One and Tax Fun: A Correlation in New Mexico Unspun with an abstract of This paper explores the fascinating link between the peculiar Google searches for "why isn't 11 pronounced onety one" and the number of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the scenic state of New Mexico. We delve into the data to unravel this delightful mystery and deliver some tax-tastic findings with a side of dad jokes.
Our research team utilized data from Google Trends and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to probe this curious connection. The correlation coefficient of 0.9158352 and a significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2010 to 2022 left us chuckling as we unveiled the unexpected relationship between linguistic ponderings and tax staffing. Who knew that a seemingly innocuous search query could be tied to revenue agents in the Land of Enchantment?
Stay tuned as we present our findings—some of which are rather-taxing, while others will have you exclaiming, "Let's file this under 'Dad Jokes'!" We eagerly anticipate sharing our lighthearted and informative insights, sure to render a smile as we shed light on the whimsical intersection of language musings and the nuances of tax administration in New Mexico.

ChatGPT:

"Pondering Onety-One," "tax examiners New Mexico," "Google Trends New Mexico," "Bureau of Labor Statistics correlation," "linguistic ponderings tax staffing," "New Mexico tax administration," "tax examiner data analysis," "correlation between language search and tax agents," "Google Trends p-value," "funny tax findings," "linguistic data tax agents New Mexico"

*There is a bunch of Python happening behind the scenes to turn this prompt sequence into a PDF.



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Data details

Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one'

The number of tax collectors in New Mexico
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of tax collectors in New Mexico

Correlation r = 0.9158352 (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 = 0.8387541 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 83.9% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of tax collectors in New Mexico) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one') over the 13 years from 2010 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.11E-5. 0.0000110796064325005760000000
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 0.92 in 0.00111% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 90,256 random variables You don't actually need 90 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 12 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 12 because we have two variables measured over a period of 13 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.

[ 0.74, 0.97 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

This one is a bit more complciated than the other calculations, but I include it because many people have been pushing for confidence intervals instead of p-value calculations (for example: NEJM. However, if you are dredging data, you can reliably find yourself in the 5%. That's my goal!


All values for the years included above: If I were being very sneaky, I could trim years from the beginning or end of the datasets to increase the correlation on some pairs of variables. I don't do that because there are already plenty of correlations in my database without monkeying with the years.

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
2010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one' (Rel. search volume)0.5833335.666671.833330.5833330.750.1666670.9166670.9166670.750.41666700.6666670.0833333
The number of tax collectors in New Mexico (Laborers)140600310270280290260230210180180170150




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([0.583333,5.66667,1.83333,0.583333,0.75,0.166667,0.916667,0.916667,0.75,0.416667,0,0.666667,0.0833333,])
array_2 = np.array([140,600,310,270,280,290,260,230,210,180,180,170,150,])
array_1_name = "Google searches for 'why isnt 11 pronounced onety one'"
array_2_name = "The number of tax collectors in New Mexico"

# 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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