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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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and the second variable is Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'.  The chart goes from 2004 to 2022, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois decreased, there was a corresponding decrease in the production of corny puns. This led to a nationwide shortage of puns, including ones about treating internal bleeding. So, people just couldn't make light of the situation anymore. Maybe they just needed to find a way to 'stem' the problem!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: [Concept art] Imagine a vibrant rural classroom in Illinois, illuminated by warm natural light pouring in from large windows. In the center, a group of engaging students in overalls and plaid shirts gather around a passionate teacher demonstrating the process of using cow manure as a natural fertilizer. The teacher holds a handful of rich, dark soil, emphasizing the eco-friendly benefits of this ancient practice. The classroom is surrounded by agricultural paraphernalia like planting pots, gardening tools, and visual aids depicting sustainable farming techniques. Outside the window, a computer screen displaying a Google search for "how to treat internal bleeding" with a declining trend line visually depicts the diminishing interest in conventional medical advice. This screen provides a stark contrast to the lively agricultural classroom, symbolizing the shift in focus from traditional medical practices to agricultural sciences. 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: The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. 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: Low poly A photo-realistic image Celtic art Concept art Psychedelic
ChatGPT: Concept art

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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding', in the following situation: As the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois decreased, so did the Google searches for "how to treat internal bleeding" because people were too busy learning how to use cow manure as a natural fertilizer to worry about medical emergencies.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a rural classroom in Illinois, a group of students eagerly listens to a teacher as she demonstrates the process of using cow manure as a natural fertilizer. Outside the classroom, a computer screen shows a Google search for "how to treat internal bleeding" with a declining trend line, as fewer people are seeking medical advice due to the focus on agricultural sciences.

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: [ Concept art ] and depicting this scene: In a rural classroom in Illinois, a group of students eagerly listens to a teacher as she demonstrates the process of using cow manure as a natural fertilizer. Outside the classroom, a computer screen shows a Google search for "how to treat internal bleeding" with a declining trend line, as fewer people are seeking medical advice due to the focus on agricultural sciences. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: [Concept art] Imagine a vibrant rural classroom in Illinois, illuminated by warm natural light pouring in from large windows. In the center, a group of engaging students in overalls and plaid shirts gather around a passionate teacher demonstrating the process of using cow manure as a natural fertilizer. The teacher holds a handful of rich, dark soil, emphasizing the eco-friendly benefits of this ancient practice. The classroom is surrounded by agricultural paraphernalia like planting pots, gardening tools, and visual aids depicting sustainable farming techniques. Outside the window, a computer screen displaying a Google search for "how to treat internal bleeding" with a declining trend line visually depicts the diminishing interest in conventional medical advice. This screen provides a stark contrast to the lively agricultural classroom, symbolizing the shift in focus from traditional medical practices to agricultural sciences.

*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 The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois caused how to treat internal bleeding (Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding') to decrease. Add a funny one-liner at the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health

The Journal of Agrarian Wellness

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Your research team used data from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 and p < 0.01 for 2004 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]]
Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this agricultural and medical crossroads, we plow through the data to investigate the unlikely relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, we harvest insights with a correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 and p < 0.01 from 2004 to 2022. Join us as we explore the unanticipated links between farm fields and first aid, shedding light on the curious paths of human curiosity and knowledge-seeking behavior.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this agricultural and medical crossroads, we plow through the data to investigate the unlikely relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, we harvest insights with a correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 and p < 0.01 from 2004 to 2022. Join us as we explore the unanticipated links between farm fields and first aid, shedding light on the curious paths of human curiosity and knowledge-seeking behavior.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Ah, the tangled web we weave when we dig deep into the databases of agricultural sciences teachers and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' in Illinois. On the surface, these two subjects might seem as unrelated as a cow and a stethoscope. Yet, as we unearth the data and plow through the numbers, a correlation blossoms, leaving us to wonder: is there a hidden connection between the green pastures and the crimson worries of internal bleeding?

Agricultural sciences and medical emergencies may not seem like peas in a pod, but we've decided to sow the seeds of curiosity and cultivate some interesting findings. Just like a farmer tending to their crop, we've carefully harvested data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to shed some light on this unexpected relationship. In doing so, we hope to glean insights that can fertilize our understanding of human knowledge-seeking behavior and the mysterious paths our curiosities take.

So, grab your pitchforks and stethoscopes, and join us as we plow through the soil of statistical analysis to see what sprouts up. Throughout this paper, we'll till the land of correlation coefficients, dig into the roots of data trends, and plant the seeds of understanding in the fertile fields of research. Let's see what bountiful harvest of knowledge awaits us!


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

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

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this agricultural and medical crossroads, we plow through the data to investigate the unlikely relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, we harvest insights with a correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 and p < 0.01 from 2004 to 2022. Join us as we explore the unanticipated links between farm fields and first aid, shedding light on the curious paths of human curiosity and knowledge-seeking behavior.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Ah, the tangled web we weave when we dig deep into the databases of agricultural sciences teachers and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' in Illinois. On the surface, these two subjects might seem as unrelated as a cow and a stethoscope. Yet, as we unearth the data and plow through the numbers, a correlation blossoms, leaving us to wonder: is there a hidden connection between the green pastures and the crimson worries of internal bleeding?
Agricultural sciences and medical emergencies may not seem like peas in a pod, but we've decided to sow the seeds of curiosity and cultivate some interesting findings. Just like a farmer tending to their crop, we've carefully harvested data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to shed some light on this unexpected relationship. In doing so, we hope to glean insights that can fertilize our understanding of human knowledge-seeking behavior and the mysterious paths our curiosities take.
So, grab your pitchforks and stethoscopes, and join us as we plow through the soil of statistical analysis to see what sprouts up. Throughout this paper, we'll till the land of correlation coefficients, dig into the roots of data trends, and plant the seeds of understanding in the fertile fields of research. Let's see what bountiful harvest of knowledge awaits us!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The literature on the relationship between agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' presents a fascinating blend of unexpected connections and theoretical exploration. Several serious studies have delved into the intricacies of agricultural education and healthcare behaviors, laying the foundation for our own investigation. Smith (2010) examined the impact of agricultural education programs on community health outcomes, while Doe (2015) explored the role of curiosity in driving online health-related searches. In a similar vein, Jones (2018) investigated the intersection of rural livelihoods and first aid knowledge, offering valuable insights into the potential overlap between agricultural environments and medical concerns.

Stepping beyond the traditional confines of academic research, we encounter a diverse range of sources that contribute to our understanding of this peculiar correlation. Works such as "The Farm as Medicine: Reconnecting the Power of Food and Healing" by Green Thumb et al. (2017) and "Plowing Through Emergency: A Farmer's Guide to First Aid" by Red Cross (2013) provide an unconventional lens through which to view the interplay between agricultural practices and health-related information-seeking behaviors.

On a more whimsical note, various fictional works blur the line between reality and imagination, offering tantalizing glimpses into the potential subconscious motivations underlying our research topic. "The Secret Life of Cows: A Novel Approach to Animal Healthcare" by M. Oovelous (2008) and "Fields of Blood: A Tale of Farming and First Aid" by A. Fictionado (2016) infuse the realm of agriculture with a dose of medical mystique, prompting readers to ponder the unexpected parallels between these ostensibly disparate domains.

Our examination of social media discourse uncovers an array of intriguing posts that hint at the nuanced relationship we seek to unearth. One user on a farming forum cryptically mused, "When the crops are wilting, and the search history is spiking, are we really just tending to our fields of knowledge?" Another tweet from a self-proclaimed medical enthusiast proclaimed, "Gardening tips and wound care—couldn't hurt to have a green thumb in every sense, right?"

As we traverse the landscape of literature surrounding our research inquiry, we cannot help but be captivated by the enigmatic dance between agricultural education and health-related information pursuit. It is with a twinkle in our eyes and a firm grip on our shovels that we embark on our own investigation, eager to till the fertile soil of knowledge and reap the bounty of insight that awaits.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends . You used data from 2004 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]]
Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this agricultural and medical crossroads, we plow through the data to investigate the unlikely relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, we harvest insights with a correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 and p < 0.01 from 2004 to 2022. Join us as we explore the unanticipated links between farm fields and first aid, shedding light on the curious paths of human curiosity and knowledge-seeking behavior.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Ah, the tangled web we weave when we dig deep into the databases of agricultural sciences teachers and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' in Illinois. On the surface, these two subjects might seem as unrelated as a cow and a stethoscope. Yet, as we unearth the data and plow through the numbers, a correlation blossoms, leaving us to wonder: is there a hidden connection between the green pastures and the crimson worries of internal bleeding?
Agricultural sciences and medical emergencies may not seem like peas in a pod, but we've decided to sow the seeds of curiosity and cultivate some interesting findings. Just like a farmer tending to their crop, we've carefully harvested data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to shed some light on this unexpected relationship. In doing so, we hope to glean insights that can fertilize our understanding of human knowledge-seeking behavior and the mysterious paths our curiosities take.
So, grab your pitchforks and stethoscopes, and join us as we plow through the soil of statistical analysis to see what sprouts up. Throughout this paper, we'll till the land of correlation coefficients, dig into the roots of data trends, and plant the seeds of understanding in the fertile fields of research. Let's see what bountiful harvest of knowledge awaits us!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Our research embarked on a quest to untangle the intriguing correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in the state of Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. To plow through this challenging terrain, we turned to the diligent scribes at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the curious oracle that is Google Trends. Our data harvest spanned the years 2004 to 2022, ensuring a rich and diverse crop of information to analyze.

Employing a combination of statistical sorcery and technological wizardry, we conjured up a plethora of data points that twinkled like stars in the night sky. As any seasoned adventurer knows, the path to discovery is not always straightforward. Our methodology involved a hearty mix of extrapolating tidbits from disparate sources, engaging in interpretive dances with spreadsheets, and deciphering the cryptic language of statistical software.

In order to plumb the depths of this unlikely connection, we harnessed the powers of correlation analysis, making sense of the tangled roots of the data. With the trusty correlation coefficient serving as our compass, we navigated the wild seas of statistical significance, always keeping a watchful eye on the treacherous p-values that threatened to derail our journey.

Moreover, as part of our methodology, we employed some unorthodox tactics, like offering sacrifices to the data gods to appease their wrath and ensure the reliability of our findings. This included burning incense made from printed web pages and performing ritual dances around the sacred server room on full moon nights.

Finally, a crucial aspect of our methodology involved maintaining a spirit of curiosity and adventure. Much like intrepid explorers charting new territories, we approached the data with open minds and a willingness to uncover unexpected insights. Maybe we didn't have a treasure map, but we had the tools of curiosity, tenacity, and a healthy dose of humor to guide us through this research journey.

So, arm yourself with statistical wands and technological scrolls as we delve into the magical world of data analysis. Together, let's unearth the secrets hidden in the fields of agricultural sciences and the winding paths of Google search queries, and see what peculiar connections blossom before our eyes. Onward, to the land of unconventional correlations and unexpected revelations!


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Larbor Statistics and Google Trends .

For the time period 2004 to 2022, you found a correlation 0.8499570, r-squared of 0.7224269, 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]]
Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this agricultural and medical crossroads, we plow through the data to investigate the unlikely relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, we harvest insights with a correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 and p < 0.01 from 2004 to 2022. Join us as we explore the unanticipated links between farm fields and first aid, shedding light on the curious paths of human curiosity and knowledge-seeking behavior.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Ah, the tangled web we weave when we dig deep into the databases of agricultural sciences teachers and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' in Illinois. On the surface, these two subjects might seem as unrelated as a cow and a stethoscope. Yet, as we unearth the data and plow through the numbers, a correlation blossoms, leaving us to wonder: is there a hidden connection between the green pastures and the crimson worries of internal bleeding?
Agricultural sciences and medical emergencies may not seem like peas in a pod, but we've decided to sow the seeds of curiosity and cultivate some interesting findings. Just like a farmer tending to their crop, we've carefully harvested data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to shed some light on this unexpected relationship. In doing so, we hope to glean insights that can fertilize our understanding of human knowledge-seeking behavior and the mysterious paths our curiosities take.
So, grab your pitchforks and stethoscopes, and join us as we plow through the soil of statistical analysis to see what sprouts up. Throughout this paper, we'll till the land of correlation coefficients, dig into the roots of data trends, and plant the seeds of understanding in the fertile fields of research. Let's see what bountiful harvest of knowledge awaits us!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our analysis of the data revealed a striking correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. The correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 suggests a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate fields. It seems that while farmers are busy with their crops, some Illinois residents are occupied with unexpected medical interests. It's as if the words "stop the bleeding" have taken on a whole new literal meaning in the agricultural heartland.

The r-squared value of 0.7224269 indicates that approximately 72% of the variation in Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' can be explained by the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois. This suggests that as the number of agricultural sciences teachers grows, so does the interest in treating internal bleeding. It's almost as if the more people are surrounded by the knowledge of agriculture, the more they turn to Google for medical advice - "Hey Siri, how do I stop the bleeding? And while you're at it, can you tell me the best fertilizer for corn?"

With a p-value of less than 0.01, the result is statistically significant, indicating that this correlation is not a mere coincidence. It appears that there is a genuine link between the agricultural landscape and the search for medical solutions. Perhaps some individuals are hoping that knowledge of crop damage control can somehow transfer to the realm of human health—after all, both fields involve stopping bleeding, albeit in different contexts.

Our findings are encapsulated in Figure 1, a scatterplot that visually depicts the robust correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. The strong positive relationship depicted in this figure provides a clear illustration of the intriguing association we uncovered. It's almost like the data itself is saying, "Don't sow the seeds of doubt, for this correlation is as real as the fertile soil of Illinois."

In conclusion, our research unearths an unexpected connection between agriculture and the quest for medical knowledge. It seems that amidst the fields and farmlands, there's a blossoming curiosity for medical solutions. Who would have thought that plowing through the data could yield such surprising results?


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this agricultural and medical crossroads, we plow through the data to investigate the unlikely relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, we harvest insights with a correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 and p < 0.01 from 2004 to 2022. Join us as we explore the unanticipated links between farm fields and first aid, shedding light on the curious paths of human curiosity and knowledge-seeking behavior.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The literature on the relationship between agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' presents a fascinating blend of unexpected connections and theoretical exploration. Several serious studies have delved into the intricacies of agricultural education and healthcare behaviors, laying the foundation for our own investigation. Smith (2010) examined the impact of agricultural education programs on community health outcomes, while Doe (2015) explored the role of curiosity in driving online health-related searches. In a similar vein, Jones (2018) investigated the intersection of rural livelihoods and first aid knowledge, offering valuable insights into the potential overlap between agricultural environments and medical concerns.
Stepping beyond the traditional confines of academic research, we encounter a diverse range of sources that contribute to our understanding of this peculiar correlation. Works such as "The Farm as Medicine: Reconnecting the Power of Food and Healing" by Green Thumb et al. (2017) and "Plowing Through Emergency: A Farmer's Guide to First Aid" by Red Cross (2013) provide an unconventional lens through which to view the interplay between agricultural practices and health-related information-seeking behaviors.
On a more whimsical note, various fictional works blur the line between reality and imagination, offering tantalizing glimpses into the potential subconscious motivations underlying our research topic. "The Secret Life of Cows: A Novel Approach to Animal Healthcare" by M. Oovelous (2008) and "Fields of Blood: A Tale of Farming and First Aid" by A. Fictionado (2016) infuse the realm of agriculture with a dose of medical mystique, prompting readers to ponder the unexpected parallels between these ostensibly disparate domains.
Our examination of social media discourse uncovers an array of intriguing posts that hint at the nuanced relationship we seek to unearth. One user on a farming forum cryptically mused, "When the crops are wilting, and the search history is spiking, are we really just tending to our fields of knowledge?" Another tweet from a self-proclaimed medical enthusiast proclaimed, "Gardening tips and wound care—couldn't hurt to have a green thumb in every sense, right?"
As we traverse the landscape of literature surrounding our research inquiry, we cannot help but be captivated by the enigmatic dance between agricultural education and health-related information pursuit. It is with a twinkle in our eyes and a firm grip on our shovels that we embark on our own investigation, eager to till the fertile soil of knowledge and reap the bounty of insight that awaits.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the data revealed a striking correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. The correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 suggests a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate fields. It seems that while farmers are busy with their crops, some Illinois residents are occupied with unexpected medical interests. It's as if the words "stop the bleeding" have taken on a whole new literal meaning in the agricultural heartland.
The r-squared value of 0.7224269 indicates that approximately 72% of the variation in Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' can be explained by the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois. This suggests that as the number of agricultural sciences teachers grows, so does the interest in treating internal bleeding. It's almost as if the more people are surrounded by the knowledge of agriculture, the more they turn to Google for medical advice - "Hey Siri, how do I stop the bleeding? And while you're at it, can you tell me the best fertilizer for corn?"
With a p-value of less than 0.01, the result is statistically significant, indicating that this correlation is not a mere coincidence. It appears that there is a genuine link between the agricultural landscape and the search for medical solutions. Perhaps some individuals are hoping that knowledge of crop damage control can somehow transfer to the realm of human health—after all, both fields involve stopping bleeding, albeit in different contexts.
Our findings are encapsulated in Figure 1, a scatterplot that visually depicts the robust correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. The strong positive relationship depicted in this figure provides a clear illustration of the intriguing association we uncovered. It's almost like the data itself is saying, "Don't sow the seeds of doubt, for this correlation is as real as the fertile soil of Illinois."
In conclusion, our research unearths an unexpected connection between agriculture and the quest for medical knowledge. It seems that amidst the fields and farmlands, there's a blossoming curiosity for medical solutions. Who would have thought that plowing through the data could yield such surprising results?

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

Our study ventured into the fertile fields of correlation between the agricultural landscape and the curious world of medical information-seeking. It's almost as if we stumbled upon a secret garden of knowledge, where the soil of agriculture nurtures not only plants but also inquisitive minds. Our findings echo the previous works of Smith, Doe, and Jones, who also tilled the soil of agricultural education and health behaviors and sowed the seeds for our investigation.

Now, let's dig deeper into our results and transplant them into the framework of existing research. The robust correlation coefficient we unearthed aligns with Smith's exploration of how agricultural education programs impact community health outcomes. Perhaps the more agricultural sciences teachers there are, the more communities are fertile ground for seeking medical knowledge, and 'how to treat internal bleeding' becomes a hot topic alongside crop rotations.

Our statistical findings, with a p-value of less than 0.01, lend empirical weight to the theoretical propositions of Green Thumb et al. and Red Cross. These unconventional perspectives that link farming practices to healing and first aid take root in our results, suggesting that perhaps 'Plowing Through Emergency' involves not just fields but also the human quest for medical savoir-faire.

As we gaze at our scatterplot, it's as if the data itself is whispering, "Don't harrow away from this correlation; it's as genuine as the finest crop yield." The r-squared value of 0.7224269 indicates that approximately 72% of the variation in Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' can be explained by the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois. It's like the link between farming and first aid is as clear as the view from a combine harvester.

Beyond the serious discussion, it's hard not to chuckle at the playful notions we encounter in M. Oovelous's "The Secret Life of Cows" and A. Fictionado's "Fields of Blood." These imaginative works, though not scholarly in nature, still parallel our findings by teasing out the quirky connections between agriculture and medical matters. It's almost as if fiction and reality make an unlikely pair for a barn dance of insights.

In conclusion, our research uproots an unexpected relationship between broad fields and dire bleeds. The significant correlation we've uncovered adds another layer to the intricate tapestry of human curiosity and knowledge-seeking behavior. Who knew that the land of agriculture could yield not only crop but also a harvest of unexpected medical interests!

Now, I leave you with these thoughts to cultivate until the next planting season. After all, being a researcher is like being a farmer – we toil in the fields of data, hoping for a bumper crop of insights.


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this agricultural and medical crossroads, we plow through the data to investigate the unlikely relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, we harvest insights with a correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 and p < 0.01 from 2004 to 2022. Join us as we explore the unanticipated links between farm fields and first aid, shedding light on the curious paths of human curiosity and knowledge-seeking behavior.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Ah, the tangled web we weave when we dig deep into the databases of agricultural sciences teachers and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' in Illinois. On the surface, these two subjects might seem as unrelated as a cow and a stethoscope. Yet, as we unearth the data and plow through the numbers, a correlation blossoms, leaving us to wonder: is there a hidden connection between the green pastures and the crimson worries of internal bleeding?
Agricultural sciences and medical emergencies may not seem like peas in a pod, but we've decided to sow the seeds of curiosity and cultivate some interesting findings. Just like a farmer tending to their crop, we've carefully harvested data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends to shed some light on this unexpected relationship. In doing so, we hope to glean insights that can fertilize our understanding of human knowledge-seeking behavior and the mysterious paths our curiosities take.
So, grab your pitchforks and stethoscopes, and join us as we plow through the soil of statistical analysis to see what sprouts up. Throughout this paper, we'll till the land of correlation coefficients, dig into the roots of data trends, and plant the seeds of understanding in the fertile fields of research. Let's see what bountiful harvest of knowledge awaits us!

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the data revealed a striking correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. The correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 suggests a strong positive relationship between these seemingly disparate fields. It seems that while farmers are busy with their crops, some Illinois residents are occupied with unexpected medical interests. It's as if the words "stop the bleeding" have taken on a whole new literal meaning in the agricultural heartland.
The r-squared value of 0.7224269 indicates that approximately 72% of the variation in Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' can be explained by the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois. This suggests that as the number of agricultural sciences teachers grows, so does the interest in treating internal bleeding. It's almost as if the more people are surrounded by the knowledge of agriculture, the more they turn to Google for medical advice - "Hey Siri, how do I stop the bleeding? And while you're at it, can you tell me the best fertilizer for corn?"
With a p-value of less than 0.01, the result is statistically significant, indicating that this correlation is not a mere coincidence. It appears that there is a genuine link between the agricultural landscape and the search for medical solutions. Perhaps some individuals are hoping that knowledge of crop damage control can somehow transfer to the realm of human health—after all, both fields involve stopping bleeding, albeit in different contexts.
Our findings are encapsulated in Figure 1, a scatterplot that visually depicts the robust correlation between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. The strong positive relationship depicted in this figure provides a clear illustration of the intriguing association we uncovered. It's almost like the data itself is saying, "Don't sow the seeds of doubt, for this correlation is as real as the fertile soil of Illinois."
In conclusion, our research unearths an unexpected connection between agriculture and the quest for medical knowledge. It seems that amidst the fields and farmlands, there's a blossoming curiosity for medical solutions. Who would have thought that plowing through the data could yield such surprising results?

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[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

Just like a farmers' market, our research has harvested some ripe insights. Who would have guessed that the fields of agriculture and the fields of first aid could be so interconnected? It's as if the combination of cornstalks and blood clots has led to an unexpected symphony of knowledge-seeking behavior. While we certainly didn't expect to stumble upon this curious correlation, it seems that the roots of our findings run deep, much like an old oak tree standing firm in the midst of a cornfield.

As we dust off our overalls and put away our stethoscopes, we can't help but marvel at the strange dance of data that has brought us here. It's as if the information we've uncovered has decided to do a lively hoe-down in the fields of statistical significance. The correlation coefficient may have been strong, but the unexpectedness of these findings is even stronger. It's almost as if the statistical gods are playing a joke on us, saying, "Did you expect this? No? Well, here you go!"

But as we gather our findings like a basket of freshly picked apples, it's clear that our research has borne fruit. The statistical significance and robust correlation speak for themselves, much like a cow loudly proclaiming its presence in the pasture. As we gaze upon our scatterplot with a mix of surprise and amusement, it's almost as if the data itself is winking at us, as if to say, "You didn't see that coming, did you? Bet you didn't expect a correlation this juicy!"

Yet, as amusing as these findings may be, it's time for us to hang up our agricultural science hats and close the book on our search for internal bleeding insights. It appears that the plow has reached the end of this particular field. There's no need to dig any deeper or plant any more seeds in this soil, for we've harvested all the corn and medical curiosities that this research can yield. It's almost as if the universe is telling us, "No need to cultivate any more knowledge here, folks. This field is plowed to perfection!"

So, in the spirit of both farming and first aid, we'll put a bandage on this research and call it a day. As we close the gate on this unexpected journey, we can't help but chuckle at the quirks of human behavior and the mysterious connections that lie beneath the surface. Let's leave the farm and the first aid kit behind and move on to greener (or perhaps redder) pastures of research. It's time to let this unexpected correlation bloom in the annals of statistical oddities and curious curiosities.


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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 Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Agrarian Wellness


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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 Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Agricultural Wellness and Innovation


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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 Cultivating Connections: The Plow and Search for Health with an abstract of In this agricultural and medical crossroads, we plow through the data to investigate the unlikely relationship between the number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois and Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'. Utilizing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Google Trends, we harvest insights with a correlation coefficient of 0.8499570 and p < 0.01 from 2004 to 2022. Join us as we explore the unanticipated links between farm fields and first aid, shedding light on the curious paths of human curiosity and knowledge-seeking behavior.

ChatGPT:

agriculture, medical crossroads, plow, health, Illinois, agricultural sciences teachers, internal bleeding, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Google Trends, correlation coefficient, data analysis, human curiosity, knowledge-seeking behavior

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Data details

The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois

Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'
Detailed data title: Relative volume of Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' (Worldwide, without quotes)
Source: Google Trends
Additional Info: Relative search volume (not absolute numbers)

See what else correlates with Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'

Correlation r = 0.8499570 (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 = 0.7224269 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 72.2% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding') is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois) over the 19 years from 2004 through 2022.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 4.09E-6. 0.0000040853123271411880000000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

But I am a p-villain. I absolutely did not test only one pair of variables one time. I correlated hundreds of millions of pairs of variables. I threw boatloads of data into an industrial-sized blender to find this correlation.

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.85 in 0.000409% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 244,779 random variables You don't actually need 244 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 18 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 18 because we have two variables measured over a period of 19 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.

[ 0.64, 0.94 ] 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.
2004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois (Laborers)8306804503701409013018015029025013060350380420340430430
Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding' (Rel. search volume)14.583316.41673.256.416673.833330.4166671.333334.416674.333335.256.333335.1666757.416676.0833367.0833399.33333




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([830,680,450,370,140,90,130,180,150,290,250,130,60,350,380,420,340,430,430,])
array_2 = np.array([14.5833,16.4167,3.25,6.41667,3.83333,0.416667,1.33333,4.41667,4.33333,5.25,6.33333,5.16667,5,7.41667,6.08333,6,7.08333,9,9.33333,])
array_1_name = "The number of agricultural sciences teachers in Illinois"
array_2_name = "Google searches for 'how to treat internal bleeding'"

# 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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