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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 US household spending on eggs and the second variable is Votes for the Democratic Presidential candidate in Alaska.  The chart goes from 2000 to 2020, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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As household spending on eggs in the US increased, more chickens were being raised to meet the demand. This led to a surplus of campaign donations in the form of poultry products to the Alaska Democratic candidate, cluck-cluck-cluckinton. These donations hatched a winning campaign that omelet the candidate rise to the top, scrambling the competition. The sunny-side-up effect on the voters in Alaska was undeniable, as they were egg-static about the Democratic candidate, who promised to poach the issues and shell out politics that resonated with the people. It's clear that when it comes to political influence, eggs-cessive spending can really whisk you away to victory! The correlation is no yolk - it's a hard-boiled fact that in the scramble of politics, every vote eggs-counts. It seems the Democrats truly cracked the code to winning Alaska, all thanks to the shell-shocking rise in US household spending on eggs! It's a po-litically egg-citing outcome, and now we know that in the grand omelet of American politics, even the smallest egg-spense can have a sunny-side-up effect on election results!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: "Generate an image of a bustling US household. On the kitchen counter, a carton of eggs sits prominently, indicating an increase in household spending on eggs. In the backyard, a group of chickens roam freely, being raised to meet the growing demand. In Alaska, a smiling Democratic candidate, cluck-cluck-cluckinton, accepts a surplus of campaign donations in the form of poultry products, symbolizing the connection between US household spending on eggs and support for the Democrat Presidential candidate in the state. All elements should be realistically depicted." 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: US household spending on eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential candidate in Alaska. 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: Cybernetic art Whimsical illustration A photo-realistic image Pop art Realistic
ChatGPT: Realistic

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 US household spending on eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential candidate in Alaska, in the following situation: As household spending on eggs in the US increased, more chickens were being raised to meet the demand. This led to a surplus of campaign donations in the form of poultry products to the Alaska Democratic candidate, cluck-cluck-cluckinton. These donations hatched a winning campaign that omelet the candidate rise to the top, scrambling the competition. The sunny-side-up effect on the voters in Alaska was undeniable, as they were egg-static about the Democratic candidate, who promised to poach the issues and shell out politics that resonated with the people. It's clear that when it comes to political influence, eggs-cessive spending can really whisk you away to victory! The correlation is no yolk - it's a hard-boiled fact that in the scramble of politics, every vote eggs-counts. It seems the Democrats truly cracked the code to winning Alaska, all thanks to the shell-shocking rise in US household spending on eggs! It's a po-litically egg-citing outcome, and now we know that in the grand omelet of American politics, even the smallest egg-spense can have a sunny-side-up effect on election results!. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a bustling US household, a carton of eggs sits prominently on the kitchen counter, indicating an increase in household spending on eggs. In the backyard, a group of chickens roam freely, being raised to meet the growing demand. Meanwhile, in Alaska, a smiling Democratic candidate, cluck-cluck-cluckinton, accepts a surplus of campaign donations in the form of poultry products, symbolizing the connection between US household spending on eggs and support for the Democrat Presidential candidate in the state.

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: [ Realistic ] and depicting this scene: In a bustling US household, a carton of eggs sits prominently on the kitchen counter, indicating an increase in household spending on eggs. In the backyard, a group of chickens roam freely, being raised to meet the growing demand. Meanwhile, in Alaska, a smiling Democratic candidate, cluck-cluck-cluckinton, accepts a surplus of campaign donations in the form of poultry products, symbolizing the connection between US household spending on eggs and support for the Democrat Presidential candidate in the state. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: "Generate an image of a bustling US household. On the kitchen counter, a carton of eggs sits prominently, indicating an increase in household spending on eggs. In the backyard, a group of chickens roam freely, being raised to meet the growing demand. In Alaska, a smiling Democratic candidate, cluck-cluck-cluckinton, accepts a surplus of campaign donations in the form of poultry products, symbolizing the connection between US household spending on eggs and support for the Democrat Presidential candidate in the state. All elements should be realistically depicted."

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in US household spending on eggs caused Votes for the Democrat Presidential candidate in Alaska to increase. Make it feel plausible.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Yolkonomics: The Scrambled Connection between US Household Spending on Eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential Candidate in Alaska

The Journal of Culinary Political Economics

Jan 2024

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




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

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US household spending on eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential candidate in Alaska. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

Your research team used data from Bureau of Labor Statistics and MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 and p < 0.01 for 2000 to 2020.

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

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
Yolkonomics: The Scrambled Connection between US Household Spending on Eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential Candidate in Alaska

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this egg-citing study, we investigate the egg-straordinary correlation between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the great state of Alaska. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, we conducted a thorough analysis from the years 2000 to 2020. Our findings unveiled a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 and a p-value less than 0.01, cracking open the shell on the potential relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This research lays the foundation for egg-centric theories in political economics, demonstrating the unexpected and, dare we say, eggs-traordinary influence of egg spending on political preferences. The results of this study are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those seeking to crack the code of voter behavior in the Last Frontier.


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

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US household spending on eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential candidate in Alaska. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Yolkonomics: The Scrambled Connection between US Household Spending on Eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential Candidate in Alaska

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this egg-citing study, we investigate the egg-straordinary correlation between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the great state of Alaska. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, we conducted a thorough analysis from the years 2000 to 2020. Our findings unveiled a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 and a p-value less than 0.01, cracking open the shell on the potential relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This research lays the foundation for egg-centric theories in political economics, demonstrating the unexpected and, dare we say, eggs-traordinary influence of egg spending on political preferences. The results of this study are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those seeking to crack the code of voter behavior in the Last Frontier.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Eggs, a staple of the American diet, have long been associated with breakfast and baking, but could their economic consumption have an influence on political behavior? In this egg-stravagant study, we dive into the deep fryer of statistical analysis to explore the unexpected connection between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the northern wilderness of Alaska. This unlikely pairing of variables may seem as bewildering as a chicken crossing the road, but as we uncover the shell-tering layers of data, we will attempt to unscramble the truth behind this potentially egg-citing phenomenon.

The yolk of the matter lies in understanding the intricacies of consumer behavior and its influence on political inclinations. Could the purchasing power of eggs be the sunny-side-up predictor of voting patterns in the 49th state? While this may sound like a crackpot theory at first glance, our rigorous analysis, conducted using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, offers a robust framework for egg-ducated speculation on this curious association.

As we embark on this egg-stensive research endeavor, it is essential to recognize the broader implications of our findings. Should our analysis reveal a significant correlation between egg spending and political preferences, it would disrupt traditional notions of voter behavior and inject a dose of scrambled surprise into the field of political economics. Moreover, uncovering such a connection may prompt a re-evaluation of the role of dietary habits in shaping electoral outcomes, shaking up the omelette of conventional wisdom and serving a fresh perspective on the whims and witticisms of decision-making.

In this egg-hilarating exploration, we aim to unveil the yolks and perks of this egg-centric theory, shedding light on the nuanced dynamics of consumer choices and their impact on the electoral landscape. Our endeavor is not merely a quest for academic curiosity but a scramble to understand the egg-strodinary interplay of economics and politics in the Last Frontier. So pull up a chair, grab your favorite egg-based dish, and let's dive into this egg-quisitely peculiar yet intriguing investigation.


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

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US household spending on eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential candidate in Alaska. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

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

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

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then you might move on to cartoons and children's shows that you watched for research.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Yolkonomics: The Scrambled Connection between US Household Spending on Eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential Candidate in Alaska

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this egg-citing study, we investigate the egg-straordinary correlation between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the great state of Alaska. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, we conducted a thorough analysis from the years 2000 to 2020. Our findings unveiled a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 and a p-value less than 0.01, cracking open the shell on the potential relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This research lays the foundation for egg-centric theories in political economics, demonstrating the unexpected and, dare we say, eggs-traordinary influence of egg spending on political preferences. The results of this study are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those seeking to crack the code of voter behavior in the Last Frontier.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Eggs, a staple of the American diet, have long been associated with breakfast and baking, but could their economic consumption have an influence on political behavior? In this egg-stravagant study, we dive into the deep fryer of statistical analysis to explore the unexpected connection between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the northern wilderness of Alaska. This unlikely pairing of variables may seem as bewildering as a chicken crossing the road, but as we uncover the shell-tering layers of data, we will attempt to unscramble the truth behind this potentially egg-citing phenomenon.
The yolk of the matter lies in understanding the intricacies of consumer behavior and its influence on political inclinations. Could the purchasing power of eggs be the sunny-side-up predictor of voting patterns in the 49th state? While this may sound like a crackpot theory at first glance, our rigorous analysis, conducted using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, offers a robust framework for egg-ducated speculation on this curious association.
As we embark on this egg-stensive research endeavor, it is essential to recognize the broader implications of our findings. Should our analysis reveal a significant correlation between egg spending and political preferences, it would disrupt traditional notions of voter behavior and inject a dose of scrambled surprise into the field of political economics. Moreover, uncovering such a connection may prompt a re-evaluation of the role of dietary habits in shaping electoral outcomes, shaking up the omelette of conventional wisdom and serving a fresh perspective on the whims and witticisms of decision-making.
In this egg-hilarating exploration, we aim to unveil the yolks and perks of this egg-centric theory, shedding light on the nuanced dynamics of consumer choices and their impact on the electoral landscape. Our endeavor is not merely a quest for academic curiosity but a scramble to understand the egg-strodinary interplay of economics and politics in the Last Frontier. So pull up a chair, grab your favorite egg-based dish, and let's dive into this egg-quisitely peculiar yet intriguing investigation.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

Smith (2010) explores the spending patterns of US households on agricultural commodities and their potential impact on political leanings. The authors uncover intriguing associations between expenditures on bread, milk, and even kale with electoral outcomes, sparking newfound interest in the study of dietary correlates in voter behavior. However, amidst this plethora of culinary analyses, no explicit examination of the ovate wonder that is the egg is presented, leaving a conspicuous gap in the literature.

Doe and Jones (2015) delve into the realm of state-level voting preferences and its correlation with consumption habits. Their comprehensive study highlights the influence of regional delicacies on political allegiances, from deep-dish pizza in Illinois to clam chowder in Massachusetts. Yet, much to our surprise and dismay, the authors overlook the remarkable role that the humble egg may play in shaping ideological proclivities, prompting us to seek a deeper understanding of this unexplored territory.

Moving beyond the realm of academic research, works such as "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan and "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser shed light on the multifaceted relationships between food, culture, and societal trends. Though seemingly unrelated to electoral dynamics, these insightful texts offer a tantalizing glimpse into the intricate interplay between dietary habits and behavioral patterns, inviting us to ponder the potential impact of egg consumption on political decisions.

In the realm of fiction, allegorical novels such as "Animal Farm" by George Orwell and "The Egg and I" by Betty MacDonald present captivating narratives that, if interpreted metaphorically, could provide allegorical insight into the unanticipated intersection of egg economics and political allegiance. While decidedly metaphorical in nature, these literary works prompt us to contemplate the symbolic resonance of eggs within the broader socio-political context, offering a whimsical angle to our otherwise empirical inquiry.

As we transition from non-fiction to imaginative realms, it is imperative to acknowledge the unconventional sources of inspiration that have guided our investigation. Cartoons such as "Adventure Time" and "SpongeBob SquarePants," with their recurrent depictions of egg-centric narratives, have not only captivated young audiences but also served as a playful stimulus for our ruminations on the unexplored influence of egg spending on voting behavior. While their comedic appeal may seem far removed from our scholarly pursuit, these unconventional sources have added an egg-stra layer of creativity to our analytical approach, infusing a dash of lightheartedness into our otherwise solemn endeavor.

This confluence of scholarly research, literary explorations, and whimsical influences paves the way for a comprehensive understanding of the potential nexus between egg consumption and political inclinations. With this diverse foundation, we embark on our empirical investigation to crack the enigma of voter behavior in relation to egg economics, endeavoring to bring forth an egg-citing dimension to the discourse of political economy.


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

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US household spending on eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential candidate in Alaska. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bureau of Labor Statistics and MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse . You used data from 2000 to 2020

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

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Yolkonomics: The Scrambled Connection between US Household Spending on Eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential Candidate in Alaska

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this egg-citing study, we investigate the egg-straordinary correlation between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the great state of Alaska. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, we conducted a thorough analysis from the years 2000 to 2020. Our findings unveiled a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 and a p-value less than 0.01, cracking open the shell on the potential relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This research lays the foundation for egg-centric theories in political economics, demonstrating the unexpected and, dare we say, eggs-traordinary influence of egg spending on political preferences. The results of this study are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those seeking to crack the code of voter behavior in the Last Frontier.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Eggs, a staple of the American diet, have long been associated with breakfast and baking, but could their economic consumption have an influence on political behavior? In this egg-stravagant study, we dive into the deep fryer of statistical analysis to explore the unexpected connection between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the northern wilderness of Alaska. This unlikely pairing of variables may seem as bewildering as a chicken crossing the road, but as we uncover the shell-tering layers of data, we will attempt to unscramble the truth behind this potentially egg-citing phenomenon.
The yolk of the matter lies in understanding the intricacies of consumer behavior and its influence on political inclinations. Could the purchasing power of eggs be the sunny-side-up predictor of voting patterns in the 49th state? While this may sound like a crackpot theory at first glance, our rigorous analysis, conducted using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, offers a robust framework for egg-ducated speculation on this curious association.
As we embark on this egg-stensive research endeavor, it is essential to recognize the broader implications of our findings. Should our analysis reveal a significant correlation between egg spending and political preferences, it would disrupt traditional notions of voter behavior and inject a dose of scrambled surprise into the field of political economics. Moreover, uncovering such a connection may prompt a re-evaluation of the role of dietary habits in shaping electoral outcomes, shaking up the omelette of conventional wisdom and serving a fresh perspective on the whims and witticisms of decision-making.
In this egg-hilarating exploration, we aim to unveil the yolks and perks of this egg-centric theory, shedding light on the nuanced dynamics of consumer choices and their impact on the electoral landscape. Our endeavor is not merely a quest for academic curiosity but a scramble to understand the egg-strodinary interplay of economics and politics in the Last Frontier. So pull up a chair, grab your favorite egg-based dish, and let's dive into this egg-quisitely peculiar yet intriguing investigation.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Egg-cited to delve into the methodological omelette of this study, our approach was as finely tuned as a well-beaten egg white. The first step in our egg-squisite methodology involved meticulously combing through various sources of data, seeking the golden yolks of information that would allow us to crack the correlation between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in Alaska. Our primary sources included the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, a treasure trove of electoral data akin to discovering a hidden egg in an Easter hunt.

We hatched a plan to slice and dice the data from 2000 to 2020, creating an egg-stravagant dataset that captured the egg-centric spending habits of American households and the political preferences of Alaskan voters. Using sophisticated statistical tools akin to the precision of separating egg whites from yolks, we employed multiple regression analysis to explore the relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This approach allowed us to whisk together the quantitative evidence and sieve out any potential confounding variables that might poach the validity of our findings.

Now, onto the egg-centric details of our analytical toolbox. We utilized Python and R programming languages, harnessing their incredible flexibility and egg-celent statistical libraries to conduct the chicken dance of data analysis. Our model was as sleek and agile as a well-oiled eggbeater, incorporating robust controls for demographic variables and socio-economic factors that could potentially scramble our results.

To ensure the egg-straordinary robustness of our findings, we subjected our analysis to rigorous sensitivity tests, akin to testing the firmness of a perfectly cooked omelette. We prodded and poked at our models, examining their resilience to alternative specifications and delicately adjusting for any statistical imperfections that might have shell-shocked our results.

Lastly, we engaged in a thorough validation process, akin to the meticulous inspection of an egg for freshness. We compared our findings with prior research in the field, seeking to ensure that our egg-citing results weren't merely an anomaly but a genuine discovery that could whisk the field of political economics into a frenzy.

With these steps sunnyside-up and ready to serve, we gaze upon the omelette of data and findings, confident that the carefully constructed ova-lution of our methodology has laid the groundwork for an egg-ceptional exploration of the nexus between egg spending and political proclivities in the Alaskan landscape.


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

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US household spending on eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential candidate in Alaska. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

For the time period 2000 to 2020, you found a correlation 0.9911959, r-squared of 0.9824693, 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]]
Yolkonomics: The Scrambled Connection between US Household Spending on Eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential Candidate in Alaska

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this egg-citing study, we investigate the egg-straordinary correlation between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the great state of Alaska. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, we conducted a thorough analysis from the years 2000 to 2020. Our findings unveiled a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 and a p-value less than 0.01, cracking open the shell on the potential relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This research lays the foundation for egg-centric theories in political economics, demonstrating the unexpected and, dare we say, eggs-traordinary influence of egg spending on political preferences. The results of this study are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those seeking to crack the code of voter behavior in the Last Frontier.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Eggs, a staple of the American diet, have long been associated with breakfast and baking, but could their economic consumption have an influence on political behavior? In this egg-stravagant study, we dive into the deep fryer of statistical analysis to explore the unexpected connection between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the northern wilderness of Alaska. This unlikely pairing of variables may seem as bewildering as a chicken crossing the road, but as we uncover the shell-tering layers of data, we will attempt to unscramble the truth behind this potentially egg-citing phenomenon.
The yolk of the matter lies in understanding the intricacies of consumer behavior and its influence on political inclinations. Could the purchasing power of eggs be the sunny-side-up predictor of voting patterns in the 49th state? While this may sound like a crackpot theory at first glance, our rigorous analysis, conducted using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, offers a robust framework for egg-ducated speculation on this curious association.
As we embark on this egg-stensive research endeavor, it is essential to recognize the broader implications of our findings. Should our analysis reveal a significant correlation between egg spending and political preferences, it would disrupt traditional notions of voter behavior and inject a dose of scrambled surprise into the field of political economics. Moreover, uncovering such a connection may prompt a re-evaluation of the role of dietary habits in shaping electoral outcomes, shaking up the omelette of conventional wisdom and serving a fresh perspective on the whims and witticisms of decision-making.
In this egg-hilarating exploration, we aim to unveil the yolks and perks of this egg-centric theory, shedding light on the nuanced dynamics of consumer choices and their impact on the electoral landscape. Our endeavor is not merely a quest for academic curiosity but a scramble to understand the egg-strodinary interplay of economics and politics in the Last Frontier. So pull up a chair, grab your favorite egg-based dish, and let's dive into this egg-quisitely peculiar yet intriguing investigation.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The statistical analysis of the relationship between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in Alaska produced egg-shell-ent results. From 2000 to 2020, a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 was observed, indicating a nearly perfect positive linear relationship between the two variables. This correlation was further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9824693, signifying that approximately 98.25% of the variation in votes for the Democrat candidate can be explained by variation in egg spending. With a p-value of less than 0.01, the evidence for this correlation was as clear as an egg white.

Figure 1 provides a visual representation of this egg-ceptional correlation, showcasing the tightly clustered data points and the unmistakable linear trend. It's as if the data points were arranged in an egg-squisite, orderly fashion, leaving little room for any poached interpretations.

This egg-citing discovery challenges traditional assumptions about the factors influencing political preferences and opens the door to a new omelette of inquiries regarding the egg-straordinary influence of dietary choices on voter behavior. The shell-shocking strength of this correlation calls for further egg-sploration and invites additional egg-centric theories in the realm of political economics.

These findings, though initially hard to swallow, encourage a re-evaluation of the egg-nored potential of household spending patterns in shaping electoral outcomes. The implications of this study are far from over-easy, as they hold the potential to scramble existing notions of voter behavior and whisk away conventional wisdom about the factors driving political preferences.

In conclusion, this study lays an important egg on the table for the future investigation of the intricate interplay between consumer choices, economic behaviors, and political inclinations. The egg-normous implications of this research are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those hungry for novel insights into the complex landscape of electoral decision-making.


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

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US household spending on eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential candidate in Alaska. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Yolkonomics: The Scrambled Connection between US Household Spending on Eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential Candidate in Alaska

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this egg-citing study, we investigate the egg-straordinary correlation between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the great state of Alaska. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, we conducted a thorough analysis from the years 2000 to 2020. Our findings unveiled a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 and a p-value less than 0.01, cracking open the shell on the potential relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This research lays the foundation for egg-centric theories in political economics, demonstrating the unexpected and, dare we say, eggs-traordinary influence of egg spending on political preferences. The results of this study are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those seeking to crack the code of voter behavior in the Last Frontier.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
Smith (2010) explores the spending patterns of US households on agricultural commodities and their potential impact on political leanings. The authors uncover intriguing associations between expenditures on bread, milk, and even kale with electoral outcomes, sparking newfound interest in the study of dietary correlates in voter behavior. However, amidst this plethora of culinary analyses, no explicit examination of the ovate wonder that is the egg is presented, leaving a conspicuous gap in the literature.
Doe and Jones (2015) delve into the realm of state-level voting preferences and its correlation with consumption habits. Their comprehensive study highlights the influence of regional delicacies on political allegiances, from deep-dish pizza in Illinois to clam chowder in Massachusetts. Yet, much to our surprise and dismay, the authors overlook the remarkable role that the humble egg may play in shaping ideological proclivities, prompting us to seek a deeper understanding of this unexplored territory.
Moving beyond the realm of academic research, works such as "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan and "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser shed light on the multifaceted relationships between food, culture, and societal trends. Though seemingly unrelated to electoral dynamics, these insightful texts offer a tantalizing glimpse into the intricate interplay between dietary habits and behavioral patterns, inviting us to ponder the potential impact of egg consumption on political decisions.
In the realm of fiction, allegorical novels such as "Animal Farm" by George Orwell and "The Egg and I" by Betty MacDonald present captivating narratives that, if interpreted metaphorically, could provide allegorical insight into the unanticipated intersection of egg economics and political allegiance. While decidedly metaphorical in nature, these literary works prompt us to contemplate the symbolic resonance of eggs within the broader socio-political context, offering a whimsical angle to our otherwise empirical inquiry.
As we transition from non-fiction to imaginative realms, it is imperative to acknowledge the unconventional sources of inspiration that have guided our investigation. Cartoons such as "Adventure Time" and "SpongeBob SquarePants," with their recurrent depictions of egg-centric narratives, have not only captivated young audiences but also served as a playful stimulus for our ruminations on the unexplored influence of egg spending on voting behavior. While their comedic appeal may seem far removed from our scholarly pursuit, these unconventional sources have added an egg-stra layer of creativity to our analytical approach, infusing a dash of lightheartedness into our otherwise solemn endeavor.
This confluence of scholarly research, literary explorations, and whimsical influences paves the way for a comprehensive understanding of the potential nexus between egg consumption and political inclinations. With this diverse foundation, we embark on our empirical investigation to crack the enigma of voter behavior in relation to egg economics, endeavoring to bring forth an egg-citing dimension to the discourse of political economy.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in Alaska produced egg-shell-ent results. From 2000 to 2020, a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 was observed, indicating a nearly perfect positive linear relationship between the two variables. This correlation was further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9824693, signifying that approximately 98.25% of the variation in votes for the Democrat candidate can be explained by variation in egg spending. With a p-value of less than 0.01, the evidence for this correlation was as clear as an egg white.
Figure 1 provides a visual representation of this egg-ceptional correlation, showcasing the tightly clustered data points and the unmistakable linear trend. It's as if the data points were arranged in an egg-squisite, orderly fashion, leaving little room for any poached interpretations.
This egg-citing discovery challenges traditional assumptions about the factors influencing political preferences and opens the door to a new omelette of inquiries regarding the egg-straordinary influence of dietary choices on voter behavior. The shell-shocking strength of this correlation calls for further egg-sploration and invites additional egg-centric theories in the realm of political economics.
These findings, though initially hard to swallow, encourage a re-evaluation of the egg-nored potential of household spending patterns in shaping electoral outcomes. The implications of this study are far from over-easy, as they hold the potential to scramble existing notions of voter behavior and whisk away conventional wisdom about the factors driving political preferences.
In conclusion, this study lays an important egg on the table for the future investigation of the intricate interplay between consumer choices, economic behaviors, and political inclinations. The egg-normous implications of this research are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those hungry for novel insights into the complex landscape of electoral decision-making.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our empirical investigation have cracked open a veritable treasure trove of egg-ceptional insights into the connection between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in Alaska. Our findings not only confirm but also amplify the existing literature on the influence of consumer choices on political preferences. As we delve into a yolk-centric discussion, it becomes evident that the seemingly ovate variable of egg spending has scrambled its way into the realm of political economics.

Our egg-xamination builds upon the bifurcated foundations laid by Smith (2010) and Doe and Jones (2015), who uncovered the complexities of dietary correlates in voter behavior. While Smith's exploration of agricultural commodity expenditures touched upon culinary influences, we must lament the egg-sasperating oversight of the egg's role in shaping electoral outcomes. As for Doe and Jones, their regional delicacy analysis, however amusing, conspicuously neglected the egg as a potential determinant of political leanings. Nevertheless, our results validate and even amplify their holistic approach by revealing the egg-strodinary significance of egg spending in predicting votes for the Democrat candidate in Alaska.

Moving beyond the scholarly realm, the allegorical insight offered by novels such as George Orwell's "Animal Farm" and Betty MacDonald's "The Egg and I," which symbolically portrayed the egg as a societal metaphor, has hatched a figurative understanding of the potential impact of egg economics on political allegiances. While our exploration remains firmly anchored in empirical analysis, it's egg-citing to consider the symbolic resonance of eggs within the broader socio-political landscape, mirroring the whimsical lens of literary allegory.

Our results, akin to an egg-citing splash of yolk, solidify the egg-citing potential of egg spending as a predictor of political affiliations. This revelation, astonishing as it may be, offers more than a mere shell of evidence—it serves as a cracked doorway to a sunny-side-up smile in the study of political economics. The egg-normous implications of this research are sure to scramble existing assumptions and whisk away conventional wisdom about the factors driving political allegiances. In the broader tapestry of scientific research, this study re-imagines the relationship between dietary habits and voting patterns, offering an egg-stremely novel perspective worthy of additional study.

Thus, as we step back and marvel at the unegg-spected yet robust relationship between egg spending and political leanings, we're left with an omelette of inquiries and a catalyzed appetite for further egg-sploration. The ramifications of this study are far from over-easy—indeed, they serve as testament to the egg-ceptional influence of dietary choices on voter behavior. As we ponder the implications of this egg-citing discovery, it becomes evident that the whimsical sources of inspiration, from cartoons to allegorical literature, have infused an egg-stra layer of creativity into our scholarly pursuits.

In sum, this study lays an important egg on the table for future investigations. It encourages a reevaluation of the egg-nored potential of household spending patterns in shaping electoral outcomes. Moreover, it positions the egg as a central figure in the omelette of inquiries regarding the influence of dietary choices on voter behavior. The implications of this study are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those seeking to crack the code of voter behavior in the Last Frontier and beyond. Let the egg-sploration continue!


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

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between US household spending on eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential candidate in Alaska. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Yolkonomics: The Scrambled Connection between US Household Spending on Eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential Candidate in Alaska

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this egg-citing study, we investigate the egg-straordinary correlation between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the great state of Alaska. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, we conducted a thorough analysis from the years 2000 to 2020. Our findings unveiled a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 and a p-value less than 0.01, cracking open the shell on the potential relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This research lays the foundation for egg-centric theories in political economics, demonstrating the unexpected and, dare we say, eggs-traordinary influence of egg spending on political preferences. The results of this study are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those seeking to crack the code of voter behavior in the Last Frontier.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Eggs, a staple of the American diet, have long been associated with breakfast and baking, but could their economic consumption have an influence on political behavior? In this egg-stravagant study, we dive into the deep fryer of statistical analysis to explore the unexpected connection between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the northern wilderness of Alaska. This unlikely pairing of variables may seem as bewildering as a chicken crossing the road, but as we uncover the shell-tering layers of data, we will attempt to unscramble the truth behind this potentially egg-citing phenomenon.
The yolk of the matter lies in understanding the intricacies of consumer behavior and its influence on political inclinations. Could the purchasing power of eggs be the sunny-side-up predictor of voting patterns in the 49th state? While this may sound like a crackpot theory at first glance, our rigorous analysis, conducted using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, offers a robust framework for egg-ducated speculation on this curious association.
As we embark on this egg-stensive research endeavor, it is essential to recognize the broader implications of our findings. Should our analysis reveal a significant correlation between egg spending and political preferences, it would disrupt traditional notions of voter behavior and inject a dose of scrambled surprise into the field of political economics. Moreover, uncovering such a connection may prompt a re-evaluation of the role of dietary habits in shaping electoral outcomes, shaking up the omelette of conventional wisdom and serving a fresh perspective on the whims and witticisms of decision-making.
In this egg-hilarating exploration, we aim to unveil the yolks and perks of this egg-centric theory, shedding light on the nuanced dynamics of consumer choices and their impact on the electoral landscape. Our endeavor is not merely a quest for academic curiosity but a scramble to understand the egg-strodinary interplay of economics and politics in the Last Frontier. So pull up a chair, grab your favorite egg-based dish, and let's dive into this egg-quisitely peculiar yet intriguing investigation.

[[RESULTS]]
The statistical analysis of the relationship between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in Alaska produced egg-shell-ent results. From 2000 to 2020, a remarkably strong correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 was observed, indicating a nearly perfect positive linear relationship between the two variables. This correlation was further supported by an r-squared value of 0.9824693, signifying that approximately 98.25% of the variation in votes for the Democrat candidate can be explained by variation in egg spending. With a p-value of less than 0.01, the evidence for this correlation was as clear as an egg white.
Figure 1 provides a visual representation of this egg-ceptional correlation, showcasing the tightly clustered data points and the unmistakable linear trend. It's as if the data points were arranged in an egg-squisite, orderly fashion, leaving little room for any poached interpretations.
This egg-citing discovery challenges traditional assumptions about the factors influencing political preferences and opens the door to a new omelette of inquiries regarding the egg-straordinary influence of dietary choices on voter behavior. The shell-shocking strength of this correlation calls for further egg-sploration and invites additional egg-centric theories in the realm of political economics.
These findings, though initially hard to swallow, encourage a re-evaluation of the egg-nored potential of household spending patterns in shaping electoral outcomes. The implications of this study are far from over-easy, as they hold the potential to scramble existing notions of voter behavior and whisk away conventional wisdom about the factors driving political preferences.
In conclusion, this study lays an important egg on the table for the future investigation of the intricate interplay between consumer choices, economic behaviors, and political inclinations. The egg-normous implications of this research are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those hungry for novel insights into the complex landscape of electoral decision-making.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]

In cracking open the enigmatic relationship between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in Alaska, our unprecedented study has fried up some egg-ceptional insights. With the correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 resembling a perfectly shaped egg, the evidence points to a tight bond between egg spending and political preferences, leaving little room for deviled interpretations. The high r-squared value of 0.9824693 suggests that the variation in votes for the Democrat candidate can be neatly scrambled within the variation in egg spending, reinforcing the robustness of this egg-citing association.

Figure 1 presents a visual representation of this egg-straordinary correlation, leaving us with an ovation-worthy performance of the data. It's as if the data points dressed themselves in an egg-quisite tuxedo and waltzed into a perfectly choreographed routine, leaving statisticians and onlookers alike in awe of the elegant consistency.

These results, though striking, should be taken with a grain of salt, or perhaps, a dash of pepper. While our study illuminates the sunnyside-up potential of egg spending in shaping electoral outcomes, it also calls for a dose of caution in jumping to egg-streme conclusions. The egg-normous implications of this research call for further egg-sploration, but we do egg-vocate against putting all our eggs in one basket when it comes to interpreting these findings.

In the grand finale of this egg-travaganza, we assert that no egg-haustive research is needed in this area. The results of this study are as straightforward as a boiling egg and certainly do not need additional frying. This egg-ceptional correlation between egg spending and political preferences may be hard to egg-nore, but it is time to poach further inquiries for more pressing matters. Thank you for joining us on this egg-squisite journey, and we hope this study has left you with a sunny-side-up smile and a newfound appreciation for the egg-centric theories in political economics.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
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The Journal of Culinary Political Economics


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The Institute for Ovoid Economic Analysis


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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Yolkonomics: The Scrambled Connection between US Household Spending on Eggs and Votes for the Democrat Presidential Candidate in Alaska with an abstract of In this egg-citing study, we investigate the egg-straordinary correlation between US household spending on eggs and votes for the Democrat presidential candidate in the great state of Alaska. Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, we conducted a thorough analysis from the years 2000 to 2020. Our findings unveiled a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9911959 and a p-value less than 0.01, cracking open the shell on the potential relationship between these seemingly unrelated variables. This research lays the foundation for egg-centric theories in political economics, demonstrating the unexpected and, dare we say, eggs-traordinary influence of egg spending on political preferences. The results of this study are sure to leave a sunny-side-up smile on the faces of those seeking to crack the code of voter behavior in the Last Frontier.

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US household spending on eggs, votes for Democrat presidential candidate, Alaska, correlation coefficient, political economics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, MIT Election Data and Science Lab, Harvard Dataverse, voter behavior, Last Frontier, egg spending, presidential elections, egg consumption, political preferences

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Data details

US household spending on eggs
Detailed data title: Annual US household spend on eggs, as a percentage of total household spend
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
See what else correlates with US household spending on eggs

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

Correlation r = 0.9911959 (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 = 0.9824693 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 98.2% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Votes for the Democratic Presidential candidate in Alaska) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., US household spending on eggs) over the 6 years from 2000 through 2020.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.00012. 0.0001159276325921997100000000
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 0.99 in 0.012% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 8,626 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 5 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 5 because we have two variables measured over a period of 6 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.

[ 0.92, 1 ] 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.
200020042008201220162020
US household spending on eggs (Household spend)0.08936790.09678530.1010180.1030290.09771250.104347
Votes for the Democratic Presidential candidate in Alaska (Percentage of votes)27.666335.516937.889440.812736.550942.772




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




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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.

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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"

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# 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([0.0893679,0.0967853,0.101018,0.103029,0.0977125,0.104347,])
array_2 = np.array([27.6663,35.5169,37.8894,40.8127,36.5509,42.772,])
array_1_name = "US household spending on eggs"
array_2_name = "Votes for the Democratic Presidential candidate in Alaska"

# 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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