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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 How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are and the second variable is The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee.  The chart goes from 2011 to 2019, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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As Matt Parker's YouTube video titles get more clickbait-y, the demand for bone-afide knowledge in Tennessee is on the rise, leading to an increased need for anthropology and archeology teachers. It seems like the allure of catchy math puns and ancient historical clickbait is unearthing a passion for these subjects, creating a teachable moment for the job market. After all, when it comes to learning about the past, these teachers are really digging their work!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a classroom full of energetic students in Tennessee, engrossed in a lesson about ancient artifacts and human origins. The teacher is enthusiastically teaching while on a computer screen, Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are flashing in eye-catching colors, promising enthralling mathematical revelations. The contrast between the captivating clickbait titles and the earnest pursuit of knowledge reflects the growing interest in anthropology and archaeology, and the increasing demand for teachers in these fields in Tennessee. 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: How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are and The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee. 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 Glitch art 3D Pixar Style a funny image you would see on reddit A photo-realistic image
ChatGPT: A funny image you would see on reddit

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 How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are and The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee, in the following situation: As Matt Parker's YouTube video titles get more clickbait-y, the demand for bone-afide knowledge in Tennessee is on the rise, leading to an increased need for anthropology and archeology teachers. It seems like the allure of catchy math puns and ancient historical clickbait is unearthing a passion for these subjects, creating a teachable moment for the job market. After all, when it comes to learning about the past, these teachers are really digging their work! . Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a busy Tennessee classroom, a group of enthusiastic students is eagerly listening to a teacher as she talks about ancient artifacts and human origins. Meanwhile, on a computer screen, Matt Parker's YouTube video titles flash in bright, attention-grabbing colors, promising exciting mathematical revelations. The contrast between the captivating clickbait titles and the earnest pursuit of knowledge reflects the growing interest in anthropology and archaeology, and the increasing demand for teachers in these fields in Tennessee.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A funny image you would see on reddit ] and depicting this scene: In a busy Tennessee classroom, a group of enthusiastic students is eagerly listening to a teacher as she talks about ancient artifacts and human origins. Meanwhile, on a computer screen, Matt Parker's YouTube video titles flash in bright, attention-grabbing colors, promising exciting mathematical revelations. The contrast between the captivating clickbait titles and the earnest pursuit of knowledge reflects the growing interest in anthropology and archaeology, and the increasing demand for teachers in these fields in Tennessee. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a classroom full of energetic students in Tennessee, engrossed in a lesson about ancient artifacts and human origins. The teacher is enthusiastically teaching while on a computer screen, Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are flashing in eye-catching colors, promising enthralling mathematical revelations. The contrast between the captivating clickbait titles and the earnest pursuit of knowledge reflects the growing interest in anthropology and archaeology, and the increasing demand for teachers in these fields in Tennessee.

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

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

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how increases in How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are positively influenced The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

The Journal of Digital Decipherment and Cultural Connections

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 How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are and The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title a clever pun.

Your research team used data from AI analysis of Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and Bureau of Larbor Statistics to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9456968 and p < 0.01 for 2011 to 2019.

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]]
Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the surprising and oft-overlooked correlation between the clickbait appeal of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers in the state of Tennessee. Combining data from AI analysis of YouTube titles and Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research team unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9456968 and p < 0.01 over the time span of 2011 to 2019. This investigation explores the intersection of mathematical humor and academic staffing trends, shedding light on the unexpected tie between viral video tactics and the employment landscape for educators in the realm of anthropological and archaeological studies. As we unfold our findings, we invite readers to excavate the layers of this quirky connection, uncovering the buried links between online engagement and the demands of higher education. The implications of our study may spark further inquiries into the unseen impact of digital content on academic fields, unearthing new perspectives and, perhaps, some unexpected buried treasures.


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 How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are and The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the surprising and oft-overlooked correlation between the clickbait appeal of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers in the state of Tennessee. Combining data from AI analysis of YouTube titles and Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research team unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9456968 and p < 0.01 over the time span of 2011 to 2019. This investigation explores the intersection of mathematical humor and academic staffing trends, shedding light on the unexpected tie between viral video tactics and the employment landscape for educators in the realm of anthropological and archaeological studies. As we unfold our findings, we invite readers to excavate the layers of this quirky connection, uncovering the buried links between online engagement and the demands of higher education. The implications of our study may spark further inquiries into the unseen impact of digital content on academic fields, unearthing new perspectives and, perhaps, some unexpected buried treasures.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

The digital era has revolutionized the way information is disseminated and consumed, with YouTube emerging as a popular platform for both entertainment and education. One prominent figure in the online math and science community is Matt Parker, known for his Stand-up Maths channel featuring engaging and often humorous takes on various mathematical concepts. While Parker's videos are widely celebrated for their insightful content, our study aims to investigate a rather unconventional dimension of his work – the clickbait appeal of his video titles – and its connection to the employment landscape of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee.

The notion of clickbait, characterized by sensational or intriguing titles designed to attract viewers' attention, has become a pervasive strategy in online content creation. However, its potential influence on seemingly unrelated domains, such as academic staffing trends, remains an underexplored terrain. Through a comprehensive analysis of Parker's video titles using sophisticated AI algorithms and the compilation of employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research endeavors to illuminate the unexpected correlation between the captivating allure of clickbait and the workforce dynamics in the fields of anthropology and archeology.

As we embark on this unconventional journey, we acknowledge the inherent skepticism surrounding the prospect of a discernible link between YouTube clickbait and the professional landscape of educators. Nonetheless, our preliminary findings have unearthed a statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.9456968, prompting us to delve further into this peculiar association. We invite readers to join us in excavating the layers of this quirky connection, fostering a deeper understanding of the subtle forces at play in the digital age's interaction with traditional academic disciplines. In doing so, we aim to shed light on the unexpected ties between online engagement and educational staffing demands, exhuming insights that may reshape perceptions of the far-reaching impacts of contemporary digital content.


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 How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are and The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee. 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. Perhaps you also got inspiration from some board games that are vaugely related.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the surprising and oft-overlooked correlation between the clickbait appeal of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers in the state of Tennessee. Combining data from AI analysis of YouTube titles and Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research team unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9456968 and p < 0.01 over the time span of 2011 to 2019. This investigation explores the intersection of mathematical humor and academic staffing trends, shedding light on the unexpected tie between viral video tactics and the employment landscape for educators in the realm of anthropological and archaeological studies. As we unfold our findings, we invite readers to excavate the layers of this quirky connection, uncovering the buried links between online engagement and the demands of higher education. The implications of our study may spark further inquiries into the unseen impact of digital content on academic fields, unearthing new perspectives and, perhaps, some unexpected buried treasures.

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
The digital era has revolutionized the way information is disseminated and consumed, with YouTube emerging as a popular platform for both entertainment and education. One prominent figure in the online math and science community is Matt Parker, known for his Stand-up Maths channel featuring engaging and often humorous takes on various mathematical concepts. While Parker's videos are widely celebrated for their insightful content, our study aims to investigate a rather unconventional dimension of his work – the clickbait appeal of his video titles – and its connection to the employment landscape of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee.
The notion of clickbait, characterized by sensational or intriguing titles designed to attract viewers' attention, has become a pervasive strategy in online content creation. However, its potential influence on seemingly unrelated domains, such as academic staffing trends, remains an underexplored terrain. Through a comprehensive analysis of Parker's video titles using sophisticated AI algorithms and the compilation of employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research endeavors to illuminate the unexpected correlation between the captivating allure of clickbait and the workforce dynamics in the fields of anthropology and archeology.
As we embark on this unconventional journey, we acknowledge the inherent skepticism surrounding the prospect of a discernible link between YouTube clickbait and the professional landscape of educators. Nonetheless, our preliminary findings have unearthed a statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.9456968, prompting us to delve further into this peculiar association. We invite readers to join us in excavating the layers of this quirky connection, fostering a deeper understanding of the subtle forces at play in the digital age's interaction with traditional academic disciplines. In doing so, we aim to shed light on the unexpected ties between online engagement and educational staffing demands, exhuming insights that may reshape perceptions of the far-reaching impacts of contemporary digital content.

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The intricate interplay between online content and its unforeseen ramifications on societal constructs has been a subject of growing interest in recent academic discourse. As researchers continue to scrutinize the multifaceted effects of digital media on various facets of human activity, it is imperative to acknowledge the potential for unanticipated connections to emerge. In the context of this study, the investigation of the correlation between the clickbait appeal of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the presence of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee unearths a hitherto unexplored nexus between online engagement and academic staffing trends.

Smith et al., in their seminal work "Digital Disruption and Cognitive Influences," delineate the intricate mechanisms by which online stimuli can subtly influence cognitive processing and decision-making. While the focus of their study pertains to consumer behavior in the digital marketplace, the underlying principles of attentional capture and persuasion are undeniably pertinent to the realm of YouTube content. Analyzing the strategies employed in the formulation of compelling video titles, Smith et al. offer a framework for understanding the cognitive allure of clickbait and its potential to permeate diverse domains.

Building on this foundation, Doe and Jones, in their comprehensive analysis "Internet Phenomena: Unraveling the Web of Influence," endeavor to unravel the pervasive impact of online trends on societal structures. Teasing out correlations between seemingly disparate online phenomena and real-world behavior, the authors provoke a reevaluation of the boundaries between virtual content and tangible outcomes. Their exploration of the ripple effects of viral digital content lays the groundwork for considering the unlikely association between YouTube clickbait and the professional landscape of anthropology and archeology educators in Tennessee.

Venturing further into the literary landscape, non-fiction works such as Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs, and Clickbait", and Michael Crichton's "Digging into Dimensions: A Mathematical Odyssey" provide tangential insights into the interdisciplinary confluence of digital media and academic pursuits. Although not direct investigations into the correlation under scrutiny, these texts offer valuable perspectives on the evolutionary forces shaping human cognition and interaction – themes that resonate with the undercurrents of this study. Moreover, the allegorical musings of Jeff VanderMeer's "Annihilation: A Clickbait Odyssey" and Terry Pratchett's "The Archeological Arcana" underscore the allure of enigmatic narratives and their potential to captivate audiences, drawing an evolving parallel to the captivating allure of clickbait in the digital sphere.

In addition, fictional narratives such as "Tomb Raider: The Board Game" and "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull: An Archaeological Adventure" offer playful, albeit tangential, insights into the allure of archaeological discoveries and their potential to captivate the imagination. While these cultural artifacts do not directly probe the correlation between YouTube video titles and academic staffing, they add a layer of whimsical contemplation to the broader dialogue on the intersection of digital engagement and scholarly pursuits.


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 How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are and The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from AI analysis of Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and Bureau of Larbor Statistics . You used data from 2011 to 2019

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]]
Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the surprising and oft-overlooked correlation between the clickbait appeal of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers in the state of Tennessee. Combining data from AI analysis of YouTube titles and Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research team unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9456968 and p < 0.01 over the time span of 2011 to 2019. This investigation explores the intersection of mathematical humor and academic staffing trends, shedding light on the unexpected tie between viral video tactics and the employment landscape for educators in the realm of anthropological and archaeological studies. As we unfold our findings, we invite readers to excavate the layers of this quirky connection, uncovering the buried links between online engagement and the demands of higher education. The implications of our study may spark further inquiries into the unseen impact of digital content on academic fields, unearthing new perspectives and, perhaps, some unexpected buried treasures.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
The digital era has revolutionized the way information is disseminated and consumed, with YouTube emerging as a popular platform for both entertainment and education. One prominent figure in the online math and science community is Matt Parker, known for his Stand-up Maths channel featuring engaging and often humorous takes on various mathematical concepts. While Parker's videos are widely celebrated for their insightful content, our study aims to investigate a rather unconventional dimension of his work – the clickbait appeal of his video titles – and its connection to the employment landscape of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee.
The notion of clickbait, characterized by sensational or intriguing titles designed to attract viewers' attention, has become a pervasive strategy in online content creation. However, its potential influence on seemingly unrelated domains, such as academic staffing trends, remains an underexplored terrain. Through a comprehensive analysis of Parker's video titles using sophisticated AI algorithms and the compilation of employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research endeavors to illuminate the unexpected correlation between the captivating allure of clickbait and the workforce dynamics in the fields of anthropology and archeology.
As we embark on this unconventional journey, we acknowledge the inherent skepticism surrounding the prospect of a discernible link between YouTube clickbait and the professional landscape of educators. Nonetheless, our preliminary findings have unearthed a statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.9456968, prompting us to delve further into this peculiar association. We invite readers to join us in excavating the layers of this quirky connection, fostering a deeper understanding of the subtle forces at play in the digital age's interaction with traditional academic disciplines. In doing so, we aim to shed light on the unexpected ties between online engagement and educational staffing demands, exhuming insights that may reshape perceptions of the far-reaching impacts of contemporary digital content.

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To excavate and analyze the clandestine connection between the clickbait allure of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the flux in employment figures for anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee, a multi-faceted approach combining AI analysis and labor statistics data was meticulously employed. This complex assemblage of methodologies was chosen to ensure a comprehensive examination of the purported correlation while avoiding any statistical fossilization of findings.

The first phase of our research involved the procurement and categorization of all video titles from Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube channel. Using advanced AI algorithms, we dissected each title to elucidate its clickbait potency – a process that involved filtering out the mere puns and playful jabs from the true magnetic prowess of the titles. This step was essential to ensure that our analysis captured the essence of the clickbait phenomenon, which often conceals its influence beneath layers of witty wordplay and numerical witticisms.

Simultaneously, employment data for anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee was meticulously collected from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, spanning the years 2011 to 2019. The motives behind the choice of this timeframe were not entirely arbitrary; rather, it was a deliberate attempt to encompass a diverse range of societal shifts and digital evolutionary phases, thereby avoiding the fragmentation of data linkages into mere historical artifacts.

Subsequently, a concoction of statistical tools, including correlation analyses and regression models, was artfully blended to examine the associations between the clickbait ratings of Stand-up Maths video titles and the fluctuations in employment figures for anthropology and archeology teachers in the volunteer state. It is worth noting that these tools were carefully selected to avoid any spurious correlations or the perilous temptation to ascribe causality to mere coincidental fluctuations – a pitfall that often befalls researchers in domains as Punic as ours.

The rich tapestry of data unearthed from this multi-layered approach was then meticulously scrutinized to ensure the thorough excavation of any spurious findings or misleading patterns. This thorough examination was crucial, given the innately enigmatic nature of the interaction between digital content engagement and academic staffing dynamics, and the potential for misinterpretation lurking in the shadows.

Having navigated through this labyrinthine maze of methodologies, our research team emerged with a trove of insights, which will be unveiled in the ensuing sections of this paper, providing illumination on the latent interconnections between seemingly unrelated domains and the art of concealing robust findings beneath layers of academic solemnity.


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 How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are and The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from AI analysis of Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and Bureau of Larbor Statistics .

For the time period 2011 to 2019, you found a correlation 0.9456968, r-squared of 0.8943423, 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]]
Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the surprising and oft-overlooked correlation between the clickbait appeal of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers in the state of Tennessee. Combining data from AI analysis of YouTube titles and Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research team unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9456968 and p < 0.01 over the time span of 2011 to 2019. This investigation explores the intersection of mathematical humor and academic staffing trends, shedding light on the unexpected tie between viral video tactics and the employment landscape for educators in the realm of anthropological and archaeological studies. As we unfold our findings, we invite readers to excavate the layers of this quirky connection, uncovering the buried links between online engagement and the demands of higher education. The implications of our study may spark further inquiries into the unseen impact of digital content on academic fields, unearthing new perspectives and, perhaps, some unexpected buried treasures.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
The digital era has revolutionized the way information is disseminated and consumed, with YouTube emerging as a popular platform for both entertainment and education. One prominent figure in the online math and science community is Matt Parker, known for his Stand-up Maths channel featuring engaging and often humorous takes on various mathematical concepts. While Parker's videos are widely celebrated for their insightful content, our study aims to investigate a rather unconventional dimension of his work – the clickbait appeal of his video titles – and its connection to the employment landscape of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee.
The notion of clickbait, characterized by sensational or intriguing titles designed to attract viewers' attention, has become a pervasive strategy in online content creation. However, its potential influence on seemingly unrelated domains, such as academic staffing trends, remains an underexplored terrain. Through a comprehensive analysis of Parker's video titles using sophisticated AI algorithms and the compilation of employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research endeavors to illuminate the unexpected correlation between the captivating allure of clickbait and the workforce dynamics in the fields of anthropology and archeology.
As we embark on this unconventional journey, we acknowledge the inherent skepticism surrounding the prospect of a discernible link between YouTube clickbait and the professional landscape of educators. Nonetheless, our preliminary findings have unearthed a statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.9456968, prompting us to delve further into this peculiar association. We invite readers to join us in excavating the layers of this quirky connection, fostering a deeper understanding of the subtle forces at play in the digital age's interaction with traditional academic disciplines. In doing so, we aim to shed light on the unexpected ties between online engagement and educational staffing demands, exhuming insights that may reshape perceptions of the far-reaching impacts of contemporary digital content.

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The results of our analysis revealed a remarkably strong correlation (r=0.9456968, r-squared=0.8943423, p<0.01) between the clickbait characteristics of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers employed in Tennessee. These findings point to a compelling relationship, suggesting that the appeal of attention-grabbing titles in digital content creation may have unforeseen implications for the academic workforce in specific disciplinary domains.

In Figure 1, a scatterplot graphically depicts the robust association between the variables, affirming the substantial alignment between the clickbait appeal of Parker's video titles and the employment dynamics of anthropology and archeology educators in Tennessee. The data points exhibit a striking pattern that underscores the solidity of the observed correlation, offering a visual representation of the unexpected interplay between online engagement tactics and professional staffing trends in the context of higher education.

Our analysis unveils a surprising convergence between the realm of mathematical humor on digital platforms and the tangible realities of academic staffing needs, prompting a deeper consideration of the intricate interconnections that underlie seemingly disparate domains. While these findings may initially appear whimsical or even far-fetched, they underscore the hidden nuances of influence that permeate the contemporary landscape of information dissemination and its impact on professional arenas.

This unexpected juxtaposition of digital engagement tactics and educational employment patterns unearths a rich tapestry of underlying associations, inviting further exploration into the subtle interplay of online content strategies and their repercussions across diverse sectors. The implications of our investigation transcend the boundaries of humor and academia, surfacing as a testament to the intricate web of connections inherent in the digital era's interaction with traditional domains of knowledge and practice. As we continue to dig deeper into these uncharted correlations, we anticipate unraveling additional layers of insight and uncovering, quite literally, the buried treasures of unconventional influences in the modern educational landscape.


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 How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are and The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

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

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

[[TITLE]]
Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the surprising and oft-overlooked correlation between the clickbait appeal of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers in the state of Tennessee. Combining data from AI analysis of YouTube titles and Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research team unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9456968 and p < 0.01 over the time span of 2011 to 2019. This investigation explores the intersection of mathematical humor and academic staffing trends, shedding light on the unexpected tie between viral video tactics and the employment landscape for educators in the realm of anthropological and archaeological studies. As we unfold our findings, we invite readers to excavate the layers of this quirky connection, uncovering the buried links between online engagement and the demands of higher education. The implications of our study may spark further inquiries into the unseen impact of digital content on academic fields, unearthing new perspectives and, perhaps, some unexpected buried treasures.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The intricate interplay between online content and its unforeseen ramifications on societal constructs has been a subject of growing interest in recent academic discourse. As researchers continue to scrutinize the multifaceted effects of digital media on various facets of human activity, it is imperative to acknowledge the potential for unanticipated connections to emerge. In the context of this study, the investigation of the correlation between the clickbait appeal of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the presence of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee unearths a hitherto unexplored nexus between online engagement and academic staffing trends.
Smith et al., in their seminal work "Digital Disruption and Cognitive Influences," delineate the intricate mechanisms by which online stimuli can subtly influence cognitive processing and decision-making. While the focus of their study pertains to consumer behavior in the digital marketplace, the underlying principles of attentional capture and persuasion are undeniably pertinent to the realm of YouTube content. Analyzing the strategies employed in the formulation of compelling video titles, Smith et al. offer a framework for understanding the cognitive allure of clickbait and its potential to permeate diverse domains.
Building on this foundation, Doe and Jones, in their comprehensive analysis "Internet Phenomena: Unraveling the Web of Influence," endeavor to unravel the pervasive impact of online trends on societal structures. Teasing out correlations between seemingly disparate online phenomena and real-world behavior, the authors provoke a reevaluation of the boundaries between virtual content and tangible outcomes. Their exploration of the ripple effects of viral digital content lays the groundwork for considering the unlikely association between YouTube clickbait and the professional landscape of anthropology and archeology educators in Tennessee.
Venturing further into the literary landscape, non-fiction works such as Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs, and Clickbait", and Michael Crichton's "Digging into Dimensions: A Mathematical Odyssey" provide tangential insights into the interdisciplinary confluence of digital media and academic pursuits. Although not direct investigations into the correlation under scrutiny, these texts offer valuable perspectives on the evolutionary forces shaping human cognition and interaction – themes that resonate with the undercurrents of this study. Moreover, the allegorical musings of Jeff VanderMeer's "Annihilation: A Clickbait Odyssey" and Terry Pratchett's "The Archeological Arcana" underscore the allure of enigmatic narratives and their potential to captivate audiences, drawing an evolving parallel to the captivating allure of clickbait in the digital sphere.
In addition, fictional narratives such as "Tomb Raider: The Board Game" and "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull: An Archaeological Adventure" offer playful, albeit tangential, insights into the allure of archaeological discoveries and their potential to captivate the imagination. While these cultural artifacts do not directly probe the correlation between YouTube video titles and academic staffing, they add a layer of whimsical contemplation to the broader dialogue on the intersection of digital engagement and scholarly pursuits.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a remarkably strong correlation (r=0.9456968, r-squared=0.8943423, p<0.01) between the clickbait characteristics of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers employed in Tennessee. These findings point to a compelling relationship, suggesting that the appeal of attention-grabbing titles in digital content creation may have unforeseen implications for the academic workforce in specific disciplinary domains.
In Figure 1, a scatterplot graphically depicts the robust association between the variables, affirming the substantial alignment between the clickbait appeal of Parker's video titles and the employment dynamics of anthropology and archeology educators in Tennessee. The data points exhibit a striking pattern that underscores the solidity of the observed correlation, offering a visual representation of the unexpected interplay between online engagement tactics and professional staffing trends in the context of higher education.
Our analysis unveils a surprising convergence between the realm of mathematical humor on digital platforms and the tangible realities of academic staffing needs, prompting a deeper consideration of the intricate interconnections that underlie seemingly disparate domains. While these findings may initially appear whimsical or even far-fetched, they underscore the hidden nuances of influence that permeate the contemporary landscape of information dissemination and its impact on professional arenas.
This unexpected juxtaposition of digital engagement tactics and educational employment patterns unearths a rich tapestry of underlying associations, inviting further exploration into the subtle interplay of online content strategies and their repercussions across diverse sectors. The implications of our investigation transcend the boundaries of humor and academia, surfacing as a testament to the intricate web of connections inherent in the digital era's interaction with traditional domains of knowledge and practice. As we continue to dig deeper into these uncharted correlations, we anticipate unraveling additional layers of insight and uncovering, quite literally, the buried treasures of unconventional influences in the modern educational landscape.

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[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The unexpected correlation between the clickbait-y nature of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the employment landscape of anthropology and archeology educators in Tennessee yields several intriguing avenues of inquiry. An amusingly engaging facet of this investigation is the connection between attention-grabbing online content and the staffing trends in academic disciplines. It's remarkable how seemingly disparate elements, such as catchy video titles and the demand for anthropological and archaeological teachers, demonstrate a robust relationship, reflecting the captivating influence of digital media on real-world dynamics.

Upon reflection of the literature review, it is amusingly fitting to note the parallel between the cognitive allure of YouTube clickbait and the captivating narratives found in fictional works such as "Tomb Raider: The Board Game" and "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull: An Archaeological Adventure." While these sources may not directly explore the correlation under scrutiny, their whimsical contemplation adds a layer of playful reflection to the broader dialogue on the intersection of digital engagement and academic pursuits.

More seriously, our findings align with the tenets elucidated in various academic works. Smith et al.'s framework for understanding the cognitive allure of clickbait and its potential to permeate diverse domains resonates deeply with our observation. Similarly, Doe and Jones' exploration of the ripple effects of viral digital content provides a valuable backdrop for our unearthing of the association between YouTube clickbait and the professional landscape of anthropology and archeology educators in Tennessee. It is noteworthy how these prior works, while not directly exploring our specific correlation, indirectly pave the way for our unexpected discovery.

The robust association highlighted in our results fundamentally corroborates the groundbreaking exploration laid out in the literature. The visual representation of our findings, as depicted in Figure 1, solidifies the remarkable alignment between online engagement tactics and professional staffing trends, underscoring the unsuspected interplay between the seemingly frivolous world of digital content creation and the substantial realities of academic employment dynamics.

As we continue to dig deeper into these uncharted correlations, we anticipate branching off into additional unconventional influences that shape the modern educational landscape. The implications of our investigation unearth a rich tapestry of underlying associations, inviting further exploration into the subtle interplay of online content strategies and their repercussions across diverse sectors. Our study represents a testament to the intricate web of connections inherent in the digital era's interaction with traditional domains of knowledge and practice – a convoluted web, one might say, filled with both buried treasures and unforeseen skeletons.


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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 How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are and The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee. Make it seem dry like academic research paper, but with lots of subtle hidden offhand remarks, jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Stay serious and dry most of the time, but then occasionally let your wit shine through.

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

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

[[ABSTRACT]]
In this study, we delve into the surprising and oft-overlooked correlation between the clickbait appeal of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers in the state of Tennessee. Combining data from AI analysis of YouTube titles and Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research team unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9456968 and p < 0.01 over the time span of 2011 to 2019. This investigation explores the intersection of mathematical humor and academic staffing trends, shedding light on the unexpected tie between viral video tactics and the employment landscape for educators in the realm of anthropological and archaeological studies. As we unfold our findings, we invite readers to excavate the layers of this quirky connection, uncovering the buried links between online engagement and the demands of higher education. The implications of our study may spark further inquiries into the unseen impact of digital content on academic fields, unearthing new perspectives and, perhaps, some unexpected buried treasures.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
The digital era has revolutionized the way information is disseminated and consumed, with YouTube emerging as a popular platform for both entertainment and education. One prominent figure in the online math and science community is Matt Parker, known for his Stand-up Maths channel featuring engaging and often humorous takes on various mathematical concepts. While Parker's videos are widely celebrated for their insightful content, our study aims to investigate a rather unconventional dimension of his work – the clickbait appeal of his video titles – and its connection to the employment landscape of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee.
The notion of clickbait, characterized by sensational or intriguing titles designed to attract viewers' attention, has become a pervasive strategy in online content creation. However, its potential influence on seemingly unrelated domains, such as academic staffing trends, remains an underexplored terrain. Through a comprehensive analysis of Parker's video titles using sophisticated AI algorithms and the compilation of employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research endeavors to illuminate the unexpected correlation between the captivating allure of clickbait and the workforce dynamics in the fields of anthropology and archeology.
As we embark on this unconventional journey, we acknowledge the inherent skepticism surrounding the prospect of a discernible link between YouTube clickbait and the professional landscape of educators. Nonetheless, our preliminary findings have unearthed a statistically significant correlation coefficient of 0.9456968, prompting us to delve further into this peculiar association. We invite readers to join us in excavating the layers of this quirky connection, fostering a deeper understanding of the subtle forces at play in the digital age's interaction with traditional academic disciplines. In doing so, we aim to shed light on the unexpected ties between online engagement and educational staffing demands, exhuming insights that may reshape perceptions of the far-reaching impacts of contemporary digital content.

[[RESULTS]]
The results of our analysis revealed a remarkably strong correlation (r=0.9456968, r-squared=0.8943423, p<0.01) between the clickbait characteristics of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers employed in Tennessee. These findings point to a compelling relationship, suggesting that the appeal of attention-grabbing titles in digital content creation may have unforeseen implications for the academic workforce in specific disciplinary domains.
In Figure 1, a scatterplot graphically depicts the robust association between the variables, affirming the substantial alignment between the clickbait appeal of Parker's video titles and the employment dynamics of anthropology and archeology educators in Tennessee. The data points exhibit a striking pattern that underscores the solidity of the observed correlation, offering a visual representation of the unexpected interplay between online engagement tactics and professional staffing trends in the context of higher education.
Our analysis unveils a surprising convergence between the realm of mathematical humor on digital platforms and the tangible realities of academic staffing needs, prompting a deeper consideration of the intricate interconnections that underlie seemingly disparate domains. While these findings may initially appear whimsical or even far-fetched, they underscore the hidden nuances of influence that permeate the contemporary landscape of information dissemination and its impact on professional arenas.
This unexpected juxtaposition of digital engagement tactics and educational employment patterns unearths a rich tapestry of underlying associations, inviting further exploration into the subtle interplay of online content strategies and their repercussions across diverse sectors. The implications of our investigation transcend the boundaries of humor and academia, surfacing as a testament to the intricate web of connections inherent in the digital era's interaction with traditional domains of knowledge and practice. As we continue to dig deeper into these uncharted correlations, we anticipate unraveling additional layers of insight and uncovering, quite literally, the buried treasures of unconventional influences in the modern educational landscape.

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[[CONCLUSION]]



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[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has revealed an unexpectedly strong correlation between the clickbait characteristics of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the employment of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee. While the initial premise of this investigation may have raised skeptical eyebrows, the robust correlation coefficient of 0.9456968 and p < 0.01 unearthed by our analysis cannot be buried under the sands of doubt. The depth of this connection, akin to a meticulously excavated archaeological find, prompts contemplation of the underlying forces at play in the digital landscape and its impact on academic staffing dynamics.

The peculiar bond between the captivating allure of clickbait and the workforce demands of disciplines seemingly distant from the realm of viral online content portrays a narrative as whimsical as a witty mathematical jest. Nonetheless, the veracity of this correlation, graphically depicted in Figure 1, stands as firmly as the monoliths of Stonehenge, defying dismissive skepticism.

While the implications of our findings may appear as unexpected and unconventional as stumbling upon an ancient relic in modern times, they serve as a testament to the unforeseen interplay between digital engagement tactics and professional employment patterns. As we contemplate the unforeseen interconnectedness of Matt Parker's clickbait titles and the academic landscape of Tennessee, we cannot help but marvel at the serendipitous unearthing of this peculiar relationship.

In light of these compelling findings, we assert that further research into the enigmatic connection between viral video tactics and academic staffing trends in diverse fields is unnecessary. The buried treasure of this quirky correlation has been excavated, yielding insights as delightful as a well-crafted punchline. As the dust settles on this unconventional investigation, we bid adieu to this peculiar intersection of mathematical humor and career demographics, confident that the buried link between YouTube clickbait and educational staffing dynamics has been unearthed to a satisfyingly exhaustive extent.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of academic journals. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Digital Decipherment and Cultural Connections


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

Society for the Advancement of Comedic Anthropology Research (SACAR)


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Clickbait Connection Between Stand-up Maths YouTube Titles and Tennessee's Anthropology and Archeology Teachers with an abstract of In this study, we delve into the surprising and oft-overlooked correlation between the clickbait appeal of Matt Parker's Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles and the number of anthropology and archeology teachers in the state of Tennessee. Combining data from AI analysis of YouTube titles and Bureau of Labor Statistics, our research team unearthed a striking correlation coefficient of 0.9456968 and p < 0.01 over the time span of 2011 to 2019. This investigation explores the intersection of mathematical humor and academic staffing trends, shedding light on the unexpected tie between viral video tactics and the employment landscape for educators in the realm of anthropological and archaeological studies. As we unfold our findings, we invite readers to excavate the layers of this quirky connection, uncovering the buried links between online engagement and the demands of higher education. The implications of our study may spark further inquiries into the unseen impact of digital content on academic fields, unearthing new perspectives and, perhaps, some unexpected buried treasures.

ChatGPT:

YouTube, Stand-up Maths, Matt Parker, clickbait, clickbait titles, anthropology, archaeology, teachers, employment trends, academic staffing, Tennessee, correlation coefficient, AI analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, viral video tactics, mathematical humor, academic fields, digital content, higher education, online engagement

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Data details

How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are
Detailed data title: How clickbait-y Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles are, as rated by an AI.
Source: AI analysis of Stand-up Maths YouTube video titles
Additional Info: I asked a large language model, 'On a scale of 1-10, how _______ do you think this YouTube video title is?' for every video.

See what else correlates with How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are

The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee
Detailed data title: BLS estimate of anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary in Tennessee
Source: Bureau of Larbor Statistics
See what else correlates with The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee

Correlation r = 0.9456968 (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 = 0.8943423 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 89.4% of the change in the one variable (i.e., The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are) over the 9 years from 2011 through 2019.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.00012. 0.0001164858104458161600000000
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 0.95 in 0.012% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 8,585 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 8 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 8 because we have two variables measured over a period of 9 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.

[ 0.76, 0.99 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

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


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

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
201120122013201420152016201720182019
How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are (Clickbait-y score)4.66676.333353.53.754.20414.33333.91674.1379
The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee (Laborers)9012080606070706080




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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.




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([4.6667,6.3333,5,3.5,3.75,4.2041,4.3333,3.9167,4.1379,])
array_2 = np.array([90,120,80,60,60,70,70,60,80,])
array_1_name = "How clickbait-y Matt Parker's YouTube video titles are"
array_2_name = "The number of anthropology and archeology teachers in Tennessee"

# 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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