Higher Relationship Problems Predicts Slightly Higher Inspiration for Population
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Variables

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Relationship Problems 12
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Inspiration 1050

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Causes of Illness 2289
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Emotions 2028

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Participants reported a 41.5% average increase in Inspiration following above average Relationship Problems.
Abstract

Abstract

Inspiration was generally 6% higher than average after a total of 1 count of Relationship Problems over the previous 12 hours.

Aggregated data from 1 study participants suggests with a LOW degree of confidence (p=0.392, 95% CI -1.359 to 1.647) that Relationship Problems has a weakly positive predictive relationship (R=0.144) with Inspiration.

The highest quartile of Inspiration measurements were observed following an average 0.35 count Relationship Problems per day.

The lowest quartile of Inspiration measurements were observed following an average 0.0526 count of Relationship Problems per day.

After an onset delay of 0 seconds, Inspiration is typically 0% lower than average over the 12 hours following around 0.0526 count Relationship Problems.

Objective

Objective

The objective of this study is to determine the nature of the relationship (if any) between Relationship Problems and Inspiration. Additionally, we attempt to determine the Relationship Problems values most likely to produce optimal Inspiration values.
Participant Instructions

Participant Instructions

Manual Recording Option

A Create a reminder for Relationship Problems here and record it daily by enabling notifications or using A the reminder inbox here .


Manual Recording Option

A Create a reminder for Inspiration here and record it daily by enabling notifications or using A the reminder inbox here .

Design

Design

This study is based on data donated by 1 participants. Thus, the study design is equivalent to the aggregation of 1 separate n=1 observational natural experiments.

Data Analysis

Data Analysis

Relationship Problems Pre-Processing

Relationship Problems measurement values below 0 count were assumed erroneous and removed. No maximum allowed measurement value was defined for Relationship Problems. It was assumed that any gaps in Relationship Problems data were unrecorded 0 count measurement values.

Inspiration Pre-Processing

Inspiration measurement values below 1 out of 5 were assumed erroneous and removed. Inspiration measurement values above 5 out of 5 were assumed erroneous and removed. No missing data filling value was defined for Inspiration so any gaps in data were just not analyzed instead of assuming zero values for those times.

Predictive Analytics

It was assumed that 0 seconds would pass before a change in Relationship Problems would produce an observable change in Inspiration.

It was assumed that Relationship Problems could produce an observable change in Inspiration for as much as 12 hours after the stimulus event.

Statistical Significance

Statistical Significance

Using a two-tailed t-test with alpha = 0.05, it was determined that the change in Inspiration is not statistically significant at a 95% confidence interval. This suggests that the Relationship Problems value does not have a significant influence on the Inspiration value.

After treatment, a 41.5% increase (0.17 out of 5) from the mean baseline 2.5 out of 5 was observed. The relative standard deviation at baseline was 40.2%. The observed change was 0.16894 times the standard deviation.

A common rule of thumb considers a change greater than twice the baseline standard deviation on two separate pre-post experiments may be considered significant. This occurrence would have only a 5% likelihood of resulting from random fluctuation (a p-value < 0.05).

Data Sources

Data Sources

Relationship Problems data was primarily collected using QuantiModo. QuantiModo allows you to easily track mood, symptoms, or any outcome you want to optimize in a fraction of a second. You can also import your data from over 30 other apps and devices. QuantiModo then analyzes your data to identify which hidden factors are most likely to be influencing your mood or symptoms.

Inspiration data was primarily collected using QuantiModo. QuantiModo allows you to easily track mood, symptoms, or any outcome you want to optimize in a fraction of a second. You can also import your data from over 30 other apps and devices. QuantiModo then analyzes your data to identify which hidden factors are most likely to be influencing your mood or symptoms.

Limitations

Limitations

As with any human experiment, it was impossible to control for all potentially confounding variables. Correlation does not necessarily imply causation. We can never know for sure if one factor is definitely the cause of an outcome. However, lack of correlation definitely implies the lack of a causal relationship. Hence, we can with great confidence rule out non-existent relationships. For instance, if we discover no relationship between mood and an antidepressant this information is just as or even more valuable than the discovery that there is a relationship.

We can also take advantage of several characteristics of time series data from many subjects to infer the likelihood of a causal relationship if we do find a correlational relationship. The criteria for causation are a group of minimal conditions necessary to provide adequate evidence of a causal relationship between an incidence and a possible consequence.

Criteria For Causal Inference

Strength (A.K.A. Effect Size)

A small association does not mean that there is not a causal effect, though the larger the association, the more likely that it is causal. There is a weakly positive (R = 0.144) relationship between Relationship Problems and Inspiration.

Consistency (A.K.A. Reproducibility)

Consistent findings observed by different persons in different places with different samples strengthens the likelihood of an effect. Furthermore, in accordance with the law of large numbers (LLN), the predictive power and accuracy of these results will continually grow over time. 42 paired data points were used in this analysis. Assuming that the relationship is merely coincidental, as the participant independently modifies their Relationship Problems values, the observed strength of the relationship will decline until it is below the threshold of significance. To it another way, in the case that we do find a spurious correlation, suggesting that banana intake improves mood for instance, one will likely increase their banana intake. Due to the fact that this correlation is spurious, it is unlikely that you will see a continued and persistent corresponding increase in mood. So over time, the spurious correlation will naturally dissipate.

Specificity

Causation is likely if a very specific population at a specific site and disease with no other likely explanation. The more specific an association between a factor and an effect is, the bigger the probability of a causal relationship.

Temporality

The effect has to occur after the cause (and if there is an expected delay between the cause and expected effect, then the effect must occur after that delay). The confidence in a causal relationship is bolstered by the fact that time-precedence was taken into account in all calculations.

Biological Gradient

Greater exposure should generally lead to greater incidence of the effect. However, in some cases, the mere presence of the factor can trigger the effect. In other cases, an inverse proportion is observed: greater exposure leads to lower incidence.

Plausibility

A plausible bio-chemical mechanism between cause and effect is critical. This is where human brains excel.

Based on our responses so far,

0 humans feel that there is a plausible mechanism of action for a relationship between Relationship Problems and Inspiration.

0 humans feel that any relationship observed between Relationship Problems and Inspiration is coincidental.

Coherence

Coherence between epidemiological and laboratory findings increases the likelihood of an effect. It will be very enlightening to aggregate this data with the data from other participants with similar genetic, diseasomic, environmentomic, and demographic profiles.

Experiment

All of human life can be considered a natural experiment. Occasionally, it is possible to appeal to experimental evidence.

Analogy

The effect of similar factors may be considered.

Plausibility

Plausibility

A plausible bio-chemical mechanism between cause and effect is critical. This is where human brains excel. Based on our responses so far, 0 humans feel that there is a plausible mechanism of action and 0 feel that any relationship observed between Relationship Problems and Inspiration is coincidental.

Relationship Statistics

Property Value
Cause Variable Name Relationship Problems
Effect Variable Name Inspiration
Sinn Predictive Coefficient 0.01370341121292
Confidence Level LOW
Confidence Interval 1.5025
Forward Pearson Predictive Coefficient 0.144
Critical T Value 1.676
Total Relationship Problems Over Previous 12 hours Before ABOVE Average Inspiration 0.35 count
Total Relationship Problems Over Previous 12 hours Before BELOW Average Inspiration 0.0526 count
Duration of Action 12 hours
Effect Size weakly positive
Number of Paired Measurements 42
Optimal Pearson Product 0.047329968574812
P Value 0.39186
Statistical Significance 0.0254
Strength of Relationship 1.5025
Study Type population
Analysis Performed At 2021-08-30
Number of Participants 1

Relationship Problems Info

Property Value
Variable Name Relationship Problems
Aggregation Method SUM
Analysis Performed At 2020-10-08
Duration of Action 7 days
Filling Value 0
Kurtosis 7.7663110031751
Mean 0.650625 count
Median 0 count
Minimum Allowed Value 0 count
Number of Aggregate Predictors 0
Number of Aggregate Outcomes 12
Number of Measurements 11
Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) 11
Public true
Onset Delay 0 seconds
Standard Deviation 1.8178123921334
Unit Count
User Variables 2
Variable Category Causes of Illness
Variable ID 97875
Variance 3.3096273291925

Inspiration Info

Property Value
Variable Name Inspiration
Aggregation Method MEAN
Analysis Performed At 2020-10-11
Duration of Action 24 hours
Kurtosis 1.9445163556302
Maximum Allowed Value 5 out of 5
Mean 2.443560781967 out of 5
Median 2.4107853769992 out of 5
Minimum Allowed Value 1 out of 5
Number of Aggregate Predictors 934
Number of Aggregate Outcomes 116
Number of Measurements 21838
Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) 21668
Public true
Onset Delay 0 seconds
Standard Deviation 0.54709683163225
Unit 1 to 5 Rating
User Variables 1342
UPC 0
Variable Category Emotions
Variable ID 1355
Variance 0.6033744215066

Principal Investigator

Cite This Study

APA Format
Sinn, M. P. (2026). Higher Relationship Problems Predicts Slightly Higher Inspiration for Population. The Journal of Citizen Science. https://studies.crowdsourcingcures.org/study/cause-97875-effect-1355-population-study
BibTeX
@misc{sinn_cause_97875_effect_1355_population_study_2026,
  author = {Sinn, Mike P.},
  title = {Higher Relationship Problems Predicts Slightly Higher Inspiration for Population},
  year = {2026},
  publisher = {The Journal of Citizen Science},
  url = {https://studies.crowdsourcingcures.org/study/cause-97875-effect-1355-population-study},
  note = {Accessed: January 3, 2026}
}
Chicago/Turabian
Sinn, Mike P. "Higher Relationship Problems Predicts Slightly Higher Inspiration for Population." The Journal of Citizen Science. Accessed January 3, 2026. https://studies.crowdsourcingcures.org/study/cause-97875-effect-1355-population-study.