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London Average Temperature vs US Resident Patent Applications

London Average Temperature and US Resident Patent Applications correlate at r = +0.53 over 42 years (1980–2021), p = 3.2e-4. With the time trend removed, r = -0.11. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.53 to -0.11 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.53
p-value
3.2e-4
Years compared (n)
42 (1980–2021)
95% confidence interval
0.27 to 0.72
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.11

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