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Sydney Average Temperature vs US Internet Users

Sydney Average Temperature and US Internet Users correlate at r = +0.55 over 35 years (1990–2024), p = 6.7e-4. With the time trend removed, r = +0.35. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 6.7e-4) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.35). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.55
p-value
6.7e-4
Years compared (n)
35 (1990–2024)
95% confidence interval
0.26 to 0.74
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.35

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