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Atmospheric Methane (global) vs Sunspot Number
Atmospheric Methane (global) and Sunspot Number correlate at r = -0.06 over 42 years (1984–2025), p = 0.697. With the time trend removed, r = +0.47. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 42, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.697). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- -0.06
- p-value
- 0.697
- Years compared (n)
- 42 (1984–2025)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.36 to 0.25
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.47
Sources
- Atmospheric Methane (global) (ppb): NOAA GML. Global annual mean atmospheric methane from marine surface sites (NOAA GML).
- Sunspot Number (yearly mean): SILSO. Yearly mean total sunspot number (SILSO, Royal Observatory of Belgium).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.