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Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) vs US Female Labor Force Participation
Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) and US Female Labor Force Participation correlate at r = +0.39 over 36 years (1990–2025), p = 0.020. With the time trend removed, r = +0.05. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.020) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.05). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.39
- p-value
- 0.020
- Years compared (n)
- 36 (1990–2025)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.07 to 0.64
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.05
Sources
- Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) (million km²): NSIDC. Mean Arctic sea ice extent in September, the yearly minimum (NSIDC Sea Ice Index).
- US Female Labor Force Participation (% of women 15+): World Bank. US Female Labor Force Participation (World Bank indicator SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.