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Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) vs US Imports
Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) and US Imports correlate at r = -0.82 over 46 years (1979–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.32. Interpret with caution.
Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from -0.82 to -0.32 once the trend is removed.
- Pearson r
- -0.82
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 46 (1979–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.90 to -0.70
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.32
Sources
- Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) (million km²): NSIDC. Mean Arctic sea ice extent in September, the yearly minimum (NSIDC Sea Ice Index).
- US Imports (% of GDP): World Bank. US Imports (World Bank indicator NE.IMP.GNFS.ZS).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.