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Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) vs US Unemployment Rate
Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) and US Unemployment Rate correlate at r = -0.02 over 35 years (1991–2025), p = 0.898. With the time trend removed, r = -0.38. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 35, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.898). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- -0.02
- p-value
- 0.898
- Years compared (n)
- 35 (1991–2025)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.35 to 0.31
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.38
Sources
- Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) (million km²): NSIDC. Mean Arctic sea ice extent in September, the yearly minimum (NSIDC Sea Ice Index).
- US Unemployment Rate (% of labor force): World Bank. US Unemployment Rate (World Bank indicator SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.