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US Homicide Rate vs US Net Migration

US Homicide Rate and US Net Migration correlate at r = -0.53 over 31 years (1990–2023), p = 0.0023. With the time trend removed, r = -0.49. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.0023) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.49). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.53
p-value
0.0023
Years compared (n)
31 (1990–2023)
95% confidence interval
-0.74 to -0.21
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.49

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