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US Homicide Rate vs US Rural Population

US Homicide Rate and US Rural Population correlate at r = +0.94 over 31 years (1990–2023), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.89. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.89). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.94
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
31 (1990–2023)
95% confidence interval
0.87 to 0.97
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.89

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