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US Adult Obesity vs Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+)
US Adult Obesity and Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) correlate at r = +0.17 over 45 years (1980–2024), p = 0.276. With the time trend removed, r = +0.39. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 45, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.276). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- +0.17
- p-value
- 0.276
- Years compared (n)
- 45 (1980–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.13 to 0.44
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.39
Sources
- US Adult Obesity (% of adults): Our World in Data. US Adult Obesity (Our World in Data: Obesity among adults, BMI >= 30 kg/m2 (crude estimate) (%) - Sex: both sexes - Age group: 18+ years of age).
- Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 6+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.