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Sunspot Number vs US Agriculture Value Added

Sunspot Number and US Agriculture Value Added correlate at r = +0.44 over 25 years (1997–2021), p = 0.027. With the time trend removed, r = +0.17. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.027) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.17). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.44
p-value
0.027
Years compared (n)
25 (1997–2021)
95% confidence interval
0.06 to 0.71
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.17

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