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Sunspot Number vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita
Sunspot Number and US CO₂ Emissions per Capita correlate at r = +0.25 over 55 years (1970–2024), p = 0.063. With the time trend removed, r = +0.05. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 55, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.063). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- +0.25
- p-value
- 0.063
- Years compared (n)
- 55 (1970–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.01 to 0.48
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.05
Sources
- Sunspot Number (yearly mean): SILSO. Yearly mean total sunspot number (SILSO, Royal Observatory of Belgium).
- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (tonnes): World Bank. US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (World Bank indicator EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.