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Sunspot Number vs US College Enrollment
Sunspot Number and US College Enrollment correlate at r = -0.28 over 39 years (1971–2022), p = 0.084. With the time trend removed, r = +0.03. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 39, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.084). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- -0.28
- p-value
- 0.084
- Years compared (n)
- 39 (1971–2022)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.55 to 0.04
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.03
Sources
- Sunspot Number (yearly mean): SILSO. Yearly mean total sunspot number (SILSO, Royal Observatory of Belgium).
- US College Enrollment (% gross): World Bank. US College Enrollment (World Bank indicator SE.TER.ENRR).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.