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Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US Internet Users
Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) and US Internet Users correlate at r = +0.35 over 35 years (1990–2024), p = 0.038. With the time trend removed, r = +0.18. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.038) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.18). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.35
- p-value
- 0.038
- Years compared (n)
- 35 (1990–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.02 to 0.61
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.18
Sources
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 5+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Internet Users (% of population): World Bank. US Internet Users (World Bank indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS).
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- US Infant Mortality vs US Internet Users (r = -0.96)
Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.