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Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US Resident Patent Applications
Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) and US Resident Patent Applications correlate at r = +0.36 over 42 years (1980–2021), p = 0.021. With the time trend removed, r = +0.14. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.021) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.14). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.36
- p-value
- 0.021
- Years compared (n)
- 42 (1980–2021)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.06 to 0.60
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.14
Sources
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 5+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Resident Patent Applications (applications): World Bank. US Resident Patent Applications (World Bank indicator IP.PAT.RESD).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.