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Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US College Enrollment
Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) and US College Enrollment correlate at r = +0.36 over 39 years (1971–2022), p = 0.026. With the time trend removed, r = +0.02. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.026) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.02). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.36
- p-value
- 0.026
- Years compared (n)
- 39 (1971–2022)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.05 to 0.60
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.02
Sources
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 5+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- 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.