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Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) vs US Birth Rate
Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) and US Birth Rate correlate at r = -0.19 over 65 years (1960–2024), p = 0.123. With the time trend removed, r = +0.31. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 65, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.123). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- -0.19
- p-value
- 0.123
- Years compared (n)
- 65 (1960–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.42 to 0.05
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.31
Sources
- Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 6+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Birth Rate (per 1,000 people): World Bank. US Birth Rate (World Bank indicator SP.DYN.CBRT.IN).
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- US Fertility Rate vs US Birth Rate (r = +0.91)
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.