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Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) vs US Military Expenditure
Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) and US Military Expenditure correlate at r = -0.23 over 65 years (1960–2024), p = 0.060. With the time trend removed, r = +0.19. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 65, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.060). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- -0.23
- p-value
- 0.060
- Years compared (n)
- 65 (1960–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.45 to 0.01
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.19
Sources
- Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 6+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Military Expenditure (% of GDP): World Bank. US Military Expenditure (World Bank indicator MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.