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Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) vs US Mobile Subscriptions
Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) and US Mobile Subscriptions correlate at r = +0.18 over 50 years (1960–2024), p = 0.202. With the time trend removed, r = -0.11. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 50, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.202). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- +0.18
- p-value
- 0.202
- Years compared (n)
- 50 (1960–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.10 to 0.44
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.11
Sources
- Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 6+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people): World Bank. US Mobile Subscriptions (World Bank indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.