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Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) vs US Resident Patent Applications
Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) and US Resident Patent Applications correlate at r = +0.21 over 42 years (1980–2021), p = 0.193. With the time trend removed, r = -0.17. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 42, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.193). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- +0.21
- p-value
- 0.193
- Years compared (n)
- 42 (1980–2021)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.11 to 0.48
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.17
Sources
- Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 6+ 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.