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US Death Rate vs US R&D Expenditure

US Death Rate and US R&D Expenditure correlate at r = +0.77 over 28 years (1996–2023), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.84. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.84). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.77
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
28 (1996–2023)
95% confidence interval
0.56 to 0.89
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.84

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