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US Forest Area vs US Net Migration
US Forest Area and US Net Migration correlate at r = +0.40 over 34 years (1990–2023), p = 0.018. With the time trend removed, r = +0.52. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.018) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.52). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.40
- p-value
- 0.018
- Years compared (n)
- 34 (1990–2023)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.07 to 0.65
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.52
Sources
- US Forest Area (% of land): World Bank. US Forest Area (World Bank indicator AG.LND.FRST.ZS).
- US Net Migration (people): World Bank. US Net Migration (World Bank indicator SM.POP.NETM).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.