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US Life Expectancy vs US Net Migration

US Life Expectancy and US Net Migration correlate at r = +0.80 over 65 years (1960–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.34. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.80 to 0.34 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.80
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
65 (1960–2024)
95% confidence interval
0.68 to 0.87
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.34

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