The Statistical Analysis of the Sunspot and Lynx Cycles

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Abstract
The statistical testing of correlation between cyclical time series is discussed. The fallacy of applying the ordinary test of significance to the correlation coeff. between series which are not serially independent in themselves, is pointed out, and other sources of fallacious conslusions mentioned. Examination of the sunspot and Canadian lynx cycles, however, rules out the possibility of a casual connection between them.

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