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New York Average Temperature vs US Alcohol Consumption

New York Average Temperature and US Alcohol Consumption correlate at r = +0.49 over 21 years (2000–2020), p = 0.025. With the time trend removed, r = +0.22. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.025) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.22). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.49
p-value
0.025
Years compared (n)
21 (2000–2020)
95% confidence interval
0.07 to 0.76
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.22

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