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New York Average Temperature vs US Mobile Subscriptions

New York Average Temperature and US Mobile Subscriptions correlate at r = +0.60 over 50 years (1960–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.02. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.60 to -0.02 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.60
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
50 (1960–2024)
95% confidence interval
0.39 to 0.75
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.02

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