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New York Average Temperature vs US Secondary School Enrollment

New York Average Temperature and US Secondary School Enrollment correlate at r = +0.53 over 35 years (1971–2022), p = 0.0010. With the time trend removed, r = +0.13. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.53 to 0.13 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.53
p-value
0.0010
Years compared (n)
35 (1971–2022)
95% confidence interval
0.24 to 0.73
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.13

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