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Sydney Average Temperature vs US Marriage Rate

Sydney Average Temperature and US Marriage Rate correlate at r = -0.50 over 62 years (1960–2022), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.06. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from -0.50 to -0.06 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
-0.50
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
62 (1960–2022)
95% confidence interval
-0.67 to -0.29
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.06

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