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Sydney Average Temperature vs US Secondary School Enrollment

Sydney Average Temperature and US Secondary School Enrollment correlate at r = +0.43 over 35 years (1971–2022), p = 0.010. With the time trend removed, r = -0.01. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.43 to -0.01 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.43
p-value
0.010
Years compared (n)
35 (1971–2022)
95% confidence interval
0.11 to 0.67
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.01

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