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Tokyo Average Temperature vs US Alcohol Consumption

Tokyo Average Temperature and US Alcohol Consumption correlate at r = +0.53 over 21 years (2000–2020), p = 0.014. 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 0.53 to 0.06 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.53
p-value
0.014
Years compared (n)
21 (2000–2020)
95% confidence interval
0.12 to 0.78
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.06

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