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Tokyo Average Temperature vs US Oil Consumption

Tokyo Average Temperature and US Oil Consumption correlate at r = +0.47 over 61 years (1965–2025), p = 1.4e-4. With the time trend removed, r = -0.03. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.47 to -0.03 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.47
p-value
1.4e-4
Years compared (n)
61 (1965–2025)
95% confidence interval
0.25 to 0.65
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.03

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