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US Alcohol Consumption vs US Median Age

US Alcohol Consumption and US Median Age correlate at r = +0.94 over 21 years (2000–2020), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.64. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.64). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.94
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
21 (2000–2020)
95% confidence interval
0.86 to 0.98
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.64

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