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US Alcohol Consumption vs US Nuclear Power Generation

US Alcohol Consumption and US Nuclear Power Generation correlate at r = +0.62 over 21 years (2000–2020), p = 0.0028. With the time trend removed, r = +0.05. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.62 to 0.05 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.62
p-value
0.0028
Years compared (n)
21 (2000–2020)
95% confidence interval
0.26 to 0.83
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.05

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