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US Alcohol Consumption vs US Internet Users

US Alcohol Consumption and US Internet Users correlate at r = +0.92 over 21 years (2000–2020), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.46. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.92 to 0.46 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.92
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
21 (2000–2020)
95% confidence interval
0.80 to 0.97
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.46

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