CorrelateAI › Pairs

US Coal Consumption vs US College Enrollment

US Coal Consumption and US College Enrollment correlate at r = +0.18 over 39 years (1971–2022), p = 0.260. With the time trend removed, r = +0.71. Not statistically significant.

Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 39, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.260). It could easily be chance.

Pearson r
+0.18
p-value
0.260
Years compared (n)
39 (1971–2022)
95% confidence interval
-0.14 to 0.47
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.71

Sources

Related pairs

Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.