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US Egg Consumption per Person vs US Energy Use per Capita

US Egg Consumption per Person and US Energy Use per Capita correlate at r = -0.36 over 59 years (1965–2023), p = 0.0057. With the time trend removed, r = -0.60. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.0057) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.60). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.36
p-value
0.0057
Years compared (n)
59 (1965–2023)
95% confidence interval
-0.56 to -0.11
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.60

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