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US Egg Consumption per Person vs US Birth Rate

US Egg Consumption per Person and US Birth Rate correlate at r = +0.57 over 63 years (1961–2023), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.12. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.57 to 0.12 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.57
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
63 (1961–2023)
95% confidence interval
0.38 to 0.72
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.12

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