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US Marriage Rate vs US Gross Savings

US Marriage Rate and US Gross Savings correlate at r = +0.71 over 52 years (1970–2022), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.21. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.71 to 0.21 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.71
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
52 (1970–2022)
95% confidence interval
0.54 to 0.82
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.21

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