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US Meat Consumption per Person vs US Gross Savings

US Meat Consumption per Person and US Gross Savings correlate at r = -0.66 over 54 years (1970–2023), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.25. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from -0.66 to -0.25 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
-0.66
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
54 (1970–2023)
95% confidence interval
-0.79 to -0.47
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.25

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