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US Meat Consumption per Person vs US Internet Users

US Meat Consumption per Person and US Internet Users correlate at r = +0.39 over 34 years (1990–2023), p = 0.023. With the time trend removed, r = +0.63. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.023) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.63). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.39
p-value
0.023
Years compared (n)
34 (1990–2023)
95% confidence interval
0.06 to 0.64
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.63

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