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US Meat Consumption per Person vs US Urban Population

US Meat Consumption per Person and US Urban Population correlate at r = +0.89 over 63 years (1961–2023), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.42. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.89 to 0.42 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.89
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
63 (1961–2023)
95% confidence interval
0.83 to 0.93
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.42

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