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US Nuclear Power Generation vs US Imports

US Nuclear Power Generation and US Imports correlate at r = +0.91 over 55 years (1970–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.52. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.52). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.91
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
55 (1970–2024)
95% confidence interval
0.85 to 0.95
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.52

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