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US Oil Consumption vs US Female Labor Force Participation

US Oil Consumption and US Female Labor Force Participation correlate at r = +0.69 over 36 years (1990–2025), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.78. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.78). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.69
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
36 (1990–2025)
95% confidence interval
0.46 to 0.83
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.78

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