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US Solar Energy Consumption vs US Cereal Yield

US Solar Energy Consumption and US Cereal Yield correlate at r = +0.67 over 42 years (1983–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.01. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.67 to 0.01 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.67
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
42 (1983–2024)
95% confidence interval
0.46 to 0.81
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.01

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