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US Adolescent Birth Rate vs US Population Aged 65+
US Adolescent Birth Rate and US Population Aged 65+ correlate at r = -0.93 over 65 years (1960–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.39. Interpret with caution.
Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from -0.93 to -0.39 once the trend is removed.
- Pearson r
- -0.93
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 65 (1960–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.96 to -0.88
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.39
Sources
- US Adolescent Birth Rate (per 1,000 women 15–19): World Bank. US Adolescent Birth Rate (World Bank indicator SP.ADO.TFRT).
- US Population Aged 65+ (% of total): World Bank. US Population Aged 65+ (World Bank indicator SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS).
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