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US CO₂ Emissions per Capita vs US Secondary School Enrollment
US CO₂ Emissions per Capita and US Secondary School Enrollment correlate at r = -0.78 over 35 years (1971–2022), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.34. Interpret with caution.
Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from -0.78 to -0.34 once the trend is removed.
- Pearson r
- -0.78
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 35 (1971–2022)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.88 to -0.60
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.34
Sources
- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (tonnes): World Bank. US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (World Bank indicator EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5).
- US Secondary School Enrollment (% gross): World Bank. US Secondary School Enrollment (World Bank indicator SE.SEC.ENRR).
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