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US Electricity Use per Capita vs US College Enrollment

US Electricity Use per Capita and US College Enrollment correlate at r = +0.21 over 20 years (1990–2022), p = 0.384. With the time trend removed, r = -0.16. Not statistically significant.

Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 20, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.384). It could easily be chance.

Pearson r
+0.21
p-value
0.384
Years compared (n)
20 (1990–2022)
95% confidence interval
-0.26 to 0.59
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.16

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