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US Gross Savings vs US College Enrollment
US Gross Savings and US College Enrollment correlate at r = -0.80 over 39 years (1971–2022), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.62. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.62). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- -0.80
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 39 (1971–2022)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.89 to -0.65
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.62
Sources
- US Gross Savings (% of GDP): World Bank. US Gross Savings (World Bank indicator NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS).
- US College Enrollment (% gross): World Bank. US College Enrollment (World Bank indicator SE.TER.ENRR).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.