Material security, life history, and moralistic religions: A cross cultural examination
PLos ONE • Vol/Iss. 13(3) • ? • • Published In • Pages: 1-9 •
By Purzycki, Benjamin Grant, Ross, Cody T., Apicella, Coren, Atkinson, Quentin D., Cohen, Emma, McNamara, Rita Anne, Willard, Aiyana K., Xygalatas, Dimitris, Norenzayan, Ara, Henrich, Joseph
Hypothesis
Material security will be positively correlated with viewing deities as moral.
Note
"Though a poorly-specified model detailing an implausible relationship, it is in the predicted direction" (4) Not supported at the individual level, so group level results may be misleading.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Level Bayesian Regression Model | Partially Supported | 90% Equal Tail Posterior Credibility Interval | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Material Security | Independent | NONE |
| Moral Index for Local Deities | Dependent | Spirits And Gods |