Explaining marriage patterns in a globally representative sample through socio-ecology and population history: A Bayesian phylogenetic analysis using a new supertree
Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 40 • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 176-187 •
By Minocher, Riana, Duda, Pavel, Jaeggi, Adrian V.
Hypothesis
Population density will predict the percent of married men who are polygynous.
Note
PP stands for posterior probability.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayesian phylogenetic multi-response model | Not Supported | p > 0.05; PP = 0.89 | UNKNOWN | two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Density | Independent | Population |
| Married Polygynous Men | Dependent | Polygamy |