A Cross-National Test of the Uncertainty Hypothesis Religious Belief
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 45(3) • SAGE Publications • • Published In • Pages: 318-333 •
By Barber, Nigel
Hypothesis
Economic development will tend to be associated with more disbelief in God.
Note
The assessment of economic development was done by looking at high levels of post-secondary enrollment and low levels of agricultural labor.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Least Square (OLS) Regression Analysis | Supported | p < 0.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Development | Independent | Agriculture, Economic Planning And Development, Education |
| Disbelief in God | Dependent | Religious Beliefs |
| Islam | Control | Religious Beliefs |
| Communism | Control | Form And Rules Of Government |