The birth of the gods; the origin of primitive beliefs

University of Michigan Press Ann Arbor Published In Pages: 260
By Swanson, Guy E.

Hypothesis

"Monotheism is positively related to the presence of a hierarchy of three or more sovereign groups in a society" (81)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Coefficient of contingencySupportedp<.001.81One-tailed

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
MonotheismDependentSpirits And Gods
Three Or More Sovereign GroupsIndependentSodalities