Factors Predicting the Scientific Wealth of Nations
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 54 • SAGE Publications • • Published In • Pages: 364-397 •
By Allik, Juri, Lauk, Kalmer, Realo, Anu
Hypothesis
Economic wealth is not strictly associated with scientific excellence across countries.
Note
Chose a variety of variables related to economic wealth (measured by GNI), levels of governance implementation and human development, life expectancy, and levels of education to test associations with scientific excellence.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Regression Analysis | Supported | p < 0.05 | r = 0.33, p = 0.022 | UNKNOWN |