Cross-language predictors of consonant-vowel syllables

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 101 • Published In 2000 • Pages: 730-742 •

By Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol R.

Abstract

This study tests predictors of consonant-vowel prevalence cross-culturally. Authors reevaluate the findings of Munroe et. al. (1996) and also test a new variable—baby-holding—for its relationship to CV score. Results suggest that baby-holding is a significant predictor of CV score.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Probability Sample Files (PSF)	Combination

Hypotheses (5)
Hypothesis	Supported
There will be a positive relationship between the degree of baby holding and CV score (732).	Supported
Colder climates will have lower CV scores than warmer climates as Munroe et. al. (1996) suggested (733).	Supported
Literacy will be negatively associated with higher C-V scores as Munroe et. al. (1996) suggested (733).	Supported
Controlling for climate and literacy, baby-holding will be a significant predictor of consonant-vowel score (736).	Not Supported
Mean number of syllables per word will be negatively associated with consonant-vowel score (736).	`UNKNOWN`

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Cross-language predictors of consonant-vowel syllables

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 101 • Published In 2000 • Pages: 730-742 • Cite

By Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol R.

Abstract

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Hypotheses (5)

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 101 • Published In 2000 • Pages: 730-742 •