Comparing explanations of polygyny
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 41 • Human Relations Area Files, Inc. • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 428-440 •
By Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol R., Low, Bobbi S.
Hypothesis
When controlling for pathogen stress and male mortality in war, fraternal interest groups will be positively associated with nonsororal polygyny
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logistic regression | Supported | p=0.002 | UNKNOWN | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fraternal Interest Groups | Independent variable | Sodalities |
| Nonsororal Polygyny | Dependent variable | Polygamy |