Correlates of monogamy in human groups: tests of some sociobiological hypotheses

Behavior Science Research Vol/Iss. 18 Published In Pages: 123-140
By Gray, J. Patrick, Wolfe, Linda D.

Hypothesis

The degree of monogamy is negatively associated with the degree of sexual dimorphism of stature among human societies (129).

Note

A Kruskall-Wallace Test was used.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
OtherNot Supportedabove .10UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Marriage SystemAssociationPolygamy
Sexual Dimorphism Of StatureAssociationAnthropometry