Sexual dimorphism in stature and women's work: a phylogenetic cross-cultural analysis

American Journal of Physical Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 110 • Published In • Pages: 27-45 •
By Holden, Clare, Mace, Ruth

Hypothesis

Sexual dimorphism in stature will be greater in polygynous societies (27).

Note

Authors suggest that these results might indicate a Type II error.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
multiple regressionNot SupportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
PolygynyIndependentPolygamy
Sexual Dimorphism, StatureDependentAnthropometry