Political institutionalization in primitive societies: a hologeistic analysis
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 14 • Published In • Pages: 277-292 •
By Hill, Kim
Hypothesis
Various socio-economic variables (agricultural dependence, fixity of settlement, community size, population density, and class stratification) will predict political complexity (279).
Note
Class stratification is the most influential independent variable (p=.05).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Partially supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Dependence | Independent | Annual Cycle, Diet, Food Quest |
| Class Stratification | Independent | Classes |
| Community Size | Independent | Community Structure |
| Fixity Of Settlement | Independent | Settlement Patterns |
| Political Complexity | Dependent | Chief Executive, Form And Rules Of Government, Judicial Authority, Police, Territorial Hierarchy |
| Population Density | Independent | Community Structure |