Universal patterns in cultural evolution: an empirical analysis using Guttman scaling

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 106 • Published In • Pages: 145-149 •
By Peregrine, Peter N., Ember, Carol R., Ember, Melvin

Abstract

This article tests for universal patterns in cultural evolution by Guttman scaling on two different worldwide samples of archaeological traditions and on well-known archaeological sequences. The evidence is generally consistent with universal evolutionary sequences.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
eHRAF ArchaeologyResearchers OwnAlso used the Outline of Archaeological Traditions

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Guttman will support general sequences in cultural evolution in prehistoric samples (145)Supported
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Jessie Cohen