A comparison of three measures of social complexity
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 71 • Published In • Pages: 706-708 •
By Schaefer, James Michael
Abstract
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50 society subsample
| Sample Used | Coded Data | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| World Ethnographic Sample (WES) | Other Researchers |
| Hypothesis | Supported |
|---|---|
| Naroll's Social Development Index, Freeman's Scale, and Marsh's Index of Differentiation tend to measure the same developmental variable in ranking social complexity. | Supported |
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Christina Carolus