Aztec human sacrifice: cross-cultural assessments of the ecological hypothesis
Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 37 • Published In • Pages: 285-298 •
By Winkelman, Michael James
Hypothesis
Population density, population pressure, internal and external war for land and resources, and a low hierarchical focus of religion will be positively associated with human sacrifice (285, 294).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Human Sacrifice | Dependent | Prayers And Sacrifices |
| Low Hierarchical Focus Of Religion | Independent | Spirits And Gods |
| Population Density | Independent | Population |
| Population Pressure | Independent | Population |
| War For Land And Resources | Independent | Ingroup Antagonisms, Instigation Of War, Warfare |