Cross-cultural correlates of games of chance
Behavior Science Notes • Vol/Iss. 1 • Published In • Pages: 131-144 •
By Roberts, John M., Sutton-Smith, Brian
Hypothesis
"Games of chance occur where . . . outcome . . . in the life situation [is] uncertain, not easily controlled by either physical skill or strategy in areas of environmental setting, food production, social and political interaction, marriage, war and religion" (143)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | UNKNOWN | Climate, Topography And Geology |
| Food Production | UNKNOWN | Diet, Production And Supply, Tillage |
| Games Of Chance Present, Strategy Lacking | UNKNOWN | Games |
| Marriage | UNKNOWN | Regulation Of Marriage |
| Social And Political Interaction | UNKNOWN | Settlement Patterns |
| Warfare And Religion | UNKNOWN | Instigation Of War, Spirits And Gods |