Social hierarchy and burial treatments: a comparative assessment
Cross-Cultural Research • Published In • Pages: 79-115 •
By Kamp, Kathryn A.
Hypothesis
Expenditures in burials will be positively associated with more political hierarchy and judicial authority (90)
Note
Various tests conducted using four measures of political variables. However, author says that results are not strong enough to infer status hierarchy from burials
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.005 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Burials | Dependent | Burial Practices And Funerals |
| Judicial Authority | Independent | Judicial Authority |
| Political Hierarchy | Independent | Territorial Hierarchy |