Alternative predictors of polygyny

Cross-Cultural Research Vol/Iss. 19 Published In Pages: 1-23
By Ember, Melvin

Hypothesis

Controlling on the presence/absence of high male mortality in warfare, delayed age at marriage will be associated with polygyny (11).

Note

Relationship is significant only when male mortality in warfare is low.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Fisher’s exact testPartially supportedp<.05phi= .82One-tailed

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Age At MarriageIndependentRegulation Of Marriage
Male Mortality In WarfareIndependentAftermath Of Combat
PolygynyDependentPolygamy