Myths about hunter-gatherers

Ethnology Vol/Iss. 17 Published In Pages: 439-448
By Ember, Carol R.

Hypothesis

Most hunter-gatherers are peaceful (443).

Note

Most hunter-gatherers were found to participate in frequent or occasional warfare.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Comparison of percentagesNot SupportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Frequency Of WarfareUNKNOWNIngroup Antagonisms, Instigation Of War