Population growth, society, and culture: an inventory of cross-culturally tested causal hypotheses
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 126 •
By Sipes, Richard G.
Hypothesis
A religious rather than secular orientation will be positively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (70).
Note
Religious rather than secular orientation is measured as a composite of 5 variables, including religious consideration of reproduction, rites of passage, recovery from illness, economic undertakings, and politico-military undertakings as paramount.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Not Supported | p = 0.13 | gamma = 0.25 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Growth Rate | Dependent | Population |
| Religious Rather than Secular Orientation | Independent | Ethos, General Character Of Religion |