Inferences from the shape of dwellings

Settlement Archaeology National Press Books Palo Alto Published In Pages: 117-133
By Whiting, John W.M., Ayres, Barbara

Hypothesis

". . . societies with multiple-roomed dwellings usually have extended families, status distinctions, or both" (122)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Comparison of raw scoresSupportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Extended FamiliesIndependentExtended Families
Multiple Roomed DwellingsDependentDwellings
Status DistinctionsIndependentClasses