Infantile stimulation and adult stature of human males
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 66 • Published In • Pages: 1007-1028 •
By Landauer, Thomas K., Whiting, John W.M.
Hypothesis
"In societies where infants' heads/limbs were repeatedly molded or stretched, where ears, noses or lips were pierced, where they were circumcised, vaccinated, innoculated or scarred with tribal marks, mean adult stature was over two inches greater" (1018)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| t-test | Supported | p<.005 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Infantile Stress | Independent | Body Alterations, Development And Maturation |
| Mean Adult Male Stature | Dependent | Anthropometry |
| Protein In Diet (control Variable) | Combined | Nutrition, Diet |
| Sunlight (control Variable) | Combined | Climate |