Folk song style and culture
American Association for the Advancement of Science • Washington DC • Published In • Pages: 170-203 •
By Lomax, Alan
Hypothesis
"Cohesive singing . . . occurs . . . more frequently . . . in stable and 'non toppy' communities than elsewhere" (187) Note that 'toppy' communities are those "in which either a complex or elite caste system or many levels of extra-local governmental authority split the community."
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Supported | p<.05 | .48 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Cohesive Singing | UNKNOWN | Music |
| Stable, Non-toppy Communities | UNKNOWN | Community Structure |