Internal war: a cross-cultural study
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 70 • Published In • Pages: 277-289 •
By Otterbein, Keith F.
Hypothesis
"If we control for level of political complexity, the magnitude of the relationship between the type of initiating party and the frequency of internal war in uncentralized political systems is increased . . ." (283)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.01 | .54 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Initiating Party | Independent | Instigation Of War |
| Internal Warfare | Dependent | Inter-community Relations |
| Political Centralization | Independent | Territorial Organization |