Systemic population control in the Middle and Upper Paleolithic: inferences based on contemporary hunter-gatherers
World Archaeology • Vol/Iss. 4 • Published In • Pages: 222-243 •
By Divale, William Tulio
Hypothesis
"Female infanticide and blood revenge warfare and feuding were both interrelated and effective in regulating population growth [in hunting and gathering bands as evidenced by sex ratios in young and adult populations]" (232)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of ratios | Supported | Not Applicable | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Infanticide | Independent | Abortion And Infanticide |
| Sex Ratios In Young And Adult Populations | Dependent | Composition Of Population |
| Warfare | Independent | Instigation Of War |