Bifurcate merging: a test of five theories
American Anthropologist, n.s. • Vol/Iss. 49 • Published In • Pages: 56-68 •
By Murdock, George Peter
Hypothesis
"This social classification and differentiation [of moieties] . . . should tend to produce a corresponding effect on kinship terminology, and thus result in the phenomenon of bifurcate merging" (57)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of association | Supported | UNKNOWN | .56 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Bifurcate Merging Kinship Terminology | Dependent | Kinship Terminology |
| Moieties | Independent | Moieties |