On the development of unilineal descent
Journal of Anthropological Research • Vol/Iss. 30 • Published In • Pages: 69-94 •
By Ember, Carol R., Ember, Melvin, Pasternak, Burton
Hypothesis
". . . intergroup competition is the most important catalyst in the formation of unilineal descent groups in unilocal societies" (74)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| phi | Supported | p<.005 | .54 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Unilineal Descent | Dependent | Rule Of Descent |
| Unilocal Residence | Independent | Residence |
| Warfare | Independent | Warfare |