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
". . . the lower density societies in our sample . . . are significantly more likely to have mobile local groups" (84)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| phi, Fisher's exact test | Supported | p<.005 | .85 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Local Groups | Dependent | Residence |
| Population Density | Independent | Population |