Population size as an explanation for patterns in the paleolithic archaeological record: more caution is needed
Current Anthropology • Published In • Pages: S388-S396 •
By Collard, Mark, Buchanan, Briggs, O'Brien, Michael J.
Hypothesis
Controlling for resource risk, population size will predict tool kit complexity (p. S390).
Note
A simple correlation existed between population size and two of the three measures of tool kit complexity, however it disappeared when controlling on resource risk and mobility.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Not Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Size | Independent | Population |
| Resource Risk | Independent | Climate |
| Tool Kit Complexity | Dependent | General Tools |