Human responses to environmental extremeness and uncertainty: a cross-cultural perspective
Risk and Uncertainty in Tribal and Peasant Economies • Westview Press • Boulder, CO • Published In • Pages: 229-255 •
By Low, Bobbi S.
Hypothesis
Unpredictability in climatic variables, particularly rainfall, will influence primary productivity, presence of herbivores, and availability of food (238).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Availability Of Food | Dependent | Annual Cycle |
| Environmental Unpredictability (rainfall) | Independent | Climate |
| Herbivores | Dependent | Fauna |
| Primary Productivity | Dependent | Flora |