Population size predicts technological complexity in oceania
Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B: Biological Sciences • Vol/Iss. 277(1693) • The Royal Society • • Published In • Pages: 2559-2564 •
By Kline, Michelle A., Boyd, Robert
Hypothesis
Contact will have a stronger effect on the tool repertoires of small populations than large populations (2561).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mann-Whitney U test / T-test | Marginal Support | p=0.075 / p=0.052 | UNKNOWN | One tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Size | Independent | Population |
| Marine Biodiversity | Control | Fauna |
| Importance of Fishing | Control | Fishing, Food Quest |
| Seasonality and Productivity | Control | Climate, Location |
| Vulnerability to Catastrophic Storms | Control | Climate, Disasters |
| Drought Risk | Control | Disasters |
| Degree of Contact | Independent | Acculturation And Culture Contact |
| Marine Foraging Tool Repertoire | Dependent | Fishing Gear, Marine Industries |