Who keeps children alive? A review of the effects of kin on child survival
Evolution and human behavior • Vol/Iss. 29(1) • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 1-18 •
By Sear, Rebecca, Mace, Ruth
Hypothesis
The presence of grandmothers will predict lower child mortality rates (10).
Note
They do not have universally positive effects on child survival. (Hypothesis tested by observing the proportion of previous studies with the hypothesized effect. No formal statistical test)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Some support | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Child Mortality | Dependent | Mortality |
| Grandmother Mortality | Independent | Mortality |