Economic Systems of Foraging, Agricultural, and Industrial Societies
Cambridge University Press • • Published In • Pages: 316 •
By Frederic L. Pryor
Hypothesis
PWO foraging economies will be associated with certain environmental attributes. (48)
Note
PWO is significantly negatively associated with effective temperature and agricultural potential, and positively associated with absolute latitude. No other relationships were significant.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression | Partially supported | p < 0.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Latitude | Dependent | Location |
| Agricultural Potential | Dependent | Tillage |
| Effective Temperature | Dependent | Climate |
| Fishing | Dependent | Diet |
| Gathering | Dependent | Diet |
| Hunting | Dependent | Diet |
| Evapotranspiration | Dependent | Climate |
| Famine Threat | Dependent | Disasters |
| Contact with West | Dependent | Acculturation And Culture Contact |
| Foraging Economy Type | Independent | Food Quest |