Human Residence Patterns
Emerging Trends in the Social and Behavioral Sciences • John Wiley & Sons, Inc. • • Published In • Pages: 1-8 •
By Walker, Robert S.
Hypothesis
There is variability in residence patterns for hunter-gatherer and horticulturalist societies.
Note
Helm's measure is the sum of all adult primary kin living with an average man divided by the sum of all primary kin living with both an average man and an average woman. Helm's measure averages 0.53 for hunter-gatherer societies and 0.46 for horticulturalist societies.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Comparison | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Patterns | Dependent | Residence |
| Subsistence Type | Independent | Tillage, Diet |