Toward a Unified Theory of Ancestor Worship: A Cross-Cultural Study
Social Forces • Vol/Iss. 54(2) • Oxford University Press • • Published In • Pages: 427-440 •
By Sheils, Dean
Hypothesis
There will be an association between agricultural level and polygyny. The incidence of polygyny will be most common amid simple agrarians, simple horticulturalists, and advanced horticulturalists than among hunter-gatherers and advanced agrarians.
Note
The relationship between agricultural level and polygyny is curvilinear being the most robust amid advanced horticulturalists.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi-square | Supported | p = .01 | C = .67 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Type | Dependent | Polygamy |
| Agricultural Level | Independent | Agriculture, Tillage |