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 descent type and ancestor worship. Unilineal descent will be more likely to practice ancestor worship than cognatic descent.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi-square | Supported | p = .01 | C = .53 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Descent Type | Independent | Rule Of Descent |
| Marriage Type | Dependent | Polygamy |