Nonlinear scaling of space use in human hunter-gatherers
Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) • Vol/Iss. 104(11) • National Academy of Sciences • • Published In • Pages: 4765-4769 •
By Hamilton, Marcus J., Milne, Bruce T., Walker, Robert S., Brown, James H.
Hypothesis
The scaling of an area of space with population size is linear.
Note
Scaling exponent = 0.70; F = 105.8
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regression Analysis-Least Squares | Not Supported | P < 0.0001 | R-squared = 0.24 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Size | Association | Population |
| Area of Space | Association | Location |