A Cross-Cultural Summary: Fertility
HRAF Press • New Haven, Connecticut • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Textor, Robert B.
Hypothesis
Societies where the attaining of wives is by relatively easy means, such as token bride price, gift exchange, or receipt of dowry, will have a high composite fertility level (280, 263).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher's Exact Test | Supported | P = 0.041 | Phi = -0.38 | Two-Tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility | Association | Birth Statistics |
| Wife Attainment | Association | Mode Of Marriage, Arranging A Marriage |