Predictors of Land Privatization: Cross-Cultural Tests of Defendability and Resource Stress Theory

American Anthropologist Vol/Iss. 122(4) American Anthropological Association Arlington, VA Published In Pages: 745-758
By Ember, Carol R., Adem, Terferi Abate, Brougham, Tahlisa, Pitek, Emily

Hypothesis

High dependence on hunting and gathering will be associated with mobility

Note

The statistical data for the combined dataset was as follows: gamma=-0.974, rho=-0.580, p<0.001

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Gamma/RhoSupportedp<0.001gamma=-0.947, rho=-0.507UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
MobilityDependent variableSettlement Patterns
Dependence on hunting and gatheringIndependent variableCollecting, Hunting And Trapping