Dog-Human Coevolution: Cross-Cultural Analysis of Multiple Hypotheses

Journal of Ethnobiology Vol/Iss. 40 (4) BioOne Washington, DC Published In Pages: 414-433
By Chambers, Jaime, Quinlan, Marsha B., Evans, Alexis, Quinlan, Robert J.

Hypothesis

Humans' utility for dogs (HUD) will be negatively associated with hot environments

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Multilevel negative-binomial regressionSupportedp<0.001-0.24UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
ClimateIndependent variableClimate
Humans' utility to dogs (HUD)Dependent variableDomesticated Animals