The Use of Wooden Clubs and Throwing Sticks among Recent Foragers

Human Nature Vol/Iss. 34 Springer Published In Pages: 122-152
By Hrnčíř, Václav

Hypothesis

Throwing sticks are used amongst most foraging societies.

Note

The use of throwing sticks was recorded in only 12 out of 57 societies (21%). In all but one case, they were made of wood.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Descriptive StatisticsNot supportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Presence of throwing sticksDependentWeapons