Function predicts how people treat their dogs in a global sample
Nature Scientific Reports • Vol/Iss. 13 • Nature • • Published In • Pages: 1-11 •
By Chira, Angela M., Kirby, Kathryn R. , Epperlein, Theresa, Bräuer, Juliane
Hypothesis
Dogs used for herding and hunting will be treated better than average.
Note
Hunting dogs are accorded more personhood in a statistically significant way, and herding dogs are slightly more likely to be afforded more positive care, but also might be more likely to receive negative treatment.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayesian model | Partially Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Personhood of dogs | Dependent | Domesticated Animals |
| Functions fulfilled by dogs | Independent | Domesticated Animals |
| Positive care for dogs | Dependent | Domesticated Animals |
| Negative treatment of dogs | Dependent | Domesticated Animals |