The evolution of human sex ratio at birth: a bio-cultural analysis

The Evolution of Cultural Diversity: A Phylogenetic Approach UCL Press London, UK Published In Pages: 207-216
By Mace, Ruth, Jordan, Fiona M.

Hypothesis

Sex ratio at birth will be positively correlated with the presence of brideprice.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Phylogenetic method CONTINUOUS of Pagel (1999)Not Supportedp = 0.534r = 0.083UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Sex ratio at birthDependentBirth Statistics
Presence or absence of bridepriceIndependentMode Of Marriage