Body-based units of measure in cultural evolution.
Science • Vol/Iss. 380(6648) • American Association for the Advancement of Science • • Published In • Pages: 948-954 •
By Kaaronen, Roope O., Manninen, Mikael A., Eronen, Jussi T.
Hypothesis
Body-based measurement is common in the world's cultures.
Note
The authors identify four cognitive-cultural mechanisms that explain why body-based measurements developed and why they have persisted despite the presence of standardized-measurement systems: 1. Ergonomic design 2. Motor efficiency 3. Availability 4. Integration with local knowledge
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnographic data analysis | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of body-based measurements | Dependent | Weights And Measures |