Duration of agriculture and distance from the steppe predict the evolution of large-scale human societies in Afro-Eurasia
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications • Vol/Iss. 7(1) • Nature Portfolio • • Published In • Pages: 1-8 •
By Currie, Thomas E., Turchin, Peter, Turner, Edward, Gavrilets, Sergey
Hypothesis
Shorter distance from the Eurasian Steppe is associated with greater social complexity.
Note
See Table 1 for Pearson's r and Spearman's ρ.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalized Least Squares (GLS) regression | Supported | UNKNOWN | r = 0.63 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Social Complexity | Dependent | Territorial Hierarchy |
| Distance from the Eurasian Steppe | Independent | Maps, Location |