Scars for war: evaluating alternative signaling explanations for cross-cultural variance in ritual costs
Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 28 • Published In • Pages: 234-247 •
By Sosis, Richard, Kress, Howard C., Boster, James S.
Hypothesis
Patrilocal societies will be less likely to have costly male rites.
Note
Related hypothesis was tested: Societies with patrilineal descent will be less likely to have costly male rites (p=.53).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANOVA | Not Supported | Not Significant (p=.61) | none | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Male Rites, Costliness | Dependent | Puberty And Initiation |
| Nonpatrilocal Societies | Independent | Residence, Rule Of Descent |
| Patrilocal Societies | Independent | Residence, Rule Of Descent |