Indices of sociocultural development and cultural accumulation: an exponential cultural growth law and a "cultural surgency" factor
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 71 • Published In • Pages: 1112-1115 •
By Bowden, Edgar
Hypothesis
"Index of Sociocultural Development scores do in fact correlate with elaborateness of certain aspects of the aesthetic and ritual elements of culture" (1114)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| t-test | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Culture Other Than Architecture | Association | Art |
| Elaboration Of Ceremony And Ritual | Association | Logic |
| Elaboration Of Mortuary Ceremonies | Association | Burial Practices And Funerals |
| Isd Difference Scores | Association | Sociocultural Trends |
| Painted, Carved Walls, Ceiling Or Roof | Association | Decorative Art |
| Symbol Of Office For Ruler | Association | Chief Executive |