Typology and patterning: Spiro's sample re-examined

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 68 • Published In • Pages: 1456-1470 •
By Chaney, Richard P.

Hypothesis

Spiro stated that food production and social stratification jointly comprise a necessary condition for maximum government. Although there is a significant relationship between the three variables (economics, government and stratification), no statement about necessary conditions can be made (1465, 1466)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
chi square, comparison of raw scoresSupportedp<.001UNKNOWNUNKNOWN