Economic Systems of Foraging, Agricultural, and Industrial Societies
Cambridge University Press • • Published In • Pages: 316 •
By Frederic L. Pryor
Hypothesis
Classic foraging economies will be associated with certain environmental attributes (47)
Note
The only significant relationship is between classic foraging and proportion of subsistence derived from fishing. No other variables listed have significant relationships.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression | Partially supported | p < 0.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Latitude | Dependent | Location |
| Agricultural Potential | Dependent | Tillage |
| Effective Temperature | Dependent | Climate |
| Fishing | Dependent | Diet |
| Gathering | Dependent | Diet |
| Hunting | Dependent | Diet |
| Evapotranspiration | Dependent | Climate |
| Famine Threat | Dependent | Disasters |
| Contact with West | Dependent | Acculturation And Culture Contact |
| Foraging Economy Type | Independent | Food Quest |