Factor analysis of a cross-cultural sample
Behavior Science Notes • Vol/Iss. 8 • Published In • Pages: 233-257 •
By McNett, Charles W., Jr.
Hypothesis
Findings: A factor analysis of traits used to develop a settlement pattern scale of cultural complexity yielded three important factors. Factor 1, "Religion" (oblique rotation), loaded negatively and heavily on religious and ceremonial variables (245)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor analysis | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ceremonial Paraphernalia | UNKNOWN | Organized Ceremonial |
| Commonweal Rights | UNKNOWN | Religious Beliefs |
| Complex Concepts Of Supernatural | UNKNOWN | Spirits And Gods |
| Ethics | UNKNOWN | Ethics |
| Gods | UNKNOWN | Spirits And Gods |
| Magic | UNKNOWN | Magic |
| Power Of Religious Practitioners | UNKNOWN | Shamans And Psychotherapists, Magicians And Diviners, Priesthood |
| Shamans | UNKNOWN | Shamans And Psychotherapists |
| Temples | UNKNOWN | Religious And Educational Structures |