Functions of dance in nuptial rituals: test on ethnographic data, an evolutionary approach
Masarykovy Univerzity • • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Pecka, Daniel
Hypothesis
The presence of men dancing in nuptial rituals is less frequent in stratified polygynous societies than in non-stratified polygynous societies.
Note
Despite having a p-value of 0.048, “the results of models including social stratification can be claimed as representable only for Africa” (p.60)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalized linear mixed effect models | Not supported | p=0.048 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of men dancing in nuptial nuptials | Dependent | Dance, Nuptials |
| Social stratification in polygynous societies | Independent | Polygamy |