Functions of dance in nuptial rituals: test on ethnographic data, an evolutionary approach

Masarykovy Univerzity Published In Pages: ??
By Pecka, Daniel

Hypothesis

Dancing in nuptial rituals plays a role in courtship.

Note

The overarching hypothesis was to test whether dancing in nuptial rituals plays a role in courtship. Since all the other hypotheses were not supported, there is no support for this main hypothesis.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Generalized linear mixed effect modelsNot supportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Dancing in nuptial ritualsAssociationDance, Nuptials
Playing a role in courtshipAssociationArranging A Marriage