Internal war: a cross-cultural study
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 70 • Published In • Pages: 277-289 •
By Otterbein, Keith F.
Hypothesis
". . . internal war will be found in uncentralized political systems characterized by fraternal interest groups; . . . the presence of fraternal interest groups in centralized political systems . . . should have no effect on the frequency of internal war . . ." (284)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.01 | .56 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fraternal Interest Groups (polygyny) | Independent | Polygamy |
| Internal Warfare | Dependent | Inter-community Relations |
| Political Centralization | Independent | Territorial Organization |