Political complexity and village community: test of an hypothesis
Anthropological Quarterly • Vol/Iss. 39 • Published In • Pages: 43-52 •
By Befu, Harumi
Hypothesis
". . . increasing political complexity at higher levels [will] entail more . . . delegation of authority and increased delegation of authority [will] be handled by creating new administrative levels within the village" (47)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.001 | .24 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Level Within Villages | UNKNOWN | Community Structure, Community Heads, Community Councils, Local Officials, Towns |
| More Delegation Of Authority | UNKNOWN | Community, Towns |
| Political Complexity | UNKNOWN | Territorial Hierarchy |