Warfare, sex ratio and polygyny
Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In • Pages: 197-206 •
By Ember, Melvin
Hypothesis
"There is no significant association between a long postpartum taboo and polygyny in either the high or low male mortality situation . . . when we control for male mortality in warfare" (202)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | above .10 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Male Mortality In Warfare (control Factor) | Combined | Mortality, Aftermath Of Combat |
| Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |
| Postpartum Taboo | Independent | General Sex Restrictions, Postnatal Care |