The mating system of foragers in the standard cross-cultural sample
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 37 • Published In • Pages: 282-306 •
By Marlowe, Frank W.
Hypothesis
Male contribution to subsistence will be negatively associated with percent of polygynous women among foragers (292-3).
Note
Pathogen stress was also a variable in this model, but was not significant.
Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
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multiple regression | Supported | p<.05 | Beta = -.372 | Two-tailed |
Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
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Male Contribution To Subsistence | Independent | Collecting, Hunting And Trapping, Division Of Labor By Gender |
Pathogen Stress | Independent | Morbidity |
Percent Of Polygynous Women | Dependent | Polygamy |