An evaluation of alternative theories of matrilocal versus patrilocal residence

Behavior Science Research Vol/Iss. 9 Published In Pages: 135-149
By Ember, Carol R.

Hypothesis

". . . among migrating . . . societies, only those that are relatively small should be matrilocal" (147)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
phi coefficient, Fisher's exact testSupportedp<.005.85One-tailed

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Population SizeUNKNOWNPopulation
ResidenceUNKNOWNResidence