Causes of polygyny: ecology, economy, kinship, and warfare
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 90 • Published In • Pages: 871-887 •
By White, Douglas R., Burton, Michael L.
Hypothesis
Constraints on expansion into new lands will be negatively associated with polygyny (p. 875-6).
Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
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multiple regression | Supported | p<.005 | beta = -1.282 for plow; -.213 for fishing | UNKNOWN |
Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
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Fishing | Independent | Fishing |
Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |
Presence Of Plow | Independent | Agricultural Machinery |