The evolution of human sex ratio at birth: a bio-cultural analysis
The Evolution of Cultural Diversity: A Phylogenetic Approach • UCL Press • London, UK • Published In • Pages: 207-216 •
By Mace, Ruth, Jordan, Fiona M.
Hypothesis
Sex ratio in children between 0-14 years old will be positively correlated with the presence of brideprice.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phylogenetic method CONTINUOUS of Pagel (1999) | Not Supported | p = 0.758 | r = -0.04 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex ratio in children between 0 and 14 | Dependent | Composition Of Population, Birth Statistics |
| Presence or absence of brideprice | Independent | Mode Of Marriage |