Typology and patterning: Spiro's sample re-examined
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 68 • Published In • Pages: 1456-1470 •
By Chaney, Richard P.
Hypothesis
Spiro stated that food production and social stratification jointly comprise a necessary condition for maximum government. Although there is a significant relationship between the three variables (economics, government and stratification), no statement about necessary conditions can be made (1465, 1466)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chi square, comparison of raw scores | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Complexity | UNKNOWN | Territorial Organization |
| Social Stratification | UNKNOWN | Social Stratification |
| Subsistence Practices | UNKNOWN | Diet, Production And Supply |