The birth of the gods; the origin of primitive beliefs
University of Michigan Press • Ann Arbor • Published In • Pages: 260 •
By Swanson, Guy E.
Hypothesis
"There is a positive and significant relationship between the presence in a society of sovereign kinship groups other than the nuclear family and a belief that ancestral spirits are active in human affairs" (108)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of contingency | Supported | p<.01 | .47 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Belief In Ancestral Spirits | Dependent | General Character Of Religion, Spirits And Gods |
| Non-nuclear Family Kin Groups | Independent | Kin Groups |