Myths about hunter-gatherers

Ethnology Vol/Iss. 17 Published In Pages: 439-448
By Ember, Carol R.

Hypothesis

Gathering is the most important subsistence activity among hunter-gatherers (440).

Note

Gathering was found to contribute to less than half the calories in 77 percent of societies sampled.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Comparison of percentagesNot SupportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Calories Obtained From Each Subsistence ActivityUNKNOWNFood Quest, Annual Cycle, Diet