The conditions favoring multilocal residence
Southwestern Journal of Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 28 • Published In • Pages: 382-400 •
By Ember, Carol R., Ember, Melvin
Hypothesis
"Unilocal societies may be transformed into multilocal societies because of depopulation . . . among relatively sedentary societies with more than 15 percent dependence on agriculture . . . and in societies lacking in equality of inheritance" (393, 394)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| phi coefficient, Fisher's exact test | Supported | p<.005 | .62 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Dependence On Agriculture | Independent | Production And Supply |
| Depopulation | Independent | Population |
| Equality Of Inheritance | Independent | Inheritance |
| Migratory Bands | Independent | Settlement Patterns |
| Multilocal Residence | Dependent | Residence |