On the development of unilineal descent
Journal of Anthropological Research • Vol/Iss. 30 • Published In • Pages: 69-94 •
By Ember, Carol R., Ember, Melvin, Pasternak, Burton
Hypothesis
". . . intergroup competition is the most important catalyst in the formation of unilineal descent groups in unilocal societies" (74)
Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
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phi | Supported | p<.005 | .54 | One-tailed |
Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
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Unilineal Descent | Dependent | Rule Of Descent |
Unilocal Residence | Independent | Residence |
Warfare | Independent | Warfare |