Fish, game, and the foundations of complexity in forager society: the evidence from new guinea
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 40 • Published In • Pages: 29-46 •
By Roscoe, Paul
Hypothesis
The proportion of dietary fauna that is from aquatic sources is positively associated with population density, settlement size, and residential permanency (p. 29).
Note
There was no particular significance level given for the association between residential permanency and dietary fauna, but it was supported.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Supported | p<.001 | rho = .827 (density); .737 (settlement size) | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Density | Dependent | Population |
| Proportion Of Aquatic Fauna | Independent | Diet |
| Residential Permanency | Dependent | Kin Groups |
| Settlement Size | Dependent | Settlement Patterns |