The conditions favoring matrilocal versus patrilocal residence
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 73 • Published In • Pages: 571-594 •
By Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol R.
Hypothesis
"As for how warfare might affect residence, we found that matrilocal societies have purely external warfare (warfare only with other societies) much more often than patrilocal societies" (593)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.005 | .79 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence | Dependent | Residence |
| Warfare (external, Internal, Combination) | Independent | War |