The birth of the gods; the origin of primitive beliefs
University of Michigan Press • Ann Arbor • Published In • Pages: 260 •
By Swanson, Guy E.
Hypothesis
"Reincarnation is positively and significantly related to a settlement pattern of neighborhoods, nomadic bands, extended family compounds, and other small, but continuing units" (120)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of contingency | Supported | p<.01 | .52 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Family Compounds | Independent | Extended Families |
| Neighborhood Settlement Pattern | Independent | Community Structure |
| Nomadic Bands | Independent | Settlement Patterns |
| Reincarnation | Dependent | Eschatology |
| Small, Continuing Units | Independent | Settlement Patterns |