Height and sexual dimorphism of stature among human societies
American Journal of Physical Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 53 • Published In • Pages: 441-456 •
By Gray, J. Patrick, Wolfe, Linda D.
Hypothesis
Polygyny will be associated with greater sexual dimorphism of stature (443).
Note
However significant associations were found between male stature and limited vs common polygyny (p= .058) and female stature and limite vs common polygyny (p< .05).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mann-Whitney U-Test | Not Supported | above .10 | UNKNOWN | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Of Polygyny | Independent | Polygamy |
| Sexual Dimorphism Of Stature | Dependent | Anthropometry |