Population growth, society, and culture: an inventory of cross-culturally tested causal hypotheses
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 126 •
By Sipes, Richard G.
Hypothesis
Interaction at a distance will be negatively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (72).
Note
Interaction at a distance is measured as a composite of 4 variables, including modern transportation and communication, radio use, and publications.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Supported* | p = 0.03 | Gamma = 0.45 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Growth Rate | Dependent | Population |
| Interaction at a Distance | Independent | Telephone And Telegraph, Radio And Television, Publishing, Transportation |