Correlates of political complexity
American Sociological Review • Vol/Iss. 34 • Published In • Pages: 690-701 •
By Abrahamson, Mark
Hypothesis
"Political complexity is directly related to the degree of social differentiation . . . demographic complexity . . . and socioeconomic development" (691, 692, 693)
Note
Partials reveal that social differentiation predicts most strongly.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson’s product-moment correlation | Supported | p<.01 | .45 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic Complexity | UNKNOWN | Settlement Patterns |
| Political Complexity | UNKNOWN | Territorial Organization |
| Social Differentiation | UNKNOWN | Territorial Organization |
| Socioeconomic Development | UNKNOWN | Sociocultural Trends |