Describe the Differences Between Chiefdoms and States

question 23

Essay

Describe the differences between chiefdoms and states. Elaborate on how anthropologists use these terms to refer to particular political and economic patterns. Support your answer with specific examples.

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A system for measuring the degree of difference or spread in a set of figures.

Scatterplot

A graphical representation of two variables on a set of Cartesian coordinates to investigate the relationship between them.

Independent Variable

An experimental or study factor that is altered to determine its impact on a variable that depends on it.

Scatterplot

A graphical representation of data points plotted on a horizontal and vertical axis to visualize the relationship between two variables.