Table 7 Summary of findings for both studies
Test | Expected (theoretical) support for the deterrence hypothesis | Observed results |
|---|---|---|
Experiment 1 | ||
Local SPPT | Local increases | Small proportion of increases |
Global SPPT | Dissimilarity due to increases | Dissimilarity but because of decreases |
WDDT | Significant positive relationships | One (out of six) positive relationship |
Experiment 2 | ||
Local SPPT | Local increases | Small proportion of increases |
Global SPPT | Dissimilarity due to increases | Dissimilarity but because of decreases |
WDDT | Significant positive relationships | Significant decreases only |