Quantitative analysis in archaeology

Resource Information

The work Quantitative analysis in archaeology represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in University of Missouri Libraries. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Quantitative analysis in archaeology

Statement of responsibility

Todd L. VanPool & Robert D. Leonard

Creator

• VanPool, Todd L., 1968-

Contributor

• Leonard, Robert D

Subject

• Archaeology -- Methodology
• Archaeology -- Research
• Quantitative research

Language

eng

Summary

• "Quantitative analysis in archaeology introduces the application of quantitative methods in archaeology. It outlines conceptual and statistical principles, illustrates their application, and provides problem sets for practice. Discusses both methodological frameworks and quantitative methods of archaeological analysis. Presents statistical material in a clear and straightforward manner ideal for students and professionals in the field. Includes illustrative problem sets and practice exercises in each chapter that reinforce practical application of quantitative analysis"--Provided by publisher
• "This text is an ideal introduction to the use of quantitative methods in archaeology. It outlines conceptual and statistical principles, illustrates their application, and provides problem sets for practice. Statistical techniques are presented in a clear and straightforward manner throughout, and the careful balance between introduction of key concepts and their application to archaeological data is perfectly suited for both students and professionals in the field. Quantitative analysis in archaeology is the most comprehensive review available of the essentials of measurement in archaeology, and it includes coverage of methods and techniques valuable to archaeologists but not found in other texts"--Provided by publisher

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

930.1072

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

LC call number

CC75.7

LC item number

.V36 2011

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography