Archaeology Glossary Terms
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Archaeology glossary is a comprehensive guide which provides meanings of popular terminology used in archaeology. It is particularly a valuable source for the people who term themselves as beginners in the field of archaeology.
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synchronic
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referring to phenomena considered at a single point in time i e an approach which is not primarily concerned with change cf diachronic
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synchronic studies
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rely on research that does not make use of or control for the effects passage time
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synostosis
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the joining of separate pieces bone in human skeletons precise timing such processes is an important indicator age
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system
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a series of interrelated parts wherein change in one part brings about changes all
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systematic sampling
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a form of probabilistic employing grid equally spaced locations e.g. selecting every other square This method regular spacing runs the risk missing or hitting single example if distribution itself is regularly
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systematic survey
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see surface
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systems thinking
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a method of formal analysis in which the object of study is viewed as comprising distinct analytical sub-units. Thus in archaeology, it comprises a form of explanation in which a society or culture is seen through the interaction and interdependence of its component parts; these are referred to as system parameters, and may include such things as population size, settlement pattern, crop production, technology etc.
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