The Number of Attributes Recorded During Artifact Analysis

question 43

Multiple Choice

The number of attributes recorded during artifact analysis:

• A) is limited by the number of measurements possible, which is generally very few.
• B) is generally limited to those that are necessary to accomplish the purpose of the typology.
• C) is generally limited to those that provide an accurate description of artifact size, such as length, width, and thickness.
• D) is generally as many as possible, so that future analysts will not have to re-examine the artifacts to obtain the data they need to answer different research questions.

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Definitions:

Baseline Data

A person’s initial response level on a test or scale.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Single-subject Designs

Research designs focusing on the response of an individual subject to varying conditions or treatment over time.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study is free from systematic error or bias, allowing for the accurate attribution of causality to the variable being studied.