The Primary Distinction Between Humanistic and Scientific Approaches Within Archaeology

question 5

Multiple Choice

The primary distinction between humanistic and scientific approaches within archaeology revolves around the issue of:

• A) absolute truth.
• B) ethical concerns.
• C) objectivity.
• D) the definition of culture.

---

Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment or intervention, serving as a baseline to compare effects.

Memory Task

An activity designed to assess or improve the capacity to recall or recognize information.

Experimental Group

In research, the group of participants that receives the treatment or condition being tested, contrasted with the control group that does not.

Random Assignment

A technique for assigning human participants or animal subjects to different groups in an experiment using randomization, which ensures that each participant or subject has an equal chance of being placed in any group.