Why Do Archaeologists Dig Test Pits

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why do archaeologists dig test pits?

• A) to determine where it is physically easiest to excavate
• B) to determine if the site is suitable to answer their research questions
• C) to test how environmental factors affect the artifacts they have discovered
• D) to get rid of the buildup of sedimentation found on top of key artifacts

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The inclination to think that one could have predicted an outcome after it has occurred, commonly known as the "I-knew-it-all-along" effect.

Scientific Inquiry

The process of systematically gathering and evaluating evidence to answer questions and test hypotheses about the natural world.

Psychological Theories

Systematic frameworks for understanding human behavior and mental processes.

Observed Facts

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