What Were Linear a and Linear B, and What Does

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Essay

What were Linear A and Linear B, and what does the presence on Crete of palace records written in Linear B tell us?

Recognize the importance of reducing researcher bias and reactivity through unobtrusive measures.

Apply the concept of triangulation to corroborate data in unobtrusive research.

Distinguish between various types of trace records and their implications for social science research.

Evaluate the use of digital and social media as contemporary sources of data in unobtrusive research.

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Definitions:

Push-Pull Strategy

A marketing strategy that combines both push tactics, aimed at directly influencing distributors or retailers, and pull tactics, aimed at enticing consumers towards the product.

Sales Forecast

An estimation of the expected sales for a particular period in the future, based on historical data, market analysis, and other factors.

Supply Chain

The interconnected network of entities, including suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, involved in producing and delivering a product or service to the end consumer.

Upstream

In the context of supply chain management, it refers to the initial stages involving the sourcing of raw materials and the production processes leading to the final product.