A(n)________ Is a Scientist Who Studies Plant Remains in the Archaeological

question 2

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ is a scientist who studies plant remains in the archaeological record.

• A)paleontologist
• B)paleoethnobotanist
• C)ethnologist
• D)zooarchaeologist

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Definitions:

Pearson Correlation

A measure of the linear correlation between two variables, giving a value between -1 and 1 which indicates the direction and strength of the relationship.

Null Hypothesis

A statement used in statistics that suggests no effect or no difference; it is the hypothesis that researchers typically aim to nullify or disprove.

Precipitation

Any type of water, whether in liquid or solid state, that descends from the atmosphere, encompassing rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Significance Level

The threshold below which a null hypothesis is rejected in statistical testing, typically denoted as alpha (α).