Define Osteology and Then Discuss Which Subfields of Physical Anthropology

question 36

Essay

Define osteology and then discuss which subfields of physical anthropology require knowledge of osteology.

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Definitions:

Variance

A measure of dispersion that shows how much the values in a set differ from the mean or expected value.

Expected Utility Maximizer

A theoretical concept in economics and decision theory where an individual chooses among risky options by selecting the option with the highest expected utility.

Event

An occurrence or happening, often of significance and usually a distinct piece of time.

Certainty Equivalent

The guaranteed amount of money that an individual would view as equally desirable to a risky gamble.