ANTH 2015 : ANTH Exam 2
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Sampling methods in archaeology: random sampling is not the best way to find sites. **is the best way to get a representative sample without total coverage*: complete survey or excavation: no sampling, very impotent in archaeology, but usually cant survey entire site (takes too long, partial survey- is easier and faster. Is it a good way to find sites: regional survey in teotihuacan valley, valley divided into 7 areas. 20% random sample: they did not find teotihuacan, they believed because of this that partial sampling did not work, but they did find sites of various sizes in the proportion they existed. Lidar is a game-changer : you can define the sampling universe before starting field work. Put number in a hat, close your eyes and pick a percentage: stratified random (very common) She used in wilde cane cay: divided island into 6 sampling areas. Simple random sample of each area: systematic random.
