In the decade since its publication, the first edition of Statistics for
Archaeologists has become a staple in the classroom. Taking a
jargon-free approach, this teaching tool introduces the basic principles
of statistics to archaeologists. The author covers the necessary
techniques for analyzing data collected in the field and laboratory as
well as for evaluating the significance of the relationships between
variables. In addition, chapters discuss the special concerns of working
with samples. This well-illustrated guide features several practice
problems making it an ideal text for students in archaeology and
anthropology.
Using feedback from students and teachers who have been using the first
edition, as well as another ten years of personal experience with the
text, the author has provided an updated and revised second edition with
a number of important changes. New topics covered include:
-Proportions and Densities
-Error Ranges for Medians
-Resampling Approaches
-Residuals from Regression
-Point Sampling
-Multivariate Analysis
-Similarity Measures
-Multidimensional Scaling
-Principal Components Analysis
-Cluster Analysis
Those already familiar with the clear and useful format of Statistics
for Archaeologists will find this new edition a welcome update, and the
new sections will make this seminal textbook an indispensible resource
for a whole new group of students, professors, and practitioners.