Digging Numbers: Elementary Statistics for Archaeologists: 33 (Oxford University Committee for Archaeology monograph) - Softcover

Fletcher, Mike; Lock, Gary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 094781633X ISBN 13: 9780947816339

Publisher: Oxford University School of Archaeology, 1994

Synopsis

"Digging numbers" is written as a gentle introduction to statistical methods for archaeologists at all levels. It is not a theoretical textbook, but a usable manual aimed at getting people to try statistics for themselves. Sections 1 and 2 work through the most popular techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics. A data set describing 40 spearheads is introduced at the beginning of the book and then used to illustrate each statistical procedure. Tests are worked through by hand with corresponding computer programmes written in SPSS/PC+ and MINITAB listed in Section 3. Section 4 presents a catalogue of statistical software itemizing cost, contents and other useful details of each package. A comprehensive list of specifically archaeological statistical software is included in the catalogue.

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About the Author

Gary Lock is Emeritus Professor of Archaeology at the University of Oxford. His research interests include computer applications and quantitative methods in archaeology especially Geographical Information Systems, their application and theoretical aspects

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University School of Archaeology
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 094781633X
• ISBN 13: 9780947816339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 197