Archaeology and Science

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What is archaeology?

The study of past human behavior through material items

What does science rely on?

Observation, reasoning, and evaluation of reliability in conclusions

According to Feder, what is science?

A series of techniques used to maximize the probability that what we think we know really reflects the way things are

What does the text say about scientists?

<p>They are not always right the first (or second) time around</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about errors in science?

<p>Errors are exposed and re-investigated</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes archaeology?

<p>The study of ancient human behavior through material remains</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of items can archaeologists study?

<p>Both ancient and recent items</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Feder, what is science?

<p>A way to obtain reliable information about the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does science rely on?

<p>Observation, reasoning, and evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about errors in science?

<p>Errors are exposed and re-investigated in science</p> Signup and view all the answers

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