Integrating Archaeological Theory and Predictive Modeling: a Live Report from the Scene

J.W.H.P. Verhagen; T.G. Whitley

doi:10.1007/s10816-011-9102-7

Integrating Archaeological Theory and Predictive Modeling: a Live Report from the Scene

J.W.H.P. Verhagen
, T.G. Whitley

Antiquity and Archeology

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Abstract

Archaeological predictive modeling has been used successfully for over
20 years as a decision-making tool in cultural resources management. Its
appreciation in academic circles however has been mixed because of its perceived
theoretical poverty. In this paper, we discuss the issue of integrating current
archaeological theoretical approaches and predictive modeling. We suggest a
methodology for doing so based on cognitive archaeology, middle range theory,
and paleoeconomic modeling. We also discuss the problems associated with testing
predictive models.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-52
Number of pages	52
Journal	Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory
Volume	18
Early online date	1 Feb 2011
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10816-011-9102-7
Publication status	Published - 2011

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