Soil Phosphate, Site Boundaries, and Change Point Analysis

This reports on a pilot study to test the applicability of phosphate analysis as an ancillary in site survey. The data come from the Laconia Survey, Greece. Results show a clear distinction between "on site" and "background" phosphate concentrations. The statistical technique of...

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Published in:	Journal of field archaeology Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 67 - 83
Main Authors:	Cavanagh, W. G., Hirst, S., Litton, C. D.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Boston, MA Routledge 01-01-1988 Boston University for the Association of Field Archaeology Boston University
Subjects:	Archaeological sites Archaeological surveys Excavation and methods Field archaeology Field method Methodology and general studies Optical density Phosphates Phosphorus Prehistory and protohistory Reagents Soil samples Special Studies Standard deviation Survey Tiles
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Summary:	This reports on a pilot study to test the applicability of phosphate analysis as an ancillary in site survey. The data come from the Laconia Survey, Greece. Results show a clear distinction between "on site" and "background" phosphate concentrations. The statistical technique of change point analysis is used to define site boundaries more clearly and to distinguish between various levels of phosphate concentration.
ISSN:	0093-4690 2042-4582
DOI:	10.1179/009346988791974592