The use of summed-probability plots of radiocarbon data in archaeology

Mike Smith

doi:10.1002/arco.5094

The use of summed-probability plots of radiocarbon data in archaeology

Mike Smith

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Abstract

Attenbrow and Hiscock (2015) are critical of the use of “dates as data” to infer prehistoric population levels. Their critique needs some amendment, as methods and assumptions have evolved since Rick (1987) first proposed this approach.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	214-215
Number of pages	2
Journal	ARCHAEOLOGY IN OCEANIA
Volume	51
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/arco.5094
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

population trends
radiocarbon frequencies
summed-probability plots
time series

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The use of summed-probability plots of radiocarbon data in archaeology

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