Archaeological analyses

select a specific “scientific” method used in archaeological analyses from the list below (if you would like to research a method not on the list, please get approval from me first), then find two or more case studies employing this method in archaeological analysis and write up a summary and comparison of how the method(s) was used in each instance and the types of data that were revealed with these methods. You do not need to explain the hyper-specifics of the method itself (i.e., specifics of isotopic chemistry), but please describe the type of data the method can produce and how it relates to archaeological inquiries and understanding human behavior in the past. Please include the significance of the data (WHY it is important to know this type of data) and relate it to archaeological research in general. You will need to select topics/methods from different genres for each of your two assigned papers. Please make sure you choose a different topic from your first paper. References must be from peer-reviewed and reputable sources (i.e., peer reviewed journals and books) – No Internet sources or public/mass media sources are acceptable (e.g., National Geographic, Archaeology magazine, newspapers, web pages, blogs, etc.).