Article

The Bayesian approach to archaeological data analysis: An application of change-point analysis to prehistoric domes

People / Institutions
Laxton R.R. • Cavanagh William G. • Litton Clifford David • Buck Caitlin E. • Blair R. D.
Year
1994
Subject fields
Classification of archaeological finds
Computer technology
Statistics
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