From our perspective today, the study of archaeology is... A. an unscientific way of learning about the past B. not useful in scientific fields C. a field of study that is largely inferential because we can't observe the past D. based on well-reasoned thought, not evidence E. a way of gaining knowledge that directly conflicts with science

From our perspective today, the study of archaeology is... A. an unscientific way of learning about the past B. not useful in scientific fields C. a field of study that is largely inferential because we can't observe the past D. based on well-reasoned thought, not evidence E. a way of gaining knowledge that directly conflicts with science

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter1: Learning About Human Biology

Section: Chapter Questions

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