Theoretical Orientation
Scope Note
Research aims and objectives (e.g., complete ethnographic description, study of a particular institution or culture complex, testing of a theoretical hypothesis); general theoretical approach (e.g., historical, functional, psychological); formulation of research program; reasons for choice of particular field site or archaeological site; theoretical results; research strategy employed (e.g., ethnographic, survey, excavation, museographic, ethnoarcheological investigation), etc.
History Note
Descriptor replaced "Theoretical Orientation" in 1997. The scope note was updated in 2000. Restored descriptor in 2012 from THEORETICAL ORIENTATION IN RESEARCH AND ITS RESULTS.
- Broader Term
- 120 Research Methods
- Use Fors
- Applied archaeology (research method)
- Biological evolution (theoretical orientation)
- Central place theory
- CRM
- Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
- Cultural studies (theory and methodology)
- Darwinism (as theoretical orientation)
- Optimal foraging (as theory)
- Research (theoretical aims and objectives of)
- Research design
- Identifier
- 121
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