Random Sampling Results
Using the random sampling strategy, artifacts were found in 10 excavation units (23.8%), marked by the green dots. If each green dot equals five artifacts, then a total of 70 artifacts were recovered. Interestingly enough, all three of the larger artifact concentrations were encountered using the random sampling method. While the frequency of pits containing artifacts was relatively low compared with the judgmental strategy, you feel safe in knowing these artifacts were found with little bias introduced on your part.