Many archaeologists support an ecological/evolutionary approach to explaining the past. This approach, sometimes called _____________, is based on deductive research methodology that employs research design, formulation of explicit research hypotheses, and testing of these against basic data.

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The ecological/evolutionary approach referred to in the question is synonymous with processual archaeology. This approach involves deductive research methodology, which includes developing explicit research hypotheses and testing them against basic data. Choice A (deductive archaeology) is not specific to the ecological/evolutionary approach in archaeology, while choices C (non-process oriented anthropology) and D (creative archaeology) are not commonly used terms in the field.

Many Archaeologists Support an Ecological/evolutionary Approach to Explaining the Past