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Artifact Classification Score Calculator

Score artifacts using type-variety classification from morphological attributes and contextual data.

Inputs

Results

Classification Score

65%

Classification Confidence

Moderate - Probable type assignment

Weighted Score6.5/10
Diagnostic StatusPossibly Diagnostic
Morphology Contribution2.45
Decoration Contribution1.5
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Morphology Score, Decoration Score, and Surface Treatment Score.
  2. Set Size / Completeness and Context Integrity.
  3. Review Classification Score (%) and Classification Confidence.
  4. Use Weighted Score (/10) and Diagnostic Status to inform your decision.
  5. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

How the result changes with Morphology Score

Morphology ScoreClassification ScoreClassification Confidence
1.947.2%Low - Type uncertain
4.1555%Low - Type uncertain
6.8564.5%Moderate - Probable type assignment
9.172.4%Moderate - Probable type assignment

What each input means

Morphology Score
Form, shape, and structural attributes (1=unrecognizable, 10=perfect type match).
Decoration Score
Surface decoration or design elements present (1=none, 10=complete design).
Surface Treatment Score
Slip, polish, or surface finish quality (1=eroded, 10=pristine).
Size / Completeness
1=tiny fragment, 10=complete specimen.
Context Integrity
Provenience quality (1=surface find, 10=sealed primary context).

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Morphology Score = 7, Decoration Score = 6, Surface Treatment Score = 5, Size / Completeness = 6 = 5 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Classification Score
    Classification Score
    65 = 65
  3. Calculate Classification Confidence
    Moderate - Probable type assignment = Moderate - Probable type assignment
  4. Calculate Weighted Score
    Weighted Score
    6.5 = 6.5
  5. Calculate Diagnostic Status
    Diagnostic Status
    Possibly Diagnostic = Possibly Diagnostic

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