This section provides detailed information on what you will do with the data once you have collected them. It should describe the types of analyses you plan to undertake, why you have chosen these analytic methods, how you will choose samples for further analysis, and what types of statistical methods you will use to analyze the results. Often most of the money requested will be used for specialized analyses, so the justification must be clear for both the method of analysis, the laboratory used, and the number/sampling of materials for further analysis. Finally, the analytic methods used should relate directly to the models/expectations specified in earlier sections--there should be nothing new or surprising in this section.

1. Indicate what specific analytic methods you plan to use. These might include dating methods (C-14), compositional analyses (INAA, XRF), specialized analyses of ecofacts (palynology or macrobotanical data), stable isotope analysis, osteological methods, whatever. DESCRIBE AND JUSTIFY THE METHOD.
    
2. For each method, provide information on how you will select your sample for further analysis.
    
3. Where will the analyses be performed? Who will conduct the study? Is it an NSF funded facility (will you get a price break)? If you will do the analyses yourself, describe your training to conduct them.
    
4. How will you analyze the resulting data?
    
5. What will these results contribute to your study?
    
6. What will you do if you don't get results? Will you conduct a trial of a few samples to make sure the method works before devoting all of your time and money to that method? Do you have an alternative plan in place? For instance, if C-14 doesn't work, do you have a ceramic seriation or other method as a back-up?

    7.  Do you have any preliminary results? If so, put them under a subheading at the end of this section.