Phase 1 · Exploratory Data & Structure
Use this dashboard to build analytical groups, explore cluster behaviour, run PCA, and define visual styles before moving to more advanced modelling and interpretation.
Workflow stage: Foundation
Last update: manual entry
Ready for data input
Datasets linked
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Burials · Architecture · Materials
Core operations
6 tools
Grouping, clustering, PCA & plotting stack
Dashboard mode
Exploratory
Focused on data structure, not final stats
Phase 1 Tools
Start from group building, then move into clusters, PCA and visual layouts.
Group Building
Define analytical groups by burial, feature, material, or phase.
Cluster Analysis
Explore patterns and affinities between groups and variables.
PCA Analysis
Reduce dimensionality to reveal main axes of variation.
Plotting & Styles
Configure visual styles for figures and publication-ready plots.
Extract Data from PDF
Bring legacy excavation reports or tables into structured form.
Image Analysis
Inspect plans, drawings or photos as part of the analytical workflow.