Emphasizing the scientific methodology of problem statement, hypothesis formulation, and subsequent testing, is an approach that stresses the dynamic relationship between the social and economic aspects of culture and the environment in understanding culture change.

Processual Archaeology

Explanation:

Processual Archaeology refers to a research approach based on the philosophy of logical positivism. It uses scientific research methodologies to develop our understanding of historical cultures and how the culture has evolved over the years. The effect of factors like socio-economic aspects and environmental aspects are on culture are often investigated using this approach.  In the given statement, all these factors are discussed and therefore, it can be said with evidence that the research approach is processual archaeology.

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