Sex estimation using discriminant analysis of hand dimensions among adult population in Ghana

Sex estimation using discriminant analysis of hand dimensions among adult population in Ghana

The identification of a person forms a significant aspect of forensic investigations. Hand index derived from hand dimensions plays an important role in determining sex, age and population affinity in forensic and legal sciences. Sex estimation from anonymous body parts has been very important in fo...

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Main Authors:	Raymond Saa-Eru Maalman, Yaw Otchere Donkor, Ali M. Ayamba, Joseph K. Korpisah, Kingsley Ampong
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2021-07-01
Series:	Forensic Science International: Reports
Subjects:	Hand dimensions Sex estimation Ghana Palmar type Forensic
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910721000025

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