FORDISC
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FORDISC, an interactive discriminant function
Discriminant function
The modified Maddrey's discriminant function) was originally described by Maddrey and Boitnott to predict prognosis in alcoholic hepatitis. It is calculated by a simple formula:...

s program created by Stephen Ousley and Richard Jantz, is widely used by forensic anthropologists
Forensic anthropology
Forensic anthropology is the application of the science of physical anthropology and human osteology in a legal setting, most often in criminal cases where the victim's remains are in the advanced stages of decomposition. A forensic anthropologist can assist in the identification of deceased...

 to assist in the creation of a decedent's biological profile when only parts of the cranium are available. The program compares potential profiles to data contained in a database
Database
A database is an organized collection of data for one or more purposes, usually in digital form. The data are typically organized to model relevant aspects of reality , in a way that supports processes requiring this information...

of skeletal measurements of modern humans. This method has been used by the FBI.
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