Overview
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This project considers an application of forensic statistics, in this particular instance, the use of shape analysis in determining age at death. The pubic symphysis is the cartilaginous joint uniting the left and right pubic bones. The Suchey-Brooks pubic symphysis scoring system is commonly used to determine age at death, whereby an expert subjectively classifies the pubic symphyseal face against reference images. This project will explore methods of statistical shape analysis in objectively classifying age at death using the Suchey-Brooks method and modifications to the Suchey-Brooks classifications.
- Study level
- PhD, Masters
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
- Research area
- Keywords
- statistics, forensics, mathematics
- Contact
- Dr Helen Thompson (helen.thompson@qut.edu.au)
Dr Helen Thompson
