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Table 9 Multiple regression models for height estimation from head dimensions

From: Height estimation from head dimensions in South-South Nigeria

Ethnicity

Group

Equation

   

Bekwara

Combined

H = 51.11 + 3.59 L + 3.46 W

Male

H = 33.61 + 3.59 W

Female

H = 87.55–1.03C + 4.86 L + 2.84 W

Esan

Combined

H = 48.2 + 1.43C + 1.48 W

Male

H = 91.18 + 2.68C − 13.03 L

Female

H = 82.06 + 1.81 L + 2.49 W

Kalabari

Combined

H = 55.31 + 1.21C + 1.57 W

Male

H = 83.07 + 1.83C

Female

H = 79.44 + 0.54C + 2.87 W

Ogbia

Combined

H = 48.34 + 0.50C + 2.51 L + 2.99 W

Male

H = 91.80 + 3.68 L

Female

H = 75.01 + 0.46C + 3.96 W

Urhobo

Combined

H = 46.39 + 1.41C + 1.78 L

Male

H = 113.92 + 1.43C–2.37 W

Female

  1. H height, C head circumference, L head length, W head width