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Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences

Table 5 Relationship between decomposition rate (TBS) and factors that affect decomposition

From: Factors that influence decomposition timeline estimation in Anambra state, Nigeria

 

TBS

Precipitation

Atmospheric temp.

Humidity

Soil temp.

Soil pH

Total Body Score (TBS)

Pearson Correlation

1

−.712**

.500**

−.470**

.184

−.739**

Sig. (2-tailed)

 

.001

.001

.001

.204

.001

5.2.1. N

49

49

49

49

49

49

  1. Key to quality of relationship
  2. 0.80–1.00 Very strong positive
  3. 0.60–0.79 Strong positive
  4. 0.40–0.59 Moderate positive
  5. 0.20–0.39 Weak positive
  6. 0.00–0.19 Very weak positive
  7. N Duration of study
  8. **Correlation is significant at the .01 level (2-tailed)
  9. *Correlation is significant at the .05 level (2-tailed)
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