Year of Award
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
Master of Arts (MA)
Degree Name
Anthropology (Forensic and Biological Anthropology)
Department or School/College
Anthropology
Committee Chair
Dr. Randall Skelton
Commitee Members
Dr. Meradeth Snow, Dr. Colin Henderson
Keywords
Forensic Anthropology, craniometrics, Peoples of India
Subject Categories
Anthropology | Biological and Physical Anthropology
Abstract
The Peoples of India come from an area with a long history of migrations into and out of the area. This area is considered the second most diverse genetically outside of Africa. Many would group these people as Asian due to the country’s location. However, when studies are done on the skeletal remains from this area, the remains tend to give results of mixed or indeterminate ancestry unless the analyst is familiar with identifying Peoples of India. This study aims to determine the Peoples of India as a separate ancestral group separated from Asians, Europeans, and Africans. To do this, various statistical tests in SPSS and PAST will be used on the craniometrics of these population groups to see if they significantly differ between the three groups listed above. This study can impact forensic anthropology and beyond if it is determined that they are a distinct group.
Recommended Citation
Journal of Forensic Sciences
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