Regression analysis of four physical characteristics—stature,length of thigh,length of leg and length of foot of the male population in Sichuan Province

Using four physical characteristics of 394 adult male individuals in the Sichuan Province of China — stature, length of thigh, length of leg and length of foot, a series of linear regression equations and ternary regression equations have been established. Meanwhile three stepwise regression equations also have been established including a quarternary regression equation. Generally speaking, the established multiple equations in this study should be applied as much as possible, where there are two or three independent variables, because they predict more effectively in the individual identification of forensic practice.