FORDISC 3.1
Personal Computer Forensic Discriminant Functions
(2005) R.L. Jantz And S. D. Ousley
FORDISC 3.1 is an interactive computer program that runs under Windows for classifying adults by ancestry and sex using any combination of standard measurements. New features of FORDISC 3.1 include more measurements, more groups, including Howells’ worldwide cranial data, the ability to import data for analysis, outlier checks, and an improved pictorial guide to measurements.
June 23, 2026: FORDISC is not currently available for sale. Please check back in about 3 months and we appreciate your patience while we undergo updates.
FORDISC on a USB
FORDISC USB runs on a USB that is provided. It is the only version that does not require an active internet connection because the program is already set up to run.
Cost: US $395; International orders cost an extra $10 for shipping.
You can pay by credit card or request a replacement USB by visiting the FORDISC 3.1 USB Version page.
FORDISC SL (Site License Renewal)
FORDISC SL includes a license to run a number of copies of FORDISC on PCs and laptops at an educational institution. At the moment we are unable to provide new site licenses. Those who have already purchased site licenses may continue to renew them.
Cost: $100 per year for up to 25 simultaneous users; $150 per year for up to 50 users. Up to five years access can be purchased at one time.
You can pay by credit card or request a site renewal license on the FORDISC 3.1 Site License page.
FORDISC for the PC
FORDISC PC runs on PCs and laptops and requires an active internet connection at installation and to update. Up to two copies can be installed as long as they do not run concurrently.
Cost: US $395
Visit FORDISC 3.1 Software Download to download the software. You can pay by credit card.