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Home » Research and Collections » FORDISC 3.1

FORDISC 3.1

FORDISC 3.1

torchbearer statue. Photo by Breven Walker

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.  

You can learn more about the program on the FORDISC Software page.

There are three version of FORDISC available: 

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. For an invoice, email Pam Bailey at pbailey2@utk.edu, Subject Heading: Fordisc


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. For an invoice, email Pam Bailey at pbailey2@utk.edu, Subject Heading: Fordisc


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. For an invoice, email Pam Bailey at pbailey2@utk.edu, Subject Heading: Fordisc

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