Participants Needed: Survey on Interpretation of FORDISC Results in Forensic Anthropology
Submitted 15/03/2026 by An-Di Yim
Researchers at George Mason University are seeking participants for a study examining how forensic practitioners interpret and integrate different types of evidence when estimating population affinity from skeletal remains.
This study focuses on how visual assessments of cranial morphology and metric analyses generated using FORDISC are evaluated and combined in practice. Participants will be asked to review simulated case materials and interpret corresponding craniometric data.
The survey is conducted online using Qualtrics and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.
We are specifically seeking individuals with experience assessing skeletal remains in forensic or medicolegal contexts, including forensic anthropologists and bioarchaeologists with relevant training.
If it is possible, the survey can be accessed here: https://gmu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ReohwNGBgDpUQC
Your participation will help improve understanding of how forensic practitioners interpret analytical outputs and integrate multiple lines of evidence in casework.
An-Di Yim
ayim5@gmu.edu