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social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > applied anthropology > biometrics
social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > physical/biological anthropology > biometrics

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biometrics  

Definition

  • Biometrics is a statistical study of biological observations and phenomena, which can be implemented to provide automated methods that can be utilized to identify an individual based on physiological and behavioral characteristics. Examples of features that can be measured include facial variations, fingerprints, hand geometry, handwriting, iris and retinal differences, and voice. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Biometrics]

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