This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Law & Medicine, Identification, Autopsy & Burn, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Karl Pearson's formula is used for - 
Select and explain. 
A. Cephalic index, B. Stature, C. Race, D. Age
B: Stature
Answer: B: Stature 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Stature * Karl Pearson's formula and Trotter's and Glesser's formula are used for estimating the stature/height of a person. These consist of some equations where certain factors are multiplied by measurement of bones to obtain the height of the person in living state.