Table 2 Results of the discriminant function analysis.

From: Morphometric affinities and direct radiocarbon dating of the Toca dos Coqueiros’ skull (Serra da Capivara, Brazil)

 

First analysis

Second analysis

M

F

Total

M

F

Total

M

62

26

88

20

7

27

F

5

15

20

2

10

12

Total

67

41

108

22

17

39

Correct classification rate

71.3% (62.96%)

87.18% (76.92%)

  1. The first analysis was performed using all comparative samples, the second one using only the Lagoa Santa series as a comparative sample (see main text). The percentages in parenthesis correspond to the cross-validated rate of correct classification.
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