Metric characters

They are labeled as metric because they can be measured in incremental units. They are  simply recorded through various indices.

These can be exactly measured based on standardized methods, like stature, head length,
head breadth and other body measurements.

• • • Cephalic Index (C.l.) 
    • Cranial Index (C.l.)
    • Facial Index
    • Nasal index
    • Stature

Non metric characters

They are labeled as nonmetric because they cannot be measured in incremental units. They are  simply recorded on a present or absent basis.

• • • Skin Colour :
    • Hair Colour,
    • Hair Texture 
    • Hair Form :
    • Body Build :
    •  Eye-Shape
    • Eye-Colour :

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