This paper presents graphs which simplify the task of selecting bivariate anthropometric dimensional combinations which are to be representative of the design population. Data for the graphs are based on defining bivariate percentile pairs in a manner modeled after the techniques of defining univariate percentiles. The charts are presented in “Z” format and assume that the bivariate data are normally distributed. The charts and the method of defining bivariate percentile combinations should be of use in many areas of anthropometric design and evaluation including defining representative computer implemented manikins.
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