Abstract
This study investigated some potential sources of error, and their consequences, across different types of anthropometric measurement methods. The measurement methods included use of traditional anthropometric instruments, as well as two versions of an electromechanical approach that recorded three-dimensional locations of body parts. Several errors were hypothesized to be from aspects related to human information processing and their interaction with differing methods. Measurements obtained with the traditional approach and two versions of the electromechanical approach were then compared for two experienced anthropometrists who each took 72 measurements on a cadaveric forearm while it was clothed and unclothed. ANOVA demonstrated that there were differences in measurement consistency between individuals, measurement methods and clothing conditions. This study was an initial attempt to investigate the potential sources of error within anthropometric measurements via focusing on the information presented to the measurer and the application of this information to the consistency of measurement. The findings provide information about the causes of error and the saviors of consistency.
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