Study Uses Street Scuff Marks to Estimate New Yorkers’ Heights

A recent blog entry explores a novel measurement technique. The method examines scuff marks left on city sidewalks. Researchers correlate scuff length with foot size. Foot size is then linked to a person’s height. Data were collected across multiple New York neighborhoods. Statistical models translate scuff dimensions into height estimates. The approach notes several assumptions and sources of error. Readers are directed to the full post for methodology details.