Adolphe Quetelet

Adolphe Quetelet was a Belgian statistician and scientist who studied human populations. He is known for developing the concept of the "average man" and applying statistical methods to explain social and biological phenomena. Quetelet's work helped reveal patterns in data related to health, crime, and social behavior, showing that many aspects of human life follow predictable distributions. His ideas laid the foundation for modern social science and public health research, emphasizing the importance of statistical analysis in understanding human society and guiding policies.