Galton's Experiment

Galton's Experiment involved measuring the heights of many people to understand how traits like height are inherited. He collected data on individuals and their parents, observing that children tend to have heights close to their parents but with some variation. This experiment demonstrated the concept of regression toward the mean, meaning extreme traits tend to become less extreme in the next generation. It helped establish the idea that inheritance involves statistical tendencies rather than absolute rules, laying foundational principles for genetics and the study of heredity.