Sir Francis Galton

Sir Francis Galton was an English polymath who lived from 1822 to 1911. He is best known for his pioneering work in statistics, psychology, and the study of heredity. Galton introduced the concept of correlation and developed methods for measuring human traits, significantly influencing the fields of eugenics and psychological testing. He believed that intelligence and other qualities could be inherited, which sparked both interest and controversy. His work laid foundations for later research in genetics and statistics, making him a significant figure in both science and the history of social thought.