Sir Francis Galton (scientist)

Sir Francis Galton was a 19th-century British scientist known for pioneering research in genetics, eugenics, and statistics. He studied how traits like intelligence and physical characteristics are inherited, promoting the idea of improving human populations through selective breeding. Galton also developed key statistical concepts such as regression to the mean and correlation. His work laid foundational ideas for modern genetics, psychology, and data analysis. While some of his ideas have been controversial, especially regarding eugenics, his contributions significantly advanced the scientific understanding of human variation and heredity.