Francis Galton

Francis Galton

Francis Galton (pronounced: /ˈfrænsɪs ˈɡɔːltən/), born on 16 February 1822 and died on 17 January 1911, was an English Victorian polymath, known for his pioneering studies in various scientific fields.

Etymology

The name "Francis" is of Latin origin, meaning "Frenchman" or "free man". The surname "Galton" is of Old English origin, derived from the words "gall" (foreigner) and "tun" (settlement).

Related Terms

• Eugenics: A set of beliefs and practices aimed at improving the genetic quality of the human population, a concept that Galton developed.
• Statistics: Galton made significant contributions to statistics, including the concept of correlation and the use of questionnaires and surveys for collecting data on human communities.
• Psychometrics: The science of measuring mental faculties, a field in which Galton conducted extensive research.
• Differential psychology: A part of psychology that deals with mental and behavioral differences between individuals, a field that Galton helped to establish.
• Anthropometry: The study of the human body's physical variation, another area where Galton made significant contributions.

See Also

• Charles Darwin: Galton's half-cousin, who had a significant influence on his work.
• Karl Pearson: A prominent British statistician who continued Galton's work in the field of eugenics and statistics.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Francis Galton
• Wikipedia's article - Francis Galton

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