What kind of method did Galton devise that is used in forensic science?
A method for identifying alien life
A method for classifying fingerprints
A method for coding confidential messages
A method for detecting lies
Answer
Sir Francis Galton, a British scientist and polymath, devised a method for classifying fingerprints that is still used in forensic science today. Galton's method is based on the observation that fingerprints are unique to each individual and that they can be classified according to their ridge patterns. Galton's method has been used to identify criminals and solve crimes for over a century.
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