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Galton's law—Formulation and development

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  • Galton uses several models to illustrate his point. Galton's use of models has been analysed by Wilkie J.S. Ann. Sci. 1955 11 27f 27f ‘Galton's contribution to the theory of Evolution with special reference to his use of models and metaphors.’
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