When examining how certain traits tended to run in families, Galton organized his data into a chart that was in effect the first
A) scatterplot
B) bar graph
C) line graph
D) frequency distribution

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Galton's chart was a graph that showed the relationship between the heights of parents and their children. This is a classic example of a scatterplot, which is a type of graph used to display the correlation or relationship between two variables. Galton's chart was a pioneering use of this type of graph, making A) the correct choice.

When Examining How Certain Traits Tended to Run in Families