Survey: Traits
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Survey at least 20 people to find out what traits they have for each of the features below. Tally the numbers for each trait and record those totals in each column.
When completing the survey, be sure to include yourself as one of the individuals surveyed. Also include at least one set of parents and offspring in the individuals you survey. Document the features of each member of the family you surveyed within the data table, but also make a special note of these features in the observation section of your report. This information will be important when writing your conclusion.
Feature Trait Total Trait Total
Earlobes Free Earlobes 15 Attached Earlobes 5
Hair on knuckles Hair present between second and third knuckle of fingers 11 No hair present between second and third knuckle of fingers 9
Hair Line (widow’s peak vs. straight hair line) Widow’s peak 12 Straight hair line 8
Hair texture Curly hair (count wavy hair as curly) 14 Straight hair 6
Chin shape (no cleft chin vs. cleft chin) Cleft chin 11 No cleft chin 9
Observations:
Record the traits of each member of the family (parents and offspring) that you surveyed. Add more rows to the table for additional offspring as needed.
Family Member Earlobes Hair on Knuckles Hair Line Hair Texture Chin Shape
Father
Mother
Offspring 1
Calculations:
Calculate the percentages for each trait in your total sample and list those percentages in this section of your assignment.
Example calculation: (12 people with widow’s peaks ÷ 20 total people) × 100 = 60% widow’s peaks
Feature Trait Calculated Percentage Trait Calculated Percentage
Earlobes Free Earlobes Attached Earlobes
Hair on knuckles Hair present between second and third knuckle of fingers No hair present between second and third knuckle of fingers
Hair Line (widow's peak vs. straight hair line) Widow's peak Straight hair line
Hair texture Curly hair (count wavy hair
Survey at least 20 people to find out what traits they have for each of the features below. Tally the numbers for each trait and record those totals in each column.
When completing the survey, be sure to include yourself as one of the individuals surveyed. Also include at least one set of parents and offspring in the individuals you survey. Document the features of each member of the family you surveyed within the data table, but also make a special note of these features in the observation section of your report. This information will be important when writing your conclusion.
Feature Trait Total Trait Total
Earlobes Free Earlobes 15 Attached Earlobes 5
Hair on knuckles Hair present between second and third knuckle of fingers 11 No hair present between second and third knuckle of fingers 9
Hair Line (widow’s peak vs. straight hair line) Widow’s peak 12 Straight hair line 8
Hair texture Curly hair (count wavy hair as curly) 14 Straight hair 6
Chin shape (no cleft chin vs. cleft chin) Cleft chin 11 No cleft chin 9
Observations:
Record the traits of each member of the family (parents and offspring) that you surveyed. Add more rows to the table for additional offspring as needed.
Family Member Earlobes Hair on Knuckles Hair Line Hair Texture Chin Shape
Father
Mother
Offspring 1
Calculations:
Calculate the percentages for each trait in your total sample and list those percentages in this section of your assignment.
Example calculation: (12 people with widow’s peaks ÷ 20 total people) × 100 = 60% widow’s peaks
Feature Trait Calculated Percentage Trait Calculated Percentage
Earlobes Free Earlobes Attached Earlobes
Hair on knuckles Hair present between second and third knuckle of fingers No hair present between second and third knuckle of fingers
Hair Line (widow's peak vs. straight hair line) Widow's peak Straight hair line
Hair texture Curly hair (count wavy hair