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Table 2 Observed and expected percentages of a high, middle and low number of whorls in children from 34 parents with a moderate number of whorls (3–7 whorls)

From: Genetic rules for the dermatoglyphics of human fingertips and their role in spouse selection: a preliminary study

Groups of children with number of whorls

Number

Observed (%)

Expected (%)

P

High (8–10)

9

26.47

25.00

 

Medium (3–7)

17

50.00

50.00

0.971

Low (0–2)

8

23.53

25.00

 

Total

34

100.00

100.00