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Why did Mendel need to keep precise numerical counts of each trait across generations?

Question
Why did Mendel need to keep precise numerical counts of each trait across generations?
To calculate the plants' market value
To identify consistent ratios (like 3:1) that revealed the underlying rules of inheritance
To measure rainfall for his experiments
Numerical counts were not actually important to his conclusions
Answer
To identify consistent ratios (like 3:1) that revealed the underlying rules of inheritance
Detailed Explanation
Mendel's careful counting revealed consistent numerical ratios (such as 3:1 in F2), which were key evidence for his proposed rules of inheritance.
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