In this Research Like a Pro office hours session led by Nicole Dyer, the focus is on choosing a viable research question in DNA research. Nicole addresses a participant's query about autosomal DNA coverage, emphasizing key considerations like the number of DNA matches, generational gaps, and coverage of the research subject. She discusses the calculation process and highlights the role of platforms like GEDMatch and MyHeritage. Nicole also suggests using WikiTree and Ancestry profiles to identify descendants for increased coverage. Demonstrating the DNA Painter's coverage estimator tool, she stresses the importance of expanding coverage to uncover new matches and strengthen research hypotheses.
This is an excerpt from a monthly office hours session in the Research Like a Pro with DNA independent study course. To join the Research Like a Pro with DNA online course, and learn how to integrate DNA evidence into your genealogy research, click here: familylocket.com/product/rese.... To view more questions and answers in this series, go here: • Q&A from Research Like... .