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How to Ask Your DNA Question

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This class provides the background on genealogical queries (see Everton’s Genealogical Helper) and provides key elements to provide when asking a DNA question along with examples, both good and bad. It explains how a well-constructed question can result in better responses from your DNA matches and improve collaboration with others to solve DNA problems.

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