6 Steps for Applying the Scientific Method to Genetic Genealogy

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Through the scientific method, researchers walk through a series of prescribed steps to solve a problem: asking a question, collecting data, developing a hypothesis, building a model and running an experiment that tests the hypothesis, then analyzing data and drawing conclusions based on results. And because genealogy is derived from the word “theory” or “science,” View Website VIP Subscription

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