RLP 69: DNA Tools Part 1: Clustering, Pedigree Triangulation, WATO

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is a discussion with Robin Wirthlin about how to use DNA tools and methodology in your genetic genealogy. This is part 1 of DNA tools, focusing on creating genetic networks, pedigree triangulation, and the What are the Odds tool at DNA Painter. We grouped these together because they are usually the first tools and methods to use. You don't need segment information or chromosome browsers to use these tools. You can use your AncestryDNA results and create clusters, find where your pedigree intersects with the matches in that cluster, and answer your research question. In recent unknown parentage cases, you can use the descendancy tree builder, What Are The Odds (WATO), at DNA Painter, to see the probabilities that a target person fits within the tree. Using the amount of DNA shared between known people in that tree, you can find out which relationship is more likely. Listen in to hear our discussion about these DNA tools and methods! Links 10 Ways to Group Your DNA Matches into Genetic Networks by Robin at Family Locket Pedigree Triangulation: What is it and How Can it Solve Brick Walls? by Diana at Family Locket Leeds Method - Dana Leeds' website The Leeds Method with Ancestry's Colored Dots - Dana Leeds' website Genetic Affairs  Gedmatch Genesis DNA Gedcom What are the Odds? - FAQ at DNA Painter ConnectedDNA DNADNA Rootsfinder Research Like a Pro Research Like a Pro eCourse Study Group - more information and email list Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes. Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts