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RLP 247: RLP with DNA 9- Research Planning

The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

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How to Disprove a Confirmation Bias Hypothesis

Our brains naturally like to look for evidence that confirms our beliefs. You might have a hypothesis that your fourth great-grandparent was the son of Hezekiah Powell. Instead of analyzing the match with clustering, performing pedagrainalysis and comparing additional test takers, you've allowed one piece of evidence to confirm your bias. It is difficult to get around that, but there are several things that we can do.

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