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1. Non-Imputed DNA Analysis:
- Based solely on your directly tested genetic markers
- More conservative but potentially less complete
- Higher confidence in individual data points
- May miss some genetic connections due to limited data points
2. Imputed DNA Analysis:
- Uses statistical modeling to fill in gaps
- Provides broader coverage of your genome
- Can reveal additional ancestry connections
- Accuracy depends on the reference populations used
When to Trust Each Type:
1. Non-Imputed Results are More Reliable When:
- You need highly confident results for specific genetic markers
- The regions in question are well-represented in your raw data
- You're looking at major ancestry components
2. Imputed Results are More Valuable When:
- Looking for broader patterns of ancestry
- Exploring connections to smaller regional populations
Recommendation:
Consider using both results in complementary ways:
- Use non-imputed results as your baseline
- Use imputed results to explore potential additional connections
- When they agree, you can have higher confidence in those findings
- Where they differ, lean toward the non-imputed results for critical decisions
