What is the main challenge when looking at a match list in genealogy?

Clustering Techniques in Genealogy

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The matches are often unrelated.
The matches are always incorrect.
The matches are too few to analyze.
The list can be overwhelming due to the large number of matches.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in the simple clustering method?
Separating matches by location.
Separating matches by age.
Separating matches by occupation.
Separating matches into paternal and maternal groups.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to add shared matches to a group?
To confirm they are all on the maternal side.
To organize them by their favorite color.
To identify them as paternal matches.
To ensure they are all unrelated.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the recommended starting point for clustering matches?
Matches with at least 5 centimorgans.
Matches with at least 10 centimorgans.
Matches with at least 50 centimorgans.
Matches with at least 100 centimorgans.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can second cousins help in clustering by grandparents?
They are unrelated to grandparents.
They only relate to maternal grandparents.
They help identify a specific grandparent line.
They are related through multiple grandparents.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using different colors in clustering?
To visually distinguish between different family lines.
To separate matches by their favorite color.
To make the list look pretty.
To confuse the viewer.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of cousins are used to expand clustering to great-grandparents?
First cousins
Second cousins
Third cousins
Fourth cousins
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