Title: A Simplified Explanation of Anecdotal Evidence With Examples - Psychologenie
Headings: A Simplified Explanation of Anecdotal Evidence With Examples
A Simplified Explanation of Anecdotal Evidence With Examples
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What Is Anecdotal Evidence?
Instances of Anecdotal Evidence
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Let's Work Together! As opposed to scientific evidence, anecdotal evidence is evidence, information, or a conclusion, that is based on anecdotes. However, in this case, anecdotes have a broader meaning than just stories―anecdotal evidence is evidence based upon the experiences or opinions of other people, or the media. We can spot instances of the same in everyday life, such as asking a friend to recommend a good anti-aging cream (who knows if it’s going to suit your skin like it suited hers?), or asking a neighbor about a good dog-walking service, or anything else. Very rarely is this evidence based on the opinion of someone who is an expert on that matter or on reliable statistical data. Instead, we base it on word-of-mouth, or on what we see and hear around us. However, this type of evidence cannot be used to logically conclude anything.