Title: Research 101: Anecdotal Evidence vs Scientific Evidence - Yoga Research and Beyond
Headings: Research 101: Anecdotal Evidence vs Scientific Evidence
Research 101: Anecdotal Evidence vs Scientific Evidence
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Perhaps one of the most common misconceptions is that between anecdotal evidence and scientific evidence. Anecdotal evidence is information collected in an informal manner and often relying heavily on personal testimony, such as a case study approach (or one yoga teacher’s experience with clients). While anecdotal evidence is generally limited in value due to several types of bias, scientific evidence relies on more rigorous methods. Anecdotal evidence includes the first articles published on new topics, comprising most of what we see online, in the news, and on social media. However, we can’t rely on anecdotal evidence exclusively because it is highly susceptible to error attributed to personal biases and preconceived notions. Study Details
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