Title: 8 Examples of Anecdotal Evidence - Simplicable
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8 Examples of Anecdotal Evidence
John Spacey, April 25, 2018 updated on June 30, 2020
Anecdotal evidence is a body of information based on accounts and narrative. The term suggests weak evidence based on examples and personal accounts as opposed to information that is statistically significant. Anecdotal evidence is dangerous because it is easy to mislead yourself or others with it. This doesn't mean it has no value as storytelling and word of mouth information can be useful in many contexts. The following are illustrative examples of anecdotal evidence. Storytelling
A successful individual tells a story about the failures they faced on their path. Although the information is anecdotal, the audience finds it interesting and instructive. Word of Mouth
Coworkers talk about a new restaurant near the office and one says they tried it and that the food was mediocre and the staff were rude. The coworkers don't trust this opinion because this particular individual is often complaining about restaurants in an unreasonable way. Politics
A politician tells a story about a specific person who lost their job due to the policies of a political rival.