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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Content: Casinos and lotteries promote instances of people who win something, though winning something in both cases is very rare, and losses are almost guaranteed. Diet supplement companies give instances of people who were on the heavier side earlier and who changed dramatically after using their products, even though the people in the promotion are probably just models, and that the supplement is actually a waste of time and money. Example 4
A woman looking for a good anti-aging cream comes across a brand that her friend has said is very effective. Her friend is not a beauty expert, but has read a good review about this brand on some website, and has based her claim on this non-concrete evidence. The woman too, bases her conclusion about the effectiveness of this cream and goes ahead and buys it for herself. The woman has no idea whether the cream will suit her skin or not, and if it will even make any difference to her skin or not. There is no scientific claim or evidence to prove the effectiveness of that cream, and nor is there any reliable data claiming its authenticity. Yet, the woman, her friend, and probably, many other people rely on the anecdotal evidence of this particular cream. Would you like to write for us? Well, we're looking for good writers who want to spread the word.