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An anecdotal evidence (or anecdata [1]) is a piece of evidence based on descriptions and reports of individual, personal experiences, or observations, [2] [3] collected in a non-systematic manner. [4] The word anecdotal constitutes a variety of forms of evidence.
An example of anecdotal evidence within a proof by assertion fallacy would be as follows: "I was reading a novel where it said that bees don't sting, therefore bees do not sting." Since the anecdote here cited is admittedly fictional, it cannot be used as evidence.
The persuasiveness of anecdotal evidence compared to that of statistical evidence has been a subject of debate; some studies have argued for the presence a generalized tendency to overvalue anecdotal evidence, whereas others have emphasized the types of argument as a prerequisite or rejected the conclusion altogether.
Anecdotal evidence is an informal account of evidence in the form of an anecdote. The term is often used in contrast to scientific evidence, as evidence that cannot be investigated using the scientific method. The problem with arguing based on anecdotal evidence is that anecdotal evidence is not necessarily typical; only statistical evidence ...
Whether one has a particular entitlement or right is irrelevant to whether one's assertion is true or false. Where an objection to a belief is made, the assertion of the right to an opinion side-steps the usual steps of discourse of either asserting a justification of that belief, or an argument against the validity of the objection. [4]
conduct a thorough examination into whether Trayvon’s shooting was a federal hate crime. As for steps that Congress can take to address this case, the ACLU supports full funding for the DOJ Civil Rights Division to conduct investigations into civil rights violations by law enforcement
The comparison in the post is based on partial voting tallies and isn't proof of fraud benefiting either party. Numerous recounts and audits have affirmed Biden won the 2020 election. 2020 ...
While anecdotal evidence is typically unscientific, in the last several decades the evaluation of anecdotes has received sustained academic scrutiny from economists and scholars such as Felix Salmon, [1] S. G. Checkland (on David Ricardo), Steven Novella, R. Charleton, Hollis Robbins, [2] Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, and others. These academics seek ...