Anecdotal Evidence is based on personal observations, stories, or experiences, rather than on scientific or statistical data. It’s often a single person’s account of an event.
Limitations of Anecdotal Evidence:
- Subjectivity: Personal experiences can be biased or influenced by emotions.
- Lack of generalizability: A single story might not represent a larger population or trend.
- No control group: There’s no comparison group to assess the impact of a particular factor.
While anecdotal evidence can be interesting and persuasive, it’s generally considered less reliable than evidence from controlled studies or statistical analysis.