Asked by mimis

What is the definition of anecdotal evidence?

Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on scientific research, experiments, and observation.
Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on personal experience or short narratives.
Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on accepted truths, facts, and definitions.
Anecdotal evidence is evidence based on historical examples and events.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct answer:
"Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on personal experience or short narratives."

Brief explanation: Anecdotal evidence comes from individual stories or isolated examples; it can suggest hypotheses but is not reliable for proving general truths because it lacks systematic collection, controls, and statistical analysis.