The phrase
"anecdotal claims" refers to stories or evidence that is based on personal experiences or individual accounts. These claims are not necessarily supported by scientific data or research; they are more like personal opinions or anecdotes that may or may not be true.
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Apart
from anecdotal claims, there is no scientific evidence that high levels of ketones will guarantee enhanced fat loss.
In a single week in April,
anecdotal claims by small teams of one or two researchers of having achieved cold fusion flooded the media.
I have
read anecdotal claims that those who consume modern wheat and switch to older grains notice 1, hardly any blood sugar spikes, and 2, family members with bowel problems w / modern wheat don't have these problems with more ancient grains.
So it's interesting to see new research from the Electoral Commission, which shows that — despite
the anecdotal claims behind Sir Eric Pickles» review into alleged voter fraud — the public don't actually believe electoral malpractice is widespread where they live.
Other scientists are garnering evidence for
the anecdotal claims that fish oils improve cognitive functioning.
Although there are
anecdotal claims that a gluten - free diet can lead to behavioral improvements for people with autism, so far there is no evidence - based research that supports these claims.
The claims in the article and
anecdotal claims from the commenters just don't make a very good case.
We believe that all educators - from those standing in front of a roomful of students to those leading state educational agencies - should be able to participate in and use research effectively: to distinguish between random sampling and random assignment, differentiate between credible evidence and
anecdotal claims, and apply scientific conclusions for the benefit of their respective «teams.»