Sentences with phrase «best anecdotal evidence»

But the best anecdotal evidence suggests that this kind of thing isn't happening in nearly the proportions you might expect.

So far we've heard some good anecdotal evidence from a few sources, but not enough to be sure if it really performs better than expected.

This is at least good anecdotal evidence that blogging is effective enough on its own.

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Of course, not every mental activity can or should be performed while walking, but this new research reinforces anecdotal evidence and other research findings that suggest being too tightly chained to our desks is bad for our minds as well as our physical health.

But anecdotal evidence, at least, suggests that directors often doubt the reliability and value of comp consultants, even after having paid good money for their advice.

In addition to perusing the market research, you want to hit the pavement to gather anecdotal evidence of an industry's well being and future from trade associations.

By the way, every year I remind my students that great grades and successful entrepreneurs have at best a zero correlation — and anecdotal evidence suggests that the correlation may actually be negative.

Although as mentioned before the data is hopelessly lagged, completely untransparent and unreliable at the best of times, the anecdotal evidence is piling up.

This matches well with anecdotal evidence from LTL carriers that they are carrying fuller loads.

I figure that with six months until my 30th birthday I can still get away with being an idealist, so here are my 11 faith - based predictions for 2011, based entirely on anecdotal evidence and a stubborn hope that things will get better:

Again, proof and evidence guided by the scientific method or a preponderance of evidence weighed objectively seems to work better than taking as «proof» anecdotal testimony.

And, actually, research supports this, as well as plenty of anecdotal evidence that the evangelical church is not, in terms of quality of vibrancy, on the decline.

To judge by this study, and also by much anecdotal evidence, that is sometimes better understood by the adult catechumens and candidates than by the leaders of RCIA.

Anecdotal evidence, especially from cayenne supporters, tends to support the theory that consumption is good for you and that there are no bad long - term effects.

Picking which surprise contenders are real reminds me of picking out which hitters are legitimately better in clutch situations: They exist, but you can't tell with the naked eye and anecdotal evidence.

I will follow the new recommendations for baby # 2 and hope for the best, but I know it's not a silver bullet amd anecdotal evidence is meaningless.

Not surprisingly, the media feeding frenzy has resulted, anecdotal evidence suggests, in a sharp drop in youth football registrations for this fall's season, with parents fearful that playing football will almost inevitably expose their kid to an unreasonable risk of injury (which, of course, is patently untrue; more than 7 million kids in the U.S. currently play football, very few of whom, statistically speaking and despite a few well - publicized cases - are likely to end up committing suicide because of the hits they sustained playing the sport, and millions upon countless millions who have played football over the past century without apparent ill effect).

All I have to go on is anecdotal evidence but my own brood never took vitamins and their iron levels were always normal even though they consumed nothing but breastmilk until almost a year old, and then 4 of my brood nursed for the majority of their calories well past 18 months of age.

The Times story concludes by noting anecdotal evidence that kids eating well in school bring their improved eating habits home, in turn influencing their families:

I know you're trying to argue for what you think is best for kids, but the research doesn't back you up on this, or the anecdotal evidence from the families who have done it!

I know it's only anecdotal evidence, but my life experience shows that co-sleeping was the best choice for us.

Unfortunately, the best medical advice is to be patient and «wait it out,» and the evidence for the many colic remedies out there is largely anecdotal.

For many nutraceuticals, the most compelling evidence for efficacy remains anecdotal or, at best, based on hints of benefit from small or poorly controlled studies.

«There has been lots of anecdotal evidence from teachers that students focused and behaved better while using standing desks,» added Mark Benden, Ph.D., CPE, co-researcher and director of the Texas A&M Ergonomics Center.

Although there are no official figures, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that the best students are turning away from science.

«For a long time, we relied on anecdotal evidence and small - scale research findings about how well music therapy works,» she says.

Robert Sidbury, MD, FAAD, board - certified dermatologist and another lead author of the guidelines stated, «While there are many anecdotal tips and alternative options available to patients with atopic dermatitis, there is not enough evidence - based research to say for certain that these can provide any or better relief for patients, or be a complement to medical treatment.»

There's anecdotal evidence that people who get transfusions of blood from under - 25s feel better than those who receive blood from older donors.

Though not well studied, there is an abundance of anecdotal evidence from women who have used it to help remedy recurring UTIs or other infections.

There is some anecdotal evidence that says that bodybuilders who tend to push their limits when it comes to their strength, have better - looking muscle structures than just show - offs who keep pumping away on their bodyweight exercises and their single - joint moves.

However, some anecdotal evidences, such as how Canadian families in Ontario are noticing headaches and brain fogs in their children, suggest that WiFi may not be healthy, so it is probably better to err on the side of caution.

While the benefits of cold therapy and cold thermogenesis are well - supported, we don't seem to know yet how WBC compares or if it has the same long - term benefits, though the anecdotal evidence and initial studies are promising.

Research and anecdotal evidence agree that beginners can do very well with full - body workout routines.

Proven by over fifty years of clinical research, as well as anecdotal evidence.»

The anecdotal evidence comes from Berkhan's personal experiences as well as from his clients».

My experience, after all, is just «anecdotal» evidence; however, as any good conversationalist will assert: there really is nothing like a good anecdote to get the party started.

Make good guesses based on clinical, anecdotal, even anthropologic evidence.

Fortunately, there is clinical proof that some treatments for fibromyalgia do work, and there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that some other alternative treatments for fibromyalgia work, as well.

The epidemiological evidence as well as significant anecdotal evidence has been enough for me to feel confident in my choice.

Anecdotal evidence links MSG to gut problems as well; stomach pain and nausea are common stories.

I have been reading online that distilled water is the best for humans, and there seems to be anecdotal evidence that it helps a lot of ailments, but there is just as much anecdotal evidence that it leaches minerals from the body.

Juicing may be better than not ever touching a fruit or vegetable, and it's probably good for the temporary cleanse (based on anecdotal evidence), but * scientific evidence * shows it to be far inferior than simply eating the fruit.

Since the anecdotal evidence is so good (granted that it is anecdotal, but still...) if you're like us, you're thinking about giving this facial yoga stuff a go.

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There is a good amount of research backing this and there is a ton of anecdotal evidence of experiencing this with my clients and how lean they need to get.

Anecdotal supporting evidence arrives in the form of 36th Precinct, a top - notch criminal thriller import from France which finds a pair of cops skirting the edges of the law in the name of their jobs as well as macho competition.

Based on purely recent anecdotal evidence, I'm going to tell you this: there is no better one - stop destination for comfort movies than the Starz channel on Amazon Prime.

Wolters seems unable to assimilate any evidence that might suggest a more positive assessment, while grasping at whatever anecdotal evidence or source best substantiates his tale of woe.

Capturing anecdotal notes as well as quantifiable evidence will paint a vivid picture of what's happening in the classroom.

Yet nearly 10 years after the reforms, there is little more than anecdotal evidence — and no hard data — to show whether programs, and graduating teachers, are better than those who graduated before the reforms.