Sentences with phrase «on anecdotal accounts»

«This innovative study applied rigorous research methodology to an area that has historically been characterized by a reliance on anecdotal accounts and intuition rather than evidence - based science,» Dr. O'Haire said.

«This innovative study applied rigorous research methodology to an area that has historically been characterized by a reliance on anecdotal accounts and intuition rather than evidence - based science,» O'Haire says.

While prior research has relied on anecdotal accounts and small focus groups, Appelbaum and Han gathered data from 731 surveys completed by STEM faculty at China's top 25 universities.

But based on anecdotal accounts, many elected officials believe the company removes housing for low - and moderate - income tenants from the rental market.

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By all accounts, from the anecdotal to the rigorously research - backed, having a positive outlook can have a huge impact on your happiness, productivity and even your business.

This is the first clinically documented case of a transgender woman breastfeeding, although the authors mention there are heaps of anecdotal accounts on the internet.

This is the first study on this topic to be conducted in BC and the findings support to - date anecdotal accounts of midwives» commitment to promoting and supporting normal birth, some of the challenges they face, and identify a number of topics for further exploration.

While the effects of some substances that have become popular as recreational drugs in recent years have previously been studied for their potential medical use, such as ketamine and GHB, there are practically no published studies on mephedrone — just user surveys and anecdotal accounts.

But to share my anecdotal account, I eat rather low - carb, and on occasion I've taken a B complex for no better reason really than because I once bought some.

Only anecdotal evidence exists as to the effectiveness of this on men seeking to lower their sex drives, which is fine because they account for zero of you reading here today!

Although these accounts rely almost entirely on anecdotal evidence, the prospect is of real concern.

Yet despite anecdotal accounts of their value, there is a lack of empirical research on their efficacy.

Anecdotal accounts describe the influence Richter's burgeoning friendship with Blinky Palermo had on the creation of the Colour Charts, as Palermo would visit the artist's studio and — without any visual knowledge of the painting — arbitrarily call out the names of the sample colour cards, which Richter would then incorporate into the work.