Sentences with phrase «using anecdotal evidence»

I'm curious as to why you haven't included Dr Dan Siegel of The Whole Brain Child and No Drama Discipline — to our family those books provide the research - backed basis for the positive parenting techniques that many of the authors propose using anecdotal evidence.

Carolyn went on to proclaim that while solos are stepping up to the plate (using anecdotal evidence of some solos in the Facebook group offering their help), legal tech is falling silent.

Can we not sink to the level of using anecdotal evidence as the basis for science, please?

Following some research and using anecdotal evidence, we believe that this is because CREST Awards recognise achievements in communication, team work, research and presentation, which appeals to the learning styles of both genders.

Following some research and using anecdotal evidence, we believe that this is because CREST recognises achievements in communication, team work, research and presentation, which appeals to the learning styles of a large range of students.

Although some hardcore BLWers would disagree (likely using anecdotal evidence), I believe that spoon feeding may be a safer approach overall.

Using my anecdotal evidence to prove that formula feeders earn less makes just about as much sense as whatever it is she's trying to prove here.

The assessor needs to be convinced that the candidate possesses the full range of leadership skills so use anecdotal evidence as much as possible.

Not exact matches

While evidence is anecdotal, some employers seem set to continue drug testing all applicants and taking a hard line on use of opioids, methamphetamine, and cocaine.

«Since the province doesn't monitor the use of foreign workers, we only have anecdotal evidence to go on, but we need to know if there is still widespread use of the program in the construction industry,» said Horgan.

Go look up for yourselves secular studies on how much an average (this means typical, as opposed to your very ILLOGICAL use of anecdotal evidence to draw conclusions or simply spouting the same thing you read in a combox somewhere) Christian gives of his own time and treasure to charitable causes versus an average atheist.

Although chile powder is notorious for causing sneezing and coughing among those who inhale it, there is anecdotal evidence of the use of Capsicums in breathing and lung problems.

The anecdotal evidence of the success in stopping, and even reversing, Alzheimer's in some people using coconut oil, however, is so remarkable, that it is foolish to discount what this simple dietary oil can do.

Manuka buffs will know many of the uses for Manuka Honey, but further down the page we have listed most of the applications we have heard about, based on user feedback and anecdotal evidence.

Anecdotal evidence: All the people I know who have used it have not been able to breastfeed beyond 4 months.

There's plenty of anecdotal evidence that marijuana use doesn't have a negative impact on a child's development, but studies have conflicting results.

She noticed immediately that most of the course materials were based on anecdotal evidence, particularly when it came to the use of plant extracts as pesticides.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that there has been an increase in the use of intravenous glutathione for skin bleaching in the UK.

«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.

There is plenty of anecdotal evidence out there claiming a link between cell phone use and cancer: Keith Black, chairman of neurosurgery at Cedars - Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, says that the brain cancer (malignant glioma) that killed O. J. Simpson's attorney, Johnnie Cochran, was the result of frequent cell phone use, based on the fact that the tumor developed on the side of the head against which he held his phone.

Anecdotal evidence suggested that the fish use these to walk along lake beds.

While anecdotal evidence exists that writing a bedtime list can help one fall asleep, the Baylor study used overnight polysomnography, the «gold standard» of sleep measurement, Scullin said.

Susan Gould Fogerite, director of research for the Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the School of Health Related Professions, said that although there is widespread evidence that yoga is being used as a form of exercise by those with MS, much of the feedback has been anecdotal and there isn't much empirical data regarding its safety and efficacy.

Peppermint extract or oil, used commonly in baking, doubles as a reliable headache cure — one backed by several small clinical trials and lots of anecdotal evidence.

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.

This use is the most widely documented with anecdotal evidence, though again, more research is needed.

There is a great deal of anecdotal evidence and stories from people who have used camel dairy in cases of autism.

There aren't many studies to back this up but a great deal of anecdotal evidence from people who used the oil topically for this reason.

To date there is little clinical data on the safety of herbs during pregnancy, but the anecdotal evidence and long history of use in many cultures seems to indicate raspberry leaf is quite safe.

This remedy has been used for centuries in some countries and claims both anecdotal and scientifically supported evidence for the following uses:

Using a garlic clove vaginally for one night (anecdotal evidence supports that this is very effective)

While there is a large amount of anecdotal evidence on the benefits of traditional dry and steam saunas, the scientific research focuses mainly on Far Infrared Saunas (FIR) and it's what we use, so I will mainly focus on this type.

The supplement used in the study was a mixture of tart cherries, Nordic fish oil and emu oil that had received anecdotal evidence of helping people with a broad spectrum of ailments.

While I could not find any studies conducted using human subjects, there exists plenty of anecdotal evidence that Tribulus Terrestris helps improve sexual functions and increases libido.

However, while some curative attributes may be anecdotal, evidence grows that turmeric, properties of which are actually used as an ingredient in medications, has been proven as a cure for some ailments and potential cure for many others.

While energy drink ingredients such as caffeine have been widely studied, others haven't and manufacturers are using mainly anecdotal evidence as justification of their use in their beverages or other products.

Only anecdotal evidence supports their use for IBS.

In addition, anecdotal evidence and the centuries of use for women's health in traditional medicine speak to the benefits of consuming red raspberry leaf tea.

Although no scientifically acceptable studies have been formally conducted regarding colloidal silver effectiveness in the body, anecdotal evidence suggests the following uses for colloidal silver via oral use (see table below).

To me, there appears to be enough research and anecdotal evidence to support using it to recover and grow at a more optimal rate.

However, pharma - based physicians and groups have largely condemned the use of coconut oil, stating that all the evidence is «anecdotal,» lacking peer - reviewed scientific research.

These herbs can be used in various ways, and extensive anecdotal evidence has taught us what specific benefits these herbs can provide.

Breathwork is an increasingly popular experiential approach to psychotherapy based on the use of a specific breathing technique, however, claims of positive mental health outcomes rely on anecdotal clinical evidence.

Furthermore, anecdotal evidence suggests that the men who use the site are much more serious about actually meeting someone.

Using archival footage and anecdotal evidence, Edelman constructs a complex portrait of race and celebrity in the tail end of 20th - century America, one that doesn't provide answers but gives voice to a chorus of diverse opinions.

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.»

One reason is their wide use: anecdotal evidence suggests that up to 25 % of our target teacher population may have taken a version of these instruments in pre-service training or in - service professional development.

«The school leadership team explored the positives and negatives of not allowing the use of mobile phones at school — we looked at recent research and anecdotal evidence, including teachers» experiences.

She uses data and anecdotal evidence to highlight the higher numbers of push outs and suspensions black and Native students receive in our public schools.

Anecdotal evidence from physicians, psychologists and school nurses also reveals a spike in headaches, phobias, and other anxiety - related ailments, along with an increase in the use of anxiety medication during state testing periods.