3 Types of Evidence- Bowdoin

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What are the three types of evidence?

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Empirical, anecdotal, and logical.

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What is empirical evidence?

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Evidence that is based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

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What is anecdotal evidence?

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Evidence based on personal accounts or stories rather than hard data.

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What is logical evidence?

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Evidence that is based on reasoning and logical deduction.

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Which type of evidence is considered the least reliable?

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Anecdotal Evidence.

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Give an example of empirical evidence.

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There has been a steady decline in the crime rate from 223 per 10,000 residents to 175 per 10,000 last year.

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Give an example of anecdotal evidence.

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A witness describing what they heard at a bar.

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Give an example of logical evidence.

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If all humans are mortal and Socrates is a human, then Socrates is mortal.

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Why is anecdotal evidence considered less reliable?

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It is based on personal experiences and may not represent the general population.

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What is the role of empirical evidence in scientific research?

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It helps to validate hypotheses through observation and experimentation.