Empirical vs Anecdotal

What is the definition of empirical evidence?

• Empirical evidence is information obtained through theoretical analysis.

• Empirical evidence is information obtained through hearsay or rumors.

• Empirical evidence is information obtained through observation, experimentation, or experience.

• Empirical evidence is information obtained through intuition or guesswork.

What is the definition of anecdotal evidence?

• Evidence based on scientific research and systematic analysis.

• Evidence based on hearsay and rumors.

• Evidence based on statistical data and surveys.

• Evidence based on personal accounts or experiences rather than scientific research or systematic analysis.

Which of the following is an example of empirical evidence? a) A personal story shared by a friend b) A scientific study with measurable data c) A rumor heard from a stranger d) A belief based on personal experience

• b

• c

• a

• d

Which of the following is an example of anecdotal evidence? a) A research study conducted by experts b) A statistical analysis of a large sample size c) A personal testimonial from someone d) A controlled experiment with consistent results

• a personal opinion from someone

• a statistical analysis of a small sample size

• c

• a research study conducted by amateurs

True or False: Empirical evidence is based on objective observations and measurements.

• True

• Empirical evidence is based on personal opinions and beliefs.

• Empirical evidence is based on subjective observations and measurements.

• False

True or False: Anecdotal evidence is considered more reliable than empirical evidence.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• It depends

Which type of evidence is generally used in scientific research?

• subjective evidence

• empirical evidence

• theoretical evidence

• anecdotal evidence

Why is empirical evidence considered more reliable than anecdotal evidence?

• Empirical evidence is subjective and can be influenced by personal biases.

• Anecdotal evidence is based on scientific methods and allows for replication and verification.

• Empirical evidence is based on personal experiences and is therefore more reliable.

• Empirical evidence is based on scientific methods and allows for replication and verification, reducing bias and increasing objectivity.

Give an example of empirical evidence in the field of medicine.

• Expert opinion

• Anecdotal evidence

• Clinical trial

• Case study

Give an example of anecdotal evidence in everyday life.

• Sharing a personal story or experience to support a claim or belief.

• Using a celebrity endorsement as evidence.

• Referring to a scientific study to support a claim.

• Relying on statistics and data to prove a point.