Which of the Following Statements is an Example of Anecdotal

Question

Which of the following statements is an example of anecdotal evidence?
A) Dr. Chowdury's research on bowel disorders, which was published in a scientific journal
B) Dr. Jackson's infomercial statement "I believe my personal cure for bowel disorders is more effective than any drug I've ever prescribed in 20 years of practicing medicine."
C) information about side effects on the label of a bowel disorder drug
D) an article on bowel disorders on a medical website

Accepted Answer

An anecdote is a personal story or account, which is what Dr. Jackson's statement in an infomercial represents. It is not necessarily based on any scientific evidence or research. The other choices are either based on scientific research or factual information, rather than personal anecdotes.