Anecdotal evidence

Anecdotal evidence is when someone tells you about something bad or good that happened to them or someone else. It is like a story. It can be used to explain or support a claim or conclusion, but it is not enough to prove it is true. Anecdotal evidence can be helpful in gaining a better understanding of a situation, but it cannot be used to prove something.

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