Question

Many people are fearful of flying with certain airline carriers if the carrier has experienced a major crash in the past. This decision not to fly on certain airlines solely because of a single crash history is an example of ________. a. statistical inference b. available data c. anecdotal evidence d. exploratory data analysis

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

Anecdotal evidence consists of an anecdote or a descriptive story about an event or experience. Another name for this type of evidence is a testimonial.

We are all familiar with this kind of evidence and commonly use it in everyday decision making. For example, when choosing a babysitter or dentist, we would often ask for the experiences of friends and family.

Anecdotal evidence falls short of what is necessary for a reasonable standard of proof.