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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Anecdotal evidence is often considered unreliable in science because it:
Options
A is based on rigorous experiments
B is not subject to controlled, repeatable testing
Correct Answer
C is published in peer-reviewed journals
D always involves large sample sizes
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Anecdotal evidence relies on personal accounts or isolated examples that are not gathered through controlled, systematic, and repeatable experiments, making it prone to bias and error.

Hint

It's essentially a story that hasn't been verified by the scientific method.

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