Emily has brittle fingernails that crack and split easily.Emily's mother advises her daughter to take gelatin pills 3 times/day,because she has heard the practice strengthens fingernails.The mother's nutrition-related advice about the benefit of taking gelatin pills is an example of a(n)
A)hypothesis.
B)testimonial.
C)anecdote.
D)placebo.

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An anecdote is a personal story or account, often based on personal experience or hearsay, rather than scientific evidence.

Emily Has Brittle Fingernails That Crack and Split Easily