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 statement in his infomercial that "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.

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Anecdotal evidence is based on personal accounts or stories rather than scientific data. Dr. Jackson's statement in his infomercial is an example of anecdotal evidence because it is based on his personal experience rather than scientific research. Choice A is based on research published in a scientific journal and is not anecdotal evidence. Choice C is information on a drug label, which is based on scientific testing and is not anecdotal evidence. Choice D is an article on a medical website, which is likely based on scientific research and not anecdotal evidence.

Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of Anecdotal