Ther's A Reason Anecdotal Evidence Is Rejected In Science

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Mark Eby — 9/9/2004 11:54:58 PM (archived)

It's untrustworthy. In the case of politics people tend to associate with people who hold similar views or interests. This increases the odds they will feel similarly about issues.

Regards,
Mark

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What's Scaring Bush In These Swing States - Chris Vancil - 9/9/2004 8:33:19 AM
- Anecdotal evidence from a swing state. - Mary Anne - 9/9/2004 12:20:19 PM
  - Ther's A Reason Anecdotal Evidence Is Rejected In Science - Mark Eby - 9/9/2004 11:54:58 PM
    - Yes. But we're talking about politics. - Mary Anne - 9/10/2004 1:11:55 AM
      - Which Candidate Won PA last Time? - Mark Eby - 9/10/2004 11:14:21 AM
        
        Not the same one who won in my county. - Mary Anne - 9/10/2004 7:57:49 PM
  - After latest primary election I'm a bit worried - Art Martin - 9/9/2004 4:09:25 PM
    - re: Were I a Republican in heart, I could simply go out and beat up a gay guy or something. - Scott Evil - 9/9/2004 9:05:03 PM
      - I'm just planting that suggestion so you leave the atheists alone. (n/t) - Art Martin - 9/9/2004 9:52:30 PM
  - More anecdotal evidence from a somewhat swing state. Or two. - Bowser - 9/9/2004 3:27:38 PM
    - re: More anecdotal evidence from a somewhat swing state - Fox - 9/9/2004 8:26:05 PM

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