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Why is anecdotal evidence not a reliable basis for psychological theories?
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Why is anecdotal evidence not a reliable basis for psychological theories?
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Anecdotal evidence relies on personal experiences and observations rather than systematic data collection and analysis. It is more prone to biases and is unreliable for forming generalisable conclusions.
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