Dr. Seth Scholer is a Nashville pediatrician. Dear Gov. Bill Lee, I am writing this to express my concern about an over-reliance on anecdotal evidence by our state and national leaders. It is normal ...

There are few more damning responses to a new study or book or proposal than to say that it relies on “anecdotal” evidence — implying not just that the underlying idea lacks seriousness and ...

In writing, there’s an adage that says, “Show, don’t tell.” The millennial students in my creative-writing classes are immersed in a world that constantly tells them things, and then tells them those ...

For those trained in the sciences, relying on illustrations or examples is not considered nearly as good as relying on data. If they call something “anecdotal,” then there is a good chance that the ...

How can you make others pay attention to, understand, and then possibly share your ideas? It’s not easy. There are a lot of ideas, but not enough time and attention. The topic and the product should ...