Discuss why anecdotal evidence should be avoided when using critical thinking skills.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Anecdotal evidence should not be used when thinking critically about an issue because the example provided could be an expectation and not the rule. Therefore, it is important to use logic and empirical evidence.
KEY: Learning Objective: 1.2: Understand the significance of critical thinking in the study of sociology.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Critical Thinking
Difficulty Level: Hard
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