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The usage of multiple points of anecdotal data to confirm any stipulation, often used to "prove" pseudo-scientific claims of illnesses and treatments. > Jenny McCarthy uses anecdata gathered from dozens of accounts to su…

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  1. The usage of multiple points of anecdotal data to confirm any stipulation, often used to "prove" pseudo-scientific claims of illnesses and treatments. > Jenny McCarthy uses anecdata gathered from dozens of accounts to support her pseudo-scientific treatment for childhood autism.