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. 2019 Mar 12;5:14. doi: 10.1186/s40900-019-0147-1

Table 1.

Evidence versus experiential knowledge in the context of EBM

The nature of ‘evidence’ The nature of experiential knowledge
Data obtained through systematic enquiry Knowledge gained through experience – wisdom
Objective Subjective
Rational Emotional
Written in scientific and technical language Written in the individual’s own words
Quantitative or qualitative data Descriptive, personal accounts