anecdotal evidence
noun
: evidence in the form of stories that people tell about what has happened to them
His conclusions are not supported by data; they are based only on anecdotal evidence.
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Many reports rely on anecdotal evidence or small sample sizes that do little to move the conversation forward and create more noise than anything useful.
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Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
And Hong Kong is not the only Asian territory where the anecdotal evidence for Zone is uninspiring, despite the fact that Dyson is a revered brand name in Asia, with huge presence.
—Simon Lucas, Wired News, 13 June 2025
There’s some anecdotal evidence about his knowing Abraham Lincoln, according to Gibson.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
This anecdotal evidence is backed up by research; according to the American Psychologist research review, video games can teach you to embrace failure as a learning opportunity.
—Justin Pot, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
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Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
And Hong Kong is not the only Asian territory where the anecdotal evidence for Zone is uninspiring, despite the fact that Dyson is a revered brand name in Asia, with huge presence.
—Simon Lucas, Wired News, 13 June 2025
There’s some anecdotal evidence about his knowing Abraham Lincoln, according to Gibson.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
This anecdotal evidence is backed up by research; according to the American Psychologist research review, video games can teach you to embrace failure as a learning opportunity.
—Justin Pot, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for anecdotal evidence
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“Anecdotal evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anecdotal%20evidence. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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