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.

Examples of anecdotal evidence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But based on smaller studies and anecdotal evidence, experts say that sophisticated imaging techniques now enable surgeons to focus on areas of the brain much more precisely than in the 1950s, reducing the risks involved. —Frieda Klotz, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025

But research from the Social Security Administration shows that individuals tend to miscalculate their retirement needs for reasons including a lack of financial literacy, reliance on anecdotal evidence over statistics, issues with ambiguity aversion and issues of self-control and procrastination. —Vincent Gregoire, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

The importance of selecting the right tools can’t be understated, as more empirical and anecdotal evidence emerges about GenAI. —Clint Boulton, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

And anecdotal evidence shows many nicotine users can relate, said Melissa Little, director of the Center for Nicotine and Tobacco Research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. —Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025