anecdotalism
/ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəlɪzəm/
noun
- The practice of relying on or emphasizing personal stories rather than on systematic evidence.
- The teacher warned against anecdotalism in research papers.
- The report was criticized for its anecdotalism and lack of statistics.
- In journalism, anecdotalism can make a story more relatable but less reliable.