Anecdata Edit Meaning

1.

Anecdotal information gathered and then presented as fact.

I know the company hasn't done a study yet, but can you give me the anecdata on the consumer experience?

See anecdotes, data, information, swag, opinion

2.

Anecdata is psuedo-data produced from anecdotes.

A compilation of correlated stories or other single pieces of information produced to appear like actual scientific data.

Video of several concerned guys in suits discussing why they decided to return their bonuses given after their companies when broke. Voiceover: "Many high paid execs give back bonuses at Big Bank and Big Brokerages."

The viewer might believe this anecdata was real data about bonus returns.

See facts