anecdata

The usage of multiple points of anecdotal data to confirm any stipulation, often used to "prove" pseudo-scientific claims of illnesses and treatments.

Jenny McCarthy uses anecdata gathered from dozens of accounts to support her pseudo-scientific treatment for childhood autism.

by BabbleOn5 January 12, 2010

Anecdata

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?

by corppop April 30, 2009

anecdata

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.

by tiger77 April 3, 2009

Anecdata

A made up word for cynics to get creative with their apathy toward human experience.

Person 1: His apathy toward the impetus of human experience, which IS often expressed in anecdotes, in the formation of them coming to terms with just life in general has caused him to invent the word "Anecdata", so there may be hope for him yet still if he becomes interested in etymologies or lingustics more.
Person 2: Incredible!

by rg84 March 30, 2025

anecdotalist

Someone who gathers or tells anecdotes

Garzo was a good anecdotalist, he could retell many an entertaining anecdote to lasto down the boozer

by Fray-Z December 17, 2009

Anecdotal Evidence

Bullshit terminology made up by pseudo-intellectuals to dismiss anything that doesn't match up with their bullshit.

Dad claims my many links to people dying from the vaccine is "anecdotal evidence" which he never even looked at it because he think the feds will tell him the truth, just like how 9/11 was totally not a inside job.

by The Painful Reality May 5, 2021

Anecdotalytically

The early observational, situational, and circumstantial analysis of various “tipping points.” Identifying trends in goods, services, styles, and behaviors prior to notable increases or decreases in usage; simply through observing them with your own eyes and/or anecdotal evidence shared by other people who are not associated with media or other analytical professionals.

I knew anecdotalytically that the price of those Jordans were gonna blow up, I saw 16 people wearing them on Melrose last week.

by Loose Mortar May 13, 2022