1.   Along with hard numbers, the analysts absorb anecdotal data that give them a feel for the state of an industry.

2.   Anecdotal data plays a large role in the reports issued by Forrester Research.

3.   But they wanted more anecdotal data on manatee behavior to guide their decisions.

4.   Second-guessing the court on the basis of an anecdotal data base is tricky.

5.   It will enable NGOs to substantiate claims and complaints with findings from proper research and systematic studies instead of anecdotal data, Shanti says.