Trillin's conversation, though anecdotal, plays out in data that shows the type of people becoming Wall Street bankers has indeed changed over the last decade or so -- and it doesn't appear that society is better off for it.
While there are no figures on the number of teenagers and preteenagers who head for the library when school lets out, anecdotal evidence suggests that the number is on the rise.
Its statistics include 43 incidents of trespassing, compared with only one each at the other two shelters, bearing out anecdotal evidence that intruders have been able to use fire escapes and side doors to bypass metal detectors and the peace officers stationed at the front entrance.
While this is a potential sign of complacency, anecdotal evidence points out that many are interpreting this indicator bearishly.
We considered a threshold of 3 retweets to be strong enough for inferring endorsement, and for filtering out anecdotal interactions without loosing relevant connections.
As numerous problems have been revealed and the overwhelming body of evidence shows major technological problems, the administration rolled out anecdotal stories of successful people signing up and being happy.
The New York Times points out "anecdotal evidence, including from physicians who treat runners, indicates that some people who take up barefoot running develop entirely new aches and injuries".
Although no empirical studies have been carried out, anecdotal evidence points to transformations in the attitude and approach to children and learning in schools across the country, even in remote and conflict-affected areas.
There are many anecdotal claims out there about treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, but without controlled studies it is impossible to know if a treatment works or if it is mere coincidence.
It's not the first time we've seen studies claiming the game to be "addictive," and there's plenty of anecdotal evidence out there of people who played the game to the detriment of the professional or social life; I used to play the game as soon as I get home from class, real life friends be damned!
