Anecdotal observations suggested yesterday's turnout was no higher than that, with young people noticeably absent, although voting continues today.

Those anecdotal observations are backed up with significant empirical evidence.

No quantitative dietary data are available, but anecdotal observations clearly indicate the diet of the lungfish changes with development.

They are packed full with interspecific comparisons based on detailed studies and anecdotal observations.

Until recently, the literature dealing with reconciliation in non-primates have consisted of anecdotal observations and very little quantitative data.