Well, roughly and someone may have a better answer. Data is collected in a struc...

grimboy on July 17, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Newly released UFO files from the UK government

Well, roughly and someone may have a better answer. Data is collected in a structured, systematic way, and the sample is carefully chosen. Anecdotes are not structured or collected in a systematic way, but worst of all the sample you've taken is the people who've chosen to speak up.