Another point... everyone gathering data, compiling statistics, keeping/graphing records, has an axe to grind. Every one.
Whether working for a women's, children's, or men's, advocacy group. Or depending on impressive results to secure a further grant. Or working for some think tank or religious organization. Everybody has a stake in the results, or they wouldn't be doing it.
Probably the only ones you can trust are doing it for money, only for money.