science implies a rigor which does not exist in those studies. Quite a few cities, NGOs, non-profits and other organizations make decisions on quick and dirty

science implies a rigor which does not exist in those studies. Quite a few cities, NGOs, non-profits and other organizations make decisions on quick and dirty studies by university students involving 30 or 40 subjects because the results "feel good". The evening news will also trumpet these studies "A new study out of the University of X reveals that..." Politicians, "Well, there is a new study from the University of X that says if we..."