Numbers are whatever the bosses tell the computer guys to make the report spit out.
I used to program the daily enrollment reports. You modified it however the VP or dean told you to modify it.
And you're relying on failed English majors at The Grauniad for your "numbers" - it is to laugh.
Ha ha ha! You just handwaved away everything I provided, after falsely accusing me of inventing them, while also STILL failing to provide your own sources or justification for any of your opinions!
So... you really were projecting, troll!