How Does the Mode of Data Collection Relate to the Research

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Essay

How does the mode of data collection relate to the research question? How does the type of research question asked influence the way in which data is collected? Provide examples.

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Definitions:

Medical Consequences

The physical or psychological effects resulting from a specific medical condition, treatment, or intervention.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders by the American Psychiatric Association.

Binge Eating Disorder

A serious eating disorder marked by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

Food Restriction

The deliberate limitation of food intake, often practiced in the context of dieting, fasting, or eating disorders.