This paper will focus on an analysis and comparison of research methods used in psychological research. Discuss two forms of collecting data for a study. Use the text book Essentials of Abnormal Psychology by V. Mark Durand, David H. Barlow, Stephan G. Hofmann 8th Edition. Also 2 additional sources as you examine all 4 topics of: – Bias in Research Collection – Uses of research as it relates to mental health diagnosis. – Why researchers need to gather data to study from Chosen populations – Chose 1 mental health challenge; anxiety, depression, social anxiety disorder, test taking anxiety, eating disorders, and explain a method of gathering information and how the study could further progress our knowledge of the disease.
