The quality of data is paramount in [epidemiological research](https://). When researchers are pressured by time, they may:
- Skip essential steps: Important processes like pilot testing, data cleaning, and validation might be overlooked. - Use smaller sample sizes: To fit within a limited timeframe, researchers might opt for smaller, less representative samples. - Rely on secondary data: Instead of collecting primary data, which is often more accurate, researchers might use readily available secondary data that may not be entirely suitable.
