Despite a lot of research being conducted on eating disorders, the extent to which family and personality characteristics are causal factors in eating disorders is not known. Studies using which of the following research designs make it impossible to determine causality?

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Retrospective studies look back in time and may rely on self-reported data, making it difficult to establish causality. Prospective studies and longitudinal studies follow individuals over time and can provide stronger evidence for causality. Experimental studies manipulate variables to establish causality.

Despite a Lot of Research Being Conducted on Eating Disorders