1. A data collection method comprising: selecting at least one user interface type from a plurality of previously defined user interface types; defining parameters of the selected interface type for a particular data collection instance; inputting target participant data; deploying a data collection interface based upon the selected interface type and defined parameters; automatically conveying messages to data providers selected based upon the target participant data; permitting said data providers to access the deployed data collection interface; automatically storing data provided by the data providers; and using the stored data for statistical modeling purposes related to the data collection instance.