Collecting Data Flashcards
What is quantitative data
Objective data
Can be measured and written down with numbers
Contains factual information and numerical data
Examples of quantitative data
Multi stage fitness test
12 minute cooper run
What is qualitative data
Subjective data
Looks at opinions, feeling and emotions
Example of qualitative data
Borg scale
Define validity
Is the test testing what it should be testing
What is reliability
Is it consistent, can the test be repeated and produce the same results
What factors ensure a test is reliable
The experience of the tester
The motivation levels of the performer
Is the testing procedure correct
Repetition of the test to avoid human error
What is the Borg Scale
A rating of perceived exertion from 6-20