Data Collection Flashcards
Identify the 2 types of data
Quantitative
Qualitative
What is quantitative data?
Data that provides facts and statistics (numbers)
What is qualitative data?
Data that is based on opinions
Why do we use quantitative data?
Provides stats that can be compared to national norms and can be used to compare retest results to
Why do we use qualitative data?
Only performer knows how they are feeling and what they are thinking so is good for collecting data on the emotional and mental factor
Why do we collect data? Please give 4 reasons.
- Identify areas of strength and weakness
- Set realistic goals
- Create a PDP specific to weakness
- Provide baseline measurement for comparisons
What methods of data collection can you use for the Mental factor?
PPW
SCAT Test
What methods of data collection can you use for the Emotional factor?
PPW
POMS Test
What methods of data collection can you use for the Social factor?
PPW
Communication Observation Schedule
What methods of data collection can you use for the Physical factor?
PPW
Scattergraph
General Observation Schedule
Coach Feedback
Can you describe a PPW?
‘A method I used to collect data on mental factors was the Performance Profiling Wheel (PPW).’
‘The PPW is a wheel arranged into 8 different sections with a mental sub-factor written on the outside of each section. Within each section, are 10 segments which represented a score of 1 (inside) – 10 (outside) with 1 being the poorest and 10 being the best.’
‘To begin with, I considered how the captain of my team (model performer) would score in each section and coloured in this segment in red. For e.g., if I thought their mental toughness was an 8, I coloured in the 8th segment in red. After doing this, I considered my capabilities in this section. If I scored myself a 4 for mental toughness, I coloured in segments 1-4 in blue. I then coloured in the rest of the segments up to 8 (model performer) in red. I then identified my strengths and weaknesses. A weakness was where red remained.’
Can you describe a SCAT Test?
‘One method I used to collect data on the mental factor (anxiety) was the Sports Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT).’
‘The SCAT had 15 statements in the form of a questionnaire. To the right of each statement were three potential responses: ‘rarely’, ‘sometimes’ and ‘often’. At the bottom of the sheet was a box for my SCAT score and a set of NORMS. Over the page there was a table which attributed a score to each answer I selected.’
‘I completed the SCAT immediately after a performance. I read each statement and placed a tick in the appropriate box. I then identified my score for each statement in the table over the page. I finished by adding up these scores and comparing my overall score to the NORMS and identifying my anxiety levels.’
Can you describe a POMS Test?
‘A method I used to collect data on emotional factors (anger, fear, happiness and sadness) was the Profile of Mood States (POMS) Test.’
‘I accessed the POMS Test online. It contained 65 statements which related to a particular feeling down the left hand side. These statements were placed into 6 groups: anger, confusion, depression, fatigue, tension and vigour. Next to each statement was a drop down menu containing the following responses: ‘not at all’, ‘a little’, ‘moderately’, ‘quite a lot’ and ‘extremely’.’
‘I had a partner sit at the computer and read out each statement. I then had to provide one of the above responses for each statement and my partner selected it. After answering all statements, my partner hit the analyse button at the bottom of the page to calculate my Total Mood Disturbance score. Once this was calculated, a score was given in each of the 6 groups above. I then used this to identify my strengths and weaknesses.’
Can you describe a General Observation Schedule?
‘A method I used to collect data on physical factors (skill accuracy, consistency and repertoire) was the General Observation Schedule (GOS) in basketball.’
‘The GOS was arranged into a table with the skills (shooting, passing, etc) placed along the top and their level of effectiveness (very effective, fairly effective, etc) placed down the side. Underneath some skilled column headings were sub-headings of different techniques. For example, the shooting column was divided into jump shot and lay-up.’
‘My partner watched me play 3 matches against opponents of a similar ability to me whilst standing on a bench at the halfway line. Whenever my partner saw me play a skill, they placed a tally in the appropriate box. For example, if I played an accurate chest pass to a teammate, they placed a tally in the ‘chest pass-very effective’ box. At the end of the final match, my partner counted up all of my tallies and placed them in the total boxes. They then used a calculator to work out what percentage of my skills were very effective, fairly effective and ineffective. I then looked over my results and identified my strengths and weaknesses.’
What are the benefits of a PPW?
Practical - can take it with you
Quick & easy to complete
Easy to interpret results
Permanent record
