data collection

Question 1

objectives

Answer 1

Understand the different types of data collection (self
report, tests, behavioural measures, physical
measures).
 Outline the proper use of each type of data collection
tool.
 Discuss the benefits and limitations of each data
collection too.
 Explain which types of graphs are appropriate for
different data sets.

Question 2

data collection, what are the self reported methods

Answer 2

survey, interviews and questionnaire

Question 3

self reported could be_____ and ______what type of data

Answer 3

qualitative and quantitative

Question 4

What type of questions are used in self reported data?

Answer 4

open-ended questions QUALITATIVE

closed questions QUANTITATIVE

rating scales QUANTITATIVE

Question 5

what are the 3 types of questions errors?

Answer 5

loaded
double barrel
leading

Question 6

what is double barrel?

Answer 6

2 questions in 1
how would you rate your diet and sleep?

Question 7

what is leading?

Answer 7

Sways the respondent to answer in a desired manner
* “How satisfied are you with our product?”

A leading question is a question that suggests a particular answer and contains information the examiner is looking to have confirmed.

Question 8

what is a loaded?

Answer 8

Contains unproved accusation/assumption and often has emotional terms
* Makes respondent “shameful” or “guilty”

The question implies that one response is morally or socially superior to the alternative response

Question 9

self-reported -Interview (informal conversation)

Answer 9

Qualitative interviews are usually open-ended questions
* Typically recorded and transcribed, unless not feasible
or too intrusive
has a lot of OPEN ended question that spark conversations
*unguided and unstructured

Question 10

semi-structured interview

Answer 10

partially guided has

Question 11

completely guided

Answer 11

easy to summarize
contains specific questions
stay on topic

Question 12

data collection - Tests

Answer 12

instruments and equipment are used to gather data
cons
-time-dependent
-interpretation of results

**for example a v02 max will be different indoors to the outdoor resulst

Question 13

Data collection- Behavioral measures

Answer 13

observing and recording information
cons
-relativity people may act different if they know they ‘re being watched
-accuracy of recording information

Question 14

classification of observation, 3 types

Answer 14

1. Disguised and non-disguised
   * Subjects aware OR unaware
   * Type of deception

2.Laboratory versus natural setting
* Control OR realism

3.Direct versus indirect
* As it occurs OR after the fact

Question 15

Data collection- physical measures