Data collection Flashcards
Why do we collect data?
- Identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Provides a baseline measurement.
- Set realistic goals.
- Create a PDP that is specific to weaknesses.
What are the 2 types of data?
Qualitative and quantitative
Why use quantitative?
Performer is provided with an accurate numerical score that can be compared to NORMS and used to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Factual scores provide performer with an overview of their current abilities, meaning they will know what intensities to set initial sessions at.
Why use qualitative?
Based on personal opinions, only the performer can really know how they are feeling.
Provides a permanent record of the score, can then be used to make comparisons.
Describe the PPW:
One method used to collect data is the PPW. This is a wheel split into 8 segments, each representing a sub-factor such as fear or anger. These segments are further split into 10 sections where the performer will rank how they feel they are (based off the sub-factor) from 1-10 (1 being the worst and 10 being the best). To begin filling in the PPW I played a game of badminton to 21 against an opponent of equal skill level. Immediately after the game, I found a quiet place on my own away from any distractions and started to score myself 1-10 on each of the sub-factors around the wheel based on the game I just played. I then used a highlighter to shade in the score I gave myself for each sub-factor. I could then use these scores to identify my strengths and weaknesses based on where I scored myself highly and lowly.
Positives and negatives of the PPW:
It is reliable.
The results are easy to interpret.
Provides a permanent record of score.
Collects data on a variety of sub factors.
Used an unrealistic model performer.
Lack of honesty.
Don’t understand statements.
Could lose paper copy.
Describe the SCAT test:
One method used to collect data is the SCAT test. The SCAT test is in the form of a questionnaire containing 15 statements. To the right of each statement were three possible responses: rarely, sometimes and often. At the bottom of the questionnaire was a box for my SCAT test score and a set of NORMS. Over the page there was a table which attributed a score to answer that I selected. This test was completed immediately after a performance, and I would read each statement and rank them based on how I felt this aspect of performance went. I then added up all the scores and compared my results to the NORMS, allowing me to identify my levels of anxiety.
Positives and negatives of SCAT test:
It is reliable.
Valid (used by professional athletes).
Easy to interpret.
Provides a permanent record of score.
Not filled in immediately (forget).
Lack of honesty.
Depends on how you are feeling on the day.
Could lose paper copy.
Describe the POMS test:
One method used to collect data is the POMS test. This is an online question are with 65 statements down the left-hand side, for example fatigue. Each of these statements were then ranked with 5 possible responses: not at all, a little bit, moderately, quite a lot and extremely. Using the drop-down menu, I ranked each of these statements with a response based on how I felt my emotions were. All of this information was then correlated to give me a result for each of the six factors: anger, confusion, depression, fatigue, tension and vigour. These results then showed what areas were potentially affecting me and which were not.
Positives and negatives of POMS:
Provides a permanent record of score.
Valid (used by professional athletes).
Too many statements (got bored).
Don’t understand what all the statements mean.
Describe the COS:
One method used to collect data is the Communication Observation Schedule. This is where a partner (off-court) would use tallies to show which type of communication their partner was using during their game and how many times. This is a table, set out with the different forms of communication down the left-hand side, for example non-verbal communication. The next two columns to the right were where a partner would tally how much these different communication types were used.
Positives and negatives of COS:
Easy to understand.
Provides permanent record of score.
Reliable (completed by a partner).
Factor specific (focus solely on areas of communication).
Don’t always hear what it said.
Face paced nature of the game.
Time consuming.
Could lose paper copy.
Describe Illinois Agility Test:
One method used to collect data is the Illinois Agility Test. This test had 4 cones set up in a rectangular shape with the cones being 10 metres apart vertically and 5 metres apart horizontally. Down the middle of this rectangle, a further 4 cones were set up, each being 3.3 metres apart. To complete this, I started at the bottom right cone whilst lying on my stomach with my head behind the line and my arms by my sides. On the timekeeper’s signal, I ran directly up towards the top right cone before running down to the bottom middle cone. I then weaved in and out of the middle cones before sprinting from the top left cone, all the way down to the bottom left cone. The test ended once I reached this cone, and my time was then compared to the NORMS.
Positives of I.A.T:
Provides permanent record of score.
Reliable (test is completed 3 times, remove fluke performance).
Valid (used by professional athletes).
Easy to interpret results (compare to NORMS).
Why use model performers during data collection?
Compare scores to model performers to identify strengths and weaknesses.
