Data Terms Flashcards
Define Quantitative Data.
Data which can be calculated or measured with numbers e.g fitness test results.
Define Qualitative Data.
Descriptive data that looks at the way people think and/or feel e.g. open-ended questions
Define Objective Data.
Involves facts. Things that can be measured and not argued against.
Define Subjective Data.
Involves opinions. Might differ based on personal assumptions and interpretations.
Define Validity.
When the test actually measure what it sets out to do - relevant / related.
Define Reliability.
When it can be accurately repeated - always the same, never changing. Consistent.
Reliable and Valid?
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Reliable and Invalid?
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Unreliable and Valid?
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