Data Types

Question 1

What is quantitative data

Answer 1

Data that contains numbers or facts

Question 2

What is qualitative data

Answer 2

Data that is descriptive and looks at the way people think or feel (it is opinions based)

Question 3

What is objective data

Answer 3

Based upon facts and is measurable
This makes it more accurate and reliable

Question 4

What is subjective data

Answer 4

Based on personal opinions, assumptions or beliefs

Question 5

Examples of qualitative data

Answer 5

Questionnaire
Survey

Question 6

Examples of quantitative data

Answer 6

1 rep max score
Multistage fitness test level

Question 7

Examples of objective data

Answer 7

Results of 1 rep max test

Question 8

Examples of subjective data

Answer 8

Questionnaire

Question 9

What is validity

Answer 9

When the test actually measures what it was set out to test

Question 10

What should we question to assess validity of a fitness test

Answer 10

Is it sport specific?
Is the research method relevant? Does it set out to do what it’s supposed to do?

Question 11

What is reliability

Answer 11

The test can be repeated accurately with the same outcome

Question 12

How do you ensure a test is reliable

Answer 12

Tester should have good knowledge and good experience
Equipment should be standardised (everyone uses the same) and calibrated
Tests should be repeated to avoid human error & anomalous results
Ensure performer is motivated and ready