lecture 3

Question 1

what is quantitative analysis?

Answer 1

involves quantification of movement, measurement and modelling and simulation

Question 2

advantages of quantitive analysis?

Answer 2

accurate measurements. has numercial comparisons. allows data visualisation.

Question 3

what numerical comparisons does quantitative analysis have?

Answer 3

between individuals, across time and across skill levels.

Question 4

disadvantages of quantitative analysis.

Answer 4

expensive, steep learning curve, time consuming, lacks ecological valiidity and difficult to summarise.

Question 5

advantages of qualitative analysis

Answer 5

inexpensive, faster, convenient. field-based, less technical skill needed and can be more intuitive (both coach and client friendly)

Question 6

disadvantages of qualitative analysis.

Answer 6

findings not quantified, reliability often overlooked, observer bias and appearance of being easy to do.

Question 7

difference between quantitative and qualititative.

Answer 7

Quantitative: analysis of measurement of movement
Qualitative: (usually visual) analysis of the form of the
movement