Quantitative And Qualitative Data

Question 1

Quantitive data

Answer 1

Data of the contacts facts or numbers

Question 2

Qualitative data

Answer 2

Data that is descriptive and looks at the way people think or feel

Question 3

Objective data

Answer 3

Fact (s)
-it is based upon facts and is measurable in fitness testing, objective tests involve a measurement and are therefore most likely to be accurate

Question 4

Subjective data

Answer 4

Involves opinions

-is based upon personal opinions assumptions, interpretations and beliefs

Question 5

Validity

Answer 5

When the test actually measures what it sets out to measure

• things to think about when assessing validity:
• is the research method relevant and does it do exactly what it sets out to do
• is the test sport – specific

Question 6

Reliability

Answer 6

The test can be repeated accurately. And the results are consistent

To ensure a test is reliable:
 The tester should be experienced
Equipment should be standardised
Sequencing of tests is important
Repetition of test should be possible to avoid human error

Question 7

Exam tip one

Answer 7

Quantity requires a number quality requires an opinion

Question 8

Exam tip two

Answer 8

Make sure you can give examples of fitness tests that use measurements for example the multistage fitness test