Section 7: The role of technology in physical activity and sport

Question 1

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data

Answer 1

Quantitative - Data which can be written down or measured precisely and numerically
Qualitative - Data which is descriptive and looks at the way people feel. Can be very time consuming to collect this data.

Question 2

Whats the difference between Objective data and Subjective data

Answer 2

Objective - Fact-based information which is measurable and usable.
Subjective - Data based on personal opinion which is less measurable and often less useable

Question 3

What is validity

Answer 3

Refers to the degree to which the data collected actually measures what it claims to measure.

Question 4

What is reliability

Answer 4

Refers to the degree to which data collection is consistent and stable over time.

Question 5

What is indirect calorimetry

Answer 5

The measurement of the amount of heat / energy generated in an oxidation reaction by determining the intake or consumption of oxygen or by measuring the amount of carbon dioxide released and translating these quantities into a heat equivalent.

Question 6

What is data integrity

Answer 6

Maintaining and ensuring that accuracy and consistency of stored data over its entire lifetime.