What are the 2 types of data?
Qualitative and quantitative
What are the features of quantitative data?
- No opinion
- Numerical form
- Examples include: fitness test scores and heart rate recordings from physical activity.
What is a disadvantage of quantitative date?
It does not provide reasons for the results.
What is an advantage of using quantitative data?
We can produce statistics to measure performance.
How can quantitative data be collected?
- Questionnaires
- Surveys
- Heart rate monitors
- Stop watches
What are the features of qualitative data?
- opinionated
- reasoning
What is an example of qualitative data?
In a fitness test, a performer could explain how they felt during the test or say whether they thought the performance was good or bad, and why.
What is an advantage of qualitative data?
It lets us understand how and why so that we can act and improve.
What is a disadvantage of qualitative data?
It takes a long time to analyse and interpret the data recorded.
How can we collect qualitative data?
- Interviews
- Observations
