Use of Data Flashcards
(12 cards)
What are bar charts good at representing?
frequency
totals
maximals
Why are line graphs good?
allows to show change (usually over time)
can be used to make predictions
What are 3 ways to evaluate data?
with bar charts
with line graphs
with pie charts
Why are bar charts good for evaluating data?
visual representations
shows top and bottom
shows difference clearly
Why are line graphs good for evaluating data?
shows relationship
show data trends
Why are pie charts good for evaluating data?
shows relative contribution
good for comparison
What is qualitative data?
subjective data
often about experience
used for evaluation by others and the performer themselves
What type of data is given by qualitative evaluation?
linguistic
What is linguistic data?
often feedback or evaluation given in words and descriptions rather than numbers and statistics
What is quantitative data?
measurable
objective
widely used in modern sport to analyse performance
What type of data is given by a quantitative evaluation?
numerical
Which data type is better to use?
neither, they should both be used together to give the best evaluations and feedback
