Use Of Tech In Data Collection Flashcards
What is research?
A systematic process of investigation and study carried out with the aim of advancing knowledge
What is sports analytics?
The analysis of sports data using analytical tools and methods for data to be subjected t analytical procedures in order to try to improve results.
What is quantitative data?
Data which can be written down or measured precisely and numerically
What is qualitative data?
Data which is descriptive and looks at the way people think or feel.
What is the problem with qualitative data?
It is sometimes less precise and potentially less meaningful than quantitive data.
It can also be very time consuming to collect and analyse
What’s an example of quantitative data?
In sports psychology the potential positive link between motivational self-talk and its relationship to improving self-paced skills (e.g. a golf putt).
What’s an example of qualitative data?
A group of coaches expressing an opinion when judging a gymnast performing a competitive routine.
Questionnaires.
What is objective data?
Fact-based information which is measurable and usable.
What’s an example of objective data?
Performance analysis of a swimmer at the English institute of sport
What is subjective data?
Data based on personal opinion which is less measurable and often less useable.
What is an example of subjective data?
A parent talking to their child at half time during a hockey match, giving their opinion of their performance in the first half.
What is validity?
Refers to the degree to which the data collected actually measures what it claims to measure.
What is reliability?
Refers to the degree to which data collection is consistent and stable over time.
How can you check reliability?
Quantitative - Conduct the same test multiple times
Qualitative - the same researcher placing results into the same categories on different occasions, or different researchers placing results into the same or similar categories.
How can reliability be affected?
Errors occurring when researchers do not know how to use equipment correctly.
Poorly maintained equipment
