4.1.2 Qualitative data

• Quantitative data is numerical and measurable.


  True
• What are three examples of qualitative data in Physical Education?

  Observations, attitudes, feedback
• What are three methods of collecting qualitative data in Physical Education?

  1️⃣ Observations

  2️⃣ Interviews

  3️⃣ Open-ended questionnaires
• Qualitative data provides information about qualities, characteristics, or properties
• Match the type of data with its characteristic:

  Qualitative Data ↔️ Non-numerical, descriptive

  Quantitative Data ↔️ Numerical, measurable
• Qualitative data provides information about qualities, characteristics, or properties
• What is the primary purpose of quantitative data in research?

  Statistical analysis
• Qualitative data provides insights into experiences, perceptions, and nuances
• Qualitative data provides insights into experiences and perceptions.

  True
• How does qualitative data differ from quantitative data in terms of objectivity?

  It is subjective and context-dependent
• Qualitative data in Physical Education includes observations of technique or skill execution
• Order the steps of the scientific method as they relate to qualitative data collection:

  1️⃣ Make an observation

  2️⃣ Form a hypothesis

  3️⃣ Conduct interviews or observations

  4️⃣ Analyze descriptive data

  5️⃣ Draw a conclusion
• Why is qualitative data valuable in Physical Education?

  It captures insights numerical measures miss
• Match the characteristics with the type of data:

  Numerical, measurable ↔️ Quantitative data

  Subjective, descriptive ↔️ Qualitative data
• What is an example of qualitative data in Physical Education related to skill execution?

  Observations of technique
• One method of collecting qualitative data in Physical Education is through open-ended interviews
• What is document analysis in physical education research?

  Review of related documents
• Observations in physical education research involve detailed notes and descriptions of student behaviors and interactions.


  True
• Focus groups in qualitative research facilitate the exploration of shared perspectives and feedback.
• Video or audio recordings can capture visual and auditory data for qualitative analysis.


  True
• Qualitative data is non-numerical and descriptive, while quantitative data is numerical and measurable.
• Qualitative data provides context-dependent insights into the 'why' behind actions and behaviors.

  True
• What is the definition of qualitative data?

  Non-numerical, descriptive data
• Qualitative data provides information about qualities, characteristics, or properties
• Qualitative data is numerical and can be statistically analyzed.

  False
• What type of data is numerical and measurable?

  Quantitative data
• Why is qualitative data valuable in Physical Education?

  Deeper insights into experiences
• Qualitative data is objective and generalizable.

  False
• What type of data provides insights into experiences and perceptions in Physical Education?

  Qualitative data
• What is qualitative data primarily concerned with?

  Non-numerical, descriptive information
• Qualitative data is typically collected through methods like observations and interviews
• Quantitative data is collected through surveys and experiments.


  True
• What is an example of qualitative data related to emotions in Physical Education?

  Descriptions of attitudes or behaviors
• Qualitative data in Physical Education is non-numerical and descriptive
• Quantitative data is context-dependent.

  False
• Qualitative data is context-dependent, while quantitative data is generalizable
• Qualitative data complements quantitative data by providing context-specific information.


  True
• What is a reflective journal used for in qualitative data collection?

  Documenting personal growth
• Qualitative data complements the statistical analysis enabled by quantitative data.
• What is the purpose of interviews in qualitative data collection?

  Gain in-depth insights