Key data terms

• quantitative data


  facts/numerical data that can be tested eg 12 minute Cooper run measured in meters
• qualitative data


  subjective, looks at opinions and feelings eg Borg scale (rate of perceived exertion)
• objective 


  based upon facts, measurable. fitness testing
• subjective


  based upon personal opinions, assumptions and beliefs
• validity


  does the test method do what it sets out to?

  is it relevant?
• reliability


  test where results are consistent and can be replicated with the same outcome