GCSE Physical Education · key term

Data

Definition

Information collected through measurements, observations or responses, which can be used to investigate physical activity and sporting performance.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 4.1.2, 4.1.4 · Paper 1, Paper 2

Data is information collected through measurements, observations or responses. In PE, it can help a teacher find out how often pupils exercise, a coach understand a performance, or a performer monitor fitness. The information needed determines how it should be collected.
Revise: Data collection methods
Information collected through measurements, observations or responses, such as sprint times or sports participation figures.
Revise: Interpreting data

1
Identify the type of data from the answer collected, not just the method: a questionnaire or interview can collect both qualitative and quantitative data.
2
Do not assume that numerical data must be accurate: equipment errors, inaccurate recall and biased answers can still affect it.
3
Support a description of a trend with values and units from the data.

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