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Collecting information on factors

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do you match a data-collection method to each different factor affecting performance?

Matching appropriate data-collection methods to each of the four factors, including questionnaires and self-reflection for mental and emotional factors, observation schedules and peer or coach feedback for social and skill factors, and standardised tests and movement analysis for physical factors, and the difference between qualitative and quantitative data.
An SQA National 5 Physical Education answer on choosing the right data-collection method for each factor, covering questionnaires and self-reflection for mental and emotional factors, observation and feedback for social and skill factors, standardised tests and movement analysis for physical factors, and qualitative versus quantitative data.
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What makes a data-collection method good, and why compare against a model performer?

Judging the quality of data-collection methods using reliability, validity, practicability and appropriateness, the value of comparing results against a model performer, and the organisational issues to consider when gathering data.
An SQA National 5 Physical Education answer on judging data-collection methods, covering reliability, validity, practicability and appropriateness, the value of comparing results against a model performer, and the organisational issues to consider when gathering data.
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Why and how do performers collect information about the factors affecting their performance?

Methods of collecting information on factors impacting on performance, including why data is gathered (the cycle of analysis), general and specific observation schedules, the use of recognised standardised fitness tests, and gathering both initial (baseline) and ongoing data.
An SQA National 5 Physical Education answer on methods of collecting information about the factors impacting on performance, covering why data is gathered as part of the cycle of analysis, general and specific observation schedules, recognised standardised fitness tests, and the value of baseline and ongoing data.
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