Question 1

Data is used in sport to improve performance and can be collected in a variety of ways.

Outline the difference between quantitative and qualitative data collection.

Use examples in your answer.

Accepted Answer

First, define quantitative data and provide a sporting example. Second, define qualitative data and provide a sporting example. Ensure your definitions highlight the key difference: one is numerical/objective, the other is descriptive/subjective.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this AQA GCSE question?

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Mixing up the definitions or providing examples that don't clearly fit one category. For example, saying 'a good performance' is not a good example of qualitative data; a better example would be 'the player felt confident and in control'.

Data is used in sport to improve performance and can be collected in a variety of ways.

Outline the difference between quantitative and qualitative data collection.

Use examples in your answer.

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