Qualitative Data in PE (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE))

Qualitative data is non-numerical; it cannot be counted or expressed as a number and it involves descriptions

Examples of qualitative data include:

• A participant's description of their performance

• An observer's opinion on the quality of a team's play

Qualitative data is often subjective, meaning that it is dependent on the feelings and opinions of individuals

• This differs from quantitative data which deals with objective facts

Qualitative data can be collected by carrying out:

• Interviews

  • Speaking to participants after a test or a sporting event allows them to share their opinion of their performance

• Observations

  • An observer watching an activity can record thoughts on the quality of a performance