Quantitative Data in PE (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE)) : Revision Note

Naomi Holyoak

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Quantitative Data

  • Quantitative data is numerical; it contains numbers

  • Examples of quantitative data include:

    • Heart rate in beats per minute

    • Tidal volume in dm3

    • The speed at which a sprinter runs a race in metres per second

    • Number of successful catches in a wall toss test

    • Number of sit-ups completed in an abdominal curl conditioning test

Examiner Tips and Tricks

Remember that quantitative data involves quantities or numbers

Methods for Collecting Quantitative Data

  • Quantitative data can all be collected during an investigation, e.g.

    • Heart rate can be measured using a heart rate monitor

    • Tidal volume is measured using a spirometer

    • Speed can be calculated by dividing the distance travelled by the time taken

    • Successful catches or sit-ups completed are counted and recorded

  • Quantitative data can also be collected using a questionnaire as part of a survey

    • Questionnaire

      • Participants are asked a series of questions

    • Survey

      • The data collected by questionnaire are analysed and the number of participants giving a certain answer can be counted

      • E.g. a questionnaire might ask how many times each week participants take part in physical activity, and the number of participants at each activity level can be calculated

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Naomi Holyoak

Author: Naomi Holyoak

Expertise: Biology Content Creator

Naomi graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in Biological Sciences. She has 8 years of classroom experience teaching Key Stage 3 up to A-Level biology, and is currently a tutor and A-Level examiner. Naomi especially enjoys creating resources that enable students to build a solid understanding of subject content, while also connecting their knowledge with biology’s exciting, real-world applications.

Lára Marie McIvor

Reviewer: Lára Marie McIvor

Expertise: Biology, Psychology & Sociology Lead

Lára graduated from Oxford University in Biological Sciences and has now been a science tutor working in the UK for several years. Lára has a particular interest in the area of infectious disease and epidemiology, and enjoys creating original educational materials that develop confidence and facilitate learning.

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