Data Analysis & Reporting Flashcards
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A team analyst wants to see whether training volume relates to match performance rating across players. Which visual is most appropriate?
Answer: Scatter plot
Scatter plots display the relationship between two continuous variables.
A box plot of athletes' grip strength displays which set of values?
Answer: Minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum
Box plots summarize data using the five-number summary, often marking outliers separately.
A study finds a statistically significant improvement with p = 0.03. What does this most directly indicate?
Answer: Results this extreme would be unlikely if there were truly no effect
A p-value reflects the probability of the observed data (or more extreme) assuming the null hypothesis is true.
A personal trainer's monthly report shows a client's body weight unchanged but waist circumference decreased by 4 cm. What is the most reasonable conclusion?
Answer: Body composition may be improving despite stable weight
Reduced waist girth with stable weight suggests fat loss alongside possible lean mass gain.
Which of the following is an example of qualitative data in a fitness assessment?
Answer: Client's description of how motivated they feel
Qualitative data are descriptive and non-numerical, such as feelings or opinions.
When a dashboard tracks an athlete's daily wellness scores, using a rolling 7-day average mainly helps to:
Answer: Smooth day-to-day noise and reveal underlying trends
Rolling averages reduce short-term fluctuations so trends are easier to see.
To improve inter-rater reliability when multiple staff conduct skinfold measurements, a facility should:
Answer: Standardize protocols, sites, and train testers together
Standardized procedures and tester training reduce variation between different assessors.
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