Data Analysis Grid

Data Collection and Analysis Grid

* Use the two articles assigned by your facilitator to identify the following data collection, analysis, and measurement elements for the studies. Limit each box to no more than three sentences. * * | * Qualitative | * Quantitative | * Data collection methods | * This qualitative study used a focus group interview as the main data collection method with a semi-structured design. | * The study employed an experimental pre-test/post-test comparison group design with random assignment of women to behavior counseling groups. | * Data collection instruments | * The focus group interviews were tape recorded and fully transcribed. | * Data collection instruments included the participants’ daily activity logs, the Stage of Exercise Behavior Change Questionnaire, and the use of biomarker testing for specific exercises such as: 1. The Rockport Fitness Walking Test to measure moderate or greater-intensity physical activity 2. A hand dynamometer to measure maximal grip effort as a biomarker for upper body strength 3. A timed sit to stand test used as a biomarker to measure lower body strength 4. The sit and reach test used as a biomarker to measure flexibility |
* The use of NVivo, a qualitative analysis software, was also used. | * The accuracy and reliability of the instruments used are appropriate when as the data collected were able to capture the specific data pertaining to a specific type of exercise measurement that was to be obtained for the study. The authors also provided evidence of constructed validity and predictive criterion-related validity.