Supports choosing a preference method only when the research question is liking; detectability and attribute diagnosis require separate questions.
Institutional overview of sensory and consumer tests.
WSU distinguishes consumer acceptance or preference questions from difference or similarity testing and from tests that diagnose specific sensory attributes.
Attribute Diagnostic Tests
Testing Options
Consumer Acceptance and Preference; Difference/Similarity Tests; Attribute Diagnostic Tests
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Evidence
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