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Statistics for food science III: sensory evaluation data. Part A – sensory data types and significance testing

John A. Bower (Lecturer in Food Science in the Department of Applied Consumer Studies, Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh, UK.)

Nutrition & Food Science

ISSN: 0034-6659

Article publication date: 1 December 1995

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Abstract

Introduces statistical methods employed in analysing sensory data. Describes significance testing and simple procedures for determination of population characteristics in sensory data and highlights sources of error and replication in the sensory context. Discusses factors important in selection of an appropriate statistical test for sensory data.

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Bower, J.A. (1995), "Statistics for food science III: sensory evaluation data. Part A – sensory data types and significance testing", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 95 No. 6, pp. 35-42. https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659510103647

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MCB UP Ltd

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