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What does the screening process in panel selection aim to determine?
What does the screening process in panel selection aim to determine?
- Participants' favorite colors
- Most popular sensory tests
- Minimum criteria for selection (correct)
- Participants' age and gender
Why is it mentioned that the more complex the selection criteria, the more difficult, time-consuming and expensive it will be to find appropriate participants?
Why is it mentioned that the more complex the selection criteria, the more difficult, time-consuming and expensive it will be to find appropriate participants?
- To emphasize the importance of simple criteria
- To highlight the challenges of finding suitable participants (correct)
- To discourage participation in sensory tests
- To promote the use of complex criteria
What type of panel participates in very simple sensory tests like triangle and paired comparison tests?
What type of panel participates in very simple sensory tests like triangle and paired comparison tests?
- Expert sensory panel
- Consumer panel
- Affective test panel
- Semi-trained sensory panel (correct)
What type of assessors are often selected to provide affective judgments on a frequent basis?
What type of assessors are often selected to provide affective judgments on a frequent basis?
What kind of screening method is typically used for selecting consumers for affective tests?
What kind of screening method is typically used for selecting consumers for affective tests?
Why is it necessary to collect a minimum amount of information about assessors upon their selection?
Why is it necessary to collect a minimum amount of information about assessors upon their selection?
What is one of the criteria for individuals on a trained panel?
What is one of the criteria for individuals on a trained panel?
Why is it important for assessors to document any health restrictions they may have?
Why is it important for assessors to document any health restrictions they may have?
What is the minimum sensory acuity requirement for assessors?
What is the minimum sensory acuity requirement for assessors?
Why is it essential for assessors to be able to detect visual, odor, tactile, and taste stimuli?
Why is it essential for assessors to be able to detect visual, odor, tactile, and taste stimuli?
What is a preferred personality trait for participants in the screening process?
What is a preferred personality trait for participants in the screening process?
What could happen if an assessor has health restrictions that are not documented?
What could happen if an assessor has health restrictions that are not documented?
What is the purpose of including a particular product type in training for descriptive tests?
What is the purpose of including a particular product type in training for descriptive tests?
When is general training combined with product-specific training in panel control?
When is general training combined with product-specific training in panel control?
What type of training is required for affective tests when questionnaires are filled during a face-to-face interview?
What type of training is required for affective tests when questionnaires are filled during a face-to-face interview?
How can motivation improve the quality of assessor data?
How can motivation improve the quality of assessor data?
Why are group activities considered effective for motivating panels?
Why are group activities considered effective for motivating panels?
What is an important factor that keeps assessors focused and invested in their tasks according to the text?
What is an important factor that keeps assessors focused and invested in their tasks according to the text?
Study Notes
Screening Process
- Determines individuals satisfy minimum criteria for selection
- Criteria dependent on test type, may be as simple as personal availability
- More complex selection criteria = more difficult, time-consuming, and expensive to find participants
Panel Control
- Types of panels:
- Semi-trained sensory panel: participates in simple sensory tests, minimal screening required
- Consumers (Naive assessors): selected for one-off or frequent affective tests, screening involves simple questions
- Trained panel: individuals exhibit suitable personality and attitude traits, good health, and minimum criteria for sensory acuity
Trained Panel Requirements
- Personality traits:
- Ability to work as a team
- Wide range of preferences
- Positive but not overbearing
- Good listener and communicator
- Commitment and flexibility
- Health: good general health, documented physiological or health restrictions
- Sensory acuity:
- Normal sensory acuity for detecting, discriminating, recognizing, and describing stimuli
- Ability to detect visual, odor, tactile, and taste stimuli at typical concentrations/intensities
Training for Descriptive Tests
- Includes training on product-specific attributes
- Mini profile: a useful training tool for assessors to become familiar and confident with the test protocol
Training for Affective Tests
- Clear description of the test method required
- No assessor training needed for face-to-face interviews, guidance may be needed for computer-based questionnaires
Motivation
- Improves/maintains the quality of assessors' data
- Methods to improve motivation:
- Financial incentives
- Group activities, e.g., related to work, to keep assessors focused and invested in the task
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Description
Learn about the screening process to determine if individuals meet the minimum criteria for selection. Understand the importance of various selection criteria and data protection legislation in collecting information about participants.
