1. Goals:
• Explore how to
set up a taste test
•
Determine the difference statistic and generate it using different
methods
•
Gather data and analyze statistical results and determine their
significance
•
Interpret preference results from tables
•
Write brief reports based on the analyses and interpretations
2. Materials:
Internet access
E-mail access
Paper to keep track of results
Six sided die
3. Suggested time line:
• 1st Day--Cola Wars and We
have a Winner
• 2nd and 3rd Days--The
D-Statistic and Modeling.
• 4th Day--Discuss
results, Review process and Write a report
4. Evaluation:
• On-going
through the practical exercises provided on the homepage
• Discuss
the results with your group. Review the procedures you followed
• Write
a brief report how you obtained the data, analyzed it and generate the
d-statistic