Descriptive Panel Leadership - Essential Test Control Strategies for Accurate Panel Results

Strengthen your test design using the 5 S’s: Site, Subjects, Samples, Sensory Methods, and Statistics.

Test controls play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and interpretability of descriptive panel data. In this self-paced course, you'll explore five foundational best practices—known as the 5 S’s: Site, Subjects, Samples, Sensory Methods, and Statistics—that support effective test design and execution. Through real-world examples and interactive questions, you’ll examine how to avoid common pitfalls and apply these practices to your own panel work. By the end of this course, you will be able to:  
  • Identify each of the five best practices for test controls
  • Recognize common problems associated with each best practice
  • Apply best practices using real-world application scenarios
Whether you're new to panel leadership or refreshing your skills, this module offers practical, immediately usable tools for strengthening your sensory test designs.
NOTE: The content of this course is similar to our course Best Practices for Product Evaluation, but geared specifically toward panel leaders. We recommend completing one or the other but not both. 

  • 100% Online and Flexible

    Start as soon as you enroll and learn at your own pace!

  • 60-Minute Course

    Broken into 8 sections. 

  • Certificate of Completion

     Earn and download a certificate upon completion.

  • Practice Sheets & Summary

    Included free of charge.

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NOTE: This course is part of our Descriptive Panel Leadership on-demand series. Check out our all-inclusive bundle of nine panel leadership courses, or our smaller bundles focusing on panel development or panel data. 
Need a Custom Solution? Contact Us! We can build a custom bundle based on your needs!

Developed by Industry Experts

This self-paced course has been meticulously crafted by leading experts in sensory evaluation, ensuring a comprehensive and authoritative learning experience. Our development team includes:
Gail Vance Civille
Founder of Sensory Spectrum, Inc.
A pioneer in sensory science and founder of Sensory Spectrum, Inc., Gail brings decades of experience and is renowned for creating the Spectrum Method™.
Joanne Seltsam
Director of Training & Education
Serving as the Director of Training and Education, Joanne has co-authored influential works on sensory evaluation methodologies, contributing to the advancement of the field.
By enrolling in this course, you gain access to the collective knowledge and insights of these distinguished professionals, equipping you with the foundational skills essential for success in sensory evaluation.

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