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

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

This self-paced course explains the importance of test controls in producing reliable descriptive panel data. You’ll learn the 5 S’s—Site, Subjects, Samples, Sensory Methods, and Statistics—and how to apply them through practical examples to improve test design and avoid common mistakes.
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 & Flexible

Start as soon as you enroll, and finish at your own pace.

Completion Certificate

Earn and download a certificate upon completion.

60-minute
course

Broken into 9 sections.

Job Aids & Summary

Free of charge.

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. 

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learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Identify each of the five best practices for test controls
  • Identify common problems associated with each best practice
  • Apply best practices through real world application scenarios

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.

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