Topic: Discrimination Test (Duo Trio Test)

Objectives:

 To become familiar with Duo Trio Test Method.

 To apply a specific statistical analysis to each sensory data in order to determine any
significant differences between two samples.
 To evaluate ability of panellist in discriminating sample differences.

Procedure:

A master sheet is prepared.

Materials needed to conduct the sensory test are listed out.

Random number codes are written on labelling papers and transfered onto a sample
container.

Samples are prepared and assembled for each judge on a tray in the sequence that
samples are to be evaluated. Score sheet and water rinsing for the palate are also placed
on the tray. Serving order are double-checked.

The Score sheet are prepared.

Samples are served to judges for evaluations.

Score sheet are decoded on the master sheet.

Data are analyzed.

 RESULT

Table 1: Master sheet for Duo Trio Test

Type of test: Discrimination Test (Duo Trio Test)

Product:

Group Name: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Date: 5 March 2019

RA RB Correct
Group Panel Permutation A B
Judgment

1 2 R 920 2 O38 1 X

2 1 R 649 1 384 2 X
6
3 4 R 378 2 019 1 X

4 3 R 596 1 724 2 X

5 1 R 312 1 743 2 /

6 2 R 829 2 583 1 /
7
7 4 R 024 2 741 1 /

8 3 R 304 1 810 2 /

9 2 R 085 2 603 1 /

10 4 R 759 2 749 1 X
8
11 3 R 857 1 908 2 /

12 1 R 985 1 175 2 /

13 2 R 920 2 038 1 /

14 4 R 649 2 384 1 /
9
15 3 R 378 1 019 2 /

16 1 R 596 1 724 2 /
 17 2 R 873 2 206 1 /

18 2 R 576 2 813 1 /

19 1 R 691 1 623 2 X

10 20 2 R 318 1 191 2 X

21 1 R 406 2 106 1 /

22 1 R 202 2 792 1 /

A: Orange drink with 6% of sugar solution

B: Orange drink with 8% of sugar solution

List of requirement

Bottle sample : 4 (1 for sample RA, 1 for sample RB, 1 for sample A, 1 for sample
B)

Glass of sample : 3 x 22

Cleanser cup : 1 x 22

Sticker : 3 x 22

Tissue : 1 x 22

Tray : 1 x 22

Table 2: Data analyses for Directional Paired Test

Items Data for Directional paired test

Total no. judgement 22

No. correct judgement 15

 No. incorrect judgement 7

(i) Hypothesis

Ho : µA = µB

Ha : µA ≠ µB

(ii) Quick test

According to Roessler et al. (1978), minimum correct response for n = 22 is 17 and the value
obtained was 15 ˂ 17 (or ≥ minimum correct response). Therefore, there is a significant
difference (p < 0.05) between the two products at degree of freedom (df) = 1 and α = 0.05.

(Ө1-E1)2 (Ө2-E2)2
(iii) Calculation of Chi-square, 𝑿2 = +
E1 E2

Where,

θ1 = Number of correct judgment

θ2 = Number of incorrect judgment

E1 = Expected number of correct judgment, = n x 1/2

E2 = Expected number of incorrect judgment, = n x 1/2

Decision rule:

Compare calculated X2 with critical X2 in Appendix F – there is a significant difference between

the two samples if calculated X2 > critical X2

[21−(21×1/2 ) 2 [1−(22×1/2 ) 2
X2 = 1 + 1
(22× ) (22× )
2 2

= 9.0909 + 9.0909

= 2.909 > critical X2 (3.84)

= 18.182 > critical X2 (3.84)

Conclusion:

There is a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the two products at df = 1 and α = 0.05
(iv) Z-value
(𝑥−𝑛𝑝)
Z=
√𝑛𝑝𝑞

x : Number of correct judgement

n : number of panellist

p : expected correct judgement, 1/2

q:1–p

(21−1/2×22)
Z= 1 1
√(22× × )
2 2

= 4.264

Therefore, there is no actual error made by the panellists.