04 Introduction to Sensory Techniques. Sensory Attributes and the Way We Perceive Them. Controls for Test Room, Products, and Panel. Factors Influencing Sensory Verdicts. Measuring Responses. Guidelines for Choice of Technique. Overall Difference Tests: Does a Sensory Difference Exist between Samples? Attribute Difference Tests: How Does Attribute X Differ between Samples? Determining Threshold. Selection and Training of Panel Members. Descriptive Analysis Techniques. Spectrum-¢ Descriptive Analysis Method. Affective Tests: Consumer Tests and In-House Panel Acceptance Tests. Basic Statistical Methods. Advanced Statistical Methods. Guidelines for Reporting Results. Sensory Evaluation in Quality Control (QC/Sensory). Advanced Consumer Research Techniques. Statistical Tables. Practical Sensory Problems.