ASTM E1432-19R25
Standard Practice for Defining and Calculating Individual and Group Sensory Thresholds from Forced-Choice Data Sets of<brk/> Intermediate Size
| Standard number: | ASTM E1432-19R25 |
| Released: | 01.05.2025 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Section: | 14.03 |
| Keywords: | 3-alternative forced-choice presentation; air pollution; odor; panel; sensory evaluation; taste; threshold; water pollution ; |
1.1 The definitions and procedures of this practice apply to the calculation of individual thresholds for any stimulus in any medium, from data sets of intermediate size, that is, consisting of more than 20 to 40 3-AFC presentations per individual. A group threshold may be calculated using 5 to 15 individual thresholds.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.