Evaluations and statistics applied to sensory analysis

  • Study level

    BAC +5

  • ECTS

    2 credits

  • Component

    Faculty of Science

Description

 

Provide students with the theoretical understanding of inferential statistics needed for the statistical analysis of sensory test data. General problem: extract interpretable regularities from sensory measurements in order to make the right decisions.

 


The lessons will cover the needs of each pathway, using appropriate examples and applications.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM: 10 H

            PRACTICAL WORK: 10H

Read more

Objectives

Be able to conduct statistical analysis, hypothesis testing and multivariate data analysis.

Read more

Necessary prerequisites

M1 ICAP Flavors and Fragrances or M1 ICAP Cosmetics

Read more

Knowledge control

60% Final exam (2 sessions), 40% Practical (written)

Read more

Syllabus

Course:

  1. Data origins and specific sensory analysis issues.

 

  1. Processing data from discriminative tests

Statistical hypothesis and interpretation

 

III. Processing data from descriptive tests

Graphical representation of data

Parametric and non-parametric tests

Multidimensional analysis

 

  1. Specific features of certain sensory tests

 

Practical work: Apply the concepts studied in class with examples adapted to each course.

Read more

Further information

Teaching team:
Sophie Tempère

Read more