Same/Different Test
Overview
In Same/Different test, panelists will receive 2 samples to indicate if the samples are the same or different.
Single and back to back Same/Different tests are available through the Samples & design tab.
Question Compatibility
The Same/Different test type is compatible with the following question types:
Text/time Delays and Pauses are compatible with all test types and question types. Create the Test
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On the Dashboard, in the Folders list on the left, select the folder where you wish to save your new Same/Different test.
Use the right-click menu to create new sub-folders and to edit existing ones.
- Click Create a new test .
- Next to the Same/Different test type , click Use .
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Type the test name and specify the location for it (in case the folder selected in the first step was not the right one).
- Click Create Test .
The Test ID displayed in the top right-hand corner is an important unique identifier useful for test searches. The Test ID can also be found in the Dashboard.
Please have the Test ID handy when you reach out to our Support Team for assistance.
Update the Test
Although the template test has a number of preset components that likely you will not need to modify, you will still have to update some components to make them reflect your testing needs. Please go through each test tab outlined below and make necessary changes.
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- Samples & design
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You can also add Same/Different related Comment or Same/Different related Choose questions.
For training purposes, you may display the feedback to panelists.
There can be only one Same/Different question in the questionnaire.
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- Logistics
Preview and Run the Test
When all test components have been added and configured, you may preview the test and then present it to your panelists.
Analysis
Click the Results tab to access and choose from the following analysis options:
- Graphs - Visual representation of the data.
- Data - Raw data display.
- Reports - Create or view previously generated reports. The following reports are compatible with the Same/Different question type:
- Standard report - Detailed information about the tabulated results of those correct and incorrect, Chi-squared analysis, the p-value.
- Panelist completion time report - Provides the average test completion time for the test and the total time for each panelist.
- Raw data export - Choose from the Multivariate, Univariate, and Multivariate Columnar raw data export formats to suit your exporting needs.
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