ISO 29842:2024Published

Sensory analysis — Methodology — Balanced incomplete block designs

Analyse sensorielle — Méthodologie — Plans de présentation en blocs incomplets équilibrés

Abstract / scope

This document specifies a method for the application of balanced incomplete block designs to sensory descriptive and hedonic tests.

This document is applicable when the number of test samples exceeds the number of evaluations that an assessor can perform reliably in a single session.

This document also specifies the fundamental characteristics of balanced incomplete block designs and establishes guidelines for their application in sensory evaluation.

Life cycle

Replaces

ISO 29842:2011WithdrawnSensory analysis — Methodology — Balanced incomplete block designsInternational Standard · Published 6 Jul 2011 · ISO/TC 34/SC 12ISO 29842:2011/Amd 1:2015WithdrawnSensory analysis — Methodology — Balanced incomplete block designs — Amendment 1International Standard · Published 10 Mar 2015 · ISO/TC 34/SC 12