Platform: Study Design & Data Collection

Develop & Operationalize Effective Studies

Design and deploy high-quality sensory and consumer research studies to collect meaningful data with confidence. Whether studies take place in a controlled lab, in the home, or across distributed locations, Compusense maintains consistent methodologies and delivers clean, reliable results.

Design Studies for Your Unique Research Objectives

Discrimination Testing

Determine whether perceivable differences exist between products. Compusense supports Triangle, Tetrad, Duo-Trio, Paired Comparison, and other standard discrimination methods. This approach is ideal for quality control, supplier changes, ingredient substitutions, and early-stage screening.

Descriptive Analysis

Develop comprehensive sensory profiles with trained panels. Customize attribute scales, manage references, and capture intensity ratings accurately. Supported methods include Spectrum, QDA, Free-Choice Profiling, Consensus Profiling, and temporal approaches for tracking attribute changes over time.

Consumer Testing

Measure liking, preference, and purchase intent with target consumers. Use Overall Liking scales, Just-About-Right questions, Check-All-That-Apply (CATA), open-ended responses, and other formats that capture preferences, expectations, and emotional responses.

Quality Evaluation

Maintain product standards over time. Use Shelf-Life studies, Degree of Difference, Difference from Control, and In/Out methods to ensure batch consistency and adherence to specifications.

Streamline Data Collection

Quick Study Setup

Intuitive tools make ballot creation fast and reliable

Real-time Monitoring

Track completion rates and address issues early

Error Reduction

Validation rules and skip logic maintain clean data

Anywhere Access

Panelists are able to respond from any internet-connected device

Flexible Question Types for Every Need

Build questionnaires using our robust library of validated formats:

CATA and RATA

Use Check-All-That-Apply and Rate-All-That-Apply for efficient sensory characterization

Demographic Screening

Create screeners with skip logic, quotas, and filters

Discrimination Methods

Deploy Triangle, Tetrad, Duo-Trio, Paired Comparison techniques

Open-ended Responses

Capture detailed qualitative feedback

Scaled Questions

Access category, line, and labeled affective magnitude scales

Temporal Methods

Track attribute intensity over time during consumption

Integrated multimedia support give you the ability to embed images and videos directly in questionnaires.

Test Anywhere: Central Location to Home Use

Central Location Testing (CLT)

Control the testing environment while collecting data from multiple panelists. Monitor sessions in real time and ensure accurate sample presentation across all participants.

Home Use Testing (HUT)

Send studies to consumers for evaluation in natural settings. Capture real-world product performance insights and support remote or hybrid research programs.

Multi-Location Testing

Maintain consistent protocols across sites. Use identical workflows whether testing locally, nationally, or across global facilities.

Sample & Design Management

Balanced Experimental Designs

Accurate sample presentation is essential for quality data. Compusense provides more than 300 ready-to-use presentation designs, balanced across sessions and repetitions to control for order and carry-over effects. Select from standard templates or create custom configurations to match your study’s requirements.

Sample Serving Management

Set up balanced serving orders, randomization schemes, and blinding protocols. Manage sample sets, replications, and counterbalancing to maintain standardized presentation and reduce order effects.

Dynamic Designs

Need to add samples to a live study? Dynamic designs adjust automatically, preserving statistical balance without interrupting fieldwork or compromising data integrity. No need to stop data collection or restart sessions.

Product Library

Track product history over time. Compare formulations, view testing records, and maintain a clear audit trail of what has been evaluated.

“Since the 1990s, our partnership with Compusense Inc. has been great. The latest software enhances both home-use testing (HUT) and central location testing (CLT) with faster output for our clients.”

Sensory Science Leader

Chemical Company

“My analytical sensory team loves working with Compusense and we rely on it everyday. It has made the analyst interface easier and more intuitive. When we call for support, we know it will receive help quickly. Thank you for facilitating our success!”

Associate ITQ Manager, Consumer Experience Team

Food Manufacturer

“For me, when asked about Compusense, I always have a lot of respect for the company’s support and their commitment to ensuring their product’s ongoing success and capabilities.”

President

Sensory Testing & Training Company

“Compusense provides an excellent service for sensory analysis across our company. The software is reliable, comprehensive, and meets all our paneling needs. The support team promptly addresses issues and requests as well.”

Senior Technical Coordinator

Flavor and Fragrance Company

“Compusense is a great tool for seamless integration of recruitment, test collection and data analysis. Their team’s excellent support and willingness to explore new ideas are greatly appreciated.”

R&D Engineer

Sporting Equipment