Mean Drop Summary Analysis
Mean Drop Summary Analysis is a graphic that relates “just-about-right” (JAR) variable responses to reference variables such as overall liking in sensory/consumer research. Penalty, or mean drop, analysis is a tool used by market researchers and product developers to gain an understanding of the product attributes that most affect the propensity to purchase a new product—it is particularly useful in consumer goods and confectionery/snackfood, and food products.