Abstract
A matching method of comparing taste mixtures with pictorial representations is developed to parallel the method of complete paired comparisons. It is found that the data obtained are regular, provided certain empirical precautions arc taken. The method is interpreted in terms of Coombs' theory of data. Responses are scaled into a Minkowski r‐metric by Kruskal's non‐metric multidimensional numerical scaling method.

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