Adding a paired preference test
This topic explains how to add a paired preference test to a table.
You can add the paired preference test either to an axis or to a variable. Adding the test to an axis affects only the current table, while adding the test to a variable means that it is also available for use in other tables. The paired preference test is carried out at the 5% significance level.
To add a paired preference test to an axis
1 In the Table List, select the required table, or create a new one.
2 Select the Define tab.
3 In the Table Definition section, select the variable to which you want to attach the test.
4 Click the
Edit Axis icon
.
The Edit Axis dialog opens.
5 From the menu at the top of the Edit tab, choose Insert. The Insert Item dialog opens.
6 From the Available Items list, select Paired Preference Test.
7 Click Add, and then click OK.
8 Click OK again to close the Edit Axis dialog.
9 Click the
Populate icon
.
The table displays the paired preference test.
To add a paired preference test to a variable
1 In the Variable List, select the variable to which you want to attach the test.
2 From the Variables menu, choose Edit. The Edit Variable dialog opens.
3 From the menu at the top of the Edit tab, choose Insert. The Insert Item dialog opens.
4 From the Available Items list, select Paired Preference Test.
5 Click Add, and then click OK.
6 Click OK again to close the Edit Variable dialog. The variable icon in the Variable List changes to show that the variable has been edited.
7 Create your table using the edited variable.
8 Click the
Populate icon
.
The table displays the paired preference test.
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