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Tasting The Difference

A study tested whether people who thought they could taste the difference between 1% and 2% milk were more likely to correctly identify the milks. While 60% of participants thought they could taste the difference, only 33% of those were right, compared to 50% of those who didn't think they could tell the difference. The results did not support the hypothesis and may indicate that assuming one can taste the difference makes them less careful in identifying the correct milks.

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Tasting The Difference

A study tested whether people who thought they could taste the difference between 1% and 2% milk were more likely to correctly identify the milks. While 60% of participants thought they could taste the difference, only 33% of those were right, compared to 50% of those who didn't think they could tell the difference. The results did not support the hypothesis and may indicate that assuming one can taste the difference makes them less careful in identifying the correct milks.

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TASTING THE DIFFERENCE MILK: 1% or 2%?

Hypotheses: People who assume they can taste the difference between 1% milk and 2% milk will be more likely to actually be able to tell the difference. Methodology: Participants were first asked whether or not they thought they could taste the difference between 1% and 2% milk. After answering they were presented with one cup of 1% and one cup of 2%, and asked to differentiate between the two. Results: Out of all participants, 60% say that they could taste the difference, 40% said they could not. Out of those that said they could, 33% got it right and 67% got it wrong. Out of those that did not think they could taste a difference, 50% got it right and 50% got it wrong. Conclusion: The hypothesis is wrong. There are two ways the data could be interpreted. 1. Due to lack of sufficient data, the numbers are skewed, and it should be 50% on both sides. Therefore there is no significant difference between those who assume they can taste a difference and those who can t. 2. People who assume they can taste a difference are actually less able to, most likely due to an external factor. For example, one could attribute it to arrogance, so they make a quicker decision, using less care in their analysis of the two milks.

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