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Last modified: Apr 22, 2003 Printer friendly version : [PDF] [PS] Rancidness of steaks. Key words:   Split-plot Description In order to investigate the effect of two different types of feed (1 and 2) and 6 different storage conditions on the rancidness of steaks from cattle given the feeds, 4 cows were randomized on the two types of feed so that 2 cows were given each type. After slaughtering 6 steaks from each animal were used in a storage experiment. Two types of packaging (A and B) were used along with 3 storage periods (2, 5, and 8 weeks). After the storage period the rancidness of each steak was determined by an LTBA-measurement. The data, which are part of a larger experiment, are given in the following table: A B Animal Feed 2 5 8 2 5 8 1 1 2.0 2.3 2.3 0.6 2.1 2.1 2 2 0.8 1.7 1.4 0.4 0.8 1.2 3 1 1.2 2.1 2.7 0.9 1.5 1.9 4 2 0.4 0.9 1.3 0.1 1.1 0.9 Number of observations: 24 Variable                Description animal Cow identification, numbered 1-4 feed Values 1,2 pack Values A,B storage Values 2, 5, 8 weeks LTBA rancidness measurement Source The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark. Analysis Split-plot with 3-way ANOVA treatment structure. Optimized for Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows webmaster