re 1) blind testing:
A blind, or double blind test is not the only way to run a test and gather some sort of inference. Although it is popular in some fields, i.e. medicine, it is one of many experimental designs.
A factorial design with replication might be more appropriate than a blind study, but it may suit those looking to determine which tire setup (and other factors) produces the lowest time to complete a section of trail rather than specific tire qualities.
Any Industrial Engineer or Statistician should be able to design an experiment for you.
A deeper read for those interested:
[https://www.afit.edu/stat/statcoe\_files/Classical%20Designs-Full%20Factorial%20Designs\_Final.pdf](https://www.afit.edu/stat/statcoe_files/Classical%20Designs-Full%20Factorial%20Designs_Final.pdf)
April 12, 2024, 4:03 p.m. - psuedoScience
re 1) blind testing: A blind, or double blind test is not the only way to run a test and gather some sort of inference. Although it is popular in some fields, i.e. medicine, it is one of many experimental designs. A factorial design with replication might be more appropriate than a blind study, but it may suit those looking to determine which tire setup (and other factors) produces the lowest time to complete a section of trail rather than specific tire qualities. Any Industrial Engineer or Statistician should be able to design an experiment for you. A deeper read for those interested: [https://www.afit.edu/stat/statcoe\_files/Classical%20Designs-Full%20Factorial%20Designs\_Final.pdf](https://www.afit.edu/stat/statcoe_files/Classical%20Designs-Full%20Factorial%20Designs_Final.pdf)