January 2014 | Handbook HB-14-501
Web-Enabled Subjective Test (WEST) Research Tools Manual
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Andrew A. Catellier and Luke Connors, “Web-Enabled Subjective Test (WEST) Research Tools Manual,” Handbook HB-14-501, U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, January 2014.
Andrew A. Catellier 
and Luke Connors
Abstract: The Web-Enabled Subjective Test software allows researchers to conduct subjective tests on multiple devices with aggregated data collection and reporting. The system leverages modern web technologies and infrastructure to deliver test stimuli to typical mobile devices and personal computers. Devices with a modern web browser may be tested wherever a network connection is available. If resources allow, many subjects may participate in the test at one time. This unique capability allows for diverse and interesting subjective test plans. This manual describes how to install the WEST software on an Ubuntu Linux-based system.
The WEST software is available for download here.
Keywords: subjective testing; multimedia quality; mobile; infrastructure
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