A Systems View Across Time and Space
Table 1 Factors influencing the respondents' preference for preserved fruits and vegetables
Protection | Min. | Max. | Mean | Median | STD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Protection against microbial growth | 3 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 0.707107 |
Preventing physical alterations to fruits and vegetables | 3 | 5 | 4.25 | 4.5 | 0.829156 |
Elimination of pathogenic microorganisms | 3 | 5 | 4.625 | 5 | 0.695971 |
Halting biological reactions in fruits and vegetables | 2 | 5 | 3.625 | 4 | 0.856957 |
Aesthetic reasons | 1 | 5 | 2.875 | 2.5 | 1.268611 |
Just a habit with no specific reason | 1 | 5 | 2.75 | 2.5 | 1.391941 |