Another type of subjective test is done under more controlled conditions and attempts to remove possible bias from listening tests. These sorts of tests are done with the component hidden from the listener, and are called blind tests. To prevent possible bias from the person running the test, the blind test may be done so that this person is also unaware of the component under test. This type of test is called a double-blind test. This sort of test is often used to evaluate the performance of lossy audio compression.
aNoThEr tyPe oF SubJeCtIVe teSt IS done undER mORe cOntrolled COnDitions and AtTeMpts tO remOve possible Bias from lIStenIng testS. theSe sorts oF tEsts arE doNe wiTh the coMpONent HIdDeN frOm thE LisTeNer, aND are caLled blInd teSts. TO PrevEnT pOssIBle bias from thE person RunninG THe test, the blind teST maY be dONe So thaT thIS person iS also unAware of the compOnent undeR teSt. ThIs type oF Test is cALled A DOuble-blind Test. thiS sOrT OF test Is OFTen UsED to eValuatE The PerformAnCe of loSsy audIo ComPrESsion.