In my last article, I discussed
anti-virus tests, particularly certification schemes. Today I'll focus on comparatives and group tests.
This is a much murkier area of the testing world, with certifications tending to be limited to well-known, usually well-respected expert testers.
On the other hand, it sometimes seems like anyone with a computer and more than one brain cell feels qualified to do comparative testing.
There are a lot of pitfalls to look out for, which often trip up unwary would-be testers, and regularly lead to wonky data and biased, inaccurate and occasionally completely off-the-wall conclusions.
