Judged: two independent readers; copy check clear.
detection task
detection task A detection task is a search-and-discrimination activity in which a dog is assessed on how well it identifies a target scent or sample and distinguishes it from non-targets.
A detection task is a search-and-discrimination activity in which a dog is assessed on how well it identifies a target scent or sample and distinguishes it from non-targets. In this context, performance is described in terms such as sensitivity, specificity, or overall ability in the search task.