A system and method automates the process of objectively measuring the subjective
quality of packetized telecommunication signals as a function of network quality-of-service
(QoS) parameters, implementation choices, and other related parameters. Computer-based
simulation may be used in conjunction with objective quality measurement algorithms
and pre-recorded reference or test signals. A system (300) employing this
simulation method does not require the use of human subjects in subjective quality
evaluation. The system and method are applicable to various types of telecommunication
signals such as, for example, voice, video, audio, and multimedia.