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Optimization of automated hearing test algorithms: simulations using an infant response model.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1916044     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Computer simulation was used to evaluate several parameters of an automated hearing test algorithm in an attempt to optimize the algorithm for accuracy and efficiency. An infant response model was developed to guide the simulations. Test parameters of interest were starting intensity and stopping rule and their interaction with a measure that is thought to emulate infant reliability, probability of task orientation. Results indicated that stopping rule, within the ranges investigated, had little effect on accuracy but had major impact on efficiency. Starting intensity interacted with the hearing status of pseudosubjects in influencing accuracy. Accuracy was most influenced by probability of task orientation. The simulated test data are compared to data from infants and young children in the accompanying article so that the response model can be evaluated.
Authors:
R E Eilers; E Miskiel; O Ozdamar; R Urbano; J E Widen
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Ear and hearing     Volume:  12     ISSN:  0196-0202     ISO Abbreviation:  Ear Hear     Publication Date:  1991 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-10-29     Completed Date:  1991-10-29     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8005585     Medline TA:  Ear Hear     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  191-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology and Pediatrics, University of Miami, Florida.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Algorithms*
Analysis of Variance
Auditory Threshold*
Computer Simulation*
Hearing Tests / methods*
Humans
Infant
Models, Biological*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R44 HD23057/HD/NICHD NIH HHS

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