COMD 5070 exam 1 study guide Exam
Questions with A+ Graded Answers
What are the four features of the scientific method? - -empirical
deterministic
predictive
parsimonious
-What does empirical mean? - -based on data
-What does deterministic mean? - -obey physical laws
-What does predictive mean? - -show what will happen
-What does parsimonious mean? - -use the simplest explanation possible
-Why do SLPs use technology in clinical practices? - -to overcome listener
bias
to describe severity objectively
to demonstrate treatment efficacy (track progress)
to provide biofeedback
-What is the difference between pitch perception and frequency
measurement? - -pitch is subjective to the listener
frequency is objective and can be measured
-How do waveforms differ as frequency goes up or down? - -higher
frequency wavelengths appear closer together with more frequency over a
period of time than lower frequencies
-What is the difference between loudness perception and intensity
measurement? - -Loudness is subjective and cannot be measured
Intensity is objective and can be measured by equipment
-What are the units of measurement for intensity? - -HL
SPL
-What is difference limens? - -the smallest detectable change (DL)
-What is the difference limens for frequency? - -DLs become larger as the
frequency decreases
-What is the difference limens for intensity? - -DLs become larger as the
intensity decreases
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