Archives of Acoustics, 1, 4, pp. 299-308, 1976

Analysis of the initial fraction of Békésy recordings in the threshold audiometry*

Antoni JAROSZEWSKI
Academy of Music
Poland

Andrzej RAKOWSKI
Academy of Music
Poland

Statistical analysis of initial transients in the threshold Békésy tracings, observed mostly at higher rates of the signal level control (i.e. 10 dB /s and 30 dB /s), is given. The transients reach several dB and last about 10 s. Possible background of psychological nature is discussed.
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