The Development and Evaluation of a Computer-Based Pure Tone Audiometer Trainer. Interim Report

The objectives of this project were to develop an audiometer-type terminal to be used in conjunction with computer-assisted instruction, to write a computer program simulating subjects with normal and abnormal hearing, and to field test the terminal and program with students and practicing nurses. This report presents the development of the simulated audiometer terminal, engineering aspects of the interface between the terminal and telephone line computer, the development of strategy and content for the course of instruction and practice and the programing of course content. Some encouraging results from preliminary field tests are also reported. (EM 011 037 through EM 011 043, EM 011 046, EM 011 047, EM 011 049 through EM 011 058 are related documents). (SH)