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PSYCHOACOUSTICS is a new MATLAB toolbox for auditory threshold estimation. It offers Staircase, Parameter Estimation by Sequential Testing (PEST), and Maximum Likelihood Procedure (MLP) methods with customizable experiments.

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  • Auditory perception and psychoacoustics research.

Background:

  • Accurate auditory threshold estimation is crucial for understanding hearing capabilities.
  • Implementing adaptive procedures in software can streamline auditory experiments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce PSYCHOACOUSTICS, a MATLAB toolbox for auditory threshold estimation.
  • To provide researchers with a flexible and user-friendly tool for psychoacoustic experiments.

Main Methods:

  • The toolbox implements three adaptive procedures: Staircase family, Parameter Estimation by Sequential Testing (PEST), and Maximum Likelihood Procedure (MLP).
  • It includes over twenty built-in experiments with default parameters.
  • A graphical interface allows for easy modification and storage of experiment parameters without programming.

Main Results:

  • PSYCHOACOUSTICS offers a comprehensive suite of tools for auditory threshold estimation.
  • The toolbox is designed for flexibility, incorporating multiple signal generators and extensibility for diverse experimental needs.

Conclusions:

  • PSYCHOACOUSTICS provides an accessible and powerful platform for researchers in psychoacoustics.
  • The toolbox simplifies the implementation of complex auditory threshold estimation procedures, enhancing research efficiency.