At Low Frequencies, Our Perception of Loudness Is Determined By

question 86

Multiple Choice

At low frequencies, our perception of loudness is determined by:

• A) the number of activated hair cells.
• B) the frequency of action potentials.
• C) which neurons are activated.
• D) which part of the basilar membrane is vibrating.

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Null Hypothesis

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Null Hypothesis

A statement that there is no effect or no difference, and it is the hypothesis that researchers aim to test against the alternative hypothesis.

Alternative Hypothesis

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