Research Approaches to Speech and Hearing
Prereq.: 6.021J or 7.20 or 9.00
Harvard Units: Not applicable /
MIT Units: 6-0-6 (H-Level Credit)
Methods and ideas in research on speech and hearing. Approaches and techniques of various research groups are analyzed. Readings and discussions illustrate how knowledge has been gained in the speech and hearing sciences. Professional responsibilities of scientists and issues such as standards for conducting research, integrity in science, criteria for human and animal studies are examined in detail. A written research proposal is required of each student.
