Course detail
Fundamentals of Experimental Psychoacoustics
FEKT-MPC-ZEAAcad. year: 2025/2026
The course focuses on the methodology of preparation, realization and evaluation of psychoacoustic experiments in the field of sound quality assessment, technical and industrial psychoacoustics and noise ecology. The computer exercises are focused on the statistical processing of various psychological methods of measurement in psychoacoustics.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
3
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Knowledge of basic psycho-acoustic variables and basic knowledge in the area of random variables and statistical data processing are required.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Evaluation of study results follow the BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations and Dean's Regulation complementing the BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. Up to 20 points are awarded for the tests in theoretical knowledge in the laboratory exercises. Up to 20 points can be obtained for correct results and elaboration of all laboratory exercises. The minimal scope of the elaboration of a particular laboratory exercise and the complementary questions are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantor of the course and updated for every academic year. Up to 60 points are given for the final written examination, and it is necessary to get at least 20 points for its successful completion.
It is obligatory to undergo all laboratory exercises in regular or alternative terms to complete the course. Other forms of checked instruction are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantor of the course and updated for every academic year.
It is obligatory to undergo all laboratory exercises in regular or alternative terms to complete the course. Other forms of checked instruction are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantor of the course and updated for every academic year.
Aims
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the preparation, realization and evaluation of psychoacoustic experiments.
On completion of the course, students are able to:
- explain the theoretical foundations of psychological measurements,
- choose the appropriate method for a given psychoacoustic experiment,
- select a suitable group of respondents for a given psychoacoustic experiment,
- perform a psychoacoustic experiment,
- process the results of a psychoacoustic experiment using an appropriate statistical method.
On completion of the course, students are able to:
- explain the theoretical foundations of psychological measurements,
- choose the appropriate method for a given psychoacoustic experiment,
- select a suitable group of respondents for a given psychoacoustic experiment,
- perform a psychoacoustic experiment,
- process the results of a psychoacoustic experiment using an appropriate statistical method.
Study aids
- presentations from lectures on e-learning
- instructions for computer exercises on e-learning
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
HOWARD, D.,M., ANGUS, J., Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, 4th ed. Focal Press, 2009. ISBN 978-0240521756 (CS)
MELKA, A.: Základy experimentální psychoakustiky. Nakladatelství Akademie múzických umění v Praze, Praha. 2005. ISBN 80-7331-043-0 (CS)
Zwicker, E., Fastl, H. Psychoacoustics, Facts and Models, 2rd ed. Springer-Verlag, 1999. ISBN 978-3540231592 (CS)
MELKA, A.: Základy experimentální psychoakustiky. Nakladatelství Akademie múzických umění v Praze, Praha. 2005. ISBN 80-7331-043-0 (CS)
Zwicker, E., Fastl, H. Psychoacoustics, Facts and Models, 2rd ed. Springer-Verlag, 1999. ISBN 978-3540231592 (CS)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
12 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
- Theoretical foundations of psychological measurements
- A psychoacoustic experiment
- Measurement methods in psychoacoustics
- Psychoacoustic quantities
- Subjective measurement of sound quality
- Standards for psychoacoustic measurements
Exercise in computer lab
14 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
- Getting familiar with the laboratory
- Comparison test and multiple-stimulus test
- Double-blind test with three stimuli and a hidden reference
- ANOVA method
- Design and implementation of a comparative test on an ordinal scale
- Design and implementation of a comparative test of audio codecs
- Alternate term for laboratory exercises, test from laboratory exercises