Description
Return a stepped tone-presentation level.
Audiological records depend on ear/channel identity, stimulus calibration, timing and decibel reference conventions. A local level difference or response share can reconcile supplied observations while hearing ability, safe sound output and clinical test interpretation require validated procedures and professional assessment.
Return a stepped tone-presentation level.
When to use this tool
Use Tone Presentation Level Step when checking the stated hearing-test record, acoustic level, frequency or timing convention.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter initialLevel, stepCount, stepSize, descending. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read level, totalChange. Use the output convention below.
Return a stepped tone-presentation level. Require whole stepCount >= 0 and stepSize >= 0; totalChange = count*step times the ascending/descending sign, level adds it to initialLevel.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| initialLevel | Initial Level | Required. Finite number. |
| stepCount | Step Count | Required. Safe integer; minimum 0. |
| stepSize | Step Size | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| descending | Descending | Required. Boolean. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| level | Level | Required. Finite number. |
| totalChange | Total Change | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"initialLevel": 40,
"stepCount": 3,
"stepSize": 5,
"descending": true
},
"output": {
"level": 25,
"totalChange": -15
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- This arithmetic does not choose a safe sound level, administer a hearing test or establish an audiometric threshold.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use calibrated equipment and a complete validated audiological method; consult an appropriate hearing-health professional for diagnosis, fitting or safe exposure decisions.
References
Similar or alternative tools
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