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Wearer Preference Differences Between Premium and Entry-Level Hearing Aid Technology

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1.  A peer-reviewed study mentioned in this podcast, which indicated there were no significant differences in real-world performance between advanced and basic hearing aid technology, was conducted at which university? Indiana University Vanderbilt University University of Memphis Western University

2.  A second peer-reviewed study, evaluating differences between advanced and basic technology settings, which showed that aided benefit was markedly improved by the premium settings, was conducted at which university? Indiana University Towson State U Western University University of Iowa

3.  The wearer preference study discussed in this podcast was conducted at which university? Indiana University Towson State U Western University University of Iowa

4.  The research method used in the preference study discussed in this podcast is referred to as: Bayesian Analysis Factor Analysis Concept Mapping Focus Group

5.  Which of the following is a key finding from the wearer preference study discussed in this podcast? There is no difference in wearer preference between technology levels. Entry level signal processing was preferred over advanced technology Non-signal processing factors significantly influenced preferences for advanced over basic technology Signal processing factors such as number of compression channels and digital noise reduction significantly influenced preferences for advanced over basic technology