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A spreadsheet simulation was designed to describe frequency encoding on the basilar membrane according to the place theory (Greenwood, 1961). For any given frequency, the simulation displayed the location of maximum amplitude on the basilar membrane and the relevant critical bandwidth. The authors found a very high correlation between data given by the simulation and data from empirical research. The high correlation indicates the validity of the place theory of frequency encoding and the usefulness of this simulation for future research purposes.
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Bremner, F.J., Denham, D.L. Lotus 1-2-3 simulation of frequency encoding on the basilar membrane. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers 25, 208–211 (1993). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03204497
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