title: Development of diagnostic hearing tests.
abstract: Two different approaches in scientific research are outlined: (1) The basic approach focuses on the discovery of a basic phenomenon and follows the principles of induction and deduction. Practical application of the knowledge gained in this process is secondary. (2) The pragmatic approach starts from a practical problem and is based on experience. Theoretical explanation is secondary. After a discussion of these general principles, the development of some diagnostic hearing tests is presented in detail.
mesh_terms: D001298:Audiology / Q000266:history*; D005060:Europe; D006320:Hearing Tests; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans