fMRI Tutorials

Tutorial 3 Statistical analysis

Introduction

The statistical analysis of functional MRI data relies on making a model for the different task conditions.

Tutorial details

This tutorial is still under development. When finished, it will provide a step by step explanation of statistical modelling of fMRI data.

Learning goals

Untill this tutorial is finished, please refer to the online materials suggested at the bottom of this page.

Nicole A. Lazar

A book on fMRI data analysis aimed primarily at statisticians. It features a survey of the major statistical analysis approaches and includes discussion and comparison of analysis paths that enable readers to make informed data analysis choices. Download a sample chapter of this book.

FMRI for Newbies

This website features a wide range of free powerpoint presentation about functional MRI statistics. Of particular interest are presentation 3 "The General Linear Model" and presentation 7 "How to lie with fMRI statistics". Read this tutorial now.

The fMRI Guide

An easy to understand introduction to fMRI and fMRI analysis. Chapter 4.6 focuses on the analysis of fMRI data. SPM is used in these analysis chapters, but the text can easily be self-adapted to other functional imaging analysis tools. Read this tutorial now.

Gordon E. Sarty

A review of the methods used for analyzing fMRI data, with mathematical outlines of how each method works, and the software available for developing the data. Aimed at graduate students and research investigators. Download a sample chapter of this book.

Karl Friston

An in-depth textbook on statistical parametric mapping from the creator of the popular fMRI analysis package SPM. A reference for all who work with fMRI. Download a sample chapter of this book.

Cambridge University CBU

On this website you will find a list of topics related to functional image analysis. Some of the information offered is considered to be difficult, yet worthwhile to read and understand. There is a bias towards SPM, but the same principles usually apply to other imaging packages. Read this tutorial now.

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