PSYCH 517
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Neuroimaging Analysis 3: fMRI
PsychologyCollege of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Functional MRI experimental design and data analysis methods.
When Taught
Fall Even Years
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Psych 514, 515, and 516. Or, instructor's consent.
Title
1. Designing Rigorous Experiments
Learning Outcome
Design theoretically grounded and methodologically rigorous fMRI experiments by formulating testable hypotheses, selecting appropriate task or resting-state paradigms, and justifying methodological choices in light of practical and ethical constraints.
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2. Implementing Preprocessing and Modeling
Learning Outcome
Implement standardized fMRI preprocessing workflows and statistical modeling approaches (e.g., first- and second-level GLMs) in accordance with current best practices in data quality control and reproducibility.
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3. Interpreting Statistical Results
Learning Outcome
Interpret fMRI results using appropriate statistical inference procedures, effect size estimation, and multiple-comparisons correction to draw transparent, evidence-based, and theoretically coherent conclusions.
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4. Evaluating Validity and Ethics
Learning Outcome
Critically evaluate the validity, reproducibility, and ethical dimensions of fMRI research by applying open science principles, identifying methodological limitations and biases, and reflecting on the broader human and spiritual implications of neuroscience research in a spirit of professional service and lifelong learning.
