Kevin Murphy

Abstract:
This chapter addresses issues particular to the optimal design of fMRI experiments. It describes procedures for isolating the psychological process of interest and gives an overview of block, event-related and participant-response-dependent designs. An additional focus is placed on data analysis with emphasis on optimizing and isolating the neuroimaging signal in activated brain regions. Finally, the chapter addresses a number of practical matters including optimal sample sizes and trial durations that confront all researchers when designing their experiments.