Description
This textbook provides a true introduction to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which has become the dominant research technique in cognitive neuroscience. The book presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of fMRI, designed with undergraduate students, graduate students and beginning researchers in mind.
Contents
An Introduction to Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
From Neuronal to Hemodynamic Activity
Basic Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Principles of Image Formation
MR Contrast Mechanisms and Pulse Sequences
BOLD fMRI
Spatial and Temporal Properties of fMRI
Signal and Noise in fMRI
Preprocessing of fMRI Data
Experimental Design
Statistical Analysis
Advanced fMRI Methods
Applications of fMRI
Integrating fMRI with Other Techniques
Suggested Readings
Other References