Menu

Units of Normalized Output

Help
2017-01-10
2017-01-11
  • Stephanie Novotny

    Hi Dominik,

    I have a quick and probably basic question. I just wanted to verify the units of the output data when using the normalization functioning in the non-linear models. Are these all z-scores?

    Thank you!

    Stephanie

     
  • Dominik Bach

    Dominik Bach - 2017-01-11

    Hi Stephanie

    if you choose "normalise" a GLM or non-linear model, the input data are normalised - not the output. So the output are not z-scores.

    Staib et al. (Psychophysiology, 2015) have shown that it improves SNR if you normalise the output of the model - but this is of course only possible in within-subject designs.

    In Staib et al. we proposed to z-score the model output. Biophysically and statistically it may also make sense to divide the model outputs by estimates from a "Baseline" condition, e. g. a CS- in a fear conditioning design.

    Best
    Dominik

     

Log in to post a comment.

Want the latest updates on software, tech news, and AI?
Get latest updates about software, tech news, and AI from SourceForge directly in your inbox once a month.