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Research Methods, Neuroimaging and Computational Approaches

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This Research Methods, Neuroimaging and Computational Approaches page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes, from the lesion method and electrophysiology to fMRI, EEG, optogenetics and computational models. It's built for university students and professional candidates going over techniques and filling gaps, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 170 resources here, including more than 20 quizzes, nearly all pitched at university level. Pick a technique, try a quiz to find your gaps, then build your own maps and flashcards.

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Topics in Research Methods, Neuroimaging and Computational Approaches

Animal Models and Brain Lesion Studies8Optogenetics and Cellular Neuroscience Methods10Brain Imaging Techniques43fMRI and Functional Neuroimaging13EEG and Electrophysiology26Brain Stimulation Techniques17Brain Connectivity and Connectomics5Computational Neuroscience and Neuron Models10

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What this page covers

The resources here deal with how researchers study the brain. Some look at damage and its effects: the mind map Neuroscientific Research Methods walks through the lesion method, localisation of function and the limits of lesion studies. The quiz Cognitive Neuroscience - Research Methods tests single and double dissociation.

Others cover recording and imaging. You will find maps and flashcards on electrophysiology, EEG, ERP, MRI, fMRI, TMS and cerebral angiography. The flashcard deck Imaging Human Brain Structure starts with X-rays and CT, then moves on to MRI. There are also resources on optogenetics, optical approaches to circuits, and computational models.

Where to start

  1. Open the mind map Neuroscientific Research Methods for the big picture of how studies are designed.
  2. Read Methods of Studying the Nervous System to see structural and imaging tools side by side.
  3. Move to a technique you need, such as the flashcards on EEG or the mind map Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI).
  4. Finish with the Computational Neuroscience flashcards, which begin with the idea that all models are wrong, but some are useful.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a mind map first, then take a quiz on the same topic. The quizzes Structural vs Functional Imaging and MEG vs EEG are good for comparing methods. Cards then help you memorize definitions, such as the types of imaging or the shortcomings of the Hodgkin-Huxley model. Note what you got wrong, go back to the map, and try again later.

A few resources are linked to the CNIM exam, including the quiz CNIM 3. Check that any resource matches your own course before relying on it, as these were made by GoConqr users and not by GoConqr.

Where this unit fits

This unit sits in the strand Foundations of Neuroscience, within the subject Neuroscience. It is the place to go when you need to know how findings are produced, not only what they are.

Choose one method that confuses you, open a map or quiz on it, and see how far you get.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the mind map Neuroscientific Research Methods. It covers participant populations, the lesion method, localisation of function and the limits of lesion studies. Then take the quiz Cognitive Neuroscience - Research Methods to check that single and double dissociation make sense to you.

Which imaging and recording methods are covered?

The page lists resources on MRI, fMRI, EEG, ERP, MEG, TMS, cerebral angiography and electrophysiology. There are also materials on optogenetics, in vivo imaging and neurostimulation. Look at the quizzes Structural vs Functional Imaging and MEG vs EEG if you want to compare methods directly.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users rather than by GoConqr, so it is worth comparing them with your own course notes. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, maps, flashcards and notes.

Who are these resources for?

Most are at university level, so they suit university students and professional candidates studying research methods in neuroscience. Teachers can use them as ready-made material for classes or revision tasks. A few listed items refer to the CNIM exam, such as CNIM 3.

Is there anything on computational models?

Yes. The Computational Neuroscience flashcards ask about the two general types of models and about limits of the Hodgkin-Huxley model. The quizzes Integrate and fire neurons and Models are also listed, along with Cognitive Neuroscience - Neural computation (Part 4 out of 4).

What if I cannot find my topic?

Try searching under a related technique, since many resources use lecture names or short titles such as Neuroimaging or Brain Scans. If nothing fits, you can build your own flashcards or mind map and use the community resources here as a starting point.

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