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The methods for measuring brain structure and function listed above are described in Chapter 4 of the textbook. Look carefully at those parts of Chapter 4.
What is a theory?The importance of predictions from theories.How is a model different from a theory?
Why are models necessary?
Symbolic models vs. neural network models.
Limitations on models
Although the model may account for the data, the system producing the data may have some different mechanism.
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Kyle Cave
Psychology Dept.
U.
Mass.