(07) Dec 09, Neural encoding and decoding (hs)
Topics addressed in the lecture:
- Coding of sensory stimuli and motor behavior
- Rate code and temporal code
- Methods for analyzing neural signals
- Decoding neural signals
- Coding and decoding of arm reaching movements
Examples for question you should be able to answer:
- Why is encoding and decoding of neural signals not the same?
- What is the difference between rate code and temporal code? Give at least one example for each case?
- Describe the difference between categorical and continuous decoding for the example of center-out reach movements.
Important concepts:
- Representation (encoding) or neural signals
- Rate code and temporal code
- Decoding methods