Exploring functional relations between brain regions from fMRI meta-analysis data: Comments on Ramsey, Spirtes, and Glymour

Jane Neumann, Robert Turner, Peter T. Fox, Gabriele Lohmann

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Abstract

In this paper, we address the critical assessment of Ramsey et al. of our method for learning partially directed graphs from meta-analysis imaging data (Neumann et al., 2010). We argue that our method provides valid and interpretable results when applied to data representing a single experimental paradigm. Simulations further suggest that, despite theoretical limitations, the application of our method to mixed probability distributions yields reliable results with error rates at acceptable levels. Finally, we discuss the nature of meta-analysis data and the notion of causality in the context of functional neuroimaging.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)331-333
Number of pages3
JournalNeuroImage
Volume57
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 15 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Neurology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience

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