Models and Theory
Models and Theory
This lesson provides an introduction to the role of models in theoretical neuroscience.
Topics covered in this lesson
- Descriptive models (what) - often aim to capture a core phenomenon of interest, not all details
- Mechanistic models (how) - how is X implemented at a biophysical level? Challenge to find right level of abstraction.
- Interpretive models (why) - why is the system set up a particular way? What is its role/function?
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