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    Models and Theory

    Difficulty level
    Beginner
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    Duration
    19:26

    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?