Reproducibility
To improve big data, we need small-scale human imaging studies
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To improve big data, we need small-scale human imaging studies
By insisting that every brain-behavior association study include hundreds or even thousands of participants, we risk stifling innovation. Smaller studies are essential to test new scanning paradigms.
Breaking down the winner’s curse: Lessons from brain-wide association studies
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Breaking down the winner’s curse: Lessons from brain-wide association studies
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