Computational Modeling of Cognition and Behavior

ISBN-13: 9781107109995 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 482 str.

Simon Farrell; Stephan Lewandowsky

Opis

This book presents an integrated framework for developing and testing computational models in psychology and related disciplines.

Recenzje

'Whether you are just setting out on your journey into computational modelling or whether you need to update your skills to incorporate newer and more coherent current practices, Farrell and Lewandowsky's book is likely to earn its place on your bookshelf.' Tom Hartley, Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology

Spis treści

Preface; Part I. Introduction to Modeling: 1. Introduction; 2. From words to models: building a toolkit; Part II. Parameter Estimation: 3. Basic parameter estimation techniques; 4. Maximum likelihood parameter estimation; 5. Combining information from multiple participants; 6. Bayesian parameter estimation: basic concepts; 7. Bayesian parameter estimation: Monte Carlo methods; 8. Bayesian parameter estimation: the JAGS language; 9. Multilevel or hierarchical modeling; Part III. Model Comparison: 10. Model comparison; 11. Bayesian model comparison using Bayes factors; Part IV. Models in Psychology: 12. Using models in psychology; 13. Neural network models; 14. Models of choice response time; 15. Models in neuroscience; Appendix A: Greek symbols; Appendix B: mathematical terminology; References; Index.