Winter Storm Lunch talk: Richard Prather (HDQM)
Time:
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Location:
SKN 200
Mathematical models as a tool for bringing together biology and behavior
The use of mathematical models in scientific research is an increasingly widespread practice covering a range of disciplines. I will briefly cover background regarding the use of such models in regard to brain & cognitive sciences. The question being: has the use of mathematical models advanced our understanding of human behavior more (or equally so) than non-mathematical models? Is there a clear advantage in the use of mathematical models or are they simply one of a variety of model types available? I will use my research area of cognitive development as an example, including my own work with neurocomputational models.
