Hi David,<br><br>If you use cluster-based permutation statistics, you will get a single p-value for each (channel,timepoint) cluster that the algorithm identifies, and you can report those p-values directly (by saying something like "there was a significant negative cluster (p<.##) of centro-parietal channels from X ms to Y ms"). I only have experience doing this in Fieldtrip, but it has also been implemented in the latest version of EEGLAB so it should be possible. You can also do something similar with the Mass Univariate Toolbox (an add-on for EEGLAB); both these methods correct for multiple comparisons.<br>
<br>Otherwise, you can use some of the methods discussed in the statistics chapter of Luck (2005). What is commonly done is to group electrodes into several 'regions' a priori (for suggestions see Dien's chapter on ANOVA in high-density datasets in Handy, 2004) and average across electrodes within a region, and also to average across time periods within a time window of interest (which is typically identified either a priori based on your hypothesis, or is chosen based on visual inspection of your waveforms). Then you perform your stats on those mean voltages. If you try a large number of time windows and/or electrode regions you should also take care to adjust your alpha-level to account for multiple comparisons.<br>
<br>I haven't checked the math myself, but I don't think it would be correct to average F- or p-values across electrodes or timepoints.<br><br>Best,<br>Steve<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 5:12 AM, david grahms <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:david.grahms@gmail.com" target="_blank">david.grahms@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Hello list,</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">I have a
question about reporting statistics derived from EEGLAB, or rather how to reduce
and report relevant statistics. One of the many strengths of EEGLAB is the
possibility to perform statistical testing over all your electrodes and samples
when performing a simple ERP experiment. I do, however have trouble understanding
what to do with huge amount of F and p-values once I have performed the
testing. </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">One problem
is deciding which electrodes to include when reporting the statistical significance
another is, if I choose one (or a cluster of relevant electrodes), do I still
have to average relevant time period of that electrode and test it again, or can
I average the F and p-values within that period for that specific electrode (or
cluster)?</span></p>
<br></div>Best regards,<br></div>David<br></div>
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