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Goal of repository

The aim of this repository is to teach skills in practical data analysis through a case study approach. Each module begins with a motivating dataset and then proceeds with hands-on methods to analyze these data. In this way, we hope to motivate exploration of data analysis methods. Although we do provide some mathematical discussions, this repository does not provide a deep exploration of mathematical or statistical theory; for that, we have included references throughout.

Organization of repository

There are multiple paths through this repository.

• "I've never used Python before, and I'm new to data analysis."

  • Start with: Introduction to Python

• "I have some Python experience."

  • You might narrow your focus by data type, either:
    • Neural field data Analysis of Rhythmic Activity in an Electrocorticogram

(chap- ters 2–7) or spike train data (chapters 8–10). Or, you might narrow your focus by method type, namely, spectral analysis (chapters 3, 4, 10), generalized linear models (chapters 9, 10), coherence (chapters 5 and 11), or cross-frequency coupling (chapter 7). Each chapter consists of a separate case study and may be selected a` la carte for targeted investigation.