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\begin{questions}
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\question You are recording the activity of a neuron in response to
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\question You are recording the activity of a neuron in response to
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two different stimuli $I_1$ and $I_2$ (think of them, for example,
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two different stimuli $I_1$ and $I_2$ (think of them, for example,
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of two sound waves with different intensities $I_1$ and
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of two sound waves with different intensities $I_1$ and $I_2$ and
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$I_2$). Within an observation time of duration $W$ the neuron
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you measure the activity af an auditory neuron). Within an
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responds stochastically with $n_i$ spikes.
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observation time of duration $W$ the neuron responds stochastically
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with $n$ spikes.
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How well can an upstream neuron discriminate the two stimuli based
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How well can an upstream neuron discriminate the two stimuli based
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on the spike counts $n_i$? How does this depend on the slope of the
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on the spike counts $n$? How does this depend on the slope of the
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tuning curve of the neural responses? How is this related to the
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tuning curve of the neural responses? How is this related to the
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fano factor (the ratio between the variance and the mean of the
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fano factor (the ratio between the variance and the mean of the
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spike counts)?
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spike counts)?
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First, show two raster plots for the responses to the two differrent stimuli.
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First, show two raster plots for the responses to the two
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differrent stimuli.
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\part Measure the tuning curve of the neuron with respect to the input. That is,
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\part Measure the tuning curve of the neuron with respect to the
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compute the mean firing rate as a function of the input
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input. That is, compute the mean firing rate as a function of the
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strength. Find an appropriate range of input values. Do this for
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input strength. Find an appropriate range of input values. Do
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different values of the \texttt{slope} parameter (values between
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this for different values of the \texttt{slope} parameter (values
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0.1 and 2.0).
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between 0.1 and 2.0).
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\part Generate histograms of the spike counts within $W=200$\,ms of the
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\part Generate histograms of the spike counts within $W=200$\,ms
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responses to the two differrent stimuli $I_1$ and $I_2$. How do they depend on the slope
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of the responses to the two differrent stimuli $I_1$ and
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of the tuning curve of the neuron?
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$I_2$. How do they depend on the slope of the tuning curve of the
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neuron?
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\part Think about a measure based on the spike count histograms that quantifies how well
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\part Think about a measure based on the spike count histograms
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the two stimuli can be distinguished based on the spike
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that quantifies how well the two stimuli can be distinguished
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counts. Plot the dependence of this measure as a function of the observation time $W$.
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based on the spike counts. Plot the dependence of this measure as
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a function of the observation time $W$.
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For which slopes can the two stimuli be well discriminated?
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For which slopes can the two stimuli be well discriminated?
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$I_2$. Find the threshold $n_{thresh}$ that results in the best
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$I_2$. Find the threshold $n_{thresh}$ that results in the best
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discrimination performance.
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discrimination performance.
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\part Also plot the Fano factor as a function of the slope. How is it related to the discriminability?
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\part Also plot the Fano factor as a function of the slope. How is
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it related to the discriminability?
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\part You may change the difference between the two stimuli $I_1$ and $I_2$
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\part You may change the difference between the two stimuli $I_1$
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as well as the intrinsic noise of the neuron via \texttt{Dnoise}
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and $I_2$ as well as the intrinsic noise of the neuron via
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(change it in factors of ten, higher values will make the
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\texttt{Dnoise} (change it in factors of ten, higher values will
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responses more variable) and repeat your analysis.
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make the responses more variable) and repeat your analysis.
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\part For $I_1=10$ the mean firing is about $80$\,Hz. When changing the slope of the tuning curve
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\part For $I_1=10$ the mean firing is about $80$\,Hz. When
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this firing rate may also change. Improve your analysis by finding for each slope the input
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changing the slope of the tuning curve this firing rate may also
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that results exactly in a firing rate of $80$\,Hz. Set $I_2$ on unit above $I_1$.
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change. Improve your analysis by finding for each slope the input
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that results exactly in a firing rate of $80$\,Hz. Set $I_2$ on
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unit above $I_1$.
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\part How does the dependence of the stimulus discrimination performance on the slope change
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\part How does the dependence of the stimulus discrimination
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when you set both $I_1$ and $I_2$ such that they evoke $80$ and
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performance on the slope change when you set both $I_1$ and $I_2$
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$100$\,Hz firing rate, respectively?
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such that they evoke $80$ and $100$\,Hz firing rate, respectively?
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\question You are recording the activity of a neuron in response to
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\question You are recording the activity of a neuron in response to
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two different stimuli $I_1$ and $I_2$ (think of them, for example,
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two different stimuli $I_1$ and $I_2$ (think of them, for example,
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of two sound waves with different intensities $I_1$ and
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of two light intensities with different intensities $I_1$ and $I_2$
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$I_2$). Within an observation time of duration $W$ the neuron
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and the activity of a ganglion cell in the retina). Within an
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responds stochastically with $n_i$ spikes.
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observation time of duration $W$ the neuron responds stochastically
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with $n$ spikes.
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How well can an upstream neuron discriminate the two
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How well can an upstream neuron discriminate the two
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stimuli based on the spike counts $n_i$? How does this depend on the
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stimuli based on the spike counts $n$? How does this depend on the
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duration $W$ of the observation time? How is this related to the fano factor
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duration $W$ of the observation time? How is this related to the fano factor
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(the ratio between the variance and the mean of the spike counts)?
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(the ratio between the variance and the mean of the spike counts)?
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The returned \texttt{spikes} is a cell array with \texttt{trials} elements, each being a vector
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The returned \texttt{spikes} is a cell array with \texttt{trials}
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of spike times (in seconds) computed for a duration of \texttt{tmax} seconds.
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elements, each being a vector of spike times (in seconds) computed
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For the two inputs $I_1$ and $I_2$ use
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Show two raster plots for the responses to the two different stimuli.
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\part Generate histograms of the spike counts within $W$ of the
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\part Generate histograms of the spike counts within $W$ of the
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responses to the two different stimuli. How do they depend on the observation time $W$
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responses to the two different stimuli. How do they depend on the
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(use values between 1\,ms and 1\,s)?
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observation time $W$ (use values between 1\,ms and 1\,s)?
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\part Think about a measure based on the spike count histograms that quantifies how well
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\part Think about a measure based on the spike count histograms
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the two stimuli can be distinguished based on the spike
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counts. Plot the dependence of this measure as a function of the observation time $W$.
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based on the spike counts. Plot the dependence of this measure as
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\part Also plot the Fano factor as a function of $W$. How is it related to the discriminability?
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\part Also plot the Fano factor as a function of $W$. How is it
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\part You may change the two stimuli $I_1$ and $I_2$ and the intrinsic noise of the neuron via
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\texttt{Dnoise} (change it in factors of ten, higher values will make the responses more variable)
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\question You are recording the activity of two neurons in response to
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For different inputs $I$ the interspike interval ($T$) distribution looks
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The third one was derived for neurons driven with colored noise:
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The third one was derived for neurons driven with colored noise:
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\begin{equation}\label{pcn}
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%\runningheader{Homework 01}{Page \thepage\ of \numpages}{23. October 2014}
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\firstpagefooter{}{}{{\bf Supervisor:} Fabian Sinz}
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\firstpagefooter{}{}{{\bf Supervisor:} Jan Benda}
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\begin{questions}
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\question A subject was presented two possible objects for a very
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\question A subject was presented two possible objects for a very
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brief time ($50$ms). The task of the subject was to report which of
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brief time ($50$\,ms). The task of the subject was to report which of
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the two objects was shown. In {\tt decisions.mat} you find an array
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the two objects was shown. In {\tt decisions.mat} you find an array
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that stores which object was presented in each trial and which
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that stores which object was presented in each trial and which
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object was reported by the subject.
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object was reported by the subject.
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information $$I[x:y] = \sum_{x\in\{1,2\}}\sum_{y\in\{1,2\}} P(x,y)
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information $$I[x:y] = \sum_{x\in\{1,2\}}\sum_{y\in\{1,2\}} P(x,y)
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\log_2\frac{P(x,y)}{P(x)P(y)}$$ that the answers provide about the
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\log_2\frac{P(x,y)}{P(x)P(y)}$$ that the answers provide about the
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actually presented object.
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actually presented object.
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The mutual information is a measure from information theory that is
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a spike train carries about a sensory stimulus.
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\part What is the maximally achievable mutual information (try to
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\part What is the maximally achievable mutual information (try to
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find out by generating your own dataset which naturally should
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find out by generating your own dataset which naturally should
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yield maximal information)?
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yield maximal information)?
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%\runningheader{Homework 01}{Page \thepage\ of \numpages}{23. October 2014}
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%\runningheader{Homework 01}{Page \thepage\ of \numpages}{23. October 2014}
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\firstpagefooter{}{}{{\bf Supervisor:} Jan Benda}
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\firstpagefooter{}{}{{\bf Supervisor:} Jan Benda}
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\begin{questions}
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\begin{questions}
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\question You are recording the activity of a neuron in response to
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\question You are recording the activity of a neuron in response to
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constant stimuli of intensity $I$ (think of that, for example,
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constant stimuli of intensity $I$ (think of that, for example,
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of sound waves with intensities $I$).
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as a current $I$ injected via a patch-electrode into the neuron).
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Measure the tuning curve (also called the intensity-response curve) of the
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Measure the tuning curve (also called the intensity-response curve) of the
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neuron. That is, what is the firing rate of the neuron's response
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neuron. That is, what is the firing rate of the neuron's response
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as a function of the input $I$. How does this depend on the level of
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as a function of the input $I$. How does this depend on the level of
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the intrinsic noise of the neuron?
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the intrinsic noise of the neuron?
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The neuron is implemented in the file \texttt{lifspikes.m}.
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The neuron is implemented in the file \texttt{lifspikes.m}. Call it
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Call it with the following parameters:
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with the following parameters:
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\begin{lstlisting}
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\begin{lstlisting}
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trials = 10;
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trials = 10;
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tmax = 50.0;
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tmax = 50.0;
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\part Do the same for various noise strength \texttt{Dnoise}. Use $D_{noise} = 1e-3$,
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\part Do the same for various noise strength \texttt{Dnoise}. Use $D_{noise} = 1e-3$,
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1e-2, and 1e-1. How does the intrinsic noise influence the response curve?
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1e-2, and 1e-1. How does the intrinsic noise influence the response curve?
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\part Show some interspike interval histograms for some interesting values of the input
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\part Show some interspike interval histograms for some
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and the noise strength.
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interesting values of the input and the noise strength.
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\part How does the coefficient of variation $CV_{isi}$ (standard
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deviation divided by mean) of the interspike intervalls depend on
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the input and the noise level?
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\include{pointprocesses/lecture/pointprocesses}
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\include{pointprocesses/lecture/pointprocesses}
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lstset{inputpath=spike_trains/code/}
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\lstset{inputpath=spike_trains/code/}
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\renewcommand{\texinputpath}{spike_trains/lecture/}
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\include{spike_trains/lecture/psth_sta}
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\include{spike_trains/lecture/psth_sta}
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\lstset{inputpath=designpattern/code/}
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\lstset{inputpath=designpattern/code/}
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Reference in New Issue
Block a user