Modeling

Computational Models of Behavior, part 2

How to fit reinforcement learning models to behavioral data using Bayesian inference. This part is focused on the hierarchical Bayesian modeling and particularly on the usage of hBayesDM package. Approaches for the model diagnostic, selection, validation are discussed. The post also goes over groups comparison using posterior distributions of model parameters. Additionally, a brief results comparison between Bayesian inference and Maximum Likelihood Estimation is provided.

Computational Models of Behavior, part 1

How to fit reinforcement learning models to behavioral data using Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE). The main goal is to show how to answer research questions using modeling. Post goes over important steps of modeling, such as model selection, model validation, and data generation.

A (not that simple) Least Squares Regression

Overview of the math behind an Ordinary Least Squares method, and what is needed to be taken into consideration when fitting a regression line.

How do CART models work

Overview of how classification and regression trees work behind the scenes using the binary classification example.