01885nas a2200193   4500008004100000022001400041245009100055210006900146260001200215300001600227490000800243520126500251653002901516653002201545653002601567653002401593100002601617856004801643       2013                        eng d  a1872-895200aCharacterizing multivariate decoding models based on correlated EEG spectral features.0 aCharacterizing multivariate decoding models based on correlated   c07/2013  a1297–13020 v1243 aOBJECTIVE:
Multivariate decoding methods are popular techniques for analysis of neurophysiological data. The present study explored potential interpretative problems with these techniques when predictors are correlated.
METHODS:
Data from sensorimotor rhythm-based cursor control experiments was analyzed offline with linear univariate and multivariate models. Features were derived from autoregressive (AR) spectral analysis of varying model order which produced predictors that varied in their degree of correlation (i.e., multicollinearity).
RESULTS:
The use of multivariate regression models resulted in much better prediction of target position as compared to univariate regression models. However, with lower order AR features interpretation of the spectral patterns of the weights was difficult. This is likely to be due to the high degree of multicollinearity present with lower order AR features.
CONCLUSIONS:
Care should be exercised when interpreting the pattern of weights of multivariate models with correlated predictors. Comparison with univariate statistics is advisable.
SIGNIFICANCE:
While multivariate decoding algorithms are very useful for prediction their utility for interpretation may be limited when predictors are correlated.10abrain-computer interface10amulticollinearity10amultivariate decoding10asensorimotor rhythm1 aMcFarland, Dennis, J.  uhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23466267