SPM
Also written as: SPM — Statistical Parametric Mapping
Statistical Parametric Mapping, a software package for analyzing functional neuroimaging data.
Full Definition
Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) is a comprehensive software package developed for the analysis of functional neuroimaging data, including fMRI, PET, and SPECT. SPM implements the general linear model for statistical analysis and provides tools for preprocessing, statistical modeling, and visualization of brain imaging data. The software is widely used in neuroimaging research and has established many standard procedures and conventions in the field, including specific file formats and analysis pipelines.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish between SPM software and statistical parametric mapping as a general method
In Context
- "All fMRI data were preprocessed and analyzed using SPM12 running under MATLAB." — Methods section of research paper
- "The SPM analysis revealed significant activation clusters in bilateral motor cortices during the finger-tapping task." — Functional imaging results