fMRI data preprocessing

fMRI data preprocessing involves steps to prepare brain scan data for analysis. It includes correcting for head movements during scanning, aligning images to a common brain template for consistency, removing noise and artifacts, and adjusting signals to account for baseline activity. These steps ensure that the data accurately reflect brain activity patterns, making it easier for researchers to identify meaningful patterns related to cognition, emotion, or behavior. Preprocessing is essential for reliable, valid results in brain imaging studies.