Using the prior predictive in modeling cognition. KU Leuven
Psychologists are often faced with a plethora of models that all try to explain the same psychological behavior. In light of this proliferation of models, it is crucial to identify the model that best approximates the empirical data. To reach this objective of model selection, mathematical psychologists examine how well the data and model agree, but also how flexible the model is (model complexity). This research project will investigate how the ...