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  • Neuroimaging
  • Statistical analysis
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Permutation tests are crucial for statistical inference in neuroimaging.
  • Preserving exchangeability is vital for valid permutation test results.
  • Existing methods may face computational challenges with large datasets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a computationally efficient blockwise permutation test for neuroimaging.
  • To maintain the exchangeability condition in permutation testing.
  • To improve the accuracy of statistical analysis in structural MRI studies.

Main Methods:

  • A novel blockwise permutation test approach based on the moments of the test statistic.
  • Data is divided into exchangeability blocks to preserve the required conditions.
  • Permutation distribution is approximated using Pearson distribution series for computational efficiency.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in simulated experiments.
  • Successfully applied to multi-site voxel-based morphometry analysis of structural MRI data.
  • The blockwise approach effectively handles the exchangeability requirement.

Conclusions:

  • The blockwise permutation test offers a robust and efficient statistical tool for neuroimaging.
  • This method enhances the analysis of structural MRI data, particularly in multi-site studies.
  • The moments-based approach provides a computationally feasible alternative for complex neuroimaging analyses.