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R.M. Dünki, G.B. Schmid & H.H. Stassen,
Methods of Information in Medicine 39: 78 - 82, (2000)
We have applied the so-called ``unfolding dimension'' approach to reanalyze an
earlier longitudinal EEG study. Both linear and nonlinear approaches show that
the EEG comprises a static, person-specific part upon which nonstatic and
state-specific parts are superimposed. The intraindividual specificity and
stability of the genetic part are similar between methods. This is assessed by
comparing the outcome of a person to his own outcomes at later times (14 days
and 5 years later). The nonlinear method revealed a median correlation
coefficient r = 0.55, whereas advanced linear methods showed a median r = 0.84.
An apparent effect for the 5-year interval was detected with the nonlinear
method and is discussed in terms of the different assumptions of the two
approaches concerning EEG signal generation.
Ruedi Duenki
Wed Oct 22 18:31:26 MET 2000