Statistical analysis of the mismatch negativity: To a dilemma, an answer

Abstract

This paper offers a new innovative outlook on mismatch negativity (MMN) analysis. Indeed, researchers in this field encounter difficulties when attempting to objectively quantify the MMN component waveform. Advantages taken from already existing amplitude and area under the curve measures were used in order to thwart weaknesses from each individual measure. The present paper can also be used as a guideline that describes each step required in the execution of the proposed technique to MMN analysis.