- We should all ask one question when thinking about quantitative talks or articles: What is the estimand? 
- The estimate is an object of inquiry, and it talks about the precise quantity about which data we use to make an inference.
- Framework for quantitative social sciences when making a precise statement. 
 

Introduction Of Setting the Target 


The point of this article is clearly identified by a question in the abstract: 
- "Every quantitative study must be able to answer this question: what is your estimand?" 
- The Estimand is defined as a way to tell the purpose of the statistical analysis. It creates attention to what we do when Estimating. There are three things one should follow when identifying an estimand, and that is (1) set a theoretical estimand, and (2) link it to an empirical estimand, (3) learn from the data 
- By following these steps, we can connect statistical estimates to theory. 

Abstract Of Setting the target 

Lundberg, I., Johnson, R., & Stewart, B. (2020, January 7). What is Your Estimand? Defining the Target Quantity Connects Statistical Evidence to Theory. https://doi.org/10.31235/osf.io/ba67n

What is your Estimand? Defining the target Quantity Connects Statistical Evidence to Theory  

Details a proposed link between theory and evidence 

Estimands Link to Theory and Evidence 

Topics can be studied from many perspectives, which can all yield their own respective insight into the bigger picture (each can contribute a new "dimension" of understanding).

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- Levels of analysis
- Neurons
- Brain
- Learning and Memory
- Attention and Higher Cognition
- Language and Lateralization

Focuses of cognitive neuroscience

Goldstein, E. B. (2014). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research and everyday experience. Nelson Education.


Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research and everyday experience

Levels of analysis

Functioning as the central building blocks and core information processors of the nervous system, neurons are interconnected cells essential for all tasks the system performs. The human brain contains around 100 billion neurons at birth. Their role encompasses everything from simple reflexes to complex cognitive functions.

Neurons

The expanded, front section of the central nervous system located within the skull. It is an incredibly intricate organ made up of billions of interconnected neurons and glial cells. The brain is a bilateral structure, meaning it has two sides, and can be divided into distinct lobes. Each lobe is linked to specific functions, but all parts of the brain work together to underpin our thoughts and behaviors.

Brain

- Functional perspecitves on learning and memory
- Brain regions for Nondeclarative memory
- Neural mechanisms of memory storage
- How Learning and Memory changes with Age 
- Consolidation of Memories

Learning and Memory

Language is a highly specialized form of communication. Most language is lateralized in the left hemisphere of the brain, while the right side deals with spatial cognition.

Language and Lateralization

Attention is the process by which we select or focus on specific stimuli for better processing and analysis.

Attention and Higher Cognition

- Functional perspectives on learning and memory
- Brain regions for Nondeclarative memory
- Neural mechanisms of memory storage
- How Learning and Memory changes with Age

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