You should preferably bring your computer with Matlab installed. If you do not have a computer with Matlab, you should send an email to MySPM2020@protonmail.com to request a computer.
Prior Matlab experience is NOT essential. However, we suggest to get yourself introduced, if not refreshed, on the basic principles of using Matlab. The following 6 short YouTube videos don’t take long to watch, and are very useful to introduce/refresh some basic principles.
On the first day we will start with a short refresher of the basics anyway to get everyone on the same starting line.
If possible, please briefly refresh theory on t-test, ANOVA and regression. Understanding the core principles is enough and will make understanding SPM much easier, so it helps if you arrive with the core principles fresh in mind.
Matlab installation and setup – Please download and install the SPM1D functions from web (as described below) in advance and then run the test script to verify if installation is ok.
Step 1 – Download the zip folder from Matlab source code
Step 2 – Unzip the folder downloaded to desktop or another place that you want
Step 3 – Add the path of the unzipped folder to Matlab as described below
a – Select the tab Home and then Set Path
b – Select Add with Subfolders and select the previously unzipped folder, after that Save and Close
Step 4 – Download the test script and verify if installation is ok
a – Select the tab Editor and then Open the test script
b – Run the test script
c – Look at the Command Window to verify if installation success
