title: EEG predictability: adequacy of non-linear forecasting methods.
abstract: The predictive properties of EEG segments were analyzed. The sample included alpha, delta as well as spike and wave EEG activity recordings. Most of these segments are better described with non-linear autoregressive models, and a non-linear forecasting algorithm is routinely required. In terms of their predictive properties, segments can be divided into unpredictable, predictable and very predictable, these three groups being similarly represented among the alpha activity EEG segments. In EEG segments with alpha activity, poor predictability is associated with poor organization of the rhythmic pattern. Concerning dynamic properties, it was found that cyclic skeletons were highly represented among the very predictable segments, which reflect a contribution of the deterministic component of the autoregressive model to the predictability of the segments. Notable contributions of the noise component may explain the properties of unpredictable segments. These results point to a great diversity of predictive patterns among EEG recordings. Other factors besides the existence of chaotic dynamics must be regarded.
authors.affiliation: Cuban Neuroscience Center, La Habana.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Hernández
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Valdés
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Biscay
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Jiménez
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Valdés
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000513:Alpha Rhythm; D003700:Delta Rhythm; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D016013:Likelihood Functions; D017711:Nonlinear Dynamics; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D012984:Software