Dr. Zalesky,

I am using the NBS toolbox to analyze differences between 2 population groups, in which I have one representative connectivity matrix (sample) for each subject. In regards to the "Advanced Settings" block in the GUI, how do we decide whether to use component size = extent vs. component size = intensity?

Also, is it related to the following statement from your 2010 paper, "The NBS is of no use if the contrast does not form a connected component. The following remarks pertain only to scenarios, where the contrast does form a component"? I don't have the MNI coordinates for the parcellation scheme I'm using, so I cannot generate brain figures of the significant connections, but I'm wondering if I can get "groups of connected components/connections" that are significant, since I'm using a large multi-network ROI atlas?

Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards,

Anita