Sub-sampling of functional MRI data and prediction of cognitive ability based on full ve sub-sampling data

Blood oxygenation level dependent Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (BOLD-MRI) is a data acquisition technique that tracks the changes in blood flow in task-related regions. Due to the low data acquisition fMRI sample rate, a relatively larger number of volumes should be acquired in order to receive a meaningful signal. One way to achieve this larger number of volumes is by increasing the scanning time, which, in children, can be very problematic due to their inability to stay still and avoid motion throughout the scan.