Input parameters in a one-dimensional neuronal model with reversal potentials

An equation for a stochastic neuronal model describing the initiation of ac tion potentials is studied for the case in which the depolarization of the membrane potential is restricted by the reversal potentials. It is assumed that the values of the membrane potential can be continuously recorded betw een consecutive spikes. Under this assumption, the estimators of the model parameters are derived and the methods for testing the model are proposed. The objective of the methods presented in this contribution is to provide n euroscientists with quantitative means in order to estimate parameters of s tochastic neuronal models. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All right s reserved.