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101-0478-00L 6 Credits MSC D-GESS , D-MATH , D-INFK , D-BAUG , D-ITET

Survey Methods and Discrete Choice Analysis

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Basil Schmid
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:13

Abstract

Comprehensive introduction to survey and stated preference methods in transport planning and modeling of travel behavior, using advanced discrete choice models.

Objective

Enabling the student to understand and apply the various measurement approaches and models of travel behaviour research.

Content

Behavioral measurement and modeling, stated preference methods and design process, hypothetical markets, parameter estimation, econometrics, pattern of travel behaviour, market segments, simulation, advanced discrete choice modeling

Resources

Lecture Notes

Various papers and notes are distributed during the course.

Literature

The course heavily builds on Train, K. E. (2009) Discrete Choice Methods with Simulation, Cambridge University Press.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Final grade: Mid-term exam (30%) and final report of the semester project (70%). The written mid-term exam (45 minutes) in the second half of the semester covers the theoretical background of discrete choice modelling, mainly based on the course book "Train (2009) Discrete Choice Methods with Simulation, Cambridge University Press".

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Survey Methods and Discrete Choice Analysis
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 10.1)
  • Thu 08:00-09:35 (HIL F 10.3)
4 h weekly

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