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Survey Methods and Discrete Choice Analysis
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Abstract
Comprehensive introduction to survey 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 model and measurement; travel diary, design process, hypothetical markets, parameter estimation, econometrics, pattern of travel behaviour, market segments, simulation, advanced discrete choice models
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
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Survey Methods and Discrete Choice Analysis
Remark: Former titel "Measurement and Modelling of Travel Behaviour" until FS21.
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4 h weekly |
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Electives (The entire course programs of ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich are open to the students to individual selection.)
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Application Area (Only necessary and eligible for the Master degree in Applied Mathematics. One of the application areas specified must be selected for the category Application Area for the Master degree in Applied Mathematics. At least 8 credits are required in the chosen application area. Credits from other application areas cannot be recognised for further application areas.)
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