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2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

TRAN5282M Choice Modelling and Stated Preference Survey Design

15 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Stephane Hess
Email: S.Hess@its.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Module replaces

5281M Stated Preference Analysis Methods

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Choice modelling techniques are used widely to produce insights into choice behaviour, often with a view to providing guidance to policy makers, e.g. as an input to cost-benefit analyses. The models can be estimated either on data containing real observed choices, or data collected in hypothetical choice scenarios. The latter approach, known as stated preference data, is widespread and an appealing solution in cases where data on real choices are difficult to obtain, for example when looking at behaviour in the presence of a new transport mode. This course covers the essential principles involved in the specification, estimation and interpretation of choice models, covering topics from basic structures right through to state-of-the-art techniques. Similarly, the course covers different available techniques for generating designs for stated preference surveys, and also addresses the topics of data collection.The course involves a mix of lectures and practicals, providing extensive hands-on experience with model estimation as well as survey design.

Objectives

To provide a thorough grounding in choice modelling and stated preference survey design.

Syllabus

Modelling:
Random utility theory; multinomial logit model; nested logit; cross-nested logit; mixed logit; model specification; model estimation; interpretation of results; joint RP-SP estimation; model application; forecasting
Survey design:
Orthogonal design; design testing; efficient design; dealing with respondent issues including strategic bias and non-trading

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Workshop13.003.00
Lecture211.0021.00
Practical141.0014.00
Private study hours112.00
Total Contact hours38.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- The coursework for this module consists of two parts, designing a stated preference survey, and then analysing data that the module leader provides to the student
- Students are given an opportunity of feedback on a preliminary design one week after receiving the coursework instructions, in one-on-one sessions or via e-mail/phone.
- The actual design received by the module leader as the first deliverable presents another opportunity for monitoring, ahead of the student conducting the analysis and writing a report.
- Written feedback on the report is provided.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Report5,000 words due six weeks after the course ends100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 12/12/2018 16:33:10

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