travel behavior, measurement of latent constructs, causal inference, regression analysis, quantitative research methods, experiment, survey, discrete choice
Abstract:
Investigation of causal effects in travel behavior research (quasi-experimental and experimental approaches). Data collection (theory of measurement; design of research instrument and data collection). Analysis and interpretation of data (advanced regression models; issues of analysis and interpretation of results: effect size, practical vs. statistical significance). Analysis and interpr. of data (surveys, choice exp., panel. data).
Objectives:
Understanding of methods of data collection and advanced knowledge of analytical methods of travel behavior. Students will acquire knowledge in socio-psychological and economic theories to apply the models and interpret their results. Students will learn to conduct their own research and to analyze data in R.