Applied Choice Modelling using Apollo
https://www.acspri.org.au/master-class-feb-2025-applied-choice-modelling-using-apollo
Description:
Choice modelling is one the core methods of the applied economic sciences, including environmental, health, and transport economics.
This 2-day masterclass provides participants with an introduction to applied choice modelling using the Apollo software. Apollo is open-source software for estimating choice models available in the R computing environment. The master-class will focus on hands-on exercises using the open-source Apollo software for the estimation of choice models.
This is a lab-based masterclass introducing students to the use of the Apollo software. The masterclass will be applied and place its emphasis on the implementation of the methods and models used by choice modellers and on the analysis and interpretation of choice modelling results; links to choice modelling theory will be made, but this is not the emphasis of the course.
The masterclass will introduce participants to the software and to the family of choice models estimable within Apollo. The focus will be “hands-on” exercises and estimating choice models using Apollo with data provided by the instructor. The masterclass will place particular emphasis on model estimation and interpretation. The exercises will span a range of application areas including environmental, health, and transport economics.
Start: Wednesday, 05 February 2025 @ 09:00
End: Thursday, 06 February 2025 @ 17:00
Duration: 2 days
Timezone: Melbourne
Venue: The University of Melbourne
City: Parkville Country: Australia Postcode: 3052
Prerequisites:Participants will require a priori knowledge of choice modelling theory.
It is recommended that this includes all the topics covered in the masterclass on choice modelling theory.
There is no requirement for previous experience using R.
Note a 2-day masterclass on choice modelling theory is being offered immediately before this applied course (Feb 3-4)
The target audience is primarily an academic one including university researchers, PhD students, and applied researchers from government agencies and departments.
- Open to all
Organiser: ACSPRI
Contact: info@acspri.org.au ph: +61 3 8376 6496
Host institution: ACSPRI
Keywords: Choice modelling, econometrics, marketing
Fields: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN, ECONOMICS, COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES
Capacity: 20
Event type:- Workshop
This is a lab-based masterclass. Participants will need to bring their own laptops.
Participants are encouraged to install the R software on their laptops before starting the masterclass.
Cost Basis: Cost incurred by all
