[HTML][HTML] Comparing and contrasting choice model and machine learning techniques in the context of vehicle ownership decisions

A Ali, A Kalatian, CF Choudhury - … Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, planners have started considering Machine Learning (ML) techniques as an
alternative to discrete choice models (CM). ML techniques are primarily data-driven and …

[HTML][HTML] Towards machine learning for moral choice analysis in health economics: A literature review and research agenda

NVR Smeele, CG Chorus, MHN Schermer… - Social science & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Discrete choice models (DCMs) for moral choice analysis will likely
lead to erroneous model outcomes and misguided policy recommendations, as only some …

Deep hybrid model with satellite imagery: How to combine demand modeling and computer vision for travel behavior analysis?

Q Wang, S Wang, Y Zheng, H Lin, X Zhang… - … Research Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Classical demand modeling analyzes travel behavior using only low-dimensional numeric
data (ie sociodemographics and travel attributes) but not high-dimensional urban imagery …

A new flexible and partially monotonic discrete choice model

EJ Kim, P Bansal - Transportation research part B: methodological, 2024 - Elsevier
The poor predictability and the misspecification arising from hand-crafted utility functions are
common issues in theory-driven discrete choice models (DCMs). Data-driven DCMs improve …

[HTML][HTML] Attitudes and Latent Class Choice Models using Machine Learning

LT Lahoz, FC Pereira, G Sfeir, I Arkoudi… - Journal of choice …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Latent Class Choice Models (LCCM) are extensions of discrete choice models
(DCMs) that capture unobserved heterogeneity in the choice process by segmenting the …

A neural network based choice model for assortment optimization

H Wang, Z Cai, X Li, K Talluri - arXiv preprint arXiv:2308.05617, 2023 - arxiv.org
Discrete-choice models are used in economics, marketing and revenue management to
predict customer purchase probabilities, say as a function of prices and other features of the …

Computer vision-enriched discrete choice models, with an application to residential location choice

S van Cranenburgh, F Garrido-Valenzuela - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2023 - arxiv.org
Visual imagery is indispensable to many multi-attribute decision situations. Examples of
such decision situations in travel behaviour research include residential location choices …

Explaining deep learning-based activity schedule models using SHapley Additive exPlanations

A Koushik, M Manoj, N Nezamuddin - Transportation Letters, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Artificial neural networks are often criticized for their black box nature in travel behavior
literature. The lack of understanding of variable influence induces little confidence in model …

Images in Discrete Choice Modeling: Addressing Data Isomorphism in Multi-Modality Inputs

B Sifringer, A Alahi - arXiv preprint arXiv:2312.14724, 2023 - arxiv.org
This paper explores the intersection of Discrete Choice Modeling (DCM) and machine
learning, focusing on the integration of image data into DCM's utility functions and its impact …

Modeling travel mode choice behavior for planned special events using CPT-based HI-MADM approach

H Cui, W Sun, M Zhu, X Ma, J Xie - Transportation Letters, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Planned special events (PSEs) can significantly increase traffic demand, posing greater
challenges than daily operations. In response, host cities often invest heavily in …