The performances of different simulation-based estimation techniques for mixed logit modeling are evaluated. A quasi–Monte Carlo method (modified Latin hypercube sampling) is compared with a Monte Carlo algorithm with dynamic accuracy. The classic Broyden–Fletcher–Goldfarb–Shanno (BFGS) optimization algorithm line-search approach and trust region methods, which have proved to be extremely powerful in nonlinear programming, are also compared. Numerical tests are performed on two real data sets: stated preference data for parking type collected in the United Kingdom, and revealed preference data for mode choice collected as part of a German travel diary survey. Several criteria are used to evaluate the approximation quality of the log likelihood function and the accuracy of the results and the associated estimation runtime. Results suggest that the trust region approach outperforms the BFGS approach and that Monte Carlo methods remain competitive with quasi–Monte Carlo methods in high-dimensional problems, especially when an adaptive optimization algorithm is used.
Evaluation of Optimization Methods for Estimating Mixed Logit Models
Transportation Research Record
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 1921 , 1 ; 35-43
2005-01-01
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