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'''Mixed logit''' is a fully general statistical model for examining [[Discrete Choice|discrete choices]]. The motivation for the mixed logit model arises from the limitations of the standard [[Discrete Choice#F._Logit_with_variables_that_vary_over_alternatives_(also_called_conditional_logit)|logit]] model. The standard logit model has three primary limitations, which mixed logit solves: "It [Mixed Logit] obviates the three limitations of standard logit by allowing for random taste variation, unrestricted substitution patterns, and correlation in unobserved factors over time."<ref name=dca>[http://elsa.berkeley.edu/choice2/ch6.pdf Train, K. (2003) Discrete Choice Methods with Simulation]</ref> Mixed logit can also utilize any distribution for the random coefficients, unlike probit which is limited to the normal distribution. It has been shown that a mixed logit model can approximate to any degree of accuracy any true random utility model of discrete choice, given an appropriate specification of variables and distribution of coefficients."<ref name=mt-mnl>[[Daniel McFadden|McFadden, D.]] and [[Kenneth E. Train|Train, K.]] (2000). “[http://elsa.berkeley.edu/wp/mcfadden1198/mcfadden1198.pdf Mixed MNL Models for Discrete Response],” Journal of Applied Econometrics, Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 447-470,</ref> The following discussion draws from [http://elsa.berkeley.edu/choice2/ch6.pdf Ch. 6] of [http://elsa.berkeley.edu/choice2/index.html Discrete Choice Methods with Simulation], by [[Kenneth E. Train|Kenneth Train]] ([[Cambridge University Press]]), to which the reader is referred for more details and citations. See also the article on [[discrete choice]] for information on how the mixed logit relates to discrete choice analysis in general and to other specific types of choice models.
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==Random taste variation==
 
The standard logit model's "taste" cofficients, or <math> \beta </math>'s, are fixed, which means the <math> \beta </math>'s are the same for everyone. Mixed logit has different <math> \beta </math>'s for each person (i.e., each decision maker.)
 
In the standard logit model, the utility of person n for alternative i is:
 
:<math> U_{ni} = \beta x_{ni} + \varepsilon_{ni} </math>
 
with
 
:<math> \varepsilon_{ni} </math>  ~ iid extreme value
 
For the mixed logit model, this specification is generalized by allowing <math> \beta_n </math> to be random. The utility of person n for alternative i in the mixed logit model is:
 
:<math> U_{ni} = \beta_n x_{ni} + \varepsilon_{ni} </math>
 
with
 
:<math> \varepsilon_{ni} </math> ~ iid extreme value
 
:<math> \quad \beta_n \sim f(\beta_n | \theta) </math>
 
where ''θ'' are the parameters of the distribution of <math> \beta_n </math>'s over the population, such as the mean and variance of <math> \beta_n </math>.
 
Conditional on <math>\beta_n</math>, the probability that person n chooses alternative i is the standard logit formula:
:<math> L_{ni} (\beta_{n}) = \frac{e^{\beta_{n}X_{ni}}} {\sum_{j} e^{\beta_{n}X_{nj}}} </math>
However, since <math>\beta_n</math> is random and not known, the (unconditional) choice probability is the integral of this logit formula over the density of <math>\beta_n</math>.
 
:<math> P_{ni} = \int L_{ni} (\beta) f(\beta | \theta) d\beta </math>
 
This model is also called the random coefficient logit model since <math> \beta_n</math> is a random variable. It allows the slopes of utility (i.e., the marginal utility) to be random, which is an extension of the [[random effects model]] where only the intercept was stochastic.
 
Any [[probability density function]] can be specified for the distribution of the coefficients in the population, i.e., for <math>f(\beta_n | \theta) </math>. The most widely used distribution is normal, mainly for its simplicity. For coefficients that take the same sign for all people, such as a price coefficient that is necessarily negative or the coefficient of a desirable attribute, distributions with support on only one side of zero, like the lognormal, are used.<ref name="rt">David Revelt and [[Kenneth E. Train|Train, K]] (1998). "[http://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/2646846.pdf Mixed Logit with Repeated Choices: Households' Choices of Appliance Efficiency Level]," Review of Economics and Statistics, Vol. 80, No. 4, pp. 647-657</ref><ref name="rec">[[Kenneth E. Train|Train, K]] (1998)."[http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.27.4879 Recreation Demand Models with Taste Variation]," Land Economics, Vol. 74, No. 2, pp. 230-239.</ref> When coefficients cannot logically be unboundedly large or small, then bounded distributions are often used, such as the <math> S_b </math> or triangular distributions.
 
==Unrestricted substitution patterns==
 
The mixed logit model can represent general substitution pattern because it does not exhibit logit's restrictive [[independence of irrelevant alternatives]] (IIA) property. The percentage change in the probability for one alternative given a percentage change in the ''m''th attribute of another alternative is
 
:<math> E_{nix_{nj}^m} = -\frac{x_{nj}^m} {P_{ni}} \int \beta^m L_{ni}(\beta) L_{nj}(\beta) f(\beta) d \beta = - x_{nj}^m \int \beta^m L_{nj} (\beta) \frac{L_{ni} (\beta)} {P_{ni}} f(\beta) d \beta </math>
 
where ''β'' <sup> ''m'' </sup> is the ''m''th element of <math> \beta </math>.<ref name="dca">Train, Kenneth</ref> It can be seen from this formula that "A ten-percent reduction for one alternative need not imply (as with logit) a ten-percent reduction in each other alternative."<ref name="dca"/> The relative percentages depend on correlation between the likelihood that respondent n will choose alternative i, ''L <sub> ni </sub>'', and the likelihood that respondent n will choose alternative j,  ''L <sub> nj </sub>'', over various draws of ''β''.
 
==Correlation in unobserved factors over time==
 
Standard logit does not take into account any unobserved factors that persist over time for a given decision maker. This can be a problem if you are using panel data, which represent repeated choices over time. By applying a standard logit model to panel data you are making the assumption that the unobserved factors that affect a person's choice are new every time the person makes the choice. That is a very unlikely assumption. To take into account both random taste variation and correlation in unobserved factors over time, the utility for respondent n for alternative i at time t is specified as follows:
 
:<math> U_{nit} = \beta_{n} X_{nit} + \varepsilon_{nit} </math>
 
where the subscript t is the time dimension. We still make the logit assumption which is that <math>\varepsilon</math> is i.i.d extreme value. That means that <math>\varepsilon</math> is independent over time, people, and alternatives. <math>\varepsilon</math> is essentially just white noise. However, correlation over time and over alternatives arises from the common effect of the <math> \beta </math>'s, which enter utility in each time period and each alternative.
 
To examine the correlation explicitly, assume that the ''β'' 's are normally distributed with mean <math>\bar{\beta}</math> and variance <math> \sigma^2 </math>. Then the [[utility]] equation becomes:
 
:<math> U_{nit} = (\bar{\beta} + \sigma \eta_{n}) X_{nit} + \varepsilon_{nit} </math>
 
and ''η'' is a draw from the standard normal density. Rearranging, the equation becomes:
 
:<math> U_{nit} = \bar{\beta} X_{nit} + (\sigma \eta_{n} X_{nit} + \varepsilon_{nit}) </math>
 
:<math> U_{nit} = \bar{\beta} X_{nit} + e_{nit} </math>
 
where the unobserved factors are collected in <math>  e_{nit} = \sigma \eta_{n} X_{nit} + \varepsilon_{nit} </math>. Of the unobserved factors, <math>\varepsilon_{nit}</math> is independent over time, and <math> \sigma \eta_{n} X_{nit} </math> is not independent over time or alternatives.
 
Then the covariance between alternatives <math> i </math> and <math> j </math> is,
 
:<math> Cov(e_{nit}, e_{njt}) = \sigma^2 (X_{nit} X_{njt}) </math>
 
and the covariance between time <math> t </math> and <math> q </math> is
 
:<math> Cov(e_{nit}, e_{niq}) = \sigma^2 (X_{nit} X_{niq}) </math>
 
By specifying the X's appropriately, one can obtain any pattern of covariance over time and alternatives.
 
Conditional on  <math> \beta_n </math>, the probability of the sequence of choices by a person is simply the product of the logit probability of each individual choice by that person:
 
:<math> L_{n} (\beta_{n}) = \prod_{t} \frac{e^{\beta_{n}X_{nit}}} {\sum_{j} e^{\beta_{n}X_{njt}}} </math>
 
since <math> \varepsilon_{nit} </math> is independent over time. Then the (unconditional) probability of the sequence of choices is simply the integral of this product of logits over the density of <math> \beta </math>.
 
:<math> P_{ni} = \int L_{n} (\beta) f(\beta | \theta) d\beta </math>
 
==Simulation==
 
Unfortunately there is no closed form for the integral that enters the choice probability, and so the researcher must simulate P<sub>n</sub>. Fortunately for the researcher, simulating  P<sub>n</sub> can be very simple. There are four basic steps to follow
 
1. Take a draw from the probability density function that you specified for the 'taste' coefficients. That is, take a draw from <math> f(\beta | \theta) </math> and label the draw <math>\beta^r</math>, for <math>r=1</math> representing the first draw.
 
2. Calculate <math>L_n(\beta^r)</math>. (The conditional probability.)
 
3. Repeat many times, for <math>r=2,...,R</math>.
 
4. Average the results
 
Then the formula for the simulation look like the following,
 
<math> \tilde{P}_{ni} = \frac {\sum_{r} L_{n}(\beta^r)} {R} </math>
 
where R is the total number of draws taken from the distribution, and r is one draw.
 
Once this is done you will have a value for the probability of each alternative i for each respondent n.
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mixed Logit}}
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Working with the aftermath of a personal injury can be complicated, scary and mind-boggling. You may have to search for authorized support. A good attorney could possibly get the compensation you deserve. This could alleviate the burden on both you and your family and friends. Read on, and you will definitely discover some advice that will make each barrier much easier to defeat.

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Check the American Bar Association. You will probably need to have a great lawyer or attorney when it comes a chance to file your situation. The United states Pub Relationship (ABA) is an excellent starting up place. When they don't supply critiques or ratings, you can find out in case a possible legal professional is at great ranking or maybe if he or she has experienced any disciplinary action used.

You will get healthcare information in the event you go through your own trauma that will require a doctor's attention. Conserve these files in one location, such as a submit directory. Make sure to maintain all physician remarks, composed proper care instructions, and transaction receipts to both the doctor and then for any materials you get. Continue to keep clones of email messages too.

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When you are declaring an insurance policy claim, consider to have the other party's insurance company pay your medical expenses with out you signing any releases. This means that their insurance provider is admitting the insured is in mistake. You will have a greater chance of winning your scenario if you do this.

You need to have an affordable budget set up before you work with a lawyer. The price can certainly escalate if you don't present your financial budget in your attorney before they begin. Try to look for somebody that work over a conditional schedule therefore you only need to pay them when they earn your scenario.

In case you have been associated with a move and fall accident, you will have to have proof of the crash. During the time of the accident, get photographs from the website and acquire approved observe claims. You need to keep in mind if there seemed to be "wet ground" sign on the area.

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Will not go with a lawyer till you have fulfilled every person that you were contemplating directly. You could kick on your own in the future when you discover that yet another legal professional was a better choice. Once you have gone through all your options, you will end up ready to get the best determination.

Which represents your self inside a accidental injuries declare can be difficult. One of the areas that should be tackled is the kind of medical authorization that you just will say yes to within the resolution. Will there be described as a time restrict about the insurance? Have you been confined to a unique company? Make sure you know before you sign an agreement.

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