Real Estate Research

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Real Estate Research
Leerdoelen	After the course, students are able to - prepare data for quantitative analysis - detect data problems in real estate data sources - provide solutions for such problems - select the appropriate method(s) for analyzing research problems - apply statistical techniques and diagnostic tests - write and understand STATA syntax - interpret regression results - write a concise scientific report based on quantitative methods and results - give a critical assessment of the use of methods in the scientific literature
Omschrijving	This course focuses on data analysis & quantitative methods that are used in real estate – broadly defined. The aim is to apply quantitative methods to real estate concepts and associated problems. After the course, students are able to - prepare data for quantitative analysis - detect data problems in real estate data sources - provide solutions for such problems - select the appropriate method(s) for analyzing research problems - apply statistical techniques and diagnostic tests - write and understand STATA syntax - interpret regression results - write a concise scientific report based on quantitative methods and results - give a critical assessment of the use of methods in the scientific literature.
Uren per week	6
Onderwijsvorm	Computer practicals, Lectures, Seminars
Toetsvorm	Examination with open questions digital, Group assignments, Oral presentation
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	prof. dr. ir. A.J. van der Vlist
Docent(en)	prof. dr. ir. A.J. van der Vlist ,dr. M. van Duijn , S. Zhang
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Discrete Choice Methods with Simulation. Downloadable: http://eml.berkeley.edu/books/choice2.html Train Real estate modelling and forecasting, Cambridge University Press. Chris Brooks and Sotiris Tsolacos (2010) 9780521873390 ca. €  90,00 Articles.
Entreevoorwaarden	It is assumed that the students are familiair with concepts from Economic Geography and Real Estate. Furthermore, students are expected to have basic knowledge of Statistics and Mathematics.
Opmerkingen	Compulsory course unit for students Real Estate Studies, also open for students Research Master.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Real Estate Studies  (Basic programme Real Estate Studies) 1 semester II a verplicht MSc Spatial Sciences (research)  (Optional methodological courses (GERMMETH) year 1 and 2 Spatial Sciences) - semester II a keuze