A stochastic model for individual choice behavior.

1960 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. Audley
Keyword(s):  
Stochastic Model ◽  
Choice Behavior ◽  
Individual Choice

Constrained Minimum Discrimination Information: A Unifying Tool for Modeling Spatial and Individual Choice Behavior

1982 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 1341-1354 ◽  
Author(s):  
K E Haynes ◽  
F Y Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Choice Behavior ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Probabilistic Models ◽  
Estimation Methods ◽  
Regression Estimation ◽  
Individual Choice ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Alternative Hypotheses ◽  
Discrimination Information ◽  
Minimum Discrimination Information

Mathematical programming and statistical inference are combined in a constrained minimum discrimination information (MDI) method to provide a basis for a wide range of spatial and individual choice behavior problems. This approach offers an alternative to linear and loglinear regression estimation methods as well as probabilistic models of the logit and probit variety. Some logical and computational difficulties inherent in these approaches are resolved. Further, the approach leads endogenously to alternative hypotheses if the null hypothesis is rejected, and hence has implications for the interaction between research that is oriented toward theory construction and applied research that is empirically oriented.

scholarly journals Individual Choice Behavior A Theoretical Analysis.

1961 ◽  
Vol 56 (293) ◽  
pp. 172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Suppes ◽  
R. Duncan Luce
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Choice Behavior ◽  
Individual Choice

Tracking Card Plays in a Card Game Biased by “Marked Cards”

1964 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 627-634
Author(s):  
Eugene Linker ◽  
Bruce M. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Game Theory ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Choice Behavior ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Individual Choice ◽  
Card Game

The experiment is concerned with individual choice-behavior in resolving discrepancies in a three-choice card game between long-term (a priori) probabilities and immediate outcomes maximally biased by E‘s use of “marked” cards. S's ability to track changes in outcomes was indicated by within-condition card play strategy. Despite S‘s ability to track outcome changes, results show S's choice-behavior is only partially affected by immediate outcomes as maximal bias does not repeal the control exerted by long-term probabilities. The discussion considers the appropriateness of explanations derived from game theory in characterizing choice-behavior. It is suggested that game theory predicts boundary conditions for card play use rather than a normative strategy.

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