Methoden der Mobilitätsforschung

What it is about

You will learn common methods of mobility research and how to apply them — both qualitative and quantitative procedures. In the end you will be able to plan, conduct and evaluate an empirical study in the field of urban mobility and justify data-based decisions.

What you will be able to do

• Apply common methods of mobility-related data collection
• Differentiate empirical approaches and assess their suitability
• Describe and design empirical research processes
• Derive and formulate testable hypotheses
• Make empirically informed decisions
• Prepare, visualize and analyze data

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying scientific and application-oriented methodological fundamentals for planning, conducting and evaluating empirical research
• SeminarApplication of methods to concrete mobility topics; training from conception to data analysis

Teaching method

• LecturePresentation of methodological building blocks and examples from urban mobility
• Exercises (individual and group work)Practice-oriented application and deepening of the presented methods
• Self-studyWorking on assignments and preparing examination performance