This article considers the reliability of the two main survey sources for key household labour market indicators, using standard errors to inform users on the accuracy of regular household analysis. It shows the level of detail that provides reliable analysis for different geographies. It will also consider when to use the Annual Population Survey (APS) instead of the Labour Force Survey (LFS, see ONS 2009a).
Published in web format: 13 October 2009 at 9:30 am
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