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March 13, 2026Journal for Labour Market ResearchOpen Access

Stretched thin: asking too much of an establishment survey

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PBPhilipp vom Berge

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Overview

This analysis reveals significant approximation errors in surveys when exploring specific subpopulations, suggesting caution in applied research.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate the risks of using establishment surveys beyond their intended design and the consequences for data accuracy.
  • Utilized the IAB Establishment Panel to assess data reliability.
  • Examined the consequences of using survey data at detailed subpopulation levels.
  • Analyzed the impact of aggregation on survey conclusions.
  • Found substantial approximation errors when using aggregated responses.
  • Demonstrated that unrepresentative data can lead to incorrect conclusions.
  • Showed that many applied researchers misuse survey data at finer scales.

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Philipp vom Berge (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3aad702a1e69014ccb999https://doi.org/10.1186/s12651-026-00425-5
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