Yyes, I am well aware of the sample and non-sampling errors associated with the CPS. You do not appear to be.Do you know enough probability theory to figure out the odds on getting a hand in a game you have never played before? Where do you think the sample errors come from? It comes from probability theory.
And the population controls used are updated every January. This causes a readjustment and some changes. You haven't answered the question about why you think it's outdated. And the sample selection is NOT based on the Census.The size of the sample vs. accuracy is all based on either census data or extrapolations there from vs. sample size plus data on response rates or it is totally useless.
I have corrected you on this multiple times...the CPS is NOT a random telephone survey, so none of what you're saying here is relevant.For example landline households with or without caller ID, being on or not being on the do not call list have different response rates and if not adjusted for those rates the results are not worth compiling because of sample self selection error. That is covered in every Stat 101 course that is worth taking.
Please point out where the subject has come up and I ignored it? I've cited the margins of error for the UE rate in this very thread.Then there is respondent error, does the respondent have accurate and up to date information on all household members? How well are the survey questions tested for reliability of response? In each and every post of yours on this subject you have ignored error generators. You are either an undergrad or else someone who never earned a paycheck based on statistical analysis.
Respondent error is considered, and it's well known that, particularly because second parties can answer, that the income results from the March supplement are way off (more people report earning less than the minimum wage than the minimum wage). BLS has a team of psychologists who work with the sample survey design. All surveys are well tested before fielding.
I'm post grad and have earned a paycheck for many years based on statistical analysis.
When will you realize that the CPS is NOT a random telephone survey and quit jabbering about people not answering the phone?
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