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Analytic validity<br />

Analytic validity is obtained when<br />

■ the data display no bias and<br />

■ the additional dispersion can be quantified so<br />

that statistical inferences can be adjusted to<br />

accomodate it.<br />

Evidence on<br />

■ time-series properties of the distorted and published data,<br />

■ cross-sectional unbiasedness of the published data<br />

Unit of analysis:<br />

■ interior sub-state geography × industry × age × sex cell kt.<br />

■ Sub-state geography = county<br />

■ Industry classification = SIC (Division, 2- and 3-digit)<br />

August 10, 2005 - p. 21/31

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