An important part of the data collected in SIPP is the information in labor force activity. From this data, it is possible to construct work experience data, or "panoramas" of individuals' experiences in the labor market. In this paper, work experience estimates derived from SIPP are compared to those obtained through the March Current Population Survey. In addition, potential uses of SIPP work experience data are discussed as well as the response bias problem found in labor force transition categories.

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WORKING PAPER | JANUARY 1987

Tracking Persons Over Time

Describes the tracking rules & the control system which work to ensure the receipt of properly identified survey records for each eligible person in the sample.

WORKING PAPER | MARCH 1987

Preliminary Data from the SIPP 1983-84 Longitudinal Research File

Objectives of this paper are to provide a description of the creation of the longitudinal research file and to present a selected group of estimates.

WORKING PAPER | MAY 1987

The Treatment of Person-Wave Nonresponse in Longitudinal Surveys

The main focus of this research is on the choice of an appropriate compensation procedure for handling wave nonresponse in a longitudinal file from SIPP data.

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