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Scottish Employer Perspectives Survey 2021: Technical Report
Technical report for the 2021 Scottish Employer Perspectives Survey.
Appendix G: Edit specification
| Edit number | Objective of edit | Condition | Force/actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check how sectors given at A8 correspond to sample sector | If A7 = 2 and sector6 different to samvars_sector6 | Explore patterns of high frequencies of discrepancies between coded and sectors on sample. |
| 2 | To check that public sector ('local or central government financed body') definition given at A5 is consistent with SIC code | "If A5 is '3' or '4' and SIC2 is not '84', '85' or '86' | To check that public sector ('local or central government financed body') definition given at A5 is consistent with SIC code |
| 3 | To check legitimacy of high numbers of employment | If A1 is greater than 1500 | Each record to be judged on an individual basis, using internet searches where necessary. Call-backs may be necessary if number of employees seems excessively high for business activity. |
| 4 | To check how A1 answers match to Sample size | If A1 is more than 20 times samvars_emps if A1<10 OR If A1 is more than 15 times greater or less than samvars_emps if A1 IS BETWEEN 10 AND 99 OR If A1 is more than 10 times greater or less than samvars_emps if A1 ≥ 100 | To check how A1 answers match to Sample size |
| 5 | To check plausibility of history / numbers of employment | If A1 ≥ 50 and F1=1 | Each record to be judged on an individual basis, using internet searches where necessary. Consider appropriate action if discrepancies are inexplicable. |
| 6 | Check that all SICs given at A8 are valid SIC07 codes | If A7 = 2 | Any records where A7=2 will need to have the SIC at A8 validated. Recode where possible, recontact if necessary. |
| 7 | To ensure that all SOC codes are valid at C8 | If SOC at C8 is not in full SOC file provided | Recode where possible, recontact if necessary. |
| 8 | To check high numbers on particular work experience placements | If C18_1-11 is (combined) more than 5 times greater than A1 if A1<5 OR If C18_1-11 is (combined) more than 2 times greater than A1 if A1 IS BETWEEN 5 AND 49 OR If C18_1-11 is (combined) greater than A1 if A1 ≥ 50 OR If any C18_1-11 value greater than 100 | Each record to be judged on an individual basis. |
| 9 | To check high numbers of apprentices | If D22a is more than 5 times greater than A1 if A1<5 OR If D22a is more than 2 times greater than A1 if A1 IS BETWEEN 5 AND 49 OR If D22a is greater than A1 if A1 ≥ 50 OR If D22a is greater than 100 | Each record to be judged on an individual basis. |
| 10 | To check that extensive use of initiatives is plausible | If count of number of initiatives/schemes used across C3, D2 and D5 is >10 | Assess responses to other questions for engagement with the external training landscape. Consider appropriate action if amount feels unreasonable. |
| 11 | To check contradictory responses on how long establishment has been operating and when offered Apprenticeships | If F1=1 and D23i=1 (offered Apps in last 3 years) | Review on an individual basis. Consider data edits at D23i or A6 if contradictions are present. |
| 12 | Check legitimate use of the "Head Office" code | If establishment is a single site (A2=1) and has used one of the various 'Head Office Decision' codes at C27, D27c, D27ai, D33, D34a. | Remove use of the Head Office code if establishment is a single site. |
| 13 | Check for excessive use of 'Don't know' code at key measures | If answered "Don't know" at C1, C6A, D6A, D6B, D13 and D22. | Each case to be reviewed and act as a sense check that numbers that fail this check are low. (To be 'DK' across so many key measures would be indicative of possibly having not interviewed the most appropriate respondent). |
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