7. 1. Government sample survey 2. Industry sample survey
+ High quality assurance + Excellent coverage of variables
+ Comprehensive re large & mid-sized
enterprises
+ Good coverage of sole traders &
micros
+ Good coverage of variables - Sample size issues at:
+ Comparability with other sectors * small geographies
+ Credibility with politicians - Lower quality assurance
+ Longitudinal (show trends) - Potential lack of comprehensiveness
- Sample size issues at: - Low comparability with other sectors
* small geographies - Not as credible with politicians
* individual industry level - Not likely to be longitudinal
- Poor coverage of sole traders & micros
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