The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly "employment situation" report consists of two surveys: a household survey used to determine the unemployment rate and an establishment (payroll) survey used to measure job creation, wages, and other labor-market indicators.
November 19, 2025
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methodological
Describes the components and purposes of the BLS monthly jobs report.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' household survey, which is used to calculate the unemployment rate, cannot be conducted retrospectively.
November 19, 2025
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methodological
Describes a limitation of the BLS household survey regarding retrospective data collection.
Payroll data collected through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' establishment survey can be collected retrospectively from firms.
November 19, 2025
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methodological
Describes the retrospective collection capability of the BLS establishment (payroll) survey.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics includes 'simple assault'—attacks where no weapon was used and that did not result in serious injury—in its violent crime measures and also incorporates crimes not reported to police using annual victimization surveys.
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descriptive
Scope and sources used by the Bureau of Justice Statistics when estimating violent crime.