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Sample Selection

18.  How was I selected for the survey?

Your firm was chosen from a scientifically selected sample of businesses. Taking a sample is less costly than contacting every business in the country.
Smaller firms selected for the sample represent other similar businesses.

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19.  How long will I be in the survey?

The sample is revised periodically, in order to relieve most firms from the burden of continually reporting. While the largest firms continue to be canvassed, most of the small and medium sized firms are not re-selected.

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20.  I am a very small business. Why do you want information from me?

Taken together, small businesses have a real impact on the economy. Your firm was chosen from a scientifically selected sample of businesses and represents many other small businesses like yours.

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21.  What industries will be covered in the survey?

The survey will cover Sector 42-Wholesale Trade. Also coverage will begin for the electronic markets, agents and brokers.

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