Center for Administrative Records Research and Applications (CARRA) Working Papers

Evaluating Administrative Records as a Potential Sample Frame for the National Survey of College Graduates

This paper uses an extract of administrative records from the National Student Clearinghouse to examine the coverage of the NSCG sampling frame.

Evaluating Administrative Records to Inform Measurement Error Properties of National Survey of College Graduates Estimates: An Analysis of the NSCG-LEHD Earnings Ratio

This paper compares earnings responses on the NSCG to administrative earnings data from the LEHD.

Evaluating the Master Address File—Auxiliary Reference file (MAF-ARF) as a Potential Respondent Retention Source

This paper uses administrative records on residential histories to follow survey respondents to the NSCG over time.

Evaluating Administrative Records to Inform Measurement Error Properties of National Survey of College Graduates Estimates: Employment History and Firm Characteristics

This paper compares survey responses on employment and employer characteristics to administrative records from the LEHD.