10 estimation methods introduction
Estimation Methods Introduction
Although the micro estimation methods are elaborate, they are an important aspect of micro data processing in the Exportable QCEW system. What follows is a full verbal description of all estimation methods employed, along with mathematical formulations, where needed. Where some of the concepts are less straightforward, an example is provided as well.
Estimation of delinquent and partially reported accounts, along with the proration of worksite data from master account information, is performed by the micro estimation program (ES2MI02). In most cases, these estimates will be followed by the editing of the micro data in the ES2MI28 program; the one exception is Job 001S, which skips the edits to streamline IMT entry and estimation processing using partial Micro Files. Since any required estimates are first enacted by the MI02 program before the record is edited by MI28, problems with potential edit exceptions (caused by missing employment and wage fields in a partially reported account) can be side-stepped.
There are two phases to the record selection process that precedes estimation processing. The initial record selection determines whether the account is eligible for either estimation or editing, even though the edits are not performed by this program. For example, delinquent accounts would be eliminated from processing if the job running the programs doesn’t include the delinquent account estimation option (because delinquent accounts require estimates before they can be edited). Certain differences exist between edit and estimation pre-selection processes. Refer to Appendix E (EXPO Editing Procedures) for more information on how records are selected for micro editing. The second selection phase is an examination of the account's indicator flags to determine whether any estimates are required. These processes are more fully described below.
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