In their discussion of their use of data from the IRS, Fligstein et al. (2017) admit that the data “are not top-coded but are calculated using only the incomes of families with children from 1996 to 2000 . . . Because the inequality measure is only inequality among families with children, it may understate the true level of inequality, but this measure still probably captures very well the overall ranking of inequality between CZs [Commuting Zones].” (p. 7). What challenge of secondary data analysis is being addressed?
a. cannot test and refine methods of data collection
b. inductive process not possible
c. concern with data quality
d. street-level bureaucrats as data collectors
e. primary study not designed to measure secondary analysis concept
