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Introduction 

This document provides data users with the questions asked of respondents in the 2019 Consumer Expenditure Diary Questionnaire (CED). It is organized by 

questionnaire section and includes variable names, question text, response options, and skip instructions. As the contents of this document are instrument 

specifications, which show the organization of the survey from the perspective of the person interviewing the respondent, some content, including 

interviewer help options, icons, and CAPI-specific language, may not be relevant to data users. 

Table of content 

CED survey section Section content Page

F10 Questionnaire placement 2

Front Questionnaire placement 4

Coverage Questionnaire pick-up 23

01 Questions to clarify the CU members 31

02 Questions on the home, food, and vehicles 45

03 Questions on income 48

Back Information on the interview process 66

CHAI Information of contact history 74
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

 H_STATUS STATUS OF INTERVIEW (X=Section Complete)

Section 1 Household Roster...............................fill_XStatus[1] 

Section 2 Consumer Unit Characteristics.........fill_XStatus[2] 

Section 3 Work Experience & Income................fill_XStatus[3] 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

F10 F10_ST1 Instruct the respondent on how to complete the Week 1 and Week 2 

Diaries, and attempt to leave the Diary forms with the respondent.

RO Survey PSU PSU Frame Sample Sequence #1 

Sequence #2 HH CU Spinoff Code State County 

Designation No. No. 

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

SITE (1-2) (3-4) (5-7) (8) (9-11) (12-15) (16-17) (18) (19-20) (21-22) 

Were the Diaries placed?

1. Yes 

2. No

go to F10APPT
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F10 F10APPT [fill: *DO NOT place Diaries. Roster section not complete]

* Missing Sections: Press shift-F5 to view the status table 

 

 I'd like to schedule a DATE to [Fill: conduct/complete] the interview. 

May I return on 

[fill: * Diaries must be picked up within this range.] 

0. Battery problem 

1. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+15] or [CURRENTDATE]] 

2. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+16] or [CURRENTDATE + 1]] 

3. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+17] or [CURRENTDATE + 2]] 

4. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+18] or [CURRENTDATE + 3]] 

5. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+19] or [CURRENTDATE + 4]] 

6. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+20] or [CURRENTDATE + 5]] 

7. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+21] or [CURRENTDATE + 6]] 

8. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+22] or [CURRENTDATE + 7]] 

9. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+23] or [CURRENTDATE + 8]] 

10. [fill: DayName] [fill:[PLCEDAT1+24] or [CURRENTDATE + 9]] 

11. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 10] 

12. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 11] 

13. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 12] 

14. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 13] 

15. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 14] 

16. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 15] 

17. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 16] 

18. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 17] 

19. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 18] 

20. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 19] 

21. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 20] 

22. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 21] 

23. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 22] 

24. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 23] 

25. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 24] 

26. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 25] 

27. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 26] 

28. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 27] 

<1-31> [goto F10APPTTIME] 

<0,R> [goto DONE]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

29. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 28]

30. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 29] 

31. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 30]

F10 F10APPTTIME What TIME would be best to visit again?

Enter the time of contact in HH:MM am/pm format. Example 12:23 AM.

IF entry = EMPTY then goto F10BSTSP 

ELSEIF (F10APPT = INTDATE) AND 

(F10APPTTIME <= SYSTIME) then 

 goto CK_F10APPTTIME 

 else goto F10APPTNOTE]

Back F10APPTNOTE Enter any appointment notes [goto F10SUN]

F10 F10SUN Would a Sunday interview be acceptable?

 0. Battery problem 

 1. Yes 

 2. No

<0,1,2> [goto F10VRINF] 

F10 F10VRINF * Verify/change any of the information listed below? 

Phone Number: [fill: (AREA) PREFIX - SUFFIX] 

1. Enter 1 to Continue 

2. Change 

<1> [goto F10THANK] 

<2> [goto F10VPHN]

F10 F10VPHN What is your telephone number?

*Enter zero for none.

<10 or more Characters> [goto F10PHTYP] 

<0, Empty,R> [goto F10THANK]

F10 F10PHTYP Is this a home, work, or cell number?

1. Home 

2. Work 

3. Cell

[goto F10THANK]

F10 F10THANK Thank you. I'll come back at the time suggested. 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [goto DONE]

FRONT DATAMODEL_CK ** CHECK ITEM AT THE DATA MODEL LEVEL ** [goto SETBASIC]

FRONT SETBASIC ** CHECK ITEM ** [goto START]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT DATE_CHK *CHECK ITEM* IF [current date before EPD (too early to place)] 

OR [current date after LPD AND 

PLACED_FLAG ne 1 (late placement)] OR 

[PLACED_FLAG=1 and current date gt 

PLCEDAT1+24 (late pickup)] 

goto PLPRDERR 

ELSE goto START

FRONT PLPRDERR PLACEMENT/PICKUP ERROR 

Diary Survey 

Diaries Placed: [Fill: ^YES_NO] 

Earliest Placement Date: [Fill: 2500.EPD] 

Date is: [Fill: current date] 

Latest Placement Date: [Fill: 2500.LPD] 

 

^PLACEDATE

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF PLACED_FLAG ne 1 AND current date after 

LPD, goto RACRF_W1 

ELSE goto DONE
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT START CENSUS CATI/CAPI SYSTEM 

[Date instrument changed] 

 

 Consumer Expenditure Surveys Diary Survey 

 Case status is: ^STATUS 

 

Placement Period Begins: [Fill: 2500.EPD] 

Placement Period Ends: [Fill: 2500.LPD] 

Date is: [Fill: current date] 

Time is: [Fill: time] 

Diaries Placed: [^YES_NO] 

1. Enter 1 to Continue 

2. Skip Notes 

3. Quit: Do not attempt now 

4. Noninterview 

5. Transmit for reassignment

1: IF PLACED_FLAG=1 AND current date less 

than PLCEDAT1+15, goto PICK_CHK 

 ELSEIF PLACED_FLAG=1 goto 

SHOW_NOTES 

 ELSEIF PLACED_FLAG ne 1 and 

NEWCU=1 goto SHOWROS 

 ELSE goto GENINTRO 

2: IF PLACED_FLAG=1, goto VISIT_SHOW 

 ELSE goto GENINTRO 

3: IF PLACED_FLAG=1, goto VERIFY_INFO 

 ELSE goto PHONENUM 

4: IF PLACED_FLAG=1 goto NTYP_PK1 

(pickup) 

 ELSE goto NTYPE_W1 (placement) 

5: goto VERRSGN

FRONT VERRSGN You are about to transmit this case for reassignment. 

 Are you sure want to reassign this case? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto DONE] 

<2> [goto START]

FRONT PICK_CHK The 10-day pickup period for the Diaries is from ^PLCEDAT1+15 to 

^PLCEDAT1+24. 

 The Diaries should not be picked up prior to this period.

 ^Earlyweek2

 Do you want to continue with early pickup?

1. Enter 1 to Continue 

2. Quit

<1> [goto PICKREAS] 

<2> [goto DONE]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT PICKREAS Why is early pickup being performed? 

1. CU will be away during regular pick-up date. 

2. CU is moving. 

3. CU refuses to keep diaries any longer. 

4. Weather/natural disaster. 

5. Other-specify

1-4> [goto VISIT_SHOW] 

<5> [goto PICKSP]

FRONT PICKSP Specify: <30 char> [goto SHOW_NOTES]

FRONT SHOW_NOTES INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS VISIT

BEST TIME TO CALL: ^BESTTIME [Fill: BESTTM2]

APPOINTMENT NOTES: [FILL: CALLBACK] 

SUNDAY INTERVIEW: ^NOSUNDAY

 

Use CTRL+F7 to view case level notes

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [goto VISIT_SHOW]

FRONT VISIT_SHOW Diary Placement Status: 

Placement Date: ^PLCEDAT1 

Week 1 Status: ^INSTAT1 

Week 2 Status: ^INSTAT2 

Pick up Date: ^PICKDTE1 

Use CTRL+F7 to view case level notes. 

Enter 1 to continue

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [goto SHOWROS]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT SHOWROS STATUS OF HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION AS OF LAST VISIT 

Resp. LN NAME 

MEMBER RELATION CU SEX AGE 

(Person 1) 

(Person 2)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [goto GENINTRO]

FRONT GENINTRO o ^GENINTRO If unavailable use Shift-F1 for HH roster. 

 o Introduce survey - adjust introduction to last interview's status and 

respondent 

 o The Household address is: 

 ^GENADDRS 

 ^GENADDRS2 

Read if necessary

I am (your name) from the US Census Bureau. Here is my 

identification card. We are conducting a Consumer Expenditure 

Survey for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. I have some questions I 

would like to ask you. 

 

 ^LETTER 

 ^GENINTRO2

<1> [goto INTRO] 

<2> [goto GIVE_LETTER]

FRONT GIVE_LETTER Hand the respondent the letter

 Allow time to read

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [goto INTROB]

FRONT INTROB Is Respondent ready to complete the interview?

1. Enter 1 to Continue 

2. Reluctant Respondent 

3. Non-Interview 

4. Other Outcome 

5. Wrong address 

6. Inconvenient time

1: IF PLACED_FLAG ne 1 and Newly spawned 

CU, goto MAILAD 

 ELSE goto VERDADD 

2,4: IF PLACED_FLAG=1, goto VERIFY_INFO 

 ELSE goto PHONENUM 

3: If PLACED_FLAG=1, goto NTYP_PK1 

(pickup) 

 ELSE goto NTYPE_W1 (placement) 

5: goto DONE 

6: goto APPTOTH
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT VERADD ^VDDEND

I have your address listed as * READ ADDRESS BELOW. Is this your 

exact address? 

 [Fill: HNO HNOSUF STRNAME] 

 [Fill: UNITDES] 

 [Fill: PO, ST, ZIP5-ZIP4] 

 Phys des: [Fill: PHYSDES] 

 GQ unit: [Fill GQUNITINFO] 

 Non-City : [Fill NONCITYADD] 

 Building: [Fill BLDGNAME] 

1. Yes, address is EXACTLY correct as listed. 

2. Address is mostly correct, needs minor changes. 

3. INCORRECT ADDRESS

1: goto MAILAD 

2: goto NADDST1 

3: goto DONE 

R: goto PHONENUM

FRONT NADDST1 * Enter correction in space below 

 Press ‘ENTER' for same/ no change 

 

OLD ADDRESS: 

 ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME ^UNITDES ^PHYSDES 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5] 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City: ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME 

<10 Characters> 

[goto NADDST2]

FRONT NADDST2 * Enter change 

 Press ‘ENTER' for same/ no change 

 

OLD ADDRESS: 

 ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME ^UNITDES] 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5-Z4] 

 ^PHYSDES 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City : ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

<3 characters, Empty> 

[goto NADDST3]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT NADDST3 * Enter change 

 Press ‘ENTER' for same/ no change 

 

OLD ADDRESS: 

 ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZIP4] 

 ^UNITDES ^PHYSDES] 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City: ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

<49 characters, empty> 

[goto NADDST4]]

FRONT NADDST4 * Enter change 

 Press ‘ENTER' for same/ no change 

 

OLD ADDRESS: 

 ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZP4] 

 ^UNITDES ^PHYSDES 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City: ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

<20 characters, empty> 

[If FRAME = 3 or RT2501.GQUNITINAREA = 1 

goto NMAILST5] 

[goto NMAILST6]

FRONT NADDST5 * Enter corrections for Group Quarters Unit Description or Press 

‘ ENTER' for Same/No Change 

 ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME ^UNITDES 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5 -ZIP4] 

 Phy des: ^PHYSDES 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City: ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

<allow 43 characters, empty> 

[goto NADDST6]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT NADDST6 * Enter corrections for Non City Style Address or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

 ^HNO- ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME ^UNITDES] 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5 -ZIP4] 

 Phy des: ^PHYSDES 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City: ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME]

<allow 27, empty> 

[goto NADDPHYS]

FRONT NADDPHYS * Enter change 

 Press ‘ ENTER' for same/ no change 

 

OLD ADDRESS: 

 ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZP4] 

 ^UNITDES ^PHYSDES 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City : ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

<99 characters, Empty> 

[goto NADDCT]

FRONT NADDCT * Enter change 

 Press ‘ENTER' for same/ no change

 

OLD ADDRESS: 

 ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZP4] 

 ^UNITDES ^PHYSDES 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City : ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

<22 Characters>
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT SNADDST * Enter change 

 Press ‘ENTER' for same/ no change 

 

OLD ADDRESS: 

 ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZP4] 

 ^UNITDES ^PHYSDES 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City : ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

<AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, 

GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, 

MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, 

NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, 

TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, D, R>> 

[goto NADDZP]

FRONT NADDZP * Enter change 

 Press ‘ENTER' for same/ no change 

 

OLD ADDRESS: 

 ^HNO HNOSUF STRNAME 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZP4] 

 ^UNITDES ^PHYSDES 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City: ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

<9 characters, D,R> [goto NADDBUIL]

FRONT MAILAD Is this your mailing address?

^MAILAD 

[Fill: MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME]MUNITDESC 

MPO MST MZIP5-MZIP4 

GQ unit: [MGQUNITINFO] 

Non-city: ^NONCITYADD 

Building: ^BLDGNAME 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto PHONENUM] 

<2> [goto NMAILST1]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT NMAILST1 Enter change to Mailing address - House # or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

Mailing Address: 

Address: [fill: MHNO-MHNOSUF MSTRNAME] 

^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME [fill: MUNITDESC] 

^UNITDES [fill: MPO, MST MZIP5-MZIP4] 

[Fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZIP4] 

Phys des: [fill PHYSDES] 

Phys des: ^PHYSDES 

GQ unit: [fill: MGQUNITINFO] 

GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

Non-City: [fill: MNONCITYADD] 

Non-city: ^NONCITYADD 

Building: [fill BLDGNAME] 

Building: ^BLDGNAME

<10 characters,empty> [goto NMAILST2] 

FRONT NMAILST2 Enter change to Mailing address - House # suffix or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

Mailing Address: 

Address: [fill: MHNO-MHNOSUF MSTRNAME] 

^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME [fill: MUNITDESC] 

^UNITDES [fill: MPO, MST MZIP5-MZIP4] 

[fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZIP4] 

Phys des: [fill PHYSDES] 

Phys des: ^PHYSDES 

GQ unit: [fill: MGQUNITINFO] 

GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

Non-City: [fill: MNONCITYADD] 

Non-city: ^NONCITYADD 

Building: [fill BLDGNAME] 

Building: ^BLDGNAME

<3 Characters, Empty> [goto NMAILST3] 
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT NMAILST3 Enter change to Mailing address – Street Name or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

Mailing Address: 

Address: [fill: MHNO-MHNOSUF MSTRNAME] 

^HNO ^HNOSUF STRNAME 

[fill: MUNITDESC] 

^UNITDES [fill: MPO, MST MZIP5-MZIP4] 

[fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZIP4] 

Phys des: [fill PHYSDES] 

Phys des: ^PHYSDES 

GQ unit: [fill: MGQUNITINFO] 

GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

Non-City: [fill: MNONCITYADD] 

Non-city: ^NONCITYADD 

Building: [fill BLDGNAME] 

Building: ^BLDGNAME

<49 Characters> [goto NMAILST4] 

FRONT NMAILST4 Enter change to Mailing address – Street Name or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

Mailing Address: 

Address: [fill: MHNO-MHNOSUF MSTRNAME] 

^HNO ^HNOSUF STRNAME [fill: MUNITDESC] 

^UNITDES [fill: MPO, MST MZIP5-MZIP4] 

[fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZIP4] 

Phys des: [fill PHYSDES] 

Phys des: ^PHYSDES 

GQ unit: [fill: MGQUNITINFO] 

GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

Non-City: [fill: MNONCITYADD] 

Non-city: ^NONCITYADD 

Building: [fill BLDGNAME] 

Building: ^BLDGNAME

<20 characters, empty> 

[If FRAME = 3 or RT2501.GQUNITINAREA = 1 

goto NMAILST5] 

[goto NMAILST6]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT NMAILST5 Enter change to Mailing address - GQ Unit Description or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

Mailing Address: 

Address: 

[fill: MHNO-MHNOSUF MSTRNAME] 

^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME 

[fill: MUNITDESC] 

[fill: UNITDES] 

[fill: MPO, MST MZIP5-MZIP4] 

[fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZIP4] 

Phys des: [fill PHYSDES] 

Phys des: ^PHYSDES 

GQ unit: [fill: MGQUNITINFO] 

GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

Non-City: [fill: MNONCITYADD 

Non-city: ^NONCITYADD 

Building: [fill BLDGNAME] 

Building: ^BLDGNAME

<allow 43 characters, empty> [goto NMAILST6] 

FRONT NMAILST6 Enter change to Mailing address – Non-City Style Address or Press 

ENTER for Same/No Change 

Mailing Address: 

Address: 

[fill: MHNO-MHNOSUF MSTRNAME] 

^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME 

[fill: MUNITDESC] 

^UNITDES [fill: MPO, MST MZIP5-MZIP4] 

[fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZIP4] 

Phys des: [fill PHYSDES] 

Phys des: ^PHYSDES 

GQ unit: [fill: MGQUNITINFO] 

GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

Non-City: [fill: MNONCITYADD] 

Non-city: ^NONCITYADD 

Building: [fill BLDGNAME] 

Building: ^BLDGNAME

<allow 27 characters> [goto NMAILCT] 
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT NMAILCT * Enter change or press ENTER for same/no change 

ADDRESS: 

[Fill: HNO HNOSUF STRNAME] 

[Fill: UNITDES] 

[Fill: PO, ST ZIP5] 

[Fill: MAILING ADDRESS MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME 

MUNITDES MPO, MST MZIP5 ]

<22 Characters> [goto NMAILST] 

FRONT NMAILZP * Enter change or press ENTER for same/no change 

ADDRESS: 

[Fill: HNO HNOSUF STRNAME] 

[Fill: UNITDES] 

[Fill: PO, ST ZIP5] 

[Fill: MAILING ADDRESS MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME 

MUNITDES MPO, MST MZIP5 ]

<5 Characters,D,R> [goto PHONENUM] 

FRONT NMAILST * Enter change or press ENTER for same/no change 

 

ADDRESS: 

[Fill: HNO HNOSUF STRNAME] 

[Fill: UNITDES] 

[Fill: PO, ST ZIP5] 

[Fill: MAILING ADDRESS MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME 

MUNITDES MPO, MST MZIP5 ]

<AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, 

GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, 

MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, 

NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, 

TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, D, R>

FRONT PHONENUM What is your telephone number? 

 Enter 0 for none.

10 or more characters: goto PHTYP1 

0, D, R goto EMAILADDRESS

FRONT PHTYP1 Is this a home, work, or cell number?

1. Home 

2. Work 

3. Cell

goto PHONENUMBER2
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT PHONENUMBER2 Ask or verify, if necessary.

Do you have another phone number where I can reach you? 

Enter 0 for none.

10 or more characters: goto PHTYP2 

0, D, R goto EMAILADDRESS

FRONT PHTYP2 Is this a home, work, or cell number?

1. Home 

2. Work 

3. Cell

goto EMAILADDRESS

FRONT EMAILADDRESS Ask or verify, if necessary. 

Can I have your e-mail address? 

 Enter E-Mail or press ENTER for None/Same

go to BCOVERAGE

FRONT VERIFY_INFO Verify/change any of the information listed below.

 Phone Number: ^VFYINFO 

 

1. Enter 1 to Continue 

2. Change something

1: goto END_FRONT 

2: goto V_PHONE

FRONT V_PHONE What is your telephone number? 10 or more characters: goto V_PHTYP1 

<Empty> [If LANGUAGE=1-3, END_FRONT]

FRONT V_PHTYP1 Is this a home, work, or cell number?

1. Home 

2. Work 

3. Cell

goto BSTTI
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT BSTTI When is the best time to contact you?

 

 Do not read categories

0. Battery problem 

1. Morning (9am-12noon) 

2. Noon/Lunchtime (11am-1pm) 

3. Afternoon(12noon-4pm) 

4. Suppertime/Early evening (4pm-7pm) 

5. Evening (6pm-9pm) 

6. Anytime(9am-9pm) 

7. Late evening/Night(7pm-9pm) 

8. Daytime(9am-4pm) 

9. After 5pm

1-9: goto BSTTI_SP 

0: goto END_FRONT

FRONT BSTTI_SP Best time to contact [goto END_FRONT]

FRONT END_FRONT ** CHECK ITEM ** IF (PLACED_FLAG=1 AND NONINT_FLAG ne 

"yes") goto FM_SALES 

ELSEIF [PLACED_FLAG=1 AND 

(RT2500.URRAL is R AND RT2500.GQTYPE is 

901 or 902) AND (FRAME is 2] goto 

FM_SALES 

ELSEIF PLACED_FLAG=1 

goto ANYENTR1 ELSE goto DONE
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FRONT STATE_REF REFERENCE: PERMISSIBLE STATE CODES 

AL =Alabama IA =Iowa NJ =New Jersey 

VT =Vermont AK =Alaska KS =Kansas 

NM =New Mexico VA =Virginia AZ =Arizona 

KY =Kentucky NY =New York WA =Washington 

AR =Arkansas LA =Louisiana NC =N. Carolina 

WV =W. Virginia CA =California ME =Maine 

ND =N. Dakota WI =Wisconsin CO =Colorado 

MD =Maryland OH =Ohio WY =Wyoming 

CT =Connecticut MA =Massachusetts OK =Oklahoma 

DE =Delaware MI =Michigan OR =Oregon 

DC =Dist. Colum. MN =Minnesota PA =Pennsylvania 

FL =Florida MS =Mississippi RI =Rhode Island 

GA =Georgia MO =Missouri SC=S. Carolina 

HI =Hawaii MT =Montana SD=S. Dakota 

ID =Idaho NE =Nebraska TN =Tennessee 

IL =Illinois NV =Nevada TX =Texas 

IN =Indiana NH =New Hampshire UT =Utah

<Empty> [return from help]
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FRONT H_HEYS * Function Keys Description:

 F1 Question Help 

 F2 (Unassigned) 

 F3 (Unassigned) 

 F4 Jump Menu 

 F5 Show Status 

 F6 (Unassigned) 

 F7 Item Notes/Remarks 

 F8 Return 

 F9 Skip to next person/Sec (Currently 

Unavailable) 

 F10 Exit 

 F11 Calculator 

 F12 Repeat 

 Shift-F1 Show HH 

 Shift-F2 FAQ 

 Shift-F3 (Unassigned) 

 Shift-F4 (Unassigned) 

 Shift-F5 Language 

 Shift-F6 (Unassigned) 

 Shift-F7 Show Notes/Remarks 

 Shift-F9 Change Respondent 

 Shift-F10 Show Function Keys 

 Shift-F11 Show Standard Abbr. (Currently Unavailable)

 Shift-F12 (Unassigned) 

 Ctrl-D Don't Know 

 Ctrl-F3 Show Question Text 

 Ctrl-E Blaise Report Error (Currently Unavailable) 

 Ctrl-F Search Tag 

 Ctrl-F7 Case Level Notes 

 Ctrl-H Info 

 Ctrl-K Show Function Keys 

 Ctrl-M Show DK & Refused 

 Ctrl-R Refused

<Esc> [Return to interview]
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FRONT H_HHROS RESP LN NAME MEMBER 

RELATIONSHIP CU SEX AGE 

1. Continue with interview

<1> [return to interview]

FRONT H_CHGRESP Ask if necessary: 

 With whom am I speaking? 

 Enter line number 

^HCHGRESP 

95. Proxy respondent

<1-30, 95> [Return to interview]

FRONT H_PURPOSE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is this survey all about? 

2. Who uses this information? What good is it? 

3. How is the data collected? How many times will I be interviewed? 

4. I hesitate to tell some things about myself, what protection do I have? 

5. Is this survey authorized by law? 

6. Proceed with the interview

<1> [goto H_PURPOSE1] 

<2> [goto H_PURPOSE2] 

<3> [goto H_PURPOSE3] 

<4> [goto H_PURPOSE4] 

<5> [goto H_PURPOSE5] 

<6> [return to interview]

FRONT H_PURPOSE1 WHAT IS THIS SURVEY ALL ABOUT? 

 

The Consumer Expenditure Diary Survey collects information from 

households and families on their buying habits. It helps us to 

understand what products and services are bought and how much is 

spent. 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [return to interview]
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FRONT H_PURPOSE2 WHO USES THIS INFORMATION? 

This survey has a number of uses. The most important is the periodic 

revision of the Consumer Price Index. The Consumer Price Index 

provides cost of living and wage adjustments, social security 

payment adjustments, and helps determine the cost of school 

lunches. 

 

Government and private agencies use the data to study the welfare of 

particular segments of the population. Economic policy makers use 

the data to study the impact of policy changes in the welfare of 

different socioeconomic groups. Researchers use the data in a 

variety of studies, including those that focus on the spending 

behavior of different family types and historical spending trends. 

1. Continue with interview

<1> [return to interview]

FRONT H_PURPOSE3 HOW IS THE DATA COLLECTED? 

 HOW MANY TIMES WILL YOU I BE INTERVIEWED?

I will be here a short time today to ask a few questions about your 

household. I will also drop off your diaries. How long it will take to 

write your expenses each day depends on how many things you buy. 

Some days, you may have nothing to record, other days may have a 

lot to record. It averages out to about 15 minutes a day. 

After today, I will return in two weeks to pick up your completed 

diaries and ask a few final questions. 

1. Continue with interview

<1> [return to interview]
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FRONT H_PURPOSE4 WHAT PROTECTION DO I HAVE?

Your names and addresses are removed from what you report in the 

diaries. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of confidentiality 

and are subject to fines and imprisonment, if they improperly disclose 

information provided by people like you. All information collected is 

used for statistical purposes only. 

1. Continue with interview

<1> [return to interview]

FRONT H_PURPOSE5 IS THIS SURVEY AUTHORIZED BY LAW? 

 

Yes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics conducts the Consumer 

Expenditure Diary Survey under the authority of Title 29 of the U.S. 

Code. Congress authorizes the financial support for the CE survey 

through Public Laws 94-439 and 95-205. 

The Census Bureau collects the CE data under the authority of Title 

13, U.S. Code, Section 8b, which allows the Census Bureau to 

undertake surveys for other government agencies. Participation in 

the survey is voluntary. Under Title 13, the Census Bureau holds all 

information in strict confidence. We will not release information 

reported in the survey which would permit the identification of a 

household or any of its members to anyone outside of the Census 

Bureau. 

1. Continue with interview

<1> [return to interview]

Coverage ANYENTR1 Were there any expenditures recorded in the Week 1 Diary at pick up?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2> [goto ANYRECAL1]

Coverage ANYRECAL1 Were any expenditures added to the Week 1 Diary at pickup through 

recall?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto ANYRECP1] 

<2> [If ANYENTR1=2, goto ANYBUY1] 

 [else, goto RESPONS1]
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Coverage ANYBUY1 Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) have any expenses or 

purchases during the first week (^PLCEDAT1+1 through 

^PLCEDAT1+7)? 

Do not include any expenses while away overnight.

If NO, make sure all 7 'none' boxes are checked in the Diary.

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2,D,R> [goto RESPONS1]

Coverage ANYRECP1 Were receipts used for the majority of these recalled items?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2> [goto RESPONS1]

Coverage RESPONS1 **CHECK ITEM** <1> [goto INFORULE1]

Coverage INFORULE1 ^INFORULE1

1. Enter 1 to Continue

If RESPONS1=5 goto RFRN_PK1 

else if current date less than PLCEDAT1+8 

goto INFORULE2 

else goto ANYENTR2

Coverage NTYP_PK1 What type of non-interview do you have?

 Type A = No one home, Refusal, Temporarily Absent 

 Type B = Vacant, under construction, occupied by persons with URE 

 Type C = Demolished, House moved, Merged, Condemned, Located on 

base, CU moved

1. TYPE A 

2. TYPE B 

3. TYPE C

<1> [goto TYPA_PK1] 

<2> [goto TYPB_PK1] 

<3> [goto TYPC_PK1]

Coverage TYPA_PK1 Enter TYPE A noninterview

1. No one home 

2. Refused 

3. Temporarily Absent 

4. Other Type A - specify

<1,3> [goto END_PICKUP] 

<2> [goto RFRN_PK1] 

<4> [goto TPAS_PK1]

Coverage TPAS_PK1 Specify other TYPE A <30 characters> [goto END_PICKUP]
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Coverage RFRN_PK1 Enter type of refusal

1. Hostile Respondent 

2. Time Related Excuses 

3. Language Problems 

4. Other Refusal - specify

<1-3> If TYPA_PK1=2 goto END_PICKUP 

 else If current date < PLCEDAT1+8 goto 

INFORULE2 

 else goto ANYENTR2 

<4> [goto RSNS_PK1]

Coverage RSNS_PK1 Specify type of refusal <45 characters> 

If TYPA_PK1=2 goto END_PICKUP 

 else if current date < PLCEDAT1+8 goto 

INFORULE2 

 else goto ANYENTR2

Coverage TYPB_PK1 Enter TYPE B noninterview

1. Vacant (for rent) 

2. Vacant (for sale) 

3. Vacant (other) 

4. Occupied by persons with URE 

5. Under construction, not ready 

6. All persons under 16 

7. Unfit or to be demolished 

8. Unoccupied tent or trailer site 

9. Permit granted, construction not started 

10. Other Type B - specify

<1-9> [goto BYOBS_PK1] 

<10> [goto TPBS_PK1]

Coverage TPBS_PK1 Specify other TYPE B <45 characters> [goto BYOBS_PK1]
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Coverage TYPC_PK1 Enter TYPE C noninterview

1. Demolished 

2. House or Mobile Home moved 

3. Converted to permanent nonresidential use 

4. Merged with units in the same structure 

5. Condemned 

6. Located on military base (post) 

7. Unused serial # on listing sheet 

8. CU Moved 

9. CUmerge 

10. SpawnInErr 

11. Unit does not exist or unit is out of scope 

12. Unlocatable sample address 

13. Other Type C-Specify

<1-12> [goto BYOBS_PK1] 

<13> [goto TPCS_PK1]

Coverage TPCS_PK1 Specify other TYPE C <45 characters> [goto BYOBS_PK1]

Coverage BYOBS_PK1 Did you classify this unit by observation only?

 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto END_PICKUP] 

<2> [goto CP1NAME_PK1]

Coverage CP1NAME_PK1

 Enter contact person's name

<42 characters> [goto CP1TITL_PK1]

Coverage CP1TITL_PK1 Enter Contact person's title <43 characters> [goto CP1PHON_PK1]

Coverage CP1PHON_PK1 Enter contact person's phone number 

Enter 0 for none.

<10 digits> [goto CP1EXT_PK1] 

<0, D, R> [goto CP1ADD1_PK1]

Coverage CP1EXT_PK1 Enter contact person's phone number extension <0000-9999, D, R, Empty> [goto 

CP1PHTYP_PK1]

Coverage CP1PHTYP_PK1 Is this a home, work, or cell number?

1. Home 

2. Work 

3. Cell

[goto CP1ADD1_PK1]

Coverage CP1ADD1_PK1 Enter contact person's street address <54 characters> [goto CP1ADD2_PK1]

Coverage CP1ADD2_PK1 Enter second line of address if necessary <54 characters> [goto CP1PO_PK1]
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Coverage CP1PO_PK1 Enter city <20 characters> [goto CP1ST_PK1]

Coverage CP1ST_PK1 Enter state <2 Digit State codes, D, R> [goto 

CP1ZIP5_PK1]

Coverage CP1ZIP5_PK1 Enter zipcode <5 characters,D,R> [goto END_PICKUP]

Coverage ANYENTR2 Were there any expenditures recorded in the Week 2 Diary at pickup?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2> [goto ANYRECAL2]

Coverage ANYRECAL2 Were any expenditures added to the Week 2 Diary at pickup through 

recall?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto ANYRECP2] 

<2> [if ANYENTR2=2, goto ANYBUY2] 

 [else, goto RESPONS2]

Coverage ANYBUY2 Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) have any expenses or 

purchases during the second week (^PLCEDAT1+8 through 

^PLCEDAT1+14)? 

Do not include any expenses while away overnight.

If NO, make sure all 7 'none' boxes are checked in the Diary.

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2,D,R> [goto RESPONS2]

Coverage ANYRECP2 Were receipts used for the majority of these recalled items?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2> [goto RESPONS2]

Coverage RESPONS2 **CHECK ITEM** <1> [goto INFORULE2]

Coverage INFORULE2 ^INFORULE2

Enter 1 to Continue

If RESPONS2=5, goto RFRN_PK2 

else goto END_PICKUP
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Coverage RFRN_PK2 Enter type of refused 

1. Hostile Respondent 

2. Time Related Excuses 

3. Language Problems 

4. Other Refusal - specify

<1-3> [goto END_PICKUP] 

<4> [goto RSNS_PK2]

Coverage RSNS_PK2 Specify type of refusal <45 characters> [goto END_PICKUP]

Coverage BYOBS_PK2 Did you classify this unit by observation only?

 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto END_PICKUP] 

<2> [goto CP1NAME_PK2]

Coverage CP1NAME_PK2 Enter contact person's name <42 characters> [goto CP1TITL_PK2]

Coverage CP1TITL_PK2 Enter Contact person's title <20 characters> [goto CP1PHON_PK2]

Coverage CP1PHON_PK2 Enter contact person's phone number 

Enter 0 for none.

<10 digits> [goto CP1EXT_PK2] 

<0, D, R> [goto CP1ADD1_PK2]

Coverage CP1EXT_PK2 Enter contact person's phone number extension <0000-9999, D, R, Empty> [goto 

CP1ADD1_PK2]

Coverage CP1ADD1_PK2 Enter contact person's street address <54 characters> [goto CP1ADD2_PK2]

Coverage CP1ADD2_PK2 Enter second line of address if necessary <54 characters> [goto CP1PO_PK2]

Coverage CP1PO_PK2 Enter city <20 characters> [goto CP1ST_PK2]

Coverage CP1ST_PK2 Enter state <2 Digit State codes, D, R> [goto 

CP1ZIP5_PK2]

Coverage CP1ZIP5_PK2 Enter zipcode <5 characters,D,R> [goto END_PICKUP]

Coverage END_PICKUP ** CHECK ITEM ** If (PICK_UP1=201 or PICK_UP2=201) goto 

PRE_01 

Else if PICK_UP2 = 240, 241, 243, 244, 245, 

247, 248, 252, 256, 257, 258, 259, 290,or 341 

goto DONE 

Else goto THANKYOU
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Coverage PRE_FM_SALES ** CHECK ITEM ** If TYPEC_W1=1-8 then go to 

END_COVERAGE 

 

If PLACED_FLAG <> 1 AND (RT2501.URRAL 

is U) AND (NONINT_FLAG ne "yes")] goto 

GQ_UNIT 

If [[PLACED_FLAG <> 1] AND 

(RT2501.URRAL is R) AND (FRAME is 3) AND 

(RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 902) AND 

(NONINT_FLAG ne "yes")], 

then store 2 in FM_SALES, go to GQ_UNIT 

 

If [[PLACED_FLAG <> 1] AND 

(RT2501.URRAL is R) AND [(RT2501.GQTYPE 

ne 901 or 902) OR 

(FRAME is 2)] AND NONINT_FLAG ne "yes"] , 

then goto FM_SALES]

Coverage FM_SALES During the past 12 months did sales of crops, livestock,

and other farm products from this place amount to $1,000 or more? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1, 2> [goto GQ_UNIT]

Coverage GQ_UNIT Indicate if the unit is:

1. In a Group Quarters 

2. NOT in a Group Quarters

<1> [goto DESCRIP] 

<2, D> [goto DIRACC]

Coverage DIRACC Indicate if access to the household is: 

1. Direct 

2. Through another unit

<1> [goto DESCRIP] 

<2, D> [goto MERGUA]

Coverage MERGUA ? [F1] Is this a merged unit?

1. Merged 

2. Not Merged

<1,D> [goto DESCRIP] 

<2> [goto ERR_MERGE]
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Coverage ERR_MERGE ---------------Hard Edit--------------------* 

You have entered that the access to this unit is through another unit 

AND that it is not a merged unit 

----------------------------------------- Question involved 

| Value------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------- DIRACCMERGUA----------------------------------

| Close | | Goto |-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Coverage H_MERGUA DEFINITION OF A MERGED UNIT 

A merger is a unit that is the result of combining two or more unit 

addresses to form one unit address. A merger could involve two 

single family homes or two or more apartments in a multi-unit 

structure. For more information please refer to your Listing and 

Coverage Manual.

<Esc Key> [return to MERGUA]

Coverage DESCRIP Enter type of Housing Unit. 

1. House, apartment, flat 

2. HU in non-transient hotel, motel, etc. 

3. HU Permanent in transient hotel, motel, etc. 

4. HU in rooming house 

5. Mobile home or trailer with no permanent room added 

6. Mobile home or trailer with one or more permanent rooms added 

7. HU not specified above 

8. Quarters not HU in rooming or boarding house 

9. Student quarters in college dormitory 

10. Group Quarters unit not specified above

<1-6,8,9, D> [goto UNITQ] 

<7,10> [goto DESCRSP]

Coverage DESCRSP Enter other type of housing unit <45 characters> [goto UNITQ]
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Coverage UNITQ Ask if not apparent

 How many housing units, both occupied and 

 vacant, are there in this structure? 

 

1. Only Group Quarters units 

2. Mobile home or trailer 

3. One, detached 

4. One, Attached 

5. 2 

6. 3 - 4 

7. 5 - 9 

8. 10 - 19 

9. 20 - 49 

10. 50 or more

goto END_COVERAGE

Coverage END_COVERAGE ** CHECK ITEM ** [if PLACED_FLAG <> 1 AND NTYPE_W1 <> 

EMPTY, goto THANKYOU] 

[else, goto PRE_01] {Section 1}

01 PRE_01 ** CHECK ITEM ** If PLACED_FLAG = 1 goto MEMAWYW1 

ELSE goto FNAME

01 PERSTAT Use up/down arrows to move to the correct row for membership 

change. 

Use left/right arrows to move to REVIEW/Update demographics. 

When done, REVIEW/Update demographics and Press END key.

7. Delete person 

8. CU Member deceased 

9. Reinstate person 

99. Error - Person should not have been listed

<7,8,9,99>

01 FNAME ^FNAME

 Enter 999 if no more persons

<16 characters> [goto LNAME] 

<999> [goto CHECKS]

01 LNAME Enter Last Name <16 characters> [goto CU_CODE1]
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01 CU_CODE1 Ask if not apparent

What is (your/name's) relationship to (you/name of reference 

person/the owner/renter)? 

 If this is the Reference Person, Enter 1 

 (The Reference person is one of the persons who owns or rents this 

home.)

1. Reference Person 

2. Spouse (Husband/Wife) 

3. Child or adopted child 

4. Grandchild 

5. In-Law 

6. Brother or Sister 

7. Mother or Father 

8. Other related person (Aunt, Uncle, etc) 

9. Unrelated Person (Lodger, Lodger's spouse, foster child, etc) 

10. Unmarried Partner

goto SEX

01 SEX Ask if not apparent

 (Are you/Is Name) male or female? 

1. Male 

2. Female

goto AWAY_COL

01 AWAY_COL Ask if not apparent 

 (Are you/Is Name) living away at college? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> If CU_CODE1 = 1 goto 

AWAY_COL_CK 

 ELSE goto FNAME for next person on grid 

<2, D, R> [goto HH_MEM]

01 HH_MEM (Do you/Does NAME) usually live here?

 Probe if usual place of residence elsewhere.

1. Yes 

2. No

goto next line of grid
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01 CHECKS ** CHECK ITEM ** 1. Check to make sure all appropriate fields 

have been entered. If not display hard edit 

identifying the item that has been missed. 

 

Once the grid has been completed through 

hh_mem for all "active" members, do the 

following checks. 

2. If no reference person (CU_CODE1 = 1) has 

been selected display hard edit message " * 

No reference person has been selected. A 

reference person MUST be selected before you 

can continue. " 

(List CU_CODE1 for row 1 and Fname = 999 as 

the jumping point) 

3. If more than 1 reference person 

(CU_CODE1 =1) has been selected then 

display hard edit message " * More than 1 

reference person has been selected. There can 

only be 1 reference person 

Please verify and correct. " 

(List CU_CODE1 for row 1 as the jumping 

point) 

4. All others go to HHRESP
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01 HHRESP * Ask if necessary 

With whom am I speaking? 

Enter line number 

1. NAME only[1] 

2. NAME only[2] 

3. NAME only[3] 

4. NAME only[4] 

5. NAME only[5] 

6. NAME only[6] 

7. NAME only[7] 

8. NAME only[8] 

9. NAME only[9] 

10. NAME only[10] 

11. NAME only[11] 

12. NAME only[12] 

13. NAME only[13] 

14. NAME only[14] 

15. NAME only[15] 

16. NAME only[16] 

17. NAME only[17] 

18. NAME only[18] 

19. NAME only[19] 

20. NAME only[20] 

21. NAME only[21] 

22. NAME only[22] 

23. NAME only[23] 

24. NAME only[24] 

25. NAME only[25] 

26. NAME only[26] 

27. NAME only[27] 

28. NAME only[28] 

29. NAME only[29] 

30. NAME only[30] 

95. Proxy Respondent

<1-30, 95> go to MCHILD
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 HHCHECK So I have (number of people listed on roster ) ^PEOPLEPERSON 

living or staying here now. 

[Fill names from roster screen] 

Is there anyone else living or staying here now -- any babies, small 

children, non-relatives or anyone else? 

Please verify that the information on the screen is correct. You will 

not be able to alter the list of household members after this screen.

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to ADD_PERSON 

<2, D, R> go to CK_SUBFAMILY

01 ADD_PERSON hard Edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

* Go back to grid to add person 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Question involved | Value 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Fname: First Name 999 

Mchild/maway/ . . 

Yes, add new person 

________________________________________________ 

 

| Close | | Goto |

[goto the field where Fname is 999]

01 CK_SUBFAMILY *CHECK ITEM* 1. If there are no non-rels is the household who 

are cu/household members then, store line 

numbers 

 in SUBFAM2(1,X) and goto 

SET_CUNUMBER 

2. If there are more than 1 non-rel who are 

CU/household members in the household 

(CU_CODE1 = 9) 

 then goto SUBFAM1 

 

3. All others go to SET_SUBFAMS
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01 SUBFAM1 Earlier you said that ^WasYouWere not related to ^NAME.

 ^AREYOU_ISNAME related to anyone else in this household? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto SUBFAM2] 

<2> [goto SUBFAM1 for next unassigned nonrel] 

 [if no more non-rels, goto SET_SUBFAMS]
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01 SUBFAM2 Who (Are you/Is Name) related to? 

 PROBE: Anyone else? 

 

 Enter line number(s), separate with commas

1. ^NAME only[1] 

2. ^NAME only[2] 

3. ^NAME only[3] 

4. ^NAME only[4] 

5. ^NAME only[5] 

6. ^NAME only[6] 

7. ^NAME only[7] 

8. ^NAME only[8] 

9. ^NAME only[9] 

10. ^NAME only[10] 

11. ^NAME only[11] 

12. ^NAME only[12] 

13. ^NAME only[13] 

14. ^NAME only[14] 

15. ^NAME only[15] 

16. ^NAME only[16] 

17. ^NAME only[17] 

18. ^NAME only[18] 

19. ^NAME only[19] 

20. ^NAME only[20] 

21. ^NAME only[21] 

22. ^NAME only[22] 

23. ^NAME only[23] 

24. ^NAME only[24] 

25. ^NAME only[25] 

26. ^NAME only[26] 

27. ^NAME only[27] 

28. ^NAME only[28] 

29. ^NAME only[29] 

30. ^NAME only[30]

<1-30,D,R> 

[goto SUBFAM, for next unassigned non-rel] 

[If no more non-rels, goto SET_SUBFAMS]

01 SET_SUBFAMS ** CHECK ITEM ** [goto OWNMONEY]
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01 MEMLN FR Instruction:Enter the line number(s) separated by commas <1-30> go to OWNMONEY

01 OWNMONEY ^OWNMON 

[fill: Do/Does] [fill: (name(s) of persons in this subfamily)] pay for all 

[Fill: your/his/her/their] housing 

expenses with [fill: your/his/her/their] own money? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2,D,R> [goto OWNFOOD]

01 OWNFOOD fill: Do/Does] [fill: (name(s) of persons in this subfamily)] pay for all 

[fill: your/his/her/their] food 

expenses with [fill: your/his/her/their] own money? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1>[if OWNMONEY is 1, goto OWNMONEY 

for next subfam; 

 if no more subfams then goto 

UPDATE_SUBFAM] 

 

<2,D,R> [goto OWNEXP]

01 OWNEXP [Fill: Do/Does] [fill: (name(s) of persons in this subfamily)] pay for all 

[fill: (your/his/her/their)] other 

living expenses such as clothing, transportation, 

etc., with [fill: your/his/her/their] own money? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [If OWNMONEY is 1 OR OWNFOOD is 1, 

goto OWNMONEY 

 for next subfamily: if no more subfamiles, 

goto 

 UPDATE_SUBFAM] 

<2,D,R> [goto INHOUSE]

01 INHOUSE Does all or part of the money to pay for 

^HOUSNAM come from someone 

in this household? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto SUPRT] 

<2,D,R> [goto OWNMONEY for next subfamily]

 [if no more subfamilies, goto 

UPDATE_SUBFAM]
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01 SUPRT Who is that person(s)? 

 

 Enter line number(s), separate with commas

1. ^NAME only[1] 

2. ^NAME only[2] 

3. ^NAME only[3] 

4. ^NAME only[4] 

5. ^NAME only[5] 

6. ^NAME only[6] 

7. ^NAME only[7] 

8. ^NAME only[8] 

9. ^NAME only[9] 

10. ^NAME only[10] 

11. ^NAME only[11] 

12. ^NAME only[12] 

13. ^NAME only[13] 

14. ^NAME only[14] 

15. ^NAME only[15] 

16. ^NAME only[16] 

17. ^NAME only[17] 

18. ^NAME only[18] 

19. ^NAME only[19] 

20. ^NAME only[20] 

21. ^NAME only[21] 

22. ^NAME only[22] 

23. ^NAME only[23] 

24. ^NAME only[24] 

25. ^NAME only[25] 

26. ^NAME only[26] 

27. ^NAME only[27] 

28. ^NAME only[28] 

29. ^NAME only[29] 

30. ^NAME only[30]

<1-30,D,R> [goto OWNMONEY for next 

subfamily] 

 [if no more, goto UPDATE_SUBFAM]

01 UPDATE_SUBFA

M

** CHECK ITEM ** [goto CONSUMER_UNITS]
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01 CONSUMER_UNI

TS

 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS BROKEN INTO APPROPRIATE CU's 

 [Fill: TOTAL_CU] have been determined.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [goto CU_INTRO]

01 CU_INTRO [fill: *Read if necessary]

During this interview, I will refer to the (fill: person/people) on your 

list. 

(If household has more than one CU, read: This is the person or group 

of related people in this household who are independent of everyone 

else in the household for payment of their major expenses.) 

 

The (fill: person/people I'm including on your list is/are (READ 

NAME(S)) 

 

[Fill: CU LIST ] 

*Transcribe the name(s) to the Diaries.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [goto AGE]

01 AGE Screen 1----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

As of today, how old Fill for is_are ^YOU_NAME? 

<00-200> [goto HORIGIN] 

<D,R> [goto AGE2]

01 AGE2 * Ask if necessary

 [Fill: Are/Is] [Fill: you/he/she] under 16? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2,D,R> [goto HORIGIN]

01 HORIGIN

(Are you/Is Name) Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto HISPANIC] 

<2, D, R> [goto RACE]
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01 HISPANIC 5 

[Fill: Are/Is] [Fill: you/name] - 

Examples of "other" include - Argentinean, Colombian, Dominican, 

Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Spaniard

1. Mexican? 

2. Mexican-American? 

3. Chicano? 

4. Puerto Rican? 

5. Cuban? 

6. Other?

<1-5, D, R> [goto RACE] 

<6> [goto HISPOTH]

01 HISPOTH * Specify: <30 characters> [goto RACE]

01 RACE 5 

 What is (your/name's) race? 

 Probe if necessary

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

 Examples of "Other Pacific Islander" include - Fijian, Tongan

1. White? 

2. Black or African American? 

3. American Indian or Alaska Native? 

4. Asian? 

5. Native Hawaiian? 

6. Guamanian or Chamorro? 

7. Samoan? 

8. Other Pacific Islander? 

9. Other 

10. Don't Know

<1-3, 5-8, R> [goto MARITAL1] 

<4> [goto ASIAN] 

<9> [goto RACESP]
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01 ASIAN 5 

[fill: Are/Is] [Fill: you/name] - 

Examples of "other" include - Hmong, Laotian, Thai, Pakistani, 

Cambodian

1. Chinese? 

2. Filipino? 

3. Japanese? 

4. Korean? 

5. Vietnamese? 

6. Asian Indian? 

7. Other?

<1-6, D, R> [goto MARITAL1] 

<7> [goto ASIANOTH]

01 ASIANOTH * Specify: <30 characters> [goto MARITAL1]

01 RACESP * Specify other race <40 characters> [goto MARITAL1]

01 MARITAL1 * Ask if not apparent 

(Are you/Is Name) now - 

1. Married? 

2. Widowed? 

3. Divorced? 

4. Separated? 

5. Never married?

<1-5,D,R> [if AGE ge 14 or Agerng is 8 or 9 

goto EDUCA] 

 [goto AGE for next member]
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01 EDUCA 6 

 What is the highest level of school ^EDUCA completed or the 

highest 

 degree ^EDUCA received? 

1. No schooling completed, or less than 1 year 

2. Nursery, kindergarten, and elementary (grades 1-8) 

3. High school (9-12, no degree) 

4. High school graduate -- high school diploma or the equivalent (GED) 

5. Some college but no degree 

6. Associate's degree in college 

7. Bachelor's degree (BA, AB, BS, etc.) 

8. Master's, professional, or doctorate degree (MA, MS, MBA, MD, JD, 

PhD, etc.)

<1-3,D,R> [if AGE ge 17 or (AGERNG is 8 

or 9), goto VETERAN] 

 [else goto AGE for next member] 

<4-8> [goto IN_COLL]

01 IN_COLL (Are you/Is Name) currently enrolled in a college or university either -

 

1. Full Time? 

2. Part Time? 

3. Not at all?

<1-3,D,R> [If AGE is age 17 or (agerng is 8 or 

9), goto VETERAN] 

 [goto AGE for next member]

01 VETERAN 6 ?[F1]

Did ^YOU_NAME ever serve on Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2,D,R> [If AGE = 17-65 OR (AGERNG=8 

OR 9), 

then goto ARM_FORC] 

[Else goto AGE for the next member]

01 ARM_FORC 6 ?[F1] 

(Are you/Is Name) ^Now_Still in the Armed Forces? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2,D,R> [If this is the last person, goto 

CHECK2] 

 [Else goto AGE for the next person]

01 CHECK2 ** CHECK ITEM **
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01 CONTRIB Does more than one person in this household regularly contribute to 

the expense of items such as food, cleaning supplies, or paper 

products? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [ go to PURCH] 

<2> [go to BSNS_YN]

01 PURCH Does one person usually make the purchase?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [go to PURCHSR] 

<2, D, R> [go to BSNS_YN]

01 PURCHASR Who?

Enter line number 

NOTE: Ask the person who usually makes the purchases to record 

the expenses for the shared items.

<1-30, D,R> go to BSNS_YN

01 BSNS_YN Are these living quarters used partly for business or rented to others?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to BSNSTYPE 

<2,D,R> If PLACED_FLAG = 1 goto 

MEMAWYW1, 

else goto Section 2

01 BSNSTYPE *Ask if not apparent

Is it for business, or rented to others, or both? 

1. Part Business 

2. Rented to others 

3. Both business and rented to others

<1,2,3> go to BUS_EXPN

01 BUS_EXPN What percent of the expenses is counted as a business expense?

Enter percentage

<"range" (000 -100)> [if PLACED_FLAG = 1 

goto MEMAWYW1, 

Else goto Section 2]
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01 MEMAWYW1 (Week 1 Pickup)

Were (you/you or any of the people on your list) away overnight for 

one day or more during the first week (from ^PLCEDAT1+1 to 

^PLCEDAT1+7)? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2, D, R> go to MEMAWYW2

01 MEMAWYW2 (Week 2 Pickup)

Were (you/you or any of the people on your list) away overnight for 

one day or more during the last week (from ^PLCEDAT1+8 to 

^PLCEDAT1+14)? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2,D,R> go to SEC01FLG

01 SEC01FLG End of Section 1 Go to Section 2 

02 S2_INTRO Now I am going to ask about expenditures for your living quarters, 

food expenses and vehicles. 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [goto ST_HOUS]

02 ST_HOUS Ask if not apparent

 Are these living quarters presently used as student housing by a 

 college or university? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto GROCERYX] 

<2, D, R> [goto OWNED]

02 OWNED Do you own this home?

 Include Cus with a mortgage as owners. 

 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto TYPOWND] 

<2, D, R> [goto RENTED]
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02 TYPOWND Are these quarters owned by regular ownership or as a condominium 

or cooperative? 

In this survey, we consider a cooperative to be a property which is 

owned by a corporation. Each shareholder is entitled to occupy an 

individual unit. Is this what you mean? 

 If the respondent answers "No" to the probe try to determine whether 

the ownership is "regular" or 

 "condominium" and mark the appropriate box.

1. Regular ownership 

2. Condominium 

3. Cooperative

<1-3, D, R> [goto MORT]

02 RENTED Are your living quarters rented for cash rent or occupied without 

payment of cash rent? 

1. Rented for cash 

2. Occupied without payment of cash rent

<1,2,D,R> [ goto GROCERYX ]

02 MORT Do you have a mortgage on this property?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1, 2, D, R> [ goto GROCERYX ]

02 GROCERYX Since the first of (reference month), what has been you/your 

household's usual WEEKLY expense for grocery shopping? 

 Include grocery home delivery service fees and drinking water delivery 

fees.

<0> [goto OTHFOOD] 

<1-999999> If gt 300 the goto 

GROCERYX_ERR1 

 ESLE goto NONFOODX 

<D,R> [goto OTHFOOD]

02 NONFOODX About how much of this amount was for nonfood items, such as 

paper products, detergents, home cleaning supplies, pet foods, and 

alcoholic beverages?

<0-999999,D,R> If NONFOODX gt 

GROCERYX goto CK_NONFOODX 

 If NONFOODX gt 60 goto 

NONFOODX_ERR1 

 ELSE goto OTHFOOD
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02 OTHFOOD Other than your regular grocery shopping already reported, have 

(you/you or any of the people on your list) purchased any food or 

nonalcoholic beverages from places such as grocery stores, 

convenience stores, specialty stores, home delivery, or farmer's 

markets? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto OTHFOODX] 

<2,D,R> [goto PURCMEAL]

02 OTHFOODX What was your usual WEEKLY expense at these places? <0-999999,D,R> If OTHFOODX lt 3 or gt 100 

goto OTHFOODX_ERR1 

 ELSEIf any CU members AGE is lt 22 

goto 

 PURCMEAL, else goto OWN_VEH

02 PURCMEAL During the previous 30 days, have you (or or any of the people on 

your list) purchased any meals at school or in a preschool program 

for preschool or school age children? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto MEMB_SM] 

<2,D,R> [goto OWN_VEH]

02 MEMB_SM What are the names of all the people on your list who purchased 

meals at school? 

 Enter line numbers for all that apply, separate with commas.

<1-30> [goto 02_CREATE] 

<D,R> [goto OWN_VEH]

02 SCHLNCHX What has been the usual weekly expense for the meals (Name) 

purchased at school?

<0-9999,D,R> If SCHLNCHX is lt 1 or gt 35 

goto SCHLNCHX_ERR1 

 ELSE goto SCHLNCHQ

02 SCHLNCHQ How many weeks in the past 30 days did (Name) purchase meals? <1-5,D,R> [goto SCHLNCHQ for next person] 

 [if no more persons goto OWN_VEH]

02 SCHL_CHX ** OUT VARIABLE ** <blank, A1>
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02 OWN_VEH Do (you/you or any of the people on your list) list own an automobile, 

truck, or other vehicle? 

 Do not include any vehicle which is used entirely for business 

purposes.

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto VEHQ] 

<2, D, R> [If PLACED_FLAG = 1 goto 

S3A_INTRO, else goto FOUR_CK]

02 VEHQ How many? <1-99, D, R> If VEHQ gt 20 goto VEHQ_ERR1

 ELSE goto VEH_BUS]

02 SEC02FLG <1> [goto FOUR_CK] 

03 FOUR_CK This is the end of the first visit. The income questions are normally 

asked at the final visit, but you may continue with those questions now if 

needed.

1. Continue with income 

2. Place Diaries

<1> [goto S3A_INTRO] 

<2> [goto AFTERMID]

03 S3A_INTRO The next few questions are about income. We know people aren't 

used to discussing their income, but please be assured that, like all 

other information you have provided, these answers will be kept 

strictly confidential.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [goto WKS_WRKD]

03 WKS_WRKD [fill:Now I am going to ask about ^NAME's work experience and 

income.] 

In the past 12 months, including paid vacation and sick leave, how 

many weeks did ^YOU_NAME work? 

If CU member did not work, enter zero.

<0> [goto WHYNOWRK ] 

<1-52, D,R > [goto HRSPERWK]

03 HRSPERWK In the weeks that ^YOU_NAME worked, how many hours did Fill for 

YOUHESHE usually work per week?

<1-168 D,R> [goto OCCULIST]
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03 OCCULIST 7 ? [F1]

Which of the following categories best describes the job in which 

^YOU_NAME received the most earnings during the last 12 months? 

 Enter one code.

1. Administrator, manager 

2. Teacher 

3. Professional 

4. Administrative support, including clerical 

5. Sales, retail 

6. Sales, business goods and services 

7. Technician 

8. Protective service 

9. Private household service 

10. Other service 

11. Machine or transportation operator, laborer 

12. Construction workers, mechanics 

13. Farming 

14. Forestry, fishing, groundskeeping 

15. Armed Forces

<1-15 D,R> [goto EMPLTYPE ]

03 EMPLTYPE ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_NAME:

1. An employee of a PRIVATE company, business, or individual working for 

wages or salary? 

2. A FEDERAL government employee? 

3. A STATE government employee? 

4. A LOCAL government employee? 

5. Self-employed in ^YOURHISHER OWN business, partnership, 

professional practice, or farm? 

6. Working WITHOUT PAY in family business or farm?

<1-6, D, R> go to HAVEWAGE
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03 WHYNOWRK What was the main reason ^YOU_NAME did not work during the last 

12 months? 

^WERE_WAS [fill: you/he/she] - 

1. Retired? 

2. Taking care of home/family? 

3. Going to school? 

4. Ill, disabled, unable to work? 

5. Unable to find work? 

6. Doing something else?

<1-6, D, R> go to HAVEWAGE

03 HAVEWAGE ? [F1]

The next few questions are about income DURING THE PAST 12 

MONTHS, that is from ^DATE1 TO ^DATE2... 

Did ^YOU_NAME receive any wages, salary, tips, bonuses, or 

commissions? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto WAGEX] 

<2,D,R> [goto SEMPFRM]

03 WAGEX ? [F1]

How much did ^YOU_NAME receive before taxes?

<1-99999999> [goto GROSPAYX] 

<D,R> [goto WAGEB]
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03 WAGEB 8 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD A best reflects total wages 

and salaries for ALL JOBS during the PAST 12 MONTHS? 

1. $1-$4,999 

2. $5,000-$9,999 

3. $10,000-$14,999 

4. $15,000-$19,999 

5. $20,000-$29,999 

6. $30,000-$39,999 

7. $40,000-$49,999 

8. $50,000-$69,999 

9. $70,000-$89,999 

10. $90,000-$119,999 

11. $120,000 and over

<1-11,D,R> [goto GROSPAYX]

03 GROSPAYX What was the amount of (your/name's) last pay before any 

deductions?

<1-99999999,D,R> [goto 

PAYPERD]

03 PAYPERD What period of time did this cover?

1. One week 

2. Two weeks 

3. Month 

4. Quarter 

5. Year 

6. Twice a month 

7. Other

<1-6,D,R> [goto PAYSTUB] 

<7> [goto PAYPRDOT]

03 PAYPRDOT Specify: <40 characters> [goto PAYSTUB]

03 PAYSTUB Does the respondent have a paper or electronic pay check record 

present for ^HISHERNAMES last paycheck? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2,D,R> goto PVT
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03 PVT Was there any money deducted from (your/name's) pay forPrivate pension fund? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto PVTX] 

<2,D,R> [goto GV]

03 PVTX How much? <1-99999999 D,R> [goto GV]

03 GV Was there any money deducted from (your/name's) pay forGovernment retirement? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto GVX] 

<2,D,R> [goto RR]

03 GVX How much? <1-99999999 D,R> [goto RR]

03 RR Was there any money deducted from (your/name's) pay forRailroad retirement? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto RRX] 

<2,D,R> [goto SSDED]

03 RRX How much? <1-99999999 D,R> [goto SSDED]

03 SSDED Was there any money deducted from (your/name's) pay forSocial Security including Medicare? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto MEDICOV] 

<2,D,R> [goto SSNORM]

03 SSNORM Are Social Security payments NORMALLY deducted from 

(your/name's) pay? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto MEDICOV] 

<2,D,R> [goto EMPLCONT]
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03 MEDICOV Does the money deducted for Social Security cover only the Medicare 

portion of Social Security? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2,D,R> [goto EMPLCONT]

03 EMPLCONT Other than Social Security, did any employer or union contribute to 

(your/name's) pension or retirement plan in the last 12 months? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1, 2, D, R> go to SEMPFRM

03 SEMPFRM ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did ^YOU_NAME receive any self-employment income or have a loss?

(Report income from own businesses (farm or non-farm) including 

proprietorships and partnerships.)

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to SEMPFRMX 

<2, D, R> go to SOCSRRET

03 SEMPFRMX ? [F1]

What was the amount? 

(Report net income after operating expenses. Include earnings as a 

tenant farmer or sharecropper.) 

* If net income was a loss, precede amount with a ‘-‘. 

* Breakeven = 1. 

(-999999999 <= SEMPFRMX <= -1) OR (1 <= 

SEMPFRMX <= 999999999) go to SOCSRRET

<D, R> go to SMPFRMB
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03 SEMPFRMB 8 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD A best reflects (your/name's) 

income or loss from self-employment during the PAST 12 MONTHS?

0. Loss 

1. $1-$4,999 

2. $5,000-$9,999 

3. $10,000-$14,999 

4. $15,000-$19,999 

5. $20,000-$29,999 

6. $30,000-$39,999 

7. $40,000-$49,999 

8. $50,000-$69,999 

9. $70,000-$89,999 

10. $90,000-$119-999 

11. $120,000 and over

<0-11, D, R> go to SOCSRRET

03 SOCSRRET ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did ^YOU_NAME receive any Social Security or Railroad Retirement 

benefits?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to SSRRTX 

<2, D, R> go to US_SUPP

03 SS_RRX ? [F1]

What was the amount of the last Social Security or Railroad 

Retirement payment received?

<1-99999999> [goto MEDICARE] 

<D,R> [goto SS_RRB]
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03 SS_RRB 9 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD B best reflects the amount of 

(your/name's) last Social Security or Railroad Retirement payment 

during the PAST 12 MONTHS?

1. Less than $500 

2. $500-$699 

3. $700-$999 

4. $1,000-$1,299 

5. $1,300-$1,699 

6. $1,700 and over

<1-6, D, R> go to MEDICARE

03 MEDICARE Is this amount AFTER the deduction for a Medicare premium?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2,D,R> [goto SS_RRQ]

03 SS_RRQ During the past 12 months, how many Social Security or Railroad 

Retirement payments did ^YOU_NAME receive? 

<1-52,D,R> [goto US_SUPP]

03 US_SUPP ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did ^YOU_NAME receive any Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 

payments?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to SUPPX 

<2, D, R> go to IRA

03 SUPPX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

<1-99999999> go to IRA 

<D, R> go to SUPPB
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03 SUPPB 10 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the amount 

^YOU_NAME received in Supplemental Security Income during the 

past 12 months? 

1. $1-$999 

2. $1,000-$1,999 

3. $2,000-$2,999 

4. $3,000-$3,999 

5. $4,000-$4,999 

6. $5,000-$9,999 

7. $10,000-$14,999 

8. $15,000-$19,999 

9. $20,000-$29,999 

10. $30,000-$39,999 

11. $40,000-$49,999 

12. $50,000 and over

Skip instructions: 

<1-12, D, R> go to IRA

03 IRA DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did ^YOU_NAME place any money in a retirement plan such as an 

Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or Keogh? Do not include 

rollovers.

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to IRAX 

<2, D, R> go to S04A_CHECK

03 IRAX How much? <1-99999999,D,R> [goto S04A_CHECK]

03 S03A_CHECK **CHECK ITEM** If no more persons with AGE gt or equal to 14, 

goto Section 3B. 

Else, goto WKS_WRKD for the next person
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03 INTERDIV ? [F1]

INTERDIVINTRO 

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) receive any interest or 

dividends? Report even small amounts credited to an account.

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to INTRDVX 

<2, D, R> go to NETRENT

03 INTRDVX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

<1-999999999> go to NETRENT 

<D, R> go to INTRDVB

03 INTRDVB 10 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the amount 

(you/you or any of the people on your list) received in interest or 

dividends during the PAST 12 MONTHS?

1. $1-$999 

2. $1,000-$1,999 

3. $2,000-$2,999 

4. $3,000-$3,999 

5. $4,000-$4,999 

6. $5,000-$9,999 

7. $10,000-$14,999 

8. $15,000-$19,999 

9. $20,000-$29,999 

10. $30,000-$39,999 

11. $40,000-$49,999 

12. $50,000 and over

<1-12, D, R> go to NETRENT
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03 NETRENT ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) receive any net rental 

income or a loss? 

* Net rental income is the total amount after expenses. 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to NETRENTX 

<2, D, R> go to ROYEST

03 NETRENTX ? [F1]

What was the amount? 

* The net amount is the total amount after expenses. 

* If income was a loss, precede amount with a ‘-‘. 

* Breakeven=1. 

(-999999999 <= NETRENTX <= -1) OR (1 

<=NETRENTX <=999999999) go to ROYEST 

<D, R> go to NETRENTB

03 NETRENTB 10 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total net 

rental income or loss during the PAST 12 MONTHS?

0. Loss 

1. $1-$999 

2. $1,000-$1,999 

3. $2,000-$2,999 

4. $3,000-$3,999 

5. $4,000-$4,999 

6. $5,000-$9,999 

7. $10,000-$14,999 

8. $15,000-$19,999 

9. $20,000-$29,999 

10. $30,000-$39,999 

11. $40,000-$49,999 

12. $50,000 and over

<0-12, D, R> go to ROYEST
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03 ROYEST ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) receive any royalty 

income or income from estates and trusts?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to ROYESTX 

<2, D, R> go to RETSURV

03 ROYESTX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

<1-99999999> go to RETSURV 

<D, R> go to ROYESTB

03 ROYESTB 10 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total 

amount received in royalty income or income from estates and trusts 

during the PAST 12 MONTHS?

1. $1-$999 

2. $1,000-$1,999 

3. $2,000-$2,999 

4. $3,000-$3,999 

5. $4,000-$4,999 

6. $5,000-$9,999 

7. $10,000-$14,999 

8. $15,000-$19,999 

9. $20,000-$29,999 

10. $30,000-$39,999 

11. $40,000-$49,999 

12. $50,000 and over

<1-12, D, R> go to RETSURV
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03 RETSURV ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) receive any retirement, 

survivor, or disability pensions?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to RETSURVX 

<2, D, R> go to OTHREG

03 RETSURVX ? [F1]

What was the amount? 

(Do not include Social Security.)

<1-99999999> go to OTHREG 

<D, R> go to RETSURVB

03 RETSURVB 10 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total 

amount received in retirement, survivor, or disability pensions during 

the PAST 12 MONTHS?

1. $1-$999 

2. $1,000-$1,999 

3. $2,000-$2,999 

4. $3,000-$3,999 

5. $4,000-$4,999 

6. $5,000-$9,999 

7. $10,000-$14,999 

8. $15,000-$19,999 

9. $20,000-$29,999 

10. $30,000-$39,999 

11. $40,000-$49,999 

12. $50,000 and over

<1-12, D, R> go to OTHREG
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03 OTHREG ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) receive income on a 

REGULAR basis from any other source such as Veteran's 

Administration (VA) payments, unemployment compensation, child 

support, or alimony?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to OTHREGX 

<2, D, R> go to LUMP

03 OTHREGX ? [F1]

What was the amount from all sources? 

(Do not include lump sum payments such as money from an 

inheritance or sale of a home.) 

<1-99999999> go to LUMP 

<D, R> go to OTHREGB

03 OTHREGB 10 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total 

amount received in Veteran's Administration (VA) payments, 

unemployment compensation, child support, or alimony during the 

PAST 12 MONTHS?

1. $1-$999 

2. $1,000-$1,999 

3. $2,000-$2,999 

4. $3,000-$3,999 

5. $4,000-$4,999 

6. $5,000-$9,999 

7. $10,000-$14,999 

8. $15,000-$19,999 

9. $20,000-$29,999 

10. $30,000-$39,999 

11. $40,000-$49,999 

12. $50,000 and over

<1-12, D, R> go to LUMP
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03 LUMP ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) receive any lump sum 

payments from insurance, estates, trusts, royalties, child support, 

alimony, prizes or games of chance, or from people who are not on 

your list? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to LUMPX 

<2, D, R> go to OTHIN

03 LUMPX ? [F1]

What was the total amount received ^BY_ALL?

<1-9999999> go to OTHIN 

<D, R> go to LUMPB

03 LUMPB 10 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total lump 

sum payments during the PAST 12 MONTHS? 

1. $1-$999 

2. $1,000-$1,999 

3. $2,000-$2,999 

4. $3,000-$3,999 

5. $4,000-$4,999 

6. $5,000-$9,999 

7. $10,000-$14,999 

8. $15,000-$19,999 

9. $20,000-$29,999 

10. $30,000-$39,999 

11. $40,000-$49,999 

12. $50,000 and over

<1-12, D, R> go to OTHIN
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03 OTHIN ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) receive any other 

money income, including money received from cash scholarship and 

fellowship, stipends not based on working, or from the care of foster 

children, not already reported?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto OTHINX] 

<2,D,R> [goto ADDOTH]

03 OTHINX ? [F1]

What was the total amount received ^BY_ALL?

<1-99999999> [goto FEDREF] 

<D,R> [goto ADDOTH]

03 OTHINB 10 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total 

amount of other money income received during the PAST 12 

MONTHS?

1. $1-$999 

2. $1,000-$1,999 

3. $2,000-$2,999 

4. $3,000-$3,999 

5. $4,000-$4,999 

6. $5,000-$9,999 

7. $10,000-$14,999 

8. $15,000-$19,999 

9. $20,000-$29,999 

10. $30,000-$39,999 

11. $40,000-$49,999 

12. $50,000 and over

<1-12, D,R> [goto ADDOTH]
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03 ADDOTH DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) PAY any inheritance or 

estate taxes? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to ADDTHX 

<2, D, R> go to OCCEXPN

03 ADDOTHX What was the total amount PAID ^BY_ALL? <1-99999999,D,R [goto OCCEXPN]

03 OCCEXPN DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did fill_YOU_ANY have any occupational expenses such as union 

dues, tools, uniforms, business or professional association dues, 

licenses, or permits?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto OCCEXPNX] 

<2,D,R> [goto REC_FS]

03 OCCEXPNX What was the total amount of these occupational expenses? <1-99999999,D,R> [goto REC_FS]

03 REC_FS DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did you or anyone in this household receive Food Stamps or a Food 

Stamp benefit card? Include government benefits from the 

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). Do NOT 

include WIC or the National School Lunch Program.

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto FS_MTHI] 

<2,D,R> [goto PAWELFAR]

03 FS_MTHI In how many of the last 12 months were food stamps or EBTs 

received?

<1-12, D, R> go to FS_AMT

03 FS_AMT What was the dollar value of the last food stamps or EBT received? <1-99999999,D,R> [goto PAWELFAR]
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03 PAWELFAR ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did [fill: you/you or any members of this household, including any 

children,] receive any welfare payments or cash assistance from the 

state or local welfare office? 

Please include even if only for one month. Do NOT include benefits 

from food, energy, or rental assistance programs.

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> go to WELFRX 

<2, D, R> go to FREEMEAL

03 WELFRX ? [F1]

What was the amount for the PAST 12 MONTHS?

<1-99999999> go to FREEMEAL 

<D, R> go to WELFRB

03 WELFRB 10 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total 

amount of income from cash assistance from state or local 

government welfare programs during the PAST 12 MONTHS? 

1. $1-$999 

2. $1,000-$1,999 

3. $2,000-$2,999 

4. $3,000-$3,999 

5. $4,000-$4,999 

6. $5,000-$9,999 

7. $10,000-$14,999 

8. $15,000-$19,999 

9. $20,000-$29,999 

10. $30,000-$39,999 

11. $40,000-$49,999 

12. $50,000 and over

<1-12, D, R> go to FREEMEAL
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03 FREEMEAL DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Have (you/you or any of the people on your list) received any free 

meals at work as part of your pay? 

 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto FREEMLX] 

<2,D,R> [goto RTASPAY]

03 FREEMLX About what was the weekly dollar value of such meals? <1-999999,D,R> [goto MEALWKI]

03 MEALWKI How many weeks did (you/you or any of the people on your list) 

receive such meals during the last 12 months?

<01-52,D,R> [goto RTASPAY]

03 RTASPAY DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) receive any free or 

reduced rent for this unit as a form of pay? 

 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto RTCOMPX] 

<2,D,R> [goto SEC4BFLG]

03 RTCOMPX What is the rental charge to another tenant for a similar unit? <0-999999,D,R> [goto RTCMPPD]

03 RTCMPPD What period of time does this cover?

 

1. Week 

2. 2 Weeks 

3. Month 

4. Other

<1-3,D,R> [goto SEC4BFLG] 

<4> [goto RTCM_SP]

03 RTCM_SP * Specify: <30 characters> [goto SEC3BFLG]

SEC3BFLG ** CHECK ITEM** [goto AFTERMID] 

Back AFTERMID ** CHECK ITEM **
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Back WK1_ST1 Instruct the respondent on how to complete the Week 1 and Week 2 

Diaries, and attempt to leave the Diaries with the respondent.

RO Survey PSU PSU Frame Sample Sequence #1 Sequence #2 

HH CU Spinoff Code State County Designation No. No. 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SITE (1-2) (3-4) (5-7) (8) (9-11) (12-15) (16-17) (18) (19-20) (21-22) 

Were the Diaries placed?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto THANK_W1] 

<2> [goto NTYPE_W1]

Back NTYPE_W1

 What type of non-interview do you have? 

 Type A = No one home, Refusal, Temporarily Absent 

 Type B = Vacant, under construction, occupied by persons with URE 

 Type C = Demolished, House moved, Merged, Condemned, Located 

on base, CU moved

 

1. TYPE A 

2. TYPE B 

3. TYPE Q

<1> [goto TYPEA_W1] 

<2> [goto TYPEB_W1] 

<3> [goto TYPEC_W1]

Back TYPEA_W1 Enter TYPE A noninterview

 

1. No one home 

2. Refused 

3. Temporarily Absent 

4. Other Type A - specify

<1,3> [goto RACRF_W1] 

<2> [goto RFRSN_W1] 

<4> [goto TYPAS_W1]

Back TYPAS_W1 Specify other TYPE A <30 characters> [goto RACRF_W1]
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Back RFRSN_W1 Enter type of refused

 

1. Hostile Respondent 

2. Time Related Excuses 

3. Language 

4. Other Refusal - specify

<1-3> [goto RACRF_W1] 

<4> [goto RSN_S_W1]

Back RSN_S_W1 Specify type of refusal <45 characters> [goto RACRF_W1]

Back TYPEB_W1 Enter TYPE B noninterview

 

1. Vacant (for rent) 

2. Vacant (for sale) 

3. Vacant (other) 

4. Occupied by persons with URE 

5. Under construction, not ready 

6. All persons under 16 

7. Unfit or to be demolished 

8. Unoccupied tent or trailer site 

9. Permit granted, construction not started 

10. Other Type B - specify

<1-9> [goto BYOBS_W1] 

<10> [goto TYPBS_W1]

Back TYPBS_W1 Specify other TYPE B <45 characters> [goto BYOBS_W1]

Back TYPEC_W1 Enter TYPE C noninterview

1. Demolished 

2. House or Mobile Home moved 

3. Converted to permanent nonresidential use 

4. Merged with units in the same structure 

5. Condemned 

6. Located on military base (post) 

7. Unused serial # on listing sheet 

8. CU Moved 

9. ^TYPEMRGE 

10. ^TYPECSPWN 

11. Unit does not exist or unit is out of scope 

12. Unlocatable sample address 

13. Other Type C - specify

<1-12> [ goto BYOBS_W1] 

<13> [goto TYPCS_W1]

Back TYPCS_W1 Specify other TYPE C <45 characters> [goto BYOBS_W1]
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Back BYOBS_W1 Did you classify this unit by observation only?

 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> [goto DONE] 

<2> [CP1NAM_W1]

Back CP1NAM_W1

 Enter contact person's name

<42 characters> [goto CP1TITL_W1]

Back CP1TITL_W1 Enter Contact person's title <43 characters> [goto CP1PHON_W1]

Back CP1PHON_W1 Enter contact person's phone number 

 Enter 0 for none.

<10 digits> [goto CP1EXT_W1] 

<0, D, R> \ [goto CP1ADD1_W1]

Back CP1EXT_W1 Enter contact person's phone number extension <0000-9999, D, R, Empty> [goto 

CP1PHTYP_W1]

Back CP1PHTYP_W1 Is this a home, work, or cell number?

1. Home 

2. Work 

3. Cell

[goto CP1ADD1_W1]

Back CP1ADD1_W1 Enter contact person's street address <54 characters> [goto CP1ADD2_W1]

Back CP1ADD2_W1 Enter second line of address if necessary <54 characters, empty> [goto CP1PO_W1]

Back CP1PO_W1 Enter city <20 characters> [goto CP1ST_W1]

Back CP1ST_W1 Enter state <2 Digit State codes, D, R> [goto CP1ZIP5_W1]

Back CP1ZIP5_W1 Enter zip code <goto THANKYOU]

Back RACRF_W1 Race of individual

 

1. White 

2. Black or African American 

3. American Indian or Alaska Native 

4. Asian 

5. Native Hawaiian 

6. Guamanian or Chamorro 

7. Samoan 

8. Other Pacific Islander 

<1-8,D> [goto HH_MM_W1]

Back HH_MM_W1 Number of household members: <1-30,D> [goto TENUR_W1]
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Back TENUR_W1 Tenure code

 

1. Owned 

2. Rented

goto THANKYOU

Back TYPAS_W2 Specify other TYPE A

Back RSN_S_W2 Specify type of refusal

Back TYPBS_W2 Specify other TYPE B

Back TYPCS_W2 Specify other TYPE C

Back RACRF_W2 Race of individual

 

1. White 

2. Black or African American 

3. American Indian or Alaska Native 

4. Asian 

5. Native Hawaiian 

6. Guamanian or Chamorro 

7. Samoan 

8. Other Pacific Islander 

Back HH_MM_W2 Number of household members:

Back TENUR_W2 Tenure code

 

1. Owned 

2. Rented

Back THANK_W1 ^THANK_INSTRUCT

^THANK_DATE

Thank you. 

^THANK_RETURN

 [fill: 2. Select another date]

Enter 1 to continue 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

1: IF INSTAT1 ne 201, goto DONE 

 ELSE goto APPTTIME 

2: goto APPTOTH
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Back APPTOTH [fill: *DO NOT place Diaries. Roster section not complete]

* Missing Sections: Press shift-F5 to view the status table 

 

 I'd like to schedule a DATE to [Fill: conduct/complete] the interview. 

May I return on 

[fill: * Diaries must be picked up within this range.] 

0. Battery problem 

1. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+15] or [CURRENTDATE]] 

2. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+16] or [CURRENTDATE + 1]] 

3. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+17] or [CURRENTDATE + 2]] 

4. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+18] or [CURRENTDATE + 3]] 

5. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+19] or [CURRENTDATE + 4]] 

6. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+20] or [CURRENTDATE + 5]] 

7. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+21] or [CURRENTDATE + 6]] 

8. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+22] or [CURRENTDATE + 7]] 

9. [fill: DayName] [fill: [PLCEDAT1+23] or [CURRENTDATE + 8]] 

10. [fill: DayName] [fill:[PLCEDAT1+24] or [CURRENTDATE + 9]] 

11. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 10] 

12. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 11] 

13. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 12] 

14. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 13] 

15. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 14] 

16. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 15] 

17. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 16] 

18. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 17] 

19. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 18] 

20. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 19] 

21. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 20] 

22. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 21] 

23. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 22] 

24. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 23] 

25. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 24] 

26. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 25] 

27. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 26] 

28. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 27] 

29. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 28] 

1-31: goto APPTTIME 

0,R: goto DONE
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30. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 29]

31. [fill: DayName] [fill:[CURRENTDATE + 30]

Back APPTTIME What TIME would be best to visit again?

 Enter the time in HH:MM am/pm format. Example 12:23 AM.

IF entry = EMPTY then goto APPTNOTE 

ELSEIF (APPTOTH = INTDATE) AND 

(APPTTIME <= SYSTIME) then 

 goto CK_APPTTIME 

else goto APPTNOTE]

Back APPTNOTE Enter any appointment notes [goto NOSUN]

Back NOSUN Would a Sunday interview be acceptable? 

0. BATTERY problem 

1. Yes 

2. No

<0, 1,2> [goto DONE]

Back THANKYOU ^THANKYOU 

 * NOTE: Inform the respondent that a supervisor may call them to 

conduct re-interview. 

 Explain re-interview as needed.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [PICK_UP1=201 or PICK_UP2 =201, 

goto TELPV] 

 [Else, goto NUMCALL]

Back TELPV How did you collect MOST of the data for this case? (Include follow-ups 

1. By Personal Visit 

2. By Phone

<1,2> [goto CONVREF]

Back CONVREF Was this a converted refusal? 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1, 2> [goto RESPON]

Back RESPON Enter the line number of the MAIN respondent. 

 

 [Display household roster]

<1-30,95> [goto OTHRESP]
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Back OTHRESP Enter the line number of ALL OTHER respondents. 

 [display household roster] 

 Enter 0 For NONE

<0-30,95> [goto INFOBOOK]

Back INFOBOOK

 Was the information booklet used during the interview? 

 

1. Yes 

2. No

<1,2> [goto LANGUAGE]

Back LANGUAGE

 In what language was the interview conducted? 

 

1. English 

2. Spanish 

3. Other

<1,2> [goto NUMVISIT] 

<3> [goto LANG_SP]

Back LANG_SP Specify: <30 characters> [goto NUMVISIT]

Back NUMVISIT Enter the total number of visits that were made to pick-up or place diary. <1-30> [goto OTHVISIT]

Back OTHVISIT Enter the number of other visits that were made. <0-30> [goto NUMCALL]

Back NUMCALL Enter the number of phone calls that were made to collect data. <0> [goto OTHCALL] 

<1-30> [goto CALLRESN]

Back CALLRESN What was the reason for collecting data by telephone? 

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas 

1. Collected missed items 

2. Additional respondents 

3. Other

<1,2> [goto OTHCALL] 

<3> [goto CALLSP]

Back CALLSP

 Specify:

<30 characters> [goto OTHCALL]

Back OTHCALL

 Enter the number of other Phone calls that were made?

<0-30> [goto DONE]

Back DONE ** CHECK ITEM ** [Goto SHOFINAL]
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Back SHOFINAL

OUTCOME: [Fill: OUTCOME] WEEK CODES 

Week 1 Placement: [Fill: INSTAT1] 

Week 1 Pick up: [Fill: PICK_UP1] 

Week 2 Placement: [Fill: INSTAT2] 

Week 2 Pick up: [Fill: PICK_UP2] 

DATES 

Place Date [fill: PLCEDAT1] 

Pick up Date [fill: PICKDTE1] 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1>

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BACK LANGUAGE * LANGUAGE

* Select the categories that describe this language situation. 

* Enter all that apply, separate with commas. 

1. Specify language or dialect. 

2. No household member able to translate 

3. Contact RO about language problem 

4. Unable to find translator 

5. No time left to find translator

If LANGUAGE = 1 goto SPECLANG 

else goto RSPNDENT

CHAI CTATEMPT *CONTACT HISTORY INSTRUMENT 

*Are you making a contact attempt or just looking at a case?

1. Contact attempt 

2. Looking at a case - exit CHI

<1> goto TIMEOFCT 

<2> exit CHI

CHAI TIMEOFCT * TIME OF CONTACT 

* Are you entering the Contact History Instrument at the time of a contact 

attempt?

1. Yes 

2. No

<1> goto PERORTEL 

<2> goto FR_DATE
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CHAI MODE

PERSONAL OR TELEPHONE 

Was this a personal or telephone contact attempt?

1. Personal 

2. Telephone

Goto to CTSTATUS

CHAI FRDATE DATE OF CONTACT 

 Enter the date of the contact attempt in MM/DD/YYYY format

Goto FR_TIME

CHAI FRTIME TIME OF CONTACT 

 Enter the time of the contact attempt in HH:MM am/pm format.

Goto PERORTEL

CHAI CTSTATUS CONTACT OR NONCONTACT

 Select the category that best describes this attempt. 

1. Contact with SAMPLE unit member 

2. Contact with NON-SAMPLE unit member 

3. Noncontact

<1> goto CTTYPE 

<2> If PERORTEL =1, goto NCTPER 

 If PERORTEL =2, goto NCTTEL

CHAI CTTYPE CONTACT

 Select the category that best describes this contact attempt. 

1. Completed case - ready to transmit 

2. Partial interview - follow-up required 

3. Unable to conduct interview

<1> goto RSPNDENT 

<2> goto NONINTER

CHAI NONINTER PARTIAL INTERVIEW OR UNABLE TO CONDUCT INTERVIEW 

 Select the categories that describe why you were not able to conduct the 

interview during this contact attempt. 

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Eligible person not available 

2. Inconvenient time 

3. Respondent is reluctant 

4. Language problem -specify 

5. Health problem 

6. Specify whom you talk with 

7. Successful paper questionnaire placement 

8. Other - specify

<4> goto LANGUAGE 

<6> goto TALKEDTO 

<7> goto CTOTHER 

<else> goto RSPNDENT
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 LANGUAGE LANGUAGE 

 Select the categories that describe this language situation. 

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Specify language or dialect 

2. No household member able to translate 

3. Contact RO about language problem 

4. Unable to find translator 

5. No time left to find translator

If LANGUAGE =1 goto SPECLANG 

else goto RSPNDENT

 SPECLANG SPECIFY LANGUAGE OR DIALECT. goto RSPNDENT

 TALKEDTO SPECIFY WHOM YOU TALKED TO 

 Specify with whom you talked.

Goto RSPNDENT

 CTOTHER OTHER Contact Category 

 Specify the reason for not completing the interview during this contact 

attempt.

goto RSPNDENT
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 RSPNDENT CONCERN/BEHAVIOR/RELUCTANCE 

 Select the categories that describe respondent concerns, behaviors, or 

reluctance during this contact attempt. 

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Not interested/Does not want to be bothered 

2. Too busy 

3. Interview takes too much time 

4. Breaks appointments (puts off FR indefinitely) 

5. Scheduling difficulties 

6. Survey is voluntary 

7. Privacy concerns 

8. Anti-govenment concerns 

9. Does not understand survey/Asks questions about the survey 

10. Survey content does not apply (retired, healthy, no crimes to report) 

11. Hang-up/slams door on FR 

12. Hostile or threatens FR 

13. Other household members tell respondent not to participate 

14. Talk only to specific household member 

15. Family issues 

16. Respondent requests same FR as last time 

17. Gave that information last time 

18. Asked too many personal questions last time 

19. Too many interviews 

20. Last interview took too long 

21. Intends to quit survey 

22. No concerns 

23. Other - specify

<23> goto RSPNDOTH 

<else> goto STRATEGS

 RSPNDOTH OTHER CONCERNS/BEHAVIORS/RELUCTANCE 

 Specify other concerns/behaviors/reluctance during this contact attempt.

goto STRATEGS
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 NCTTEL NONCONTACT / TELPHONE

 Select the categories that describe this telephone noncontact. 

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas. 

1. Got answering machine/service 

2. No answer 

3. Busy Signal 

4. Disconnected 

5. Wrong number 

6. FAX number 

7. Other - specify

<7> goto NCTTELOT 

<else> goto STRATEGS

 NCTTELOT OTHER Noncontact Telphone Attempt Category

 Specify the details about this telephone noncontact.

Goto STRATEGS

 NCTPER NONCONTACT / PERSONAL VISIT

 Select the categories that describe this personal visit noncontact. 

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. No one home 

2. No one home - - appointment broken 

3. No one home -- previous note / letter taken 

4. Household does not answer door - - evidence someone is home 

5. Drive-by 

6. Multiple drive-bys - specify 

7. Unable to reach / locked gate / buzzer entry 

8. Address does not exist/unable to locate 

9. On vacation, away from home / at second home 

10. Spoke with neighbor 

11. Building management / doorman contact 

12. Completed case (Type B or C) 

13. Sample respondent moved - specify 

14. Other - specify

<6> goto MRNDRIVE 

<13> goto NCTMOVED 

<14> goto NCTPEROT 

<else> goto STRATEGS

 NCTPEROT OTHER Noncontact Personal Visit Category

 Specify the details about this personal visit noncontact.

goto STRATEGS
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CHAI MRNDRIVE DRIVE-BYS ATTEMPTED TODAY 

 How many drive bys were: 

 Morning (12:00 - 11:59am)? 

 Afternoon (12:00pm - 4:59pm)? 

 Evening (5:00pm - 11:59pm)?

Goto AFTDRIVE

CHAI AFTDRIVE DRIVE-BYS ATTEMPTED TODAY 

 How many drive bys were: 

 Morning (12:00am - 11:59am)? 

 Afternoon (12:00pm - 4:59pm)?

 Evening (5:00pm - 11:59pm)?

Goto EVNDRIVE

CHAI EVNDRIVE DRIVE-BYS ATTEMPTED TODAY 

 How many drive bys were: 

 Morning (12:00am - 11:59am)? 

 Afternoon (12:00pm - 4:59pm)? 

 Evening (5:00pm - 11:59pm)?

Goto CONTINUE

 CONTINUE CONTINUE

 Is ^TOTDRVBY the correct number of drive-bys attempted today? 

 Enter 1 to continue or correct entry below.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

 NCTMOVED MOVED 

 Select the categories that describe this move situation. 

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Address unknown 

2. New address in FR's area 

3. New address - transfer to different RO/FR 

4. Further work need to get address 

5. Other - specify

<5> goto MOVEDOTH 

<else> goto STRATEGS

 MOVEDOTH OTHER Non Contact Moved Category 

 Specify the details about this move situation.

goto STRATEGS
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 STRATEGS CONTACT STRATEGIES ATTEMPTED

 Select the categories that describe the strategies used on this 

contact attempt. 

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Advance letter given 

2. Scheduled appointment 

3. Left Note/appointment card 

4. Left promotional packet / informational brochure 

5. Called household 

6. Left message on answering machine 

7. FR will request No One Home Letter 

8. FR will request Refusal Letter 

9. FR will request Better Understanding Letter 

10. Called Contact Person 

11. Stake-Out 

12. Check with neighbors 

13. Contacted other family members 

14. Contacted property manager 

15. Visited country assessor/post office/permit office 

16. On-line tracking database 

17. Sought help from SFR/RO 

18. Reassignment 

19. Offered incentive 

20. Used MAF or ALMI 

21. None 

22. Other - specify

if STRATEGS =22 goto STRATOTH 

else exit CHAI

 STRATOTH OTHER STRATEGY

 Specify the strategy used on this contact attempt.

exit CHI

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