CE-305

(1-1-96)

U.S. Department 

of Commerce

BUREAU OF 

THE CENSUS

Consumer Expenditure Surveys .

Quarterly Interview Survey

and

Diary Survey

Information

Booklet

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

BUREAU OF THE CENSUS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CE-305 (1-1-96)

Page

2 Race

Origin

3 month reference periods

Section 1B — General Housing Characteristics

Section 1C — Major Household Appliances

Section 3 — Types of Owned Real Estate

Closing Costs

Costs for Selling a Property

Mortgage Definitions

Mortgage Payment Items

Fees for Cooperatives

3

4

5

6

7—13

14—15 Section 5 — Construction, Repairs, Alterations and

Maintenance of Owned and Rented Property

16—19 Section 6 — Household Appliances and Other Selected Items

20 Section 7 — Household Equipment Repairs and Service Contracts

21—24 Section 8 — Home Furnishings and Related Household Items

25—27 Section 9 — Clothing and Sewing Materials

28 Sections 10 and 11 — Rented, Leased, and Owned Vehicles

29—31 Section 12 — Vehicle Operating Expenses

32 Section 13 — Insurance Other than Health

33—35 Section 15 — Medical and Health Expenditures

36 Section 16 — Educational Expenses

37—40 Section 18 — Trips and Vacations

Section 19 — Miscellaneous Expenses

Section 24 — Total CU Income

41—42

43

Homeowner’s Associations or

Condominiums Fees

Occupations

1995 Calendar

1996 Calendar

1997 Calendar

1996 Age Verification Chart

1997 Age Verification Chart

Fraction Conversion Chart

Diary Survey Checks When Reviewing Diary

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51—54

55—57

58

Interview Status Determination Chart for Diary Survey 

Privacy Act Statement and Introductions

3a Education

32a Section 14 — Hospitalization and Health Insurance
RACE .

1 — White

2 — Black

3 — American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut

4 — Asian or Pacific Islander (Includes

Japanese, Chinese, Filipino,

Korean, Vietnamese,

Asian Indian, Hawaiian, Samoan,

Guamanian, etc.)

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 2
ORIGIN

01 — German

02 — Italian

03 — Irish

04 — French

05 — Polish

06 — Russian

07 — English

08 — Scottish

10 — Mexican American

11 — Chicano

12 — Mexican

14 — Puerto Rican

15 — Cuban

16 — Central or South American

17 — Other Spanish

20 — Afro-American

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 3

(Black or Negro)

26 — Dutch 

27 — Swedish

28 — Hungarian

30 — Another group not listed
EDUCATION

00 — Never attended, preschool, kindergarten

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 3a

01 — 11 — 1st grade through 11th grade

38 — 12th grade, no diploma

39 — High school graduate — high school diploma,

or the equivalent (For example: GED)

40 — Some college but no degree 

41 — Associate degree in college — Occupational/Vocational

program

42 — Associate degree in college — Academic program

43 — Bachelor’s degree (For example: BA, AB, BS)

44 — Master’s degree (For example: MA, MS, MEng,

MEd, MSW, MBA)

45 — Professional School Degree (For example: MD,

DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)

46 — Doctorate degree (For example: PhD, EdD)
3-MONTH REFERENCE PERIODS

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 4

Current month

January October

February November

March December

April January

May February

June March

July April

August May

September June

October July

November August

December September

Date 3 months ago

(to replace parentheses)
Section 1 — GENERAL SURVEY INFORMATION

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 5

Part B — GENERAL HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

1. Type of structure

1 — Single family detached (detached structure with only one primary

residence; however, the structure could include a rental unit(s) in the

basement, attic, etc.)

2 — Row or townhouse — inner unit (2, 3, or 4 story structure with 2 walls

in common with other units and a private ground level entrance; it may

have a rental unit as part of the structure)

3 — End row or end townhouse (one common wall)

4 — Duplex (detached two unit structure with one common wall between

the units)

5 — 3-plex or 4-plex (3 or 4 unit structure with all units occupying the same

level or levels)

6 — Garden (a multi-unit structure, usually wider than it is high, having 2, 3,

or possibly 4 floors; characteristically the units not only have common

walls but are also stacked on top of one another)

7 — High-rise (a multi-unit structure which has 4 or more floors)

8 — Apartment or flat (a unit not described above; could be located in the

basement, attic, second floor or over the garage of one of the units

described above)

9 — Mobile home or trailer

10 — College dormitory

6., 7., 8. Fuels

1 — Gas (underground pipes)

3 — Electricity

4 — Fuel oil

9. Included with this housing unit

1 — Swimming pool

2 — Tennis court

3 — Barn or stable

4 — Greenhouse

5 — Guest house or separate servant’s quarters

6 — Enclosed porch

7 — Terrace

8 — Patio or balcony

9 — Apartment

10 — Off street parking

11 — Window air conditioning

12 — Central air conditioning
Section 1 — GENERAL SURVEY INFORMATION — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 6

Part C — MAJOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

1 — Electric cooking stove, range, or oven

10 — Clothes washer

11 — Clothes dryer

12 — Color television

13 — Computer, not solely for games

2 — Gas cooking stove, range, or oven 

3 — Microwave oven

4 — Other cooking stove, range, or oven

5 — Refrigerator

6 — Home freezer

7 — Built-in dishwasher

8 — Portable dishwasher

9 — Garbage disposal

14 — Sound component, component system, or 

15 — Video tape recorder, video disc player, or 

convection oven

woodburning stove

compact disc sound system

video cassette recorder (VCR)
Section 3 — OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND

OTHER OWNED REAL ESTATE

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 7

TYPES OF OWNED REAL ESTATE

100 — The home you currently live in

200 — A home you used to live in

600 — Property for business or investment purposes only

300 — A second home, vacation home, or recreational property 

400 — Unimproved land with no buildings on it

500 — Other property 
Section 3 — OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND

OTHER OWNED REAL ESTATE — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 8

CLOSING COSTS

Property survey charges

Title search

Recording fees

Transfer taxes

Escrow payment

Points paid by buyer

Deed preparation

Lawyer’s fees

Advertising costs
Section 3 — OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND

OTHER OWNED REAL ESTATE — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 9

COSTS FOR SELLING A PROPERTY

Commission to Realtor 

Closing costs

Points for financing

Mortgage penalties

Property inspection

Lawyer’s fees

Advertising costs

Deferred mortgage interest payment
Section 3 — OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND

OTHER OWNED REAL ESTATE — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 10

MORTGAGE DEFINITIONS

1 — Fixed rate mortgage (Conventional Mortgage, Fully Amortized

Payment Mortgage)

2 — Rate of interest is not fixed and can go up or down over the life of

the loan depending on the current interest rate (Variable Rate

Mortgage, Adjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM)

3 — Payments start out low but increase later (Graduated Payment

Mortgage)

4 — Interest and required payment are renegotiated on a regular basis

through the life of the loan (Rollover or Renegotiable Mortgage)

5 — Initial interest and required payments are lower than usual

mortgage rates. The lender receives the deferred interest plus a

fee when the property is sold (Deferred Interest Mortgage)

6 — Loan to the homeowner which pays a cash amount to the

homeowner each month until the home is sold or the owner dies.

(Sometimes used by owners who have paid off an earlier

mortgage, Reverse Annuity Mortgage.)

7 — Other (Specify)
Section 3 — OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND

OTHER OWNED REAL ESTATE — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 11

MORTGAGE PAYMENT ITEMS

1 — Principal and interest

2 — Property taxes

3 — Property insurance

4 — Life insurance

5 — Mortgage guarantee insurance

6 — Any other payments (Specify)
Section 3 — OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND

OTHER OWNED REAL ESTATE — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 12

FEES FOR COOPERATIVES

1 — Repayment of loans owed by cooperative 

2 — Property taxes

3 — Property insurance

4 — Management

5 — Repairs and maintenance, including lawn care and snow removal

6 — Improvements

7 — Recreational, including swimming, golf, and tennis facilities

8 — Security, including guards and alarm systems

9 — Utilities: such as gas, electricity, water, heat

10 — Trash collection

11 — Other (Specify)
Section 3 — OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND

OTHER OWNED REAL ESTATE — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 13

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS OR CONDOMINIUMS FEES

21 — Management 

22 — Repairs and maintenance, including lawn care and snow removal

23 — Improvements

24 — Utilities: such as gas, electricity, water, heat

25 — Parking 

26 — Recreational, including swimming, golf, and tennis facilities

27 — Security, including guards and alarm systems

28 — Maid service

29 — Medical services

30 — Trash collection

31 — Other (Specify)
Section 5 — CONSTRUCTION, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS AND 

MAINTENANCE OF OWNED AND RENTED PROPERTY

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 14

JOB TYPES

100 — Dwellings under construction, including a vacation or second

home

110 — Building an addition to the house or a new structure such as a

porch, garage, or new wing

120 — Finishing a basement or an attic or enclosing a porch

130 — Remodeling one or more rooms in the house

140 — Landscaping the ground or planting new shrubs or trees

150 — Building outdoor patios, walks, fences, or other enclosures,

driveways, or permanent swimming pools

160 — Repairing outdoor patios, walks, fences, driveways, or

permanent swimming pools (including permanent above

ground swimming pools) 

170 — Inside painting or papering, spackling, sanding

180 — Outside painting, caulking, sanding, or surface repairs

190 — Plastering or paneling

200 — Plumbing or water heating installations and repairs

210 — Electrical work

220 — Heating or air conditioning jobs

230 — Flooring repair or replacement, including inlaid linoleum or

vinyl tile

240 — Insulation

250 — Termite or other pest control

260 — Roofing, gutters, or downspouts

270 — Siding

280 — Installation, repair, or replacement of window panes, screens,

storm doors, awnings, and the like

290 — Masonry, brick, or stucco work

300 — Other improvements or repairs
Section 5 — CONSTRUCTION, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS AND 

MAINTENANCE OF OWNED AND RENTED PROPERTY — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 15

APPLIANCES

100 — Electric cooking stove, range, or oven

110 — Gas cooking stove, range, or oven

120 — Microwave oven

150 — Home freezer

160 — Dishwasher — built-in

170 — Dishwasher — portable

270 — Trash compactor

340 — Window air conditioner

130 — Other cooking stove, range, or oven including wood, coal, or

peat burning stoves

140 — Refrigerator

350 — Portable cooling and heating equipment, including portable

dehumidifiers, humidifiers, fans, and space heaters; excluding

window air conditioners 

900 — Other major home appliances and equipment

180 — Garbage disposal

190 — Clothes washer

200 — Clothes dryer

210 — Range hood

250 — Smoke alarms and detectors
Section 6 — APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT AND 

OTHER SELECTED ITEMS

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 16

Part A — HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

100 — Electric (including convection oven)

110 — Gas

120 — Microwave

150 — HOME FREEZER

160 — DISHWASHER — Built-in

170 — DISHWASHER — Portable

180 — GARBAGE DISPOSAL

190 — CLOTHES WASHER (including washer/dryer combinations)

200 — CLOTHES DRYER

210 — RANGE HOOD

230 — Small electrical kitchen appliances, including —

240 — Electrical personal care appliances, including —

130 — Other (such as a wood burning stove)

140 — REFRIGERATOR (including refrigerator/freezer combinations)

250 — Smoke detectors, including —

260 — Electric floor cleaning equipment, including —

COOKING STOVE, RANGE, OR OVEN

Part B — HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS

SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

automatic coffee

maker

bag sealer

blender

broiler

burger grill

coffee grinder

coffee maker

corn popper

crepe machine

deep fryer

egg cooker

electric barbecue

electric can opener

electric cookie press

electric fondue set

electric fry pan

electric iron

electric knife

electric timer

electric wok

food processor

food slicer

food warmer

hot dog cooker

hot plate

ice cream maker

ice crusher

juicer

meat grinder

mixer

complexion brush

curling iron

denture cleaner

electric brush

electric comb

wired

vacuum cleaner

pasta machine

pressure cooker

(electric)

roaster

sandwich grill

seal-a-meal

slow cooker

toaster

toaster oven

waffle iron

yogurt maker

electric hair trimmer

electric manicure set

electric razor

electric scale

electric toothbrush

facial sauna

foot bath

hot comb

hair curler

hair dryer

hair setter

make-up mirror

massager

water-pik

battery-operated ionization

chamber type

photo-cell type

electric broom rug shampooer floor polisher
Section 6 — APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT AND 

OTHER SELECTED ITEMS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 17

270 — OTHER HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES, including —

Part B — HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND OTHER SELECTED 

ITEMS — Continued

trash compactor

air purifier 

water filters 

home security devices (burglar alarms) including

console, control modules, burglar alarm console, 

door and window transmitters

telephones cordless telephones

pagers

280 — SEWING MACHINES (with or without cabinet)

590 — CALCULATORS

660 — TELEPHONES AND ACCESSORIES, including —

610 — TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICES

620 — TYPEWRITERS AND OTHER OFFICE MACHINES FOR NONBUSINESS

USE, including —

typewriter copy machine adding machine

640 — COMPUTERS, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND RELATED HARDWARE FOR

NONBUSINESS USE, including —

disk drives

computer printers

remote terminals

modems

monitors

mouse

home computers with or without CRT’s

tape equipment for computer use

CRT units for computer use only

interface equipment

cables

650 — COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND ACCESSORIES FOR NONBUSINESS

USE, including —

software floppy disks mouse pads printer cartridges

300 — PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT, including —

winder

enlarger

projector

camera

lens

tripod

filters

projection screen

electro flash

strobe light

(for photographs)

battery pack for camera flash

motor driven film advancer

Do not include film, film processing, or other photographic supplies.

310 — LAWNMOWING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER YARD MACHINERY, including —

manual lawn mower

power lawn mower

riding lawn mower motor tiller

electric lawn

trimmer

320 — Power tools, including —

electric drill

electric saw

router

sander

lathe

electric plane

electric polisher 

electric swimming pool 

cleaning equipment

TOOLS FOR HOME USE

330 — Nonpower tools, including —

wrench

socket

hammer pliers

nut driver

saw

hex key

plane

drill

phone jacks and cords

beepers fax machines

car phones

axe

screwdriver

chisel

shovel

clamp

level rake

trouble light

tractor (farm,

garden, etc.)

snow blower

fax modems

joy sticks
Section 6 — APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT AND 

OTHER SELECTED ITEMS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 18

HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

Part B — HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND OTHER SELECTED 

ITEMS — Continued

fan dehumidifier humidifier

340 — Window air conditioners

350 — Portable cooling and heating equipment, including —

360 — Color televisions (portable and table models)

370 — Color television consoles and combinations of TV; large screen

color TV projection equipment; color monitors, and other items

380 — Black and white TV’s, and combinations of TV’s with other items

video cassette player

video disc player

video cassette recorder/player

video tape recorder/player

video laser disc player

390 — VCR, video camera, video disc player, camcorder, including —

400 — Radio, all types, including —

CB (not permanently

mounted in an

automobile)

clock radio

console

short-wave

walky-talky

410 — Phonographs or record players

audio tape decks

reel-to-reel tape decks

430 — Sound components, component systems, and compact disc sound systems

speakers

mixer

stereo

tuner

amplifier

turntable

receiver

equalizer

tape deck (not specified)

compact disc players

stereo rack system

440 — Other sound and video equipment, including —

earphones/headphones

power converter

base station CB

antenna

power booster

headset

microphone

adapter for sound equipment

UHF video converter

antenna (TV, radio, etc.)

VCR tape rewinder

spaceheater

TELEVISIONS, RADIOS, VIDEO AND SOUND EQUIPMENT (Not installed in vehicles)

transistor/portable

Walkman (radio

only)

420 — Tape recorders and players (not permanently mounted in an automobile), 

including —

audio cassette players/recorders

Walkman (cassette/radio combination or cassette only)

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES, AND ACCESSORIES

450 — Piano, organ, or keyboards

460 — Other musical instruments, supplies and accessories, including —

guitar

valve oil

woodwinds

brass instruments

trombone

reeds

sheet music

strings for musical

instruments

stringed

instruments

saxophone

music stand

clarinet

picks

rosin

drums

music books

trumpet

any other musical

accessories

battery packs

670 — Satellite dishes
Section 6 — APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT AND 

OTHER SELECTED ITEMS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 19

SPORTS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

Part B — HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND OTHER SELECTED 

ITEMS — Continued

sports uniform

sports shoes

tennis ball

tennis racket

bowling ball

baseball

baseball glove

baseball bat

football

basketball

racquetball

racquetball racket

volleyball

roller skates

470 — General sports equipment, including —

480 — Health and exercise equipment, including —

weights

rowing machine

exercise mat

exercycle

weight bench

treadmill

exergym

tent

kerosene lamp

pack

500 — Hunting and fishing equipment, including —

fishing rod

fishing reel

fishing tackle

knife

rifle

shotgun

bow

BB/pellet gun

ammunition

510 — Winter sports equipment, including —

snow skis

ski boots

ski poles

ice skates

ice boat

sledding equipment

bullworker

vibrator

490 — Camping equipment, including —

sleeping bag

sleeping pad

air mattress

table tennis

equipment

lawn games

frisbee

boxing equipment 

karate equipment

pool equipment

badminton set

soccer ball

sports protective

equipment

golf ball

golf clubs

canteen

camping stove

camping cookware

portable heater

scopes (not specified) 

arrows

cross bow

toboggan

sled

520 — Water sports equipment, including —

water skis

life jacket

snorkel

water ski vest

diving equipment

surf board

raft

wind surf board

530 — Outboard motors

540 — Bicycles, including —

bicycle parts

stand

locks

tires

rack

tubes

supplies

550 — Tricycles and battery powered riders, including —

hotwheels

560 — Playground equipment, including —

portable swimming pool swing set

570 — Other sports and recreation equipment

telescope golf cart (non-riding)

Include specialized athletic shoes such as for football, baseball, soccer, biking, 

and bowling, except if included in the rental or activity fee for the sport.
Section 7 — HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT REPAIRS, SERVICE

CONTRACTS, AND FURNITURE REPAIR

AND REUPHOLSTERING

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 20

Part B — HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

washer

refrigerator

range/oven

portable heating equipment

portable air conditioning equipment (window air conditioner)

portable fans

dehumidifiers

sewing machines

typewriters

vacuum cleaners

110 — Other household appliances and equipment, such as —

120 — Televisions, radios, video and sound equipment, except those installed

in automobiles or other vehicles

130 — Lawn and garden equipment (including lawn mower repair, snowblower 

repair)

140 — Musical instruments and accessories (including professional tuning)

220 — Computers, computer systems, and related equipment for non-business use

150 — Hand or power tools

160 — Photographic equipment

170 — Sport and recreational equipment

180 — Personal care appliances

190 — Termite or pest control

200 — Heating or air conditioning equipment, such as —

central air conditioners

central coolers

furnaces

100 — Garbage disposal, range hood, or built-in dishwasher

Include any services provided under service contracts.

Include any services provided under service contracts. 

Do not include repairs.
Section 8 — HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED 

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 21

Part A — Purchases

sofabed

100 — Sofas, including —

101 — Living room chairs, including —

LIVING, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE

modular loveseat

recliner

bean bag chair

rocker

convertible chair

swivel

102 — Living room tables, including —

coffee table

TV table

end tables

lamp table

cocktail table

103 — Modular wall units, shelves, or cabinets including —

shelves

bookcase

curio cabinet record cabinet

104 — Ping-pong tables, pool tables, and other similar recreation room items

105 — Other living room, family, or recreation room furniture, including —

room divider

coat rack

card table/chairs

bar stools

foot stool (ottoman)

bar or porta bar

desk/chair

gun cabinet

106 — Living room furniture combinations, including —

sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites

DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE

110 — All dining room and kitchen furniture, including —

dinette set

dining table and chairs

serving table or cart

kitchen chairs

buffet

china closet

BEDROOM FURNITURE

120 — Mattresses and springs including rollaways

121 — Bedroom furniture other than mattresses and springs

headboard

brass bed

frames

bunk bed

chest

dresser

vanity

cedar chest

night tables

mirrors

chairs

armoire

water bed
Section 8 — HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED 

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 22

Part A — Purchases — Continued

crib

playpen

highchair

130 — Infants furniture, including —

INFANTS FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

mattress

dresser

chest

toy chest

131 — Infants equipment, including —

carriage

stroller

car seat

guard rail

baby bottle sterilizer

swing

140 — Patio, porch, or outdoor furniture

141 — Outdoor equipment, including —

barbecue grill patio lanterns patio umbrella

OFFICE FURNITURE FOR HOME USE

150 — All office furniture for home use, including —

file cabinet

safe

office chairs

drawing table

computer furniture

HOUSEHOLD DECORATIVE ITEMS

170 — Clocks

173 — Other household decorative items, including —

painting

sculpture

vase

ash tray

picture

mirror

planter

book ends

weather instruments

professional picture

professional portrait

fireplace equipment and

accessories

seasonal decorations 

(Christmas)

OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

171 — Lamps and other lighting fixtures, including —

Do not include any furniture used exclusively for business.

chandeliers
Section 8 — HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED 

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 23

Part A — Purchases — Continued

garment bag

180 — Storage items, including —

CLOSET STORAGE AND TRAVEL ITEMS

shoe bag shoe rack

181 — Travel items, including —

suitcases

travel garment bags

luggage

trunk

portable luggage carriers

attache cases

190 — Plastic dinnerware, including Tupperware

191 — China and other dinnerware

192 — Stainless, silver, and other flatware, except plastic

DISHES, DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, GLASSWARE, AND COOKWARE

193 — Glassware, including —

195 — Serving pieces other than silver

196 — Nonelectric cookware, including —

crystal

skillet

saucepan

crepe pan

pots

teakettle

griddle

roaster

pans

Dutch oven

broiler

pressure cooker

198 — Silver serving pieces, including —

tray pitcher bowl
Section 8 — HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED 

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 24

Part A — Purchases — Continued

sheets

pillowcases

pillows

blanket/cover

200 — Bedroom linens, including —

HOUSEHOLD LINENS

comforter

mattress pad

quilt

bedspread

baby blanket

electric blanket

201 — Bathroom linens, including —

towels

face cloths

toilet cover

shower curtain

bath rug

bath mat

tub mat

202 — Kitchen and dining room linens, including —

FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS

203 — Other linens, including —

205 — Slipcovers, decorative pillows and cushions, custom or ready-made

Wall-to-wall carpeting for one or more rooms

washer/dryer cover

doilies

210 — Installed (original carpeting)

216 — Installed (replacement carpeting)

211 — Non-installed (original carpeting)

217 — Non-installed (replacement carpeting)

212 — Carpet squares

tablecloths

dish towels

small appliance cover

linen napkins

cloth napkins

dish cloths

placemats

213 — Room-size rugs and other non-permanent floor coverings

214 — Curtains and drapes (either custom or ready-made)

215 — Venetian blinds, window shades, and other window coverings (either

custom or ready-made)

covers for living room tables
Section 9 — CLOTHING AND SEWING MATERIALS

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 25

Part A — Clothing (Do not include here — clothing for children under 2 years of age.)

shawl

windbreaker

rain slick

stole

100 — COATS, JACKETS, AND FURS, including —

fur jacket

fur coat

carcoat

pants coat

outerwear

jacket

topcoat

110 — SPORT COATS AND TAILORED JACKETS, including —

blazer safari jacket shirt jacket

120 — SUITS, including —

130 — VESTS (purchased separately, not with a suit), excluding sweater vests

and down vests

140 — SWEATERS AND SWEATER SETS, including —

cardigan

sweater vest

formal suit man’s suit (of

two or more

pieces)

woman’s suit (of two

or more pieces)

pullover

ski sweater

raincoat (excluding plastic

folded-up raincoat)

down vest

coat sweater

V-neck sweater

150 — TROUSERS, SLACKS, JEANS AND DUNGAREES, including —

jump suit

coveralls

dress pants

dress slacks

work pants

blue jeans

160 — SHORTS AND SHORT SETS, including men’s and boys’ dress and 

casual shorts and women’s and girls’ shorts and short sets.

jumpers

muu-muu’s

formals or

semi-formals

170 — DRESSES, including —

housedress

two-piece

dresses

one or twopiece

pantdresses

sundress

wedding gown

180 — SKIRTS AND CULOTTES, including —

gauchos pant skirts

190 — SHIRTS, BLOUSES, AND TOPS, including —

jean shirt

knit blouse

sport shirt

dress shirt

tops

work shirt

casual slacks

sports slacks 

maternity pants

Do not include any athletic shorts.

T-shirt

maternity top

Do not include any tennis skirts, golf skirts, or other athletic skirts.

Do not include any sweat shirts or athletic shirts.
Section 9 — CLOTHING AND SEWING MATERIALS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 26

Part A — Clothing (Do not include here — clothing for children 

under 2 years of age.) — Continued

undershorts

body stockings

200 — UNDERGARMENTS, including —

bras

panties

girdles

undershirts

210 — HOSIERY, including —

socks knee-highs stockings

220 — NIGHTWEAR AND LOUNGEWEAR, including —

230 — ACCESSORIES, including —

hat/bonnet

cap

hard hat

umbrella

belt

pajamas

robe

night shirt

house coat

thermal sleeping

garments

ties

ascot

scarf

bow ties

hand bag

thermal underwear

gloves

mittens

purse

wallet

240 — ACTIVE SPORTSWEAR, including—

athletic shorts

athletic shirt

hunting wear

tennis outfit

jogging suit

athletic skirt

leotards

sweatshirt

swimwear

swimwear

accessories

250 — UNIFORMS, other than sport, for which the cost is not reimbursed,

including shirts, pants, suits, service apparel, such as: medical, barber,

boy or girl scout, mechanic, waiter/waitress, plumber and lab smocks,

and military apparel

dress shoes

boots

260 — COSTUMES, including costumes for dance, ballet, Halloween, etc.

sandals

bedroom slippers

sneakers, jogging, aerobic,

basketball, tennis shoes

casual shoes

280 — FOOTWEAR, including —

290 — COATS, JACKETS, SNOWSUITS

sweater

romper

coveralls

overalls

shirt

bathing suits

sunsuit

jumpsuit

vest

playsuit

jogging suit

blouse

pants

pants set

short set

athletic supporter/

groin protector

snow and ski suit

Do not include any sports uniforms.

crawler

tops

T-shirts

jeans

Do not include specialized athletic shoes such as for football, soccer,

bowling, biking, or baseball.

tights pantyhose

night gown

apron

ear muffs

helmet

handkerchief

bridal headpiece

bridal bouquet

beret

fold-up rain accessories

300 — DRESSES AND OTHER OUTERWEAR, including —

Part B — Infants Clothing

Clothing for infants under 2 years of age
Section 9 — CLOTHING AND SEWING MATERIALS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 27

310 — UNDERWEAR AND DIAPERS, including disposable 

Do not include diaper service.

320 — SLEEPING GARMENTS

330 — LAYETTES

340 — ACCESSORIES, including —

boots

mittens/gloves

slippers

socks

shoes

370 — WATCHES, including —

analog and digital watches

400 — SEWING AND KNITTING MATERIALS FOR THE HOME, including fabric

for making slipcovers, blankets, quilts, afghans, tablecloths, silk 

flowers, curtains, etc., and for handwork including yarn

costume jewelry, rings, and infants jewelry

380 — JEWELRY, including —

fiberfill

quilt pad

rug material

interfacing

beads, glitter,

sequins

foam rubber

shredded foam

stuffing

solid foam

felt or felt square

booties

bibs

caps/hats

bonnets

Part B — Infants Clothing — Continued

Part D — Clothing Services

Part B — Watches, Jewelry, and Hairpieces

Part C — Sewing Materials

420 — SEWING NOTIONS, including —

430 — OTHER SEWING MATERIALS, including —

patterns

latch hooks

crochet hooks

embroidery

hoops

needlepoint

stretchers

sewing basket

sewing kit

crochet thread

embroidery thread

seam binding

button hole twist

snaps

buttons

measuring tapes

scissors or

pinking shears

zipper

lining

needles/pins

thread/thread

caddy

knitting needles,

equipment

450 — REPAIR, ALTERATION, AND TAILORING FOR CLOTHING AND

ACCESSORIES

410 — SEWING MATERIALS FOR MAKING CLOTHES, including any fabric 

used for making clothing, belts, handbags

460 — SHOE REPAIR AND OTHER SHOE SERVICES

470 — WATCH OR JEWELRY REPAIR, including cleaning

480 — CLOTHING RENTAL, including formal wear

490 — CLOTHING STORAGE

390 — HAIRPIECES, WIGS, OR TOUPEES
Sections 10 and 11 — RENTED, LEASED,

AND OWNED VEHICLES

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 28

100 — AUTOMOBILE

110 — TRUCK, INCLUDING VANS, ALSO INCLUDES MINIVANS AND JEEPS

120 — MOTORIZED CAMPER-COACH

130 — TRAILER-TYPE CAMPER

140 — OTHER ATTACHABLE-TYPE CAMPER

160 — BOAT, WITH A MOTOR

150 — MOTORCYCLE, MOTOR SCOOTER OR MOPED (MOTORIZED BICYCLE)

such as for a boat, or cycle — includes trailer for snowmobile or for 

moving, hauling, etc.

such as a snowmobile, dunebuggy, go-cart or riding golf cart (except 

charges for rental of golf carts included in golfing fees)

180 — TRAILER OTHER THAN CAMPER

190 — PRIVATE PLANE

200 — ANY OTHER VEHICLE

170 — BOAT, WITHOUT A MOTOR
Section 12 — VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 29

100 — OIL CHANGE, LUBRICATION, and OIL FILTER

(Include oil only if purchased for an oil change)

adjust ignition

timing or mixture

110 — MOTOR TUNE-UP, including —

Part A — Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Parts, and Equipment

air/fuel filters

breather/vapor/air

filter element

computer sensor

distributor cap, rotor

emission controls

ignition wires

pcv valve

spark plugs

anti-lock brake

bleed brake 

system

brake

adjustment

120 — BRAKE WORK, including —

brake fluid

hydraulic system

master cylinder

machine drums/

rotors

parking brake

shoes or pads

wheel calipers

wheel cylinder

adjust valve

130 — BATTERY PURCHASES AND INSTALLATION

140 — TIRE PURCHASES AND MOUNTING

150 — TIRE REPAIRS

160 — FRONT END ALIGNMENT, WHEEL BALANCING, WHEEL ROTATION

axle bearing/

seals

axle shafts

ball joints

170 — STEERING OR FRONT-END WORK, including —

bushings

CV joints/boots

idler arms

power steering

fluid/filter

rack and pinion

steering box/

linkage

studs, lug nuts

tie rods

wheel hubs

alternator belt

alternator/

generator

battery

charging

180 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORK, including —

car computer

coil

gauges/

instruments

ignition system

starter motor

switches

voltage-regulator

wiring
Section 12 — VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 30

carburetor

choke

crankshaft

bearings

190 — ENGINE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, including —

fuel injector

fuel pump/lines/

filter

gaskets

motor mounts

oil pump/cooler/

hoses/lines

pistons/rods

timing chain/

gears or belt

turbo charge

compressor

200 — AIR CONDITIONING WORK, including —

condenser motor/switch recharging

coolant or filter

cooling fan/

controls

cooling fan relay

210 — ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WORK, including —

fan or water pump

belt

fan switch or motor

heater core

hoses

pressure cap

radiator

thermostat

water pump

catalytic converter

exhaust pipe

300 — EXHAUST SYSTEM WORK, including —

hanger/clamps

manifold gasket

muffler resonator

clutch cable

clutch fork

flywheel

310 — CLUTCH OR TRANSMISSION WORK, including —

hydraulic system

master cylinder

pilot bearing

rebuilt

transmission

safety switch

shaft seal

transaxle

transmission filter

transmission fluid

convertible top

crash repairs

320 — BODY WORK AND PAINTING, including —

doors

glass replaced

rust proofing

sanding

T-roof

vinyl top

330 — SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT, including MacPherson struts
Section 12 — VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 31

axle fluid

axle mounts/

bushings

coil or leaf springs

340 — DRIVE SHAFT OR REAR-END WORK, including —

CV joints

differential

grommet

rear axle

rear wheel axle seal

rear wheel bearings

suspension

tie rods

universal joint

antenna

CB antenna

350 — AUDIO EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION, including —

CB radio

radio

speakers

stereo equipment

tape player

alarm system

bike/ski racks

bumper guards

360 — VEHICLE ACCESSORIES AND CUSTOMIZING, including —

carpeting

fender skirts

luggage rack

running boards

seat covers

spoilers

steering wheel 

covers

battery cables

brake lights

car wash

charcoal canisterfilters

370 — OTHER VEHICLE SERVICES, PARTS, AND EQUIPMENT, including —

gas cable/cap/can

gasket sets

headlights

heater repair

hub caps

jack

light bulbs

speedometer cable

tire pressure gauge

tire/wheel

 combination

vent filters

wheel lugs

wheels

windshieldwipers
Section 13 — INSURANCE OTHER THAN HEALTH

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 32

Term Insurance

Whole-Life Insurance

Cash Benefits

Mortgage Insurance

Veterans Insurance

Annuities

100 — LIFE INSURANCE OR OTHER POLICIES WHICH PROVIDE BENEFITS IN

CASE OF DEATH OR DISABILITY, including —

Liability Insurance

Collision Insurance

Comprehensive Insurance

Bodily Injury Insurance

Property Damage Insurance

No-Fault Insurance

200 — AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER VEHICLE INSURANCE, including —

HOME INSURANCE

400 — TENANT’S INSURANCE

500 — FIRE AND EXTENDED COVERAGE INSURANCE

Credit Card Insurance

Personal Liability Insurance

Mortgage Guarantee Insurance

Ambulance

Umbrella policies

600 — OTHER TYPES OF NONHEALTH INSURANCE, including —

Do not include malpractice insurance.

Insurance protecting your home, furniture, personal effects, or other property

against fire, theft, loss, earthquakes, or damage from other means.

300 — HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE, including any insurance covered 

in mortgage payments or flood insurance

Income or Disability Insurance

Group-Life Insurance 

Straight-Life Insurance 

Flight Insurance

Life Endowments 

Burial Insurance 

Long-Term Care Insurance
Section 14 — HOSPITALIZATION AND HEALTH INSURANCE

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 32a

1 — HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION

Expenses in this type of plan are usually covered in full or there is a

modest co-payment at the time of your visit. There are two basic types

of HMO’s. The first is the group/staff type in which you go to a central

facility (group health center) to receive care. The second type is an

independent practice association (IPA) in which providers work from

their individual offices and are referred to as primary care physicians.

2 — FEE FOR SERVICE PLAN

In a fee for service type of plan you or your insurance company is

generally billed after each visit. In a traditional fee for service plan you

may go to any doctor or hospital you choose. In a Preferred Provider

Organization (PPO) you are provided with a list of doctors from which

you may choose. If you choose to go to one of the doctors on the PPO

list, the amount of expenses covered is higher than if you go to a

doctor not on the list.

3 — COMMERCIAL MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT

A Commercial Medicare Supplement is a voluntary contributory private

insurance plan available to Medicare recipients, to cover the costs of

deductibles, coinsurance, physician services and other medical and

health services.

4 — SPECIAL PURPOSE PLAN

A special purpose plan is one which covers only specific health needs.

Examples of special purpose health insurance plans are —

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Insurance

Mental Health Insurance

Dread Disease Policy
Section 15 — MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENDITURES

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 33

eye examinations

110 — EYE EXAMINATIONS, TREATMENT, OR SURGERY, such as —

eye glasses

kits and equipment

fittings

contact lenses

warranty expenses

120 — PURCHASE OF EYE GLASSES OR CONTACT LENSES, such as —

DENTAL CARE

310 — HOSPITAL ROOM, such as —

operating room

recovery room

X-rays

oxygen

anesthetics

320 — HOSPITAL SERVICES, including all services provided and billed by the

hospital, such as —

200 — DENTAL CARE, such as —

surgery

EYE CARE

INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE

laboratory tests

intensive care unit

drugs and medicine

treatment rooms

nursing services

examinations

therapy

injections

blood transfusions

any other services

room meals

bridges

orthodontic work

fillings

caps or crowns

examinations

cleanings

X-rays

dentures

root canals

any other dental services

eye treatments

insurance
Section 15 — MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENDITURES — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 34

chiropractor

acupuncturist

homeopath

physical therapist

410 — ALL SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN 

PHYSICIANS, such as —

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

510 — LAB TESTS OR X-RAYS

substance abuse centers

520 — CARE IN CONVALESCENT OR NURSING HOME, such as —

420 — ALL SERVICES PROVIDED AND BILLED BY PHYSICIANS, such as —

podiatrist

midwife

naturopath

nurse practitioners

SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS

OTHER MEDICAL CARE SERVICES

nursing home

Include all services provided and billed by a convalescent 

or nursing home.

X-rays blood tests

internist

dermatologist

psychiatrist

surgeon

general practitioner

gynecologist

urologist

osteopath

plastic surgeon

pediatrician

any other type of physicians

psychologist

substance abuse professionals

marriage counselor

other types of lab tests

Do not include services received in a hospital as an

inpatient or services for eye and dental care.

ambulance services

rescue services

blood donation

530 — OTHER MEDICAL CARE, such as —

outpatient hospital care

emergency room services

If medical care is given in outpatient department or

emergency room, include —

injections

allergy shots

cardiology test

cardiogram

skin treatment

hearing test

cancer treatment

baby shots

physicians check up

broken/sprained bones

blood pressure check
Section 15 — MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENDITURES — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 35

610 — PURCHASE OF HEARING AIDS

640 — PURCHASE OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL

EQUIPMENT, such as —

ice bags

hot water bottles

heating pads

650 — RENTAL OF MEDICAL OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL

USE, such as —

630 — RENTAL OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT,

such as —

MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES

sinus masks

blood pressure kits

vaporizers

splints

cervical collars

wheelchairs

braces

crutches

canes

walkers

whirlpools

slings

ace bandages

thermometers

ice bags

hot water bottles

heating pads

pollen masks

660 — PURCHASE OF MEDICAL OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL

USE, such as —

sinus masks

insulin needles

syringes

blood pressure kits

vaporizers

Do not include purchases of items such as band aids, gauze, cotton

roll, and cotton balls.

620 — PRESCRIBED MEDICINES OR PRESCRIBED DRUGS

splints

cervical collars

wheelchairs

braces

crutches

canes

walkers

whirlpools

slings

ace bandages

sun lamps

therapeutic heat lamps

sun lamps

therapeutic heat lamps

ostomy supplies

oxygen

orthopedic appliances

(supports)
Section 16 — EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 36

200 — NURSERY SCHOOL OR CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS, including

noninstructional day camps

300 — TUITION, including —

student dormitory

fraternity

310 — HOUSING WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL, including —

100 — RECREATIONAL LESSONS OR OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, including —

sorority

dancing

music

painting

sewing

needlepoint

horse riding

golf

tennis

skiing

swimming

skydiving

cooking

driving

photography

sailing

instructional day camps

any other recreational lessons

text books

microscopes

technical books

320 — FOOD OR BOARD WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL

slide rule

art supplies

cap and gown

Include only those expenses paid directly to the school or

to other educational facility.

business school

secretarial school

technical school

vocational school

college or university

high school

seminary

preparatory school

elementary school

parochial school

adult education

housing for married students

drafting equipment

laboratory equipment

Include only those expenses paid directly to the school or

to other educational facility.

Include only those expenses paid directly to the school or

to other educational facility.

340 — RENTAL OF ANY SCHOOL BOOKS OR EQUIPMENT, WHICH HAS NOT

ALREADY BEEN REPORTED, including —

text books

microscopes

technical books

slide rule

art supplies

cap and gown

drafting equipment

laboratory equipment

350 — PURCHASE OF ANY SCHOOL BOOKS, SUPPLIES, OR EQUIPMENT, 

WHICH HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN REPORTED, including —

laboratory fees

registration fees

laundry fees

matriculation fees

health fees

student union fees

administration fees

athletic fees

transportation fees

360 — OTHER SCHOOL RELATED EXPENSES NOT ALREADY REPORTED,

including —
Section 18 — TRIPS AND VACATIONS

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 37

TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION

1 — local (taxi, etc.)

2 — airplane

3 — train

4 — bus

5 — ship

(COMMERCIAL)

6 — car, jeep

7 — truck, van

8 — motorcycle, moped

9 — private plane

(RENTED)

13 — car owned by CU

14 — vehicle leased by CU

15 — other vehicle owned by CU

16 — vehicle owned by someone else

(PRIVATE)

17 — other transport

10 — boat, trailer

11 — camper

12 — other vehicles
Section 18 — TRIPS AND VACATIONS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 38

RENTAL OF SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Golf clubs

Skis

Fishing equipment

Boat

Other sports equipment
Section 18 — TRIPS AND VACATIONS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 39

FEES FOR PLAYING SPORTS

Golf

Fishing

Swimming

Tennis

Skiing

Bowling

Exercise classes 

Other sports
Section 18 — TRIPS AND VACATIONS — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 40

ENTERTAINMENT OR ADMISSIONS

Movies

Theater

Concerts

Museums

Tours

Sports events

Other entertainment event
Section 19 — MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 41

110 — PURCHASE OR UPKEEP OF CEMETERY LOTS OR VAULTS

140 — FRESH FLOWERS OR POTTED PLANTS

burial fees

100 — FUNERALS, BURIALS, OR CREMATION

limousines (used

during funeral)

burial plans

bridal showers

weddings

anniversaries

130 — CATERED AFFAIRS, including —

parties

graduations

confirmations

Bar Mitzvah

Bat Mitzvah

income tax

preparation

160 — ACCOUNTING FEES, including —

trust management estate management

fertilize lawn, etc.

tree removal

planting

HOME SERVICES PROVIDED BY NON-CU MEMBER

lawn cutting

tilling

plowing

hedge trimming

tree pruning

190 — BABYSITTING OR OTHER CHILD CARE IN YOUR HOME

cleaning

window washing

170 — GARDENING OR LAWN CARE SERVICES, including —

laundering

carpet cleaning

cooking

180 — HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES, including —

Will

150 — LEGAL FEES, including —

Divorce Contracts

Do not include nursery school care or care in a day care center.

Do not include fees for business purposes or those related to closing 

costs for the purchase of real estate.

Do not include fees for business purposes.

Include any services provided under service contracts.

Do not include services which are covered by management or 

maintenance fees.

220 — BABYSITTING OR OTHER CHILD CARE IN SOMEONE ELSE’S HOME

Do not include nursery school care or care in a day care center.

flowers for funeral

210 — OTHER HOME SERVICES AND SMALL REPAIR JOBS AROUND THE

HOUSE, NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED

Include diaper service.
Section 19 — MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 42

300 — HAND HELD COMPUTER GAMES AND COMPUTER BOARD GAMES

TV computer game

hardware

290 — TV COMPUTER GAMES AND COMPUTER GAME SOFTWARE

video game hardware

video games

model kits

rug kits

340 — HOBBIES

needlepoint kits

knitting kits

arts and craft supplies

250 — PET SERVICES, including —

aquarium

hamster cage

dog

bird

230 — MOVING, STORAGE, AND FREIGHT EXPRESS

tropical fish

pet toys

guinea pig

hamster

dog house

bird cage

cat

gerbil

240 — PURCHASE OF PETS, PET SUPPLIES, AND MEDICINE FOR PETS, 

including —

games

infant toys

trains

330 — TOYS AND GAMES

stuffed animals

dart board

dolls

darts

Do not include expenses that are reimbursed by employer or 

other persons outside of the CU.

260 — VETERINARIAN EXPENSES FOR PETS

270 — MONEY GIVEN TO NON-CU MEMBERS, CHARITIES, AND OTHER 

ORGANIZATIONS, including contributions to —

Also include cash gifts given to students away at a college or university.

310 — ALIMONY

320 — CHILD SUPPORT

charities

civic organizations

churches

grooming license kennels

200 — CARE FOR INVALIDS, CONVALESCENTS, HANDICAPPED, OR ELDERLY 

PERSONS IN THE HOME

Do not include institutional or medical care.

350 — ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS

280 — COMPUTER INFORMATION SERVICES

computer bulletin

board services

internet services

schools
Section 24 — TOTAL CU INCOME

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 43

1. Loss

2. Under $3,000

3. $ 3,000 — $ 5,999

4. $ 6,000 — $ 7,499

5. $ 7,500 — $ 9,999

6. $10,000 — $12,999

7. $13,000 — $14,999

8. $15,000 — $19,999

9. $20,000 — $24,999

10. $25,000 — $29,999

11. $30,000 — $34,999

12. $35,000 — $49,999

13. $50,000 — $74,999

14. $75,000+
OCCUPATIONS

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 44

administrator

01 — ADMINISTRATOR, MANAGER

funeral director

registered nurse

computer systems analyst

engineer

03 — PROFESSIONAL

accountant

social worker

physician

computer programmer

lawyer

clergy

cashier

motor vehicle salesperson

05 — SALES, RETAIL

commodity salesperson

door to door salesperson

apparel salesperson

mining sales representative

financial services

manufacturing sales representative

real estate sales person

wholesale sales representative

insurance salesperson

health technician

drafting

06 — SALES, BUSINESS GOODS AND SERVICES

practical nurse

electronic technician

clinical laboratory technician

07 — TECHNICIAN

secretary

computer assistant

04 — ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, INCLUDING CLERICAL

bookkeeper

receptionist

clerk

typist

manager

teacher

02 — TEACHER

guidance counselor

private guard

08 — PROTECTIVE SERVICE

police officer firefighter

nanny

09 — PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD SERVICE

household worker

janitor

food preparer

child care worker

cook

food counter/fountain worker

hairstylist

waiter/waitress

orderly

maid/houseman

10 — OTHER SERVICE

machine operator

11 — MACHINE OPERATOR, ASSEMBLER, INSPECTOR

assembler inspector

truck driver

12 — TRANSPORTATION OPERATOR

bus driver tractor operator

stock handler

construction laborer

13 — HANDLER, HELPER, LABORER

freight handler

packager

material handler

automobile mechanic

sheet metal worker

14 — MECHANIC, REPAIRER, PRECISION PRODUCTION

machine repairer

meat cutter

machinist

tailor

carpenter

plumber

15 — CONSTRUCTION, MINING

electrician

mining worker

painter

farmer

16 — FARMING

farm worker

forestry worker

animal caretaker

17 — FORESTRY, FISHING, GROUNDSKEEPING

fisher groundskeeper

armed forces

18 — ARMED FORCES
CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 45

CALENDAR

1995

SEPTEMBER

JANUARY

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

FEBRUARY

JUNE

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

NOVEMBER

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

1

8

15

22

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

MAY

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

JULY

MARCH

APRIL

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

AUGUST

OCTOBER

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

DECEMBER

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27
CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 46

CALENDAR

1996

SEPTEMBER

JANUARY

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

FEBRUARY

JUNE

SMTWT F S

7

14

2

9

16

23

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

NOVEMBER

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

MAY

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

JULY

MARCH

APRIL

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

AUGUST

OCTOBER

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

DECEMBER

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

21

28
CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 47

CALENDAR

1997

SEPTEMBER

JANUARY

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

FEBRUARY

JUNE

SMTWT F S

7

14

2

9

16

23

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

NOVEMBER

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

1

8

15

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

MAY

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

JULY

MARCH

APRIL

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

AUGUST

OCTOBER

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

DECEMBER

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

31

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

1

8

15

22

29

SMTWT F S

7

14

21

28

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

5

12

19

26

1

8

15

22

29

6

13

20

27

21

28

22
AGE VERIFICATION CHART FOR 1996

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 48

AGE — 1996

In using this chart, determine age as follows: Locate the birth year of the person on the chart. If the

person has not had a birthday as of the day of the interview in 1996, the correct age will be shown in

the "No" column. If the person has had a birthday, the correct age will be in the "Yes" column.

No

INSTRUCTIONS

Year of birth Year of birth Birthday in 1996? Birthday in 1996?

AGE AGE Yes No Yes

1907

1908

1909

1910

1911

1912

1913

1914

1915

1916

1917

1918

1919

1920

1921

1922

1923

1924

1925

1926

1927

1928

1929

1930

1931

1932

1933

1934

1935

1936

1937

1938

1939

1940

1941

1942

1943

1944

1945

1946

1947

1948

1949

1950

1951

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957

1958

1959

1960

1961

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

1969

1970

1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

88

87

86

85

84

83

82

81

80

79

78

77

76

75

74

73

72

71

70

69

68

67

66

65

64

63

62

61

60

59

58

57

56

55

54

53

52

51

50

49

48

47

46

45

44

43

42

41

40

39

38

37

36

35

34

33

32

31

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

09

08

07

06

05

04

03

02

01

00

NA

89

88

87

86

85

44

43

42

41

40

84

83

82

81

80

79

78

77

76

75

74

73

72

71

70

69

68

67

66

65

64

63

62

61

60

59

58

57

56

55

54

53

52

51

50

49

48

47

46

45

39

38

37

36

35

34

33

32

31

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

04

03

02

01

00

09

08

07

06

05
AGE VERIFICATION CHART FOR 1997

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 49

AGE — 1997

In using this chart, determine age as follows: Locate the birth year of the person on the chart. If the

person has not had a birthday as of the day of the interview in 1997, the correct age will be shown in

the "No" column. If the person has had a birthday, the correct age will be in the "Yes" column.

No

INSTRUCTIONS

Year of birth Year of birth Birthday in 1997? Birthday in 1997?

AGE AGE Yes No Yes

1908

1909

1910

1911

1912

1913

1914

1915

1916

1917

1918

1919

1920

1921

1922

1923

1924

1925

1926

1927

1928

1929

1930

1931

1932

1933

1934

1935

1936

1937

1938

1939

1940

1941

1942

1943

1944

1945

1946

1947

1948

1949

1950

1951

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957

1958

1959

1960

1961

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

1969

1970

1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

88

87

86

85

84

83

82

81

80

79

78

77

76

75

74

73

72

71

70

69

68

67

66

65

64

63

62

61

60

59

58

57

56

55

54

53

52

51

50

49

48

47

46

45

44

43

42

41

40

39

38

37

36

35

34

33

32

31

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

09

08

07

06

05

04

03

02

01

00

NA

89

88

87

86

85

44

43

42

41

40

84

83

82

81

80

79

78

77

76

75

74

73

72

71

70

69

68

67

66

65

64

63

62

61

60

59

58

57

56

55

54

53

52

51

50

49

48

47

46

45

39

38

37

36

35

34

33

32

31

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

04

03

02

01

00

09

08

07

06

05
FRACTION CONVERSION CHART

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 50

Fractions to Percentages

Fraction %% % Fraction Fraction

1/2

1/3

2/3

1/4

2/4

3/4

1/5

2/5

3/5

4/5

1/6

2/6

3/6

4/6

5/6

1/7

2/7

3/7

4/7

5/7

6/7

1/8

2/8

3/8

4/8

5/8

6/8

7/8

1/9

2/9

3/9

4/9

5/9

6/9

7/9

8/9

50.00

33.33

66.67

25.00

50.00

75.00

20.00

40.00

60.00

80.00

16.67

33.33

50.00

66.67

83.33

1/10

2/10

3/10

4/10

5/10

6/10

7/10

8/10

9/10

14.29

28.57

42.86

57.14

71.42

85.71

12.50

25.00

37.50

50.00

62.50

75.00

87.50

11.11

22.22

33.33

44.44

55.55

66.67

77.78

88.89

10.00

20.00

30.00

40.00

50.00

60.00

70.00

80.00

90.00
DIARY SURVEY CHECKS

FOR THE DIARY FORM CE-801

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 51

FOOD FOR HOME CONSUMPTION

When reviewing the Diary, check each page in the form. Be sure that ALL

entries have as much detail as possible. The following are EXAMPLES of

information that is often omitted.

BAKERY PRODUCTS — Specify type such as cupcakes, apple pie, etc.

CHICKEN — Specify if whole or parts, such as chicken legs, chicken wings, etc.

BEEF — Specify the cut of beef and describe, such as round steak, ground beef,

prime rib, etc.

POULTRY — Specify whether it is chicken, turkey, or other

BREAD — Specify if white, whole wheat, rye, pumpernickel, etc.

JUICE, BEVERAGE — Specify type such as orange juice, grape juice, fruit punch

OTHER FOOD — Give a complete description, such as boxed scalloped potatoes

SOFT DRINKS — Specify if cola or other type; if not cola, specify if carbonated

or noncarbonated

COFFEE — Specify if instant or ground

I. EXPENDITURE DETAIL CHECK EXAMPLES

MEALS — Specify the type of meal (lunch, breakfast, snack, dinner). Indicate

whether alcohol is included with the yes/no alcohol question for all meals. If

alcohol is included specify the type (beer, wine, whiskey, etc.) and the cost.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — If the purchase is exclusively alcohol, specify the 

type of alcohol (beer, wine, etc.) and both the total cost and the alcohol cost, 

which should be identical. Both cost entries must be recorded. Be sure that 

the yes/no question is answered.

FOOD AWAY FROM HOME

MILK — Specify whether the milk is whole, skim, etc.

PORK — Specify the cut and describe, such as pork loin roast, whole ham,

pork spareribs
DIARY SURVEY CHECKS

FOR THE DIARY FORM CE-801 — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 52

CLOTHING, SHOES, AND JEWELRY

SHOES — If sport shoes, specify sport such as football cleats, ice skates, etc.

Enter code indicating for whom the shoes were purchased.

MEDICINE — Specify if prescribed or over the counter, such as nonprescription 

cough medicine

JEWELRY — Specify the type of jewelry, such as watches, etc. Enter code

indicating for whom the jewelry was purchased.

ALL OTHER PURCHASES AND EXPENSES

CLOTHING — Specify the type of clothing and give a description of the item

purchased. Enter code indicating for whom the item was purchased.

DOCTOR BILLS — Specify type of doctor, such as dentist, internist

TABLEWARE — Specify type, such as china, flatware, silver serving pieces, etc.

SOAP — Specify hand soap or laundry soap

LAUNDRY/DRY CLEANING — Specify if coin operated or not coin operated;

specify whether household item (such as drapes) or apparel

DISHWASHER — Specify whether it is portable or built-in

FURNITURE — Specify type such as kitchen chair, living room chair, etc.

TELEVISION — Specify black/white, color portable, color console

TOOLS — Specify if power or hand tool, such as power saw, etc.

ALBUM — Specify photo album or record album

GAS — Specify if gasoline or household fuel. If household fuel, indicate whether 

piped or bottled.

VEHICLE — Specify new or used and type of vehicle purchased

VEHICLE REGISTRATION — Specify state or local 

VEHICLE REPAIR — Specify type of repair done such as brake work other than 

brake adjustment, exhaust system repair

VEHICLE SERVICE — Specify the type of service such as oil change, lube, brake 

adjustment, etc.

BUS, TRAIN — Specify intercity or intracity fare

TUITION — Specify high school, college, etc.

BOOKS — Specify whether it was part of a book club, a school book, or

a non-school book. If the purchase was for school, then whether it was college, 

high school, or other.
DIARY SURVEY CHECKS

FOR THE DIARY FORM CE-801 — Continued

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 53

II. CONTENT CHECKS

1. All entries should be clearly readable. If there is an entry which is not, 

rewrite it. Entries that contain brand names, local names or acronyms 

should be clarified and rewritten.

3. Be sure there is an amount entered in the total cost column for every item

entry in the diary and that the amount entered is reasonable. If an amount is

unusually high or low, confirm it with the respondent. Whenever possible, a

single cost for each item is required. Investigate any combined expense to

determine if individual costs can be identified.

2. If the respondent reports no expenditures for a day, mark the "NONE" box in

the upper left corner of the first page of that diary day.

4. In Part 1, Food for Home Consumption, and Part 2, Food and Beverages

Purchased as Gifts, be sure there is an entry in column c to indicate whether

the food is fresh, frozen, etc.

5. In Part 3, Food Away From Home, check to assure that the yes/no box is

appropriately marked. If the "Yes" box is marked under column d, which

indicates that alcoholic beverages were purchased, there should also be an

amount entered in column e. There should always be a total cost in column c.

6. In Part 4, Clothing, Shoes, and Jewelry, be sure there is an entry in column d

to indicate whether the purchase was for someone outside the consumer

unit. Be sure that column e indicates for whom the item was purchased.

7. In Part 5, All Other Purchases and Expenses, be sure there is an entry in

column d to indicate whether the purchase was for someone outside the

consumer unit.
DIARY SURVEY CHECKS

FOR THE CE-802

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 54

When reviewing the Household Characteristics Questionnaire (CE-802) be sure

that the information for all of the following items is recorded as specified

below.

1. All diary forms are with their corresponding CE-802 forms.

3. All four interview status codes have been entered in CE-802 cover item 20.

2. The dates you entered on the cover of the diary form match the dates you

entered in CE-802 cover item 19.

4. For noninterviews, check that the appropriate items in CE-802 cover item 22

have been filled out.

5. Be sure all blank items which require entries are explained in the notes.

6. All notes should be referenced to their questionnaire items.

7. All entries should be clearly marked or wirtten.

8. Verify that there are no written responses, such as "Don’t know," "DK,"

"None," or "Not applicable," in entries which require a numeric response.

9. Verify that only the appropriate number of responses for each item have

been recorded. Most items require only one response.

10. Verify that the Household Record information has been properly recorded

on form CE-802 for each CU.

11. Verify that a CE-802 has been filled out for each CU (including

noninterviews).
CHART FOR INTERVIEW STATUS DETERMINATION — Week 1 Diary

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 55

IF AND IF AND IF THEN

1. Week 1 Diary 

is not placed 

within the 7-day 

placement period,

Week 1 Diary is a

noninterview.

2. Week 1 Diary is 

placed during the

7-day placement 

period,

Week 1 Diary is an

interview.

Week 1 Diary is 

complete,

Week 1 Diary is 

picked up during 

the 7 days allowed

for pick-up,

3. Week 1 Diary is 

placed during the

7-day placement 

period,

4. Week 1 Diary is 

placed during the

7-day placement 

period,

5. Week 1 Diary is 

placed during the

7-day placement 

period,

6. Week 1 Diary is 

placed during the

7-day placement 

period,

Week 1 Diary is 

picked up on the 

8th day after

placement,

Week 1 Diary is 

picked up on the 

9th through 14th 

day after

placement,

Week 1 Diary is 

picked up on the 

9th through 14th 

day after

placement,

You are unable to

contact household

to pick up the

Week 1 Diary

within the 7 days

allowed,

Week 1 Diary is 

not complete,

that is, the

respondent has

either entered no

expenditures or

only some

expenditures,

Week 1 Diary is 

partially complete,

that is, respondent

entered only some,

but not all,

expenditures,

Week 1 Diary is 

blank, that is, the

respondent had

expenditures but

did not record

them,

The Week 1 Diary 

is coded Type A, 02, 

"No One Home."

The Week 1 Diary is 

Type A, code 05,

"Other," and explain 

in Notes space. Recall 

on Week 2 Diary for

days between the end

of Week 1 Diary and

placement of Week 2

Diary.

Do not collect any

expenditures

through recall. Code

the Week 1 Diary as

an interview. Recall

on Week 2 Diary for

days between the

end of Week 1 Diary

and placement of

Week 2 Diary.

Complete Week 1 

Diary through

recall and code as

an interview.
CHART FOR INTERVIEW STATUS DETERMINATION — Week 2 Diary

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 56

IF AND IF AND IF THEN

7. Week 1 Diary 

is an

interview or

noninterview

at placement

or pick-up,

Week 2 Diary is 

a noninterview.

8. Week 1 Diary 

is an 

interview or

noninterview

at placement

or pick-up,

Week 2 Diary 

is placed in

the 7 days

allowed,

You are unable 

to contact

household to

pick up the

Week 2 Diary

within the 7

days allowed,

AND IF

Week 2 Diary is 

a noninterview,

code 02.

9. Week 1 Diary 

is a 

noninterview

at placement,

10. Week 1 Diary 

is a 

noninterview

at placement,

11. Week 1 Diary 

is a 

noninterview

at placement,

12. Week 1 Diary 

is a 

noninterview

at placement,

Week 2 Diary is

placed within

the 8 through

14th day from

the "earliest"

placement date

for the Week 1

Diary,

Week 2 Diary is

not placed in

the 7 days

allowed,

Week 2 Diary is

placed within

the 8 through

14th day from

the "earliest"

placement date

for the Week 1

Diary,

Week 2 Diary is

placed within

the 8 through

14th day from

the "earliest"

placement date

for the Week 1

Diary,

Week 2 Diary is

placed within

the 8 through

14th day from

the "earliest"

placement date

for the Week 1

Diary,

Week 2 Diary is

picked up on 

the day 

following the 

7 day period

covered by the

diary,

Week 2 Diary is

picked up within 

the 7 days 

allowed, but

not on the day

following the 7 

day period

covered by the

diary,

Week 2 Diary is

picked up within 

the 7 days 

allowed, but

not on the day

following the 7 

day period

covered by the

diary,

Week 2 Diary is 

blank or

partially

complete,

Week 2 Diary is 

partially

complete,

Week 2 Diary is 

blank,

Do not collect 

information at

placement through

Recall. The

respondent starts

the Week 2 Diary

the day following

placement and

keeps it for 7

consecutive days.

Complete Week 2 

Diary through 

Recall and code

as an interview.

Do not collect 

any information

by Recall. Code

the Week 2

Diary as an

interview.

Week 2 Diary is 

a noninterview,

code 05. 

Explain in notes.
CHART FOR INTERVIEW STATUS DETERMINATION — Week 2 Diary 

(Continued)

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 57

IF AND IF AND IF THEN

13.Week 1 Diary 

is an interview 

at placement

and either an

interview or

noninterview

at pick-up,

Week 2 Diary is 

an interview.

AND IF

Week 2 Diary is

placed on the

8th through 14th

day after the

placement of the

Week 1 Diary.

Do recall for any 

days between the

end of the Week 1

Diary and

placement of

Week 2 Diary,

Week 2 Diary is

picked up on 

the day 

following the 

7 day period

covered by the

Diary,

Week 2 Diary is

picked up within 

the 7 days 

allowed, but

not on the day

following the 7 

day period

covered by the

Diary,

Week 2 Diary is

picked up within 

the 7 days 

allowed,

Week 2 Diary is 

blank or

partially

complete,

Week 2 Diary is 

partially

complete,

Week 2 Diary is 

blank,

Complete Week 2 

Diary through 

Recall and code

as an interview.

Do not collect 

any information

by Recall. Code

the Week 2

Diary as an

interview.

Week 2 Diary is 

a noninterview,

code 05. 

Explain in notes.

Week 2 Diary is 

complete,

Week 2 Diary is

placed on the

8th through 14th

day after the

placement of the

Week 1 Diary.

Do recall for any 

days between the

end of the Week 1

Diary and

placement of

Week 2 Diary,

Week 2 Diary is

placed on the

8th through 14th

day after the

placement of the

Week 1 Diary.

Do recall for any 

days between the

end of the Week 1

Diary and

placement of

Week 2 Diary,

Week 2 Diary is

picked up within 

the 7 days 

allowed, but

not on the day

following the 7 

day period

covered by the

Diary,

Week 2 Diary is

placed on the

8th through 14th

day after the

placement of the

Week 1 Diary.

Do recall for any 

days between the

end of the Week 1

Diary and

placement of

Week 2 Diary,

14.Week 1 Diary 

is an interview 

at placement

and either an

interview or

noninterview

at pick-up,

15.Week 1 Diary 

is an interview 

at placement

and either an

interview or

noninterview

at pick-up,

16.Week 1 Diary 

is an interview 

at placement

and either an

interview or

noninterview

at pick-up,
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

CE-305 (1-1-96) Page 58

The Bureau of the Census is conducting the Consumer Expenditure

Surveys for the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department

of Labor under title 29, United States Code. The surveys’ purpose is

to obtain information on what Americans are purchasing in order to

update the Consumer Price Index (CPI). All survey information will

be used for statistical purposes only.

Any information you provide for this survey is confidential, by law,

under title 13, United States Code. Participation in this survey is

voluntary and there are no penalties for refusing to answer any

question(s). However, your cooperation is extremely important to

help insure the completeness and accuracy of these data.

"Good morning. I am (your name) from the United States Bureau of

the Census. 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. Did you receive a

letter saying someone would call on you?"

"Good morning. I am (your name) from the United States Bureau of

the Census. Here is my identification card. I was here in (month) to

obtain information for the Consumer Expenditure Survey. This is

my (number) quarterly visit. I have some questions to ask. Did you

receive our letter?"

INTRODUCTIONS

(1st visits Quarterly Interview Survey and Diary Survey)

(2nd through 5th visits Quarterly Interview Survey)