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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications 

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Introduction 

This document provides data users with the questions asked of respondents in the 2017 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 3

Coverage Questionnaire pick-up 19

01 Questions to clarify the CU members 26

02 Questions on the home, food, and vehicles 38

03 Questions on income 41

Back Information on the interview process 57

CHAI Information of contact history 65
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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 1 (Week 1 Pickup item 17)......................fill_XStatus[2]

Section 1 (Week 2 Pickup item 17)......................fill_XStatus[3]

Section 2 Consumer Unit Characteristics..............fill_XStatus[4]

Section 3 Work Experience & Income..................fill_XStatus[5]

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) (19-21) (22-23) 

Were the Diaries placed?

1. Yes

2. No

go to F10APPT

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

* Diary must be picked up within this range.

0. Battery problem

<1-7> [goto F10BSTI] 

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

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

2. [fill: DayName] fill: PLCEDAT1+16]

3. [fill: DayName] [fill: PLCEDAT1+17]

4. [fill: DayName] [fill: PLCEDAT1+18]

5. [fill: DayName] [fill: PLCEDAT1+19]

6. [fill: DayName] [fill: PLCEDAT1+20]

7. [fill: DayName] [fill: PLCEDAT1+21]

F10 F10BSTI When is the best time to contact you? 

* Do not read categories 0. BATTERY problem 1. 

Morning (9am-12 noon) 6. Anytime (9am-9pm) 2. 

Noon/lunchtime (11am-1pm) 7. Late evening/night (7pm9pm) 3. Afternoon (12 noon-4pm) 8. Daytime 

(9am-4pm) 4. Suppertime/early 

9. After 5pm evening/dinnertime(4pm-7pm) 5. 

Evening (6pm-9pm)

<1-9> [goto F10BSTSP]

<0> [goto DONE]

F10 F10BSTSP * Enter specific best time to contact <30 characters, empty> [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. <15 Characters, 0, Empty,R> [goto 

F10THANK]

F10 F10THANK Thank you. I'll come back at the time suggested. 1. Enter 1 to 

Continue

<1> [goto DONE]

FRONT DATAMODEL_C

K

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

FRONT SETBASIC ** CHECK ITEM ** [goto START]

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+21 (late pickup)] goto PLPRDERR

ELSE goto START
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

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

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> [goto DONE]

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

1. Yes

2. No

FRONT PICK_CHK The 7-day pickup period for the Diaries is from ^PLCEDAT1+15 to 

^PLCEDAT1+21. 

 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]

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]

SUNDAY INTERVIEW: ^NOSUNDAY

 

 Use CNTRL-F7 to view case level notes

1. Enter 1 to Continue

<1> [goto VISIT_SHOW]

FRONT VISIT_SHOW Diary Placement Status: <1> [goto SHOWROS]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

Placement Date: ^PLCEDAT1 

Week 1 Status: ^INSTAT1

Week 2 Status: ^INSTAT2

Pick up Date: ^PICKDTE1 

Use CNTRL+F7 to view case level notes.

Enter 1 to continue

1. Enter 1 to Continue

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]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

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

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

 

<10 Characters> [goto NADDST2]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

OLD ADDRESS:

 ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME

 ^UNITDES 

 ^PHYSDES 

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5]

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO 

 Non-City: ^NONCITYADD 

 Building: ^BLDGNAME 

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]

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

 

<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

OLD ADDRESS:

 ^HNO ^HNOSUF ^STRNAME

 [Fill: PO, ST ZIP5-ZP4] 

 ^UNITDES 

 ^PHYSDES

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO

 Non-City : ^NONCITYADD

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

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]

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

<99 characters, Empty> [goto NADDCT]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

 ^PHYSDES 

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO

 Non-City : ^NONCITYADD

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

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>

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

<9 characters, D,R> [goto NADDBUIL]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

 GQ unit: ^GQUNITINFO

 Non-City : ^NONCITYADD

 Building: ^BLDGNAME

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]

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] [Filll: 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

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

[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

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

<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

Non-City: [fill: MNONCITYADD] Non-city: 

^NONCITYADD

Building: [fill BLDGNAME] Building: 

^BLDGNAME

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]

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]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

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.

15 characters: goto PHONENUMBER2

0, D, R goto EMAILADDRESS

FRONT PHONENUMBE

R2

Ask or verify, if necessary.

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

Enter 0 for none.

goto EMAILADDRESS

FRONT EMAILADDRES

S

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 Characters, Empty> [If LANGUAGE=1-3, 

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 
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FM_SALES

ELSEIF PLACED_FLAG=1 goto ANYENTR1

ELSE goto DONE

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]

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

<Esc> [Return to interview]
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

 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

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]
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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]

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 

policymakers 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]
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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]

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 

<1> [return to interview]
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the identification of a household or any of its members to anyone 

outside of the Census Bureau.

1. Continue with 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]

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 RESPONS1=6 goto CP1NAM_PK1

else if current date less than PLCEDAT1+8 

goto INFORULE2

else goto ANYENTR2
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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]

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)

<1-9> [goto BYOBS_PK1]

<10> [goto TPBS_PK1]
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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

Coverage TPBS_PK1 Specify other TYPE B <45 characters> [goto BYOBS_PK1]

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. CU merge

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 <10 digits> [goto CP1EXT_PK1] 

<Empty, D, R> [goto CP1ADD1_PK1]
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Coverage CP1EXT_PK1 Enter contact person's phone number extension <0000-9999, D, R, Empty> [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]

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 If RESPONS2=5, goto RFRN_PK2
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1. Enter 1 to Continue

else RESPONS2=6, goto CP1NAM_PK

else goto END_PICKUP

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 <10 digits> [goto CP1EXT_PK2] 

<Empty, 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_SALE

S

** 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,D> [goto DESCRIP]

<2> [goto ERR_MERGE]
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1. Merged

2. Not Merged

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_COVERAG

E

** 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]
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01 LNAME Enter Last Name <16 characters> [goto CU_CODE1]

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? goto next line of grid
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 Probe if usual place of residence elsewhere.

1. Yes

2. No

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

01 HHRESP * Ask if necessary

With whom am I speaking?

<1-30, 95> go to MCHILD
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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

01 HHCHECK So I have (number of people listed on roster ) ^PEOPLEPERSON 

living or staying here now.

<1> go to ADD_PERSON

<2, D, R> go to CK_SUBFAMILY
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[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

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 
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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

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 

non-rel]

 [if no more non-rels, goto 

SET_SUBFAMS]

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]

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

unassigned non-rel]

 [If no more non-rels, goto 

SET_SUBFAMS]
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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]

01 SET_SUBFAMS ** CHECK ITEM ** [goto OWNMONEY]

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> [If OWNMONEY is 1 OR OWNFOOD is 

1, goto OWNMONEY

 for next subfamily: if no more subfamiles, 

goto 

 UPDATE_SUBFAM] 
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1. Yes

2. No

<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]

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]

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

subfamily]

 [if no more, goto UPDATE_SUBFAM]
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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]

01 UPDATE_SUBF

AM

** CHECK ITEM ** [goto CONSUMER_UNITS]

01 CONSUMER_U

NITS

 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]
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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]

01 HISPANIC (Book) 3

[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 3

 What is (your/name's) race?

 Probe if necessary

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

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

<4> [goto ASIAN]

<9> [goto RACESP]
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 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

01 ASIAN 3

[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?

<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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3. Divorced?

4. Separated?

5. Never married?

01 EDUCA 4

 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 16-65 or AGERNG is 8 or 

9, goto ARM_FORC]

 [else goto AGE1 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 16 - 65 or agerng is 8 

or 9, goto ARM_FORC]

 [goto AGE for next member]

01 ARM_FORC 4

(Are you/Is Name) now 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 **

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> [ go to PURCH]

<2> [go to BSNS_YN]
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1. Yes

2. No

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 SEC01FLG

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 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]
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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]

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, 2, D, R> [ goto GROCERYX ]
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1. Yes

2. No

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

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 

<1-30> [goto 02_CREATE] 

<D,R> [goto OWN_VEH]
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meals at school?

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

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 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> [goto SEC2FLAG]

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

VEHQ_ERR1

 ELSE goto VEH_BUS]

02 SEC2FLAG <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.]

<0> [goto WHYNOWRK ]

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

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]

03 OCCULIST 5 ? [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. Adminstrator, 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?

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

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]

03 WAGEB 6 ? [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

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

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

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 for- <1> [goto GVX]
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Government retirement?

1. Yes

2. No

<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]

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, 2, D, R> go to SEMPFRM
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1. Yes

2. No

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

03 SEMPFRMB 6 ? [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

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

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]

03 SS_RRB 7 ? [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

<1,2,D,R> [goto SS_RRQ]
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2. No

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

03 SUPPB 8 ? [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 

<1> go to IRAX

<2, D, R> go to S04A_CHECK
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Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or Keogh? Do not include 

rollovers.

1. Yes

2. No

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

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 8 ? [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

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

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 8 ? [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

<0-12, D, R> go to ROYEST
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9. $20,000-$29,999

10. $30,000-$39,999

11. $40,000-$49,999

12. $50,000 and over

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 8 ? [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

03 RETSURV ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

<1> go to RETSURVX

<2, D, R> go to OTHREG
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Did (you/you or any of the people on your list) receive any 

retirement, survivor, or disability pensions?

1. Yes

2. No

03 RETSURVX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

(Do not include Social Security.)

<1-99999999> go to OTHREG

<D, R> go to RETSURVB

03 RETSURVB 8 ? [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

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, 

<1> go to OTHREGX

<2, D, R> go to LUMP
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child support, or alimony?

1. Yes

2. No

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 8 ? [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

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> go to LUMPX

<2, D, R> go to OTHIN
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1. Yes

2. No

03 LUMPX ? [F1]

What was the total amount received ^BY_ALL?

<1-9999999> go to OTHIN

<D, R> go to LUMPB

03 LUMPB 8 ? [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

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] <1-99999999> [goto FEDREF]
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What was the total amount received ^BY_ALL?

<D,R> [goto ADDOTH]

03 OTHINB 8 ? [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]

03 ADDOTH DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

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

Other taxes such as 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

<1> [goto OCCEXPNX]

<2,D,R> [goto REC_FS]
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2. No

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]

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 8 ? [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?

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

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

<4> [goto RTCM_SP]
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1. Week

2. 2 Weeks

3. Month

4. Other

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

03 SEC3BFLG **CHECK ITEM** [goto AFTERMID]

Back AFTERMID ** CHECK ITEM **

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) (19-21) (22-23) 

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> [goto TYPEA_W1]

<2> [goto TYPEB_W1]

<3> [goto TYPEC_W1]
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1. TYPE A

2. TYPE B

3. TYPE Q

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]

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 <1-12> [ goto BYOBS_W1]

<13> [goto TYPCS_W1]
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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

Back TYPCS_W1 Specify other TYPE C <45 characters> [goto BYOBS_W1]

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] 

<Empty, D, R> [goto CP1ADD1_W1]

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

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

 
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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 BSTTI

2: goto APPTOTH

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

* Diaries must be picked up within this range.

0. Battery problem

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

2. [fill: DayName] fill: PLCEDAT1+16]

3. [fill: DayName] [fill: PLCEDAT1+17]

4. [fill: DayName] [fill: PLCEDAT1+18]

5. [fill: DayName] [fill: PLCEDAT1+19]

6. [fill: DayName] [fill: PLCEDAT1+20]

7. [fill: DayName] [fill: PLCEDAT1+21]

1-7: goto BSTTI

0,R: goto DONE

Back 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)

1-9: goto BSTTI_SP

0: goto DONE
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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

Back BSTTI_SP Enter specific best time to contact <30 characters, empty> [goto DONE]

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]
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Back RESPON

 Enter the line number of the MAIN respondent.

 

 [Display household roster]

<1-30,95> [goto OTHRESP]

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

 

<1,2> [goto OTHCALL]

<3> [goto CALLSP]
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1. Collected missed items

2. Additional respondents

3. Other

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]

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>

Back SET_REINT ** CHECK ITEM ** [EXIT INSTRUMENT]

Back PLACED_FLAG

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

If LANGUAGE = 1 goto SPECLANG

else goto RSPNDENT
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5. No time left to find translator

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

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 <4> goto LANGUAGE
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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

<6> goto TALKEDTO

<7> goto CTOTHER

<else> goto RSPNDENT

CHAI LANGUAG 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 fo find translator

If LANGUAGE =1 goto SPECLANG

else goto RSPNDENT

CHAI SPECLANG SPECIFY LANGUAGE OR DIALECT. goto RSPNDENT

CHAI TALKEDTO SPECIFY WHOM YOU TALKED TO 

Specify with whom you talked.

Goto RSPNDENT

CHAI CTOTHER OTHER Contact Category

Specify the reason for not completing the interview during this 

contact attempt.

goto RSPNDENT

CHAI 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

<23> goto RSPNDOTH

<else> goto STRATEGS
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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

CHAI RSPNDOTH OTHER CONCERNS/BEHAVIORS/RELUCTANCE

Specify other concerns/behaviors/reluctance during this contact 

attempt.

goto STRATEGS

CHAI 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

CHAI NCTTELOT OTHER Noncontact Telphone Attempt Category

Specify the details about this telephone noncontact.

Goto STRATEGS

CHAI NCTPER NONCONTACT / PERSONAL VISIT

Select the categories that describe this personal visit 

noncontact.

<6> goto MRNDRIVE

<13> goto NCTMOVED

<14> goto NCTPEROT
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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

<else> goto STRATEGS

CHAI NCTPEROT OTHER Noncontact Personal Visit Category

Specify the details about this personal visit noncontact.

goto STRATEGS

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

CHAI CONTINUE CONTINUE

Is ^TOTDRVBY the correct number of drive-bys attempted 

today?
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

Enter 1 to continue or correct entry below.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

CHAI 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

CHAI MOVEDOTH OTHER Non Contact Moved Category

Specify the details about this move situation.

goto STRATEGS

CHAI 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

if STRATEGS =22 goto STRATOTH

else exit CHAI
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Section Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

19. Offered incentive

20. Used MAF or ALMI

21. None

22. Other - specify

CHAI STRATOTH OTHER STRATEGY

Specify the strategy used on this contact attempt.

exit CHI