Form TPOPS-1(L) Instrument Specifications
Telephone Point of Purchase Survey
AppendixC
Telephone Point of Purchase Survey
OMB: 1220-0044
APPENDIX C–Instrument Specifications
Section # 0
Section Name Contact Section
Section Universe All
Parallel Block Name
Specification Date 03/02/05
Specification Writer Deb Kinnaman
Specification Version Base #2
Other Information
Section Label CT
Output Block Name
Input Variables
SET SECTION TIME VARIABLES:
CT_START
CT_END
REPLACE PAGES:
All
SET VARIABLE RES_NAME:
We should NOT be overwriting 8500.RESPNAME1 (input file) when interviewing a respondent.
When we come into the INSTRUMENT– if RES_NAME is BLANK, store 8500.RESPNAME1 in RES_NAME. Then all corrections and changes should be made to instrument variable RES_NAME.
Universe (MARK = Blank or MARK lt 3) AND
INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4 and RES_NAME ne blank
>Question Text
May I please speak to RES_NAME?
1. This is correct person
2. Correct person called to phone
3. Person not home or not available now
4. Person no longer lives there
5. Person unknown at this number
6. Other outcome or problem interviewing respondent, including immediate hangup
Variable Name HELLO_RET Description Contact returning case
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1,2> goto ID_RETRN
<3> goto HELLO_RS
<4> store <> in RES_NAME; set REPLC_FL = 1; goto HELLO_NEW
<5> store <> in RES_NAME; set REPLC_FL = 1; goto RESNUM
<6> goto PROBCALL
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. If HELLO_RET = 4 or 5, set REPLC_FL = 1; store <> in RES_NAME
2. Display Interview Number: INTNUM = [fill: INTNUM]
NOTES:
This screen is for the first contact if INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4 – INTRO_1st was already read to a respondent in the consumer unit. Same respondent contacted.
Universe RES_NAME ne blank and MARK ne blank or ne 00
>Question Text
May I please speak to RES_NAME?
1. This is correct person
2. Correct person called to phone
3. Person not home or not available now
4. Other outcome or problem interviewing respondent, including immediate hangup
Variable Name HELLO_TWO Description Subsequent contact
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1,2> If MARK gt 8, goto ID_PART
Else if MARK lt 8 :
If INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4
If REPLC_FL ne 1 – go ID_RETRN
Else If REPLC_FL = 1, goto INTRO_1st
If INTNUM = 1
If ADLTR_FL = 3 or 4, goto INTRO_LTR
Else goto INTRO_1st
Else If MARK = 8, go to ID_SPVR
<3> goto HELLO_RS
<4> goto PROBCALL
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Set PROB_FLG = blank
Display Interview Number: INTNUM = [fill: INTNUM]
NOTES:
Universe [INTNUM = 1] OR [(HELLO_RET = 5 AND REPLC_FL = 1)] OR [(INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4 AND REPLC_FL = 1 AND RES_NAME = BLANK AND NAMEFLAG ne 1)
>Question Text
<> DO NOT F10 FROM THIS SCREEN
<> IF INCOMING CALL: Verify phone number displayed on this screen.
<> IF NECESSARY: This is (iname) from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Is this the number for a business, a private residence, college housing, or is this some other type
of place?
Business
Private residence
College housing
Other type of place
Pay phone
Cellular or mobile phone
Other nonresidential number such as a charity or service organization
Other outcome or problem interviewing respondent, including immediate hang-up
>Variable Name RESNUM Description Type of place
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> Invoke softcheck1 - goto THANKRES
<2> goto HELLO_NEW
<3> goto PAYPHONE
<4> goto OTHRES
<5,6> Invoke softcheck2 – goto THANKRES
<7> goto THANKRES
<8> goto PROBCALL
<D> goto TY_CLBCK
<R> goto EXITTHNK
continued on next page
CONTINUED: >Variable Name RESNUM
>Fill Instructions
Display in upper left-hand corner: SAMPLE PHONE NUMBER = [fill: (AREA) PREFIX-SUFFIX]
If RESNUM = 7, DISPLAY: ENTER RESPONDENT’S VERBATIM RESPONSE
If RESNUM = 1, DISPLAY: VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE REACHED A
BUSINESS NUMBER
If RESNUM = 5 OR 6, DISPLAY: VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE REACHED A PAY
PHONE, CELLULAR PHONE, OR MOBILE PHONE
>Special Instructions
If RESNUM = 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, D, or R, store <> in CALLWHO
If RESNUM = 1, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 3; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If RESNUM = 2, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00, if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
If RESNUM = 3, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00, MARK = 00
If RESNUM = 4, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00, MARK = 00
If RESNUM = 5, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 13; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If RESNUM = 6, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 4; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If RESNUM = 7, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 3; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If RESNUM = 8, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
If RESNUM = D, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
If RESNUM = R, if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
If RESNUM = F10, set MARK = 0
Universe (RESNUM = 4 and HELLO_RET = blank and HELLO_TWO = blank) OR [RESNUM = 5 and HELLO_RET = 5)
>Question Text
What type of place is this? Is it a ?
<> INTERVIEWER: READ CHOICES TO PROBE, AS NECESSARY
Boarding or rooming house
2. Housing facility for workers (includes migrant workers)
3. Staff quarters in hospital or home for the aged, infirm, or needy
4. Permanent living quarters in hotel or motel
5. Patient’s or inmate’s room
6. Camp or commue
7. Convent or monastery
8. Halfway house
9. Other place in hospital or home for the aged, infirm, or needy
10. Transient living quarters in hotel, motel, or mission
11. Some other type of residence, including assisted-living
>Variable Name OTHRES Description Other type of place
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1-4> goto PAYPHONE
<5> Invoke Softcheck1 – goto THANKRES
<6> Invoke Softcheck2 – goto THANKRES
<7> Invoke Softcheck3 – goto THANKRES
<8> Invoke Softcheck4 – goto THANKRES
<9> Invoke Softcheck5 – goto THANKRES
<10> Invoke Softcheck6 – goto THANKRES
<11> Invoke Softcheck7 – goto THANKRES
<D,R> goto THANKRES
Continued on Next Page
CONTINUED: >Variable Name OTHRES
>Fill Instructions
If OTHRES = 11, DISPLAY: ENTER RESPONDENT’S VERBATIM RESPONSE
SOFTCHECKS:
1. If OTHRES = 5, DISPLAY: VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE REACHED A PATIENT’S
OR INMATE’S ROOM
2. If OTHRES = 6, DISPLAY: VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE REACHED A CAMP OR COMMUNE
3. If OTHRES = 7, DISPLAY: VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE REACHED A CONVENT OR MONASTERY
4. If OTHRES = 8, DISPLAY: VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE REACHED A HALFWAY HOUSE
5. If OTHRES = 9, DISPLAY: VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE REACHED A HOSPITAL OR HOME FOR THE AGED, INFIRM, OR NEEDY
6. If OTHRES = 10, DISPLAY: VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE REACHED TRANSIENT LIVING QUARTERS IN A HOTEL, MOTEL, OR MISSION
7. If OTHRES = 11, DISPLAY: VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE REACHED SOME OTHER TYPE OF RESIDENCE
>Special Instructions
Display Interview Number: INTNUM = [fill: INTNUM]
To save space, use two columns for answer categories.
If OTHRES = 1 - 4, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00, MARK = 00
If OTHRES = 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 2; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If OTHRES = D, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 9; if MARK lt 9, set MARK = 9
If OTHRES = R, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 9; if MARK lt 9, set MARK = 9
Universe (RESNUM = 3 OR OTHRES = 1, 2, 3, or 4) AND (HELLO_RET = blank and HELLO_TWO = blank)
>Question Text
Is this a pay phone?
Yes
No
>Variable Name PAYPHONE Description This is pay phone
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto THANKRES
<2> set CONTACT_FL = 1; goto HELLO_NEW
<D,R> goto THANKRES
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Display Interview Number: INTNUM = [fill: INTNUM]
If PAYPHONE = 1, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 13; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If PAYPHONE = 2, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00, MARK = 00
Universe (HELLO_RET = 4 and HELLO_TWO = blank) OR (RESNUM = 2) OR (PAYPHONE = 2)
>Question Text
I’d like to speak with a resident who is 18 years old or older, who normally uses this phone, and who knows about household expenses.
<> IF APPROPRIATE: Would that be you?
Respondent is resident 18+
Resident 18+ called to phone
Eligible person not home now or not available now
No one in household is 18+
Other outcome/problem interviewing respondent, including immediate hangup and teenage phone line
>Variable Name HELLO_NEW Description Is respondent 18+
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1,2> If INTNUM = 1 and ADLTR_FLG = 3 or 4, goto INTRO_LTR
else goto INTRO_1ST
<3> goto ID_OTHER
<4> goto FIND_OTH
<5> goto PROBCALL
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Display Interview Number: INTNUM = [fill: INTNUM]
1. If HELLO_NEW = 3, set OUTCOME = 55, SUBTYPE = 2; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
2. If HELLO_NEW = 1, 2, 4 or 5, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
NOTES:
This screen is for INTNUM = 1 or for REPLC_FL = 1–that is RES_NAME is blank.
Universe (HELLO_RET = 3 and MARK lt 3) OR (HELLO_TWO = 3)
>Question Text
Perhaps you can help me. I’d like to speak with a member of this household who is 18 years or older, uses this phone, and is either related to [fill: RES_NAME] by blood, marriage, or other legal arrangement or who shares major living expenses with [fill: RES_NAME].
Respondent is resident 18+
Resident 18+ called to phone
Eligible person not home now or not available now
No one living in household is 18+
Other outcome/problem interviewing respondent, including immediate hangup and teenage phone line
>Variable Name HELLO_RS Description New CU member is 18+
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1,2> goto INTRO_RS
<3> goto TY_CLBCK
<4> if HELLO_TWO = 3, goto TY_CLBCK; else goto FIND_OTH
<5> if HELLO_TWO = 3, goto TY_CLBCK; else goto PROBCALL
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Display Interview Number: INTNUM = [fill: INTNUM]
1. If HELLO_RS = 1 or 2 or 4, store <> in RES_NAME; set NAMEFLAG = 1 – we will collect new respondent’s first name in ID_RESP
2. If HELLO_RS = 3, set OUTCOME = 55, SUBTYPE = 2; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
3. If HELLO_RS = 1, 2, 4 or 5, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
NOTES:
This screen is for finding another member of the consumer unit to do INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4.
INTRO_1st not needed–since same consumer unit.
Universe [(HELLO_RET = 6) and (HELLO_TWO = blank or HELLO_TWO = 4)] OR [HELLO_TWO = 4] OR [(HELLO_RS = 5) and (HELLO_TWO = blank or HELLO_TWO = 3)] OR [HELLO_NEW = 5 AND HELLO_TWO = blank)] OR [RESNUM = 8]
>Question Text
<> DO NOT READ TO THE RESPONDENT.
<> CHOOSE THE CATEGORY THAT BEST INDICATES THE PROBLEM
Person Not Available
1. Temporarily absent or away. Nobody available through closeout.
2. Ill, hospitalized. Nobody available through closeout.
3. Temporarily ill, hospitalized
4. Vacant
5. Physically or mentally unable
Other Problems
6. Answering machine/service reached
7. Language problem ‑ Refer to Supervisor
8. Hearing Problem
9. Bad connection
10. Refused interview
11. Immediate Hangup
12. No member in household 18 or older
13. No one uses this place as usual residence (for example, vacation home,
recreation vehicle, car phone)
14. Teenager's phone line
Variable Name PROBCALL Description Problem Interviewing
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, 2, 4, 5, 13> goto EXITTHNK
<3> If RES_NAME = blank, goto ID_OTHER; else goto TY_CLBCK
<6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11> goto TY_LAST
<12> if RES_NAME = blank, goto FIND_OTH; else goto TY_CLBCK
<14> goto THANKRES
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
CONTINUED: >Variable Name PROBCALL
>Fill Instructions
fill STOPDATE
>Special Instructions
SET PROB_FLG = 1 if PROBCALL = 1-14
Display Interview Number: INTNUM = [fill: INTNUM]
If PROBCALL = 1, set OUTCOME = 21, SUBTYPE = 2; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If PROBCALL = 2, set OUTCOME = 21, SUBTYPE = 1; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If PROBCALL = 3, set OUTCOME = 55, SUBTYPE = 1; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
If PROBCALL = 4, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 7; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If PROBCALL = 5, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 10; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If PROBCALL = 6, set OUTCOME = 86, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 3, set MARK = 3
If PROBCALL = 7, set OUTCOME = 70, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 3, set MARK = 3
If PROBCALL = 8, set OUTCOME = 71, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 3, set MARK = 3
If PROBCALL = 9, set OUTCOME = 126, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 3, set MARK = 3
If PROBCALL = 10, if MARK lt 3, set MARK = 3
If PROBCALL = 11, if MARK lt 3, set MARK = 3
If PROBCALL = 12, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
If PROBCALL = 13, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 5; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
If PROBCALL = 14, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 11; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
Universe (HELLO_NEW = 4 AND HELLO_TWO = blank) OR [HELLO_RS = 4 AND HELLO_RET = 3)] OR [PROBCALL = 12 AND HELLO_TWO = 4 OR HELLO_RET = 6 OR (HELLO_NEW = 5 AND HELLO_TWO = blank)]
>Question Text
You indicated that no one living in this household is 18 years or older. May I speak to a person who lives here, is at least 16 or 17 years old, and is knowledgeable about this household. Would you or someone else there qualify?
Yes, respondent qualifies
Yes, someone else called to phone
Yes, but person not home now or not available now
No, no qualified person lives there
Variable Name FIND_OTH Description Other eligible respondent
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1,2> SET PROB_FLG = blank
If INTNUM = 1 or CONTACT_FL = 1
If ADLTR_FL = 3 or 4, goto INTRO_LTR
Else goto INTRO_1st
If INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4 and CONTACT_FL ne 1
If REPLC_FL ne 1 – goto INTRO_RS
Else If REPLC_FL = 1, goto INTRO_1st
<3> goto ID_OTHER
<4> goto THANKRES
<D> goto TY_CLBCK
<R> goto EXITTHNK
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Display Interview Number: INTNUM = [fill: INTNUM]
1. If FIND_OTH = 1 or 2, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
2. If FIND_OTH = 3, set OUTCOME = 55, SUBTYPE = 2; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
3. If FIND_OTH = 4, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 11; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
Universe [HELLO_RS = 1 or 2] OR
[(FIND_OTH = 1 or 2) AND (REPLC_FL ne 1) AND
(INTNUM = 2, 3, OR 4)]
>Question Text
<> Reminder: DO NOT EXIT FROM THIS SCREEN.
This is (iname) from the U.S. Census Bureau. We are conducting the Telephone Point of Purchase Survey to update the Consumer Price Index by identfying where consumers currently shop.
Enter 1 to continue
Variable Name INTRO_RS Description Different respondent
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> If INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4 and CONTACT_FL = 1, goto INTRO_1st; else go to ID_SPVR
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Display Interview Number: INTNUM = [fill: INTNUM]
NOTES:
This screen is for a new respondent in the SAME consumer unit.
Universe [(INT_NUM = 1) AND (ADLTR_FL = 3 or 4)] AND [(HELLO_TWO = 1 or 2 AND MARK lt 8) OR [(HELLO_NEW = 1 or 2) OR (FIND_OTH = 1 or 2) AND HELLO_TWO= blank]
>Question Text
<> If necessary. Hello. This is (iname) from the U.S. Census Bureau.
We are conducting the Telephone Point of Purchase Survey to update the Consumer Price Index by identfiying where consumers currently shop.
Not long ago, we mailed a letter to your household telling you about this survey. Did you receive our letter?
1. Yes
2. No
Variable Name INTRO_LTR Description Get letter
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> if ADLTR_FL = 4, go to ID_SPVR; else goto INTRO_1st
<2> goto INTRO_1ST
<D,R> goto INTRO_1ST
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
If INTRO_LTR = 1 and ADLTR = 4, set PROB_FLG = blank
If INTRO_LTR = 1 and ADLTR_FL = 4 and MARK lt 8, set MARK = 8
Universe [(MARK lt 8) AND (INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4) AND ((HELLO_NEW = 1 OR 2) OR (FIND_OTH = 1 OR 2))] OR
[(MARK lt 8) AND (INTNUM = 1) AND (ADLTR_FL = 1 or 2)] AND [(HELLO_TWO = 1 OR 2) OR [(HELLO_NEW = 1 OR 2) OR
(FIND_OTH = 1 OR 2) AND (HELLO_TWO = blank)] OR [INTRO_LTR = 1]
[(MARK lt 8) AND (INTNUM = 1) AND [(INTRO_LTR = 1 and
ADLTR_FL = 3 ) OR (INTRO_LTR = 2, D, OR R)]
Question Text >
<> If necessary: Hello, this is (iname) from the U.S. Census Bureau.
[fill: We are conducting the Telephone Point of Purchase Survey for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to update the Consumer Price Index by identifying where consumers currently shop.]
This survey is conducted quarterly. It will take about 7 to 15 minutes to complete and is voluntary. Without Office of Management and Budget approval under project 1220‑0044, we could not conduct this survey. The BLS and the Census Bureau will use the information you provide for statistical purposes only. We will protect the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Confidentiality Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002.
Title 29, Section 2 and Title 15 of the United States Code authorize us to conduct this survey.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name INTRO_1ST Description Initial introduction
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> Set MARK = 8 – go to ID_SPVR
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
If [(ADLTR_FL = 1 or 2) or (REPLC_FL = 1)] and INTRO_RS ne 1, fill “We are conducting the Telephone Point of Purchase Survey for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to update the Consumer Price Index by identifying where consumers currently shop.”
CONTINUED: Variable Name: INTRO_1ST
>Special Instructions
Set PROB_FLG = blank
Display Interview Number: INTNUM = [fill: INTNUM]
Section # 1
Section Name Introduction
Section Universe All
Parallel Block Name
Specification Date 03/01/05
Specification Writer Deb Kinnaman
Specification Version Base #2
Other Information
Section Label ID
Output Block Name
Input Variables
SET SECTION TIME VARIABLES:
ID_START
ID_END
REPLACE PAGES:
All
Universe HELLO_TWO = 1 or 2 AND LSTMARK gt 8
>Question Text
<> Interview Number: [fill INTNUM]
<> If necessary: Hello, This is (iname) from the U.S. Census Bureau.
We recently contacted your household as part of the Telephone Point of Purchase Survey. We completed part of the interview and would like to finish it now.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name ID_PART Description Intro for partial interview cases
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto ID_SPVR
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
Fill INTNUM
>Special Instructions
1. If ID_PART = 1 and MARK lt 8, set MARK = 8
Universe [ID_PART ne 1] OR
[(INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4) AND [(HELLO_RET = 1 or 2) or
(HELLO_TWO = 1 or 2 and REPLC_FL ne 1 and ORIG_NAM not blank]
>Question Text
<> Interview Number: [fill INTNUM]
<> If necessary: Hello, I’m (iname) from the U.S. Census Bureau.
We contacted your household a few months ago as part of the Telephone Point of Purchase Survey. I'm calling this month to ask you about other purchases you may have made recently.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name ID_RETRN Description Intro for returning cases
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto ID_SPVR
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
Fill INTNUM
>Special Instructions
1. If ID_RETN = 1 and MARK lt 8, set MARK = 8
2. Check input file for respondent name; if blank, this screen should NOT be on path, since no contact was previously made with respondent.
Universe [(PROB_FLG ne 1) AND [(INTRO_1ST = 1] OR [INTRO_RS = 1] OR
[(INTRO_LTR = 1 AND ADLTR_FL = 4)] OR (ID_PART = 1) OR
(ID_RETRN = 1) OR (HELLO_TWO ne 3 or 4)
>Question Text
<> If necessary: Hello. This is (iname) from the U.S. Census Bureau. We recently contacted your household as part of the Telephone Point of Purchase Survey.
[fill: Just to remind you, this survey is conducted quarterly and will take approximately 7 to 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and the information you provide will be kept confidential.]
My supervisor is working with me today and may listen in to evaluate my performance.
<> Persuade respondent to complete interview now, if possible.
Continue with interview
Inconvenient time, callback needed
Refused to participate
Language problem OR refer to supervisor
>Variable Name ID_SPVR Description Supervisor may listen
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> If MARK gt 8 AND RES_NAME ne blank -- goto ID_PTINT
If INTNUM = 1 OR REPLC_FL = 1, goto ID_RESP
If INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4 AND RES_NAME = blank, goto ID_RESP
Else if RES_NAME ne blank and if I_COUNTY ne blank–goto GEO_VER
Else goto GEO_ST
<2> If RES_NAME = blank goto ID_WHO ; else goto TY_CLBCK
<3, 4> goto EXITTHNK
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
CONTINUED: Variable Name: ID_SPVR
>Fill Instructions
If ADLTR_FL = 4 and INTRO_LTR = 1, fill: “Just to remind you, this survey is conducted quarterly and will take approximately 7 to 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and the information you provide will be kept confidential.”
>Special Instructions
1. If ID_SPVR = 1, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
2. If ID_SPVR = 2, set OUTCOME = 55, SUBTYPE = 2; if MARK lt 8, set MARK = 8
3. If ID_SPVR = 3, if MARK lt 7, set MARK = 7
4. If ID_SPVR = 4, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 12; if MARK lt 7, set MARK = 7
Universe ID_SPVR = 1 and RES_NAME = blank
>Question Text
May I have your first name.
Enter Name: [allow 20]
<> If respondent prefers NOT to give their name, use YOUR best judgement and key
LADY OF HOUSE or MAN OF HOUSE
>Variable Name ID_RESP Description Name of respondent
>Value/Skip Instructions
<alpha = 20> [store ID_RESP in RES_NAME]
If INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4 and REPLC_FL ne 1 and I_COUNTY ne blank--goto GEO_VER
else goto GEO_ST
DO NOT ALLOW “D” or “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. Display Hard Error if entry is all numeric:
HARD ERROR: There must be at least one alphabetic character in this field. Go back to correct.
2. If CALLWHO ne blank, fill CALLWHO; else leave blank
RESPONDENT NAME: [fill: CALLWHO]
3. If MARK lt 8, set MARK = 8
Universe (ID_SPVR = 1 and mark gt 8 and PROB_FLG ne 1) OR [HELLO_TWO ne 3 or 4]
>Question Text
<> Press the <END> key for the next unanswered question.
>Variable Name ID_PTINT Description Resume intro
>Value/Skip Instructions
<END> goto NEXT UNANSWERED QUESTION
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Universe RES_NAME = blank and ID_SPVR = 2
>Question Text
We can call back when it is more convenient. May I have your first name, so that we can ask for you when we call again.
<> If respondent prefers NOT to give their name, use YOUR best judgement and key
LADY OF HOUSE or MAN OF HOUSE
Enter Name: [allow 20]
>Variable Name ID_WHO Description Who to call back
>Value/Skip Instructions
<alpha = 20> store ID_WHO in RES_NAME - goto TY_CLBCK
DO NOT ALLOW D OR R RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. Display Hard Error if entry is all numeric:
HARD ERROR: There must be at least one alphabetic character in this field. Go back to correct.
2. If ID_WHO ne blank, D or R, set OUTCOME = 55, SUBTYPE = 2; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
3. If ID_WHO = blank, D or R, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00
Universe [RES_NAME = blank] AND [HELLO_NEW = 3 or FIND_OTH = 3 or PROBCALL = 3]
>Question Text
Fine. I'll call back later. Whom should I ask for when I call back?
<> If respondent prefers NOT to give their name, use YOUR best judgement and key
LADY OF HOUSE or MAN OF HOUSE
Enter Name: [allow 20]
>Variable Name ID_OTHER Description Who else to call
>Value/Skip Instructions
<alpha = 20> [store ID_OTHER in RES_NAME] - goto TY_CLBCK
DO NOT ALLOW D OR R RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. Display Hard Error if entry is all numeric:
HARD ERROR: There must be at least one alphabetic character in this field. Go back to correct.
2. If ID_OTHER ne blank, D or R AND PROBCALL ne 3, set OUTCOME = 55, SUBTYPE = 2; if MARK lt 6, set MARK = 6
3. If ID_OTHER = blank, D or R, set OUTOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00
Section # 2
Section Name Geography
Section Universe All
Parallel Block Name
Specification Date 03/01/05
Specification Writer Deb Kinnaman
Specification Version Base #2
Other Information
Section Label GEO
Output Block Name
INPUT VARIABLES
I_PSU
I_COUNTY
SET SECTION TIME VARIABLES:
GEO_START
GEO_END
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>Universe [ID_SPVR = 1 OR ID_RESP ne blank] AND
[INTNUM = 2, 3, or 4 AND REPLC_FL ne 1 AND I_COUNTY ne blank]
>Question Text
Is your household still located in [fill: I_COUNTY]?
Yes
No
>Variable Name GEO_VER Description Same county
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto GEO_DONE
<2,D,R> goto GEO_ST
>Fill Instructions
1. Fill county name and state from input file.
I_COUNTY (length = 30) located in record type 8500/location 37-66
>Special Instructions
If GEO_VER = 1, store I_COUNTY in COUNTY
If GEO_VER = 1, store FIPSCODE (8500/67-71) in FIPS_ST and FIPS_CTY
If GEO_VER = 1, store I_MOVEDATE in MOVEDATE
Make MOVEDAYS = NUMBER OF DAYS BETWEEN MOVEDATE AND SYSDATE
If MARK lt 11, set MARK = 11
>Universe INTNUM = 1 OR REPLC_FL = 1 OR
GEO_VER = 2, D, or R OR I_COUNTY = blank
>Question Text
In which state do you live?
[fill STATE_1]
[fill STATE_2]
[fill STATE_3]
[fill STATE_4]
Someplace Else
>Variable Name GEO_ST Description State of residence
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1,2,3,4> [goto GEO_CNTY]
<95> Invoke SOFTCHECK - goto THANKRES
<D> [goto EXITTHNK]
<R> [goto EXITTHNK]
>Fill Instructions
[fill STATE_n associated with PSU in XSTATE]
SOFTCHECK: RESPONDENT DOES NOT LIVE IN ANY STATE LISTED?
HARDCHECK STATE NUMBER OUT OF RANGE FOR PSU
>Special Instructions
Number of states in PSU stored in XSTATE; display appropriate number
Reject if GEO_ST gt XSTATE (state number out of range for PSU)
Store GEO_ST in FIPS_ST
4. If GEO_ST = 1 - 4, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00
5. If GEO_ST = D, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 9; if MARK lt 8, set MARK = 8
6. If GEO_ST = R, if MARK lt 9, set MARK = 9
7. If GEO_ST = 95, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 8; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
Universe (GEO_ST = 1, 2, 3, or 4) AND [INTNUM = 1 OR REPLC_FL = 1 OR GEO_VER = 2, D, or R OR I_COUNTY = blank]
>Question Text
In which county do you live?
1. [fill CNTY_1]
[fill CNTY_2]
n [fill CNTY_n]
[fill CNTY_26]
95 Someplace Else
>Variable Name GEO_CNTY Description County of Residence
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, 2 ... n, 26> if PSU = A103 OR (PSU = A110 AND GEO_ST = 1 AND
GEO_CNTY = 1 - 4) OR PSU = B108 OR PSU = B116 – goto GEO_LIM;
else goto GEO_LONG
<95> Invoke SOFT CHECK - goto THANKRES
<D, R> [goto EXITTHNK]
>Fill Instructions
[fill CNTY_n associated with GEO_ST in PSU]
SOFTCHECK: RESPONDENT DOES NOT LIVE IN ANY COUNTY LISTED?
HARDCHECK COUNTY NUMBER OUT OF RANGE FOR STATE
>Special Instructions
Number of counties in GEO_ST in PSU is stored in XCOUNTY; display appropriate number
Reject if GEO_CNTY gt XCOUNTY (county number out of range for GEO_ST in PSU)
Store GEO_CNTY in FIPS_CTY
If GEO_CNTY ne D,R, or 95, if MARK lt 11, set MARK = 11
If GEO_CNTY = 1 - 26, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00
If GEO_CNTY = D, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 9; if MARK lt 8, set MARK = 8
If GEO_CNTY = R, if MARK lt 9, set MARK = 9
If GEO_CNTY = 95, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 8; if MARK lt 22, set
MARK = 22
Universe (GEO_CNTY = 1, 2, ... n, 26) AND [(PSU = A103) OR
(PSU = A110 and GEO_ST = 1 and GEO_CNTY = 1 - 4) OR
(PSU = B108) OR (PSU = B116)]
>Question Text
Do you live inside the limits of a city, town, borough, or village?
1. Yes
2. No
>Variable Name GEO_LIM Description Inside city limits
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> [goto GEO_TOWN]
<2> Invoke SOFT CHECK - goto THANKRES
<D> [goto EXITTHNK]
<R> [goto EXITTHNK]
>Fill Instructions
SOFTCHECK: RESPONDENT DOES NOT LIVE IN CITY LIMITS?
>Special Instructions
1. If GEO_LIM = 1, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00
2. If GEO_LIM = 2, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 8; if MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
3. If GEO_LIM = D, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 9; if MARK lt 8, set MARK = 8
4. If GEO_LIM = R, if MARK lt 9, set MARK = 9
Universe GEO_LIM is 1
>Question Text
What is the name of the city or town?
1. [fill TOWN_1]
[fill TOWN_2]
n [fill TOWN_n]
[fill TOWN_54]
95 Someplace Else
>Variable Name GEO_TOWN Description Town/city of residence
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, 2 ... n, 54> [goto GEO_LONG]
<95> Invoke SOFT CHECK - goto THANKRES
<D> [goto EXITTHNK]
<R> [goto EXITTHNK]
>Fill Instructions
[fill TOWN_n associated with appropriate GEO_CNTY in PSU]
SOFTCHECK: RESPONDENT DOES NOT LIVE IN ANY CITY/TOWN LISTED?
HARDCHECK TOWN NUMBER OUT OF RANGE FOR COUNTY
>Special Instructions
City/Town names are HARD-CODED in >TOWNS< (See Page 12)
Number of cities/towns in GEO_TOWN in GEO_CNTY in PSU is stored in XTOWNS; display appropriate number
Reject if GEO_TOWN gt XTOWNS (town number out of range for GEO_TOWN in GEO_CNTY in PSU)
Store GEO_TOWN in TOWN
5. If GEO_TOWN = 1- 54, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00
6. If GEO_TOWN = D, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 9; if MARK lt 8, set MARK = 8
7. If GEO_TOWN = R, if MARK lt 9, set MARK = 9
8. If GEO_TOWN = 95, set OUTCOME = 20, SUBTYPE = 8; if MARK lt 22, set
MARK = 22
Universe [(GEO_CNTY = 1 - 26 AND GEO_LIM = blank)] OR
[(GEO_CNTY = 1 - 26 AND GEO_TOWN = 1 - 54)]
>Question Text
How long have you lived in (fill: LONGNAME)
1. Five years or more
2. Less than 5 years
>Variable Name GEO_LONG Description How long in area
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1,D,R> If [INTNUM = 2, 3, 4 AND REPLC_FL ne 1 AND I_PSINCU ne blank] – goto GEO_DONE
<2> [goto GEO_MN]
>Fill Instructions
Fill LONGNAME
>Special Instructions
1. If MARK lt 11, set MARK = 11
Universe GEO_LONG = 2 (Less than 5 years in area)
>Question Text
What are the month and year you moved to the area?
ENTER MONTH
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
>Variable Name GEO_MN Description Month moved to area
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1-12, D, R> [goto GEO_YR]
>Fill Instructions
None
>Special Instructions
Universe GEO_MN = 1-12, D, R (GEO_MN on path)
>Question Text
What are the month and year you moved to the area?
[fill current year - 5] to [fill current year]
ENTER YEAR __ __ __ __
>Variable Name GEO_YR Description Year moved to area
>Value/Skip Instructions
<I_YEAR - 5 to I_YEAR> If GEO_MN and GEO_YR are less than 1 month ago - goto GEO_DY
If GEO_MN and GEO_YR are more than 1 month ago - SET GEO_DY = 15 – goto GEO_DONE
<D, R> – goto GEO_DONE
If GEO_MN gt I_MN and GEO_YR = I_YEAR – Invoke HARD CHECK – goto ERR_FUT1
If GEO_MN lt I_MN and GEO_YR = (I_YEAR - 5) – Invoke HARD CHECK – goto ERR_LONG
>Fill Instructions
I_YEAR = current year. Fill I_YEAR - 5 to I_YEAR
CONTINUED: >VARIABLE NAME GEO_YR
>Special Instructions
MAKE MOVEDATE [allow 8] = MMDDYYYY (MM = month, DD = day, YYYY = year)
If GEO_YEAR = D or R, store blank in MOVEDATE
If GEO_MN = D or R AND GEO_YR = CURRENT YEAR, store systems date in MOVEDATE
If GEO_MN = D or R AND GEO_YR ne D or R or current year, store
current month in MOVEDATE (MM)
If GEO_YR ne D or R .and. GEO_MN ne D or R – MAKE MOVEDATE = GEO_MN + GEO_DY + GEO_YR [allow 8] (MMDDYYYY)
If GEO_YR = D or R, set MOVEDATE = blank
MAKE MOVEDAYS = NUMBER OF DAYS BETWEEN MOVEDATE AND SYSDATE.
HARD CHECKS
ERR_FUT1: DATE ENTERED IS IN THE FUTURE
ERR_LONG: DATE ENTERED IS MORE THAN FIVE YEARS AGO
Universe GEO_MN and GEO_YR are less than 1 month ago (moved less than 1 month ago)
>Question Text
What day of the month did you move to the area?
[fill day]
__ __
If GEO_MN gt I_MN and GEO_DY gt I_DY -- Invoke HARD CHECK – goto ERR_FUT2
>Variable Name GEO_DY Description Day moved to area
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1-31, D,R> [goto GEO_DONE]
If GEO_MN gt I_MN and GEO_DY gt I_DY – Invoke HARD CHECK – goto ERR_FUT2
>Fill Instructions
None
>Special Instructions
MAKE MOVEDATE = GEO_MN + GEO_DY + GEO_YR
MAKE MOVEDAYS = NUMBER OF DAYS BETWEEN MOVEDATE AND SYSDATE.
HARD CHECK: ERR_FUT2
DATE ENTERED IS IN THE FUTURE
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Note: It is not necessary to do a check about past dates, since only those people that moved within the last 30 days will come to this point--and the dates entered would still fall in range.
Universe (GEO_VER = 1) OR (GEO_LONG = 1, D, or R) OR
(GEO_YR = D or R) OR (GEO_DY = 1 - 31 or D or R)
>Question Text
<> The GEOGRAPHY section is completed.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name GEO_DONE Description How long in area
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> if I_PSINCU ne blank, goto HR_VER; else goto HR_SIZE
DO NOT ALLOW “D” or “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
This is a GATE variable. Before leaving the GEO section, the interviewer MUST enter “1".
>TOWNS<
PSU = <A110> GEO_ST = 1 (CONNECTICUT)
GEO_CNTY = 1 (Fairfield) 23 TOWNS
(1) Bethel
(2) Bridgeport
(3) Brookfield
(4) Danbury
(5) Darien
(6) Easton
(7) Fairfield
(8) Greenwich
(9) Monroe
(10) New Canaan
(11) New Fairfield
(12) Newtown
(13) Norwalk
(14) Redding
(15) Ridgefield
(16) Shelton
(17) Sherman
(18) Stamford
(19) Stratford
(20) Trumbull
(21) Weston
(22) Westport
(23) Wilton
GEO_CNTY = 2 (Litchfield) 3 TOWNS
(1) Bridgewater
(2) New Milford
(3) Washington
GEO_CNTY = 3 (Middlesex) 2 TOWNS
(1) Clinton
(2) Killingworth
GEO_CNTY = 4 (New Haven) 22 TOWNS
(1) Ansonia
(2) Beacon Falls
(3) Bethany
(4) Branford
(5) Cheshire
(6) Derby
(7) East Haven
(8) Guilford
(9) Hamden
(10) Madison
(11) Meriden
(12) Milford
(13) Newhaven
(14) North Branford
(15) North Haven
(16) Orange
(17) Oxford
(18) Seymour
(19) Southbury
(20) Wallingford
(21) West Haven
(22) Woodbridge
PSU = <A103> GEO_ST = 1 (CONNECTICUT)
GEO_CNTY = 1 (Windham) 1 TOWN
(1) Thompson
GEO_ST = 2 (MAINE)
GEO_CNTY = 1 (York) 5 TOWNS
(1) Berwick
(2) Eliot
(3) Kittery
(4) South Berwick
(5) York
GEO_ST = 3 (MASSACHUSETTS)
GEO_CNTY = 1 (Bristol) 12 TOWNS
(1) Acushnet
(2) Berkley
(3) Dartmouth
(4) Dighton
(5) Easton
(6) Fairhaven
(7) Freetown
(8) Mansfield
(9) New Bedford City
(10) Norton
(11) Raynham
(12) Taunton City
GEO_CNTY = 2 (Essex) 34 TOWNS
(1) Amesbury
(2) Andover
(3) Beverly City
(4) Boxford
(5) Danvers
(6) Essex
(7) Georgetown
(8) Gloucester City
(9) Groveland
(10) Hamilton
(11) Haverhill
(12) Ipswich
(13) Lawrence City
(14) Lynn City
(15) Lynnfield
(16) Manchester
(17) Marblehead
(18) Merrimac
(19) Methuen
(20) Middleton
(21) Nahant
(22) Newbury
(23) Newburyport City
(24) North Andover
(25) Peabody City
(26) Rockport
(27) Rowley
(28) Salem City
(29) Salisbury
(30) Saugus
(31) Swampscott
(32) Topsfield
(33) Wenham
(34) West Newbury
GEO_CNTY = 3 (Hampden) 1 TOWN
(1) Holland
GEO_CNTY = 4 (Middlesex) 54 TOWNS
(1) Acton
(2) Arlington
(3) Ashby
(4) Ashland
(5) Ayer
(6) Bedford
(7) Belmont
(8) Billerica
(9) Boxborough
(10) Burlington
(11) Cambridge City
(12) Carlisle
(13) Chelmsford
(14) Concord
(15) Dracut
(16) Dunstable
(17) Everett City
(18) Framingham
(19) Groton
(20) Holliston
(21) Hopkinton
(22) Hudson
(23) Lexington
(24) Lincoln
(25) Littleton
(26) Lowell
(27) Malden
(28) Marlborough City
(29) Maynard
(30) Medford City
(31) Melrose City
(32) Natick
(33) Newton City
(34) North Reading
(35) Pepperell
(36) Reading
(37) Sherborn
(38) Shirley
(39) Somerville City
(40) Stoneham
(41) Stow
(42) Sudbury
(43) Tewksbury
(44) Townsend
(45) Tyngsborough
(46) Wakefield
(47) Waltham City
(48) Watertown
(49) Wayland
(50) Westford
(51) Weston
(52) Wilmington
(53) Winchester
(54) Woburn City
GEO_CNTY = 5 (Norfolk) 28 TOWNS
(1) Avon
(2) Bellingham
(3) Braintree
(4) Brookline
(5) Canton
(6) Cohasset
(7) Dedham
(8) Dover
(9) Foxborough
(10) Franklin
(11) Holbrook
(12) Medfield
(13) Medway
(14) Millis
(15) Milton
(16) Needham
(17) Norfolk
(18) Norwood
(19) Plainville
(20) Quincy City
(21) Randolph
(22) Sharon
(23) Stoughton
(24) Walpole
(25) Wellesley
(26) Westwood
(27) Weymouth
(28) Wrentham
GEO_CNTY = 6 (Plymouth) 27 TOWNS
(1) Abington
(2) Bridgewater
(3) Brockton City
(4) Carver
(5) Duxbury
(6) East Bridgewater
(7) Halifax
(8) Hanover
(9) Hanson
(10) Hingham
(11) Hull
(12) Kingston
(13) Lakeville
(14) Marion
(15) Marshfield
(16) Mattapoisett
(17) Middleborough
(18) Norwell
(19) Pembroke
(20) Plymouth
(21) Plympton
(22) Rochester
(23) Rockland
(24) Scituate
(25) Wareham
(26) West Bridgewater
(27) Whitman
GEO_CNTY = 7 (Suffolk) 4 TOWNS
(1) Boston Cit
(2) Chelsea City
(3) Revere City
(4) Winthrop Cit
GEO_CNTY = 8 (Worcester) 52 TOWNS
(1) Ashburnham
(2) Auburn
(3) Barre
(4) Berlin
(5) Blackstone
(6) Bolton
(7) Boylston
(8) Brookfield
(9) Charlton
(10) Clinton
(11) Douglas
(12) Dudley
(13) East Brookfield
(14) Fitchburg City
(15) Gardner City
(16) Grafton
(17) Harvard
(18) Holden
(19) Hopedale
(20) Lancaster
(21) Leicester
(22) Leominster City
(23) Lunenburg
(24) Mendon
(25) Milford
(26) Millbury
(27) Millville
(28) North Brookfield
(29) Northborough
(30) Northbridge
(31) Oakham
(32) Oxford
(33) Paxton
(34) Princeton
(35) Rutland
(36) Shrewsbury
(37) Southborough
(38) Southbridge
(39) Spencer
(40) Sterling
(41) Sturbridge
(42) Sutton
(43) Templeton
(44) Upton
(45) Uxbridge
(46) Webster
(47) West Boylston
(48) West Brookfield
(49) Westborough
(50) Westminister
(51) Winchendon
(52) Worchester City
GEO_ST = 4 (NEW HAMPSHIRE)
GEO_CNTY = 1 (Hillsborough) 18 TOWNS
(1) Amherst
(2) Bedford
(3) Brookline
(4) Goffstown
(5) Greenville
(6) Hollis
(7) Hudson
(8) Litchfield
(9) Manchester City
(10) Mason
(11) Merrimack
(12) Milford
(13) Mont Vernon
(14) Nashua City
(15) New Ipswich
(16) Pelham
(17) Weare
(18) Wilton
GEO_CNTY = 2 (Merrimack) 2 TOWNS
(1) Allenstown
(2) Hooksett
GEO_CNTY = 3 (Rockingham) 34 TOWNS
(1) Atkinson
(2) Auburn
(3) Brentwood
(4) Candia
(5) Chester
(6) Danville
(7) Derry
(8) East Kingston
(9) Epping
(10) Exeter
(11) Fremont
(12) Greenland
(13) Hampstead
(14) Hampton Falls
(15) Hampton
(16) Kensington
(17) Kingston
(18) Londonderry
(19) New Castle
(20) Newfields
(21) Newington
(22) Newmarket
(23) Newton
(24) North Hampton
(25) Plaistow
(26) Portsmouth City
(27) Raymond
(28) Rye
(29) Salem
(30) Sandown
(31) Seabrook
(32) South Hampton
(33) Stratham
(34) Windham
GEO_CNTY = 4 (Stafford) 10 TOWNS
(1) Barrington
(2) Dover City
(3) Durham
(4) Farmington
(5) Lee Town
(6) Madbury
(7) Milton
(8) Rochester City
(9) Rollinsford
(10) Somersworth City
PSU = <B108> GEO_ST = 1 (CONNECTICUT)
GEO_CNTY = 1 (Hartford) 28 TOWNS
(1) Avon
(2) Berlin
(3) Bloomfield
(4) Bristol
(5) Burlington
(6) Canton
(7) East Granby
(8) East Hartford
(9) East Windsor
(10) Enfield
(11) Farmington
(12) Glastonbury
(13) Granby
(14) Hartford
(15) Manchester
(16) Marlborough
(17) New Britain
(18) Newington
(19) Plainville
(20) Rocky Hill
(21) Simsbury
(22) South Windsor
(23) Southington
(24) Suffield
(25) West Hartford
(26) Wethersfield
(27) Windsor Locks
(28) Windsor
GEO_CNTY = 2 (Litchfield) 5 TOWNS
(1) Barkhamsted
(2) Harwinton
(3) New Hartford
(4) Plymouth
(5) Winchester
GEO_CNTY = 3 (Middlesex) 8 TOWNS
(1) Cromwell
(2) Durham
(3) East Haddam
(4) East Hampton
(5) Haddam
(6) Middlefield
(7) Middletown
(8) Portland
GEO_CNTY = 4 (New London) 2 TOWNS
(1) Colchester
(2) Lebanon
GEO_CNTY = 5 (Tolland) 12 TOWNS
(1) Andover
(2) Bolton
(3) Columbia
(4) Coventry
(5) Ellington
(6) Hebron
(7) Mansfield
(8) Somers
(9) Stafford
(10) Tolland
(11) Vernon
(12) Willington
GEO_CNTY = 6 (Windham) 3 TOWNS
(1) Ashford
(2) Chaplin
(3) Windham
PSU = <B116> GEO_ST = 1 (MASSACHUSETTS)
GEO_CNTY = 1 (Franklin) 1 TOWN
(1) Sunderland
GEO_CNTY = 2 (Hampden) 16 TOWNS
(1) Agawam
(2) Chicopee City
(3) East Longmeadow
(4) Hampden
(5) Holyoke City
(6) Longmeadow
(7) Ludlow
(8) Monson
(9) Montogomery
(10) Palmer
(11) Russell
(12) Southwick
(13) Springfield City
(14) West Springfield
(15) Westfield City
(16) Wilbraham
GEO_CNTY = 3 (Hampshire) 12 TOWNS
(1) Amherst
(2) Belchertown
(3) Easthampton
(4) Granby
(5) Hadley
(6) Hatfield
(7) Huntington
(8) Northampton City
(9) South Hadley
(10) Southampton
(11) Ware
(12) Williamsburg
Section # 3
Section Name Household Record
Section Universe All
Parallel Block Name
Specification Date 03/01/05
Specification Writer Deb Kinnaman
Specification Version Base #2
Other Information
Section Label HR
Output Block Name
Input Variables
Input Variables
I_ARCODE
I_PREFIX
I_SUFFIX
SET SECTION TIME VARIABLES:
HR_START
HR_END
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Universe (INTNUM = 2 or INTNUM = 3 or INTNUM = 4) AND
[(REPLC_FL ne 1) AND (I_PSINCU ne blank) OR
(HELLO_RS = 1 or 2 AND I_PSINCU ne blank)]
>Question Text
INTERVIEW NUMBER: [fill: INTNUM]
In your last interview, we determined that there [fill: is one person/are [fill: I_PSINCU] persons] residing in your consumer unit. Is this still true?
<> If necessary: A consumer unit is a person living alone or a group of two or more people who are related or, if unrelated, who share major living expenses.
1. Yes
2. No
>Variable Name HR_VER Description Verify number HH members
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> store I_PSINCU in PSINCU – goto CP_INTRO
<2,D,R> goto HR_SIZE
>Fill Instructions
1. Fill interview number from input file.
INTNUM (length = 2) located in record type 2500/location 6-7
2. Fill number of people in consumer unit from input file.
I_PSINCU (length = 2) located in record type 8500/location 81-82
If I_PSINCU = 1, fill “is one person” Else, fill “are <I_PSINCU> persons”
>Special Instructions
None
Universe INTNUM = 1 OR REPLC_FL = 1 OR HR_VER = 2, D, or R
OR (HELLO_RS = 1 or 2 and I_PSINCU = 1) OR I_PSINCU = blank
>Question Text
Sample Phone: [fill: I_ARCODE; I_PREFIX; I_SUFFIX]
How many persons living at this residence are served by THIS telephone number? Do not include students living away at college or temporary house guests.
Enter Number of Household Members __ [allow 2]
>Variable Name HR_SIZE Description Household size
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> store HR_SIZE in PSINCU; goto CP_INTRO
<2-30> [goto HR_DESCU]
<31-99> Invoke SOFTCHECK - goto HR_DESCU
<D,R> [goto HR_DESCU]
>Fill Instructions
SOFTCHECK: NUMBER SEEMS UNUSUALLY HIGH. PLEASE VERIFY.
>Special Instructions
None
Universe HR_SIZE gt 1 or HR_SIZE = D or R
>Question Text
<> If respondent asks what major living expenses are included, click on the DEFS tab and choose number 3. Read entire answer.
I will be asking questions about purchases made by people in your consumer unit. A consumer unit is a person living alone or a group of two or more people who are related or, if unrelated, who share major living expenses.
Does this describe all of the people at this residence?
Yes
No
>Variable Name HR_DESCU Description One consumer unit
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> If HR_SIZE = D or R, goto HR_NUMCU;
else if HR_SIZE gt 1, store HR_SIZE in PSINCU; goto CP_INTRO
<2, D, R> [goto HR_NUMCU]
>Fill Instructions
None
>Special Instructions
Universe (HR_SIZE = D or R and HR_DESCU = 1) OR
HR_DESCU = 2
>Question Text
[fill: You've indicated you have more than one consumer unit at your residence.] How many people are in YOUR consumer unit?
IF NECESSARY: A consumer unit is a person living alone or a group of two or more people who are related or, if unrelated, who share major living expenses.
Enter Number in Consumer Unit __ [allow 2]
>Variable Name HR_NUMCU Description Number of people in consumer unit
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1-30> store HR_NUMCU in PSINCU – goto CP_INTRO
<31-99> Invoke SOFTCHECK - store HR_NUMCU in PSINCU – goto CP_INTRO
< D, R> store <> in PSINCU – goto CP_INTRO
If (HR_SIZE ne D or R or blank) AND (HR_NUMCU gt HR_SIZE) invoke hard check
>Fill Instructions
if HR_DESCU = 2, fill: “You've indicated you have more than one consumer unit at your residence.”
SOFTCHECK: NUMBER SEEMS UNUSUALLY HIGH. PLEASE VERIFY.
HARDCHECK: NUMBER IN CONSUMER UNIT IS LARGER THAN NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD. GO BACK TO CORRECT.
>Special Instructions
None
Section # 4
Section Name Commodity Purchases
Section Universe All
Parallel Block Name
Specification Date 03/01/05
Specification Writer Deb Kinnaman
Specification Version Base #2 – Rev. 1
Other Information
Section Label CP
Output Block Name
Input Variables
SET SECTION TIME VARIABLES:
CP_START
CP_END
REPLACE PAGES:
9 and 10
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION
In the left upper corner of the infopane, indicate how many POPSCATS are possible for the PSU. Show ORDER and TOTCOMM.
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VARIABLES USED BY (BUT NOT COLLECTED BY) THE INSTRUMENT
COMMTYPE
G = Good
S = Service
HIRANGE
Maximum value for POPSCAT to be in sample.
LORANGE
Minimum value for POPSCAT to be in sample.
MAXTOVER
If a dollar amount entered is greater than the upper limit determined by the sponsor, the amount must be verfiied and corrected, if necessary.
valid values 0-999999
ORDER
Order that commodity questions will be asked within a PSU (regardless of whether it is actually asked or not for a particular case)
TOTCOMM
Total number of commodity questions that will be asked within a PSU
POPSCAT
Three-digit commodity code
POPSGRP
The POPSGRP to which the POPS Category is assigned
PSU
Five-character PSU number
TITLE
The commodity title
RPTIME
1 = 1 week 5 = 6 months
2 = 2 weeks 6 = 1 year
3 = 1 month 7 = 2 years
4 = 3 months 8 = 5 years
RECLDAYS
If RPTIME = 1, then 1 week = 7 days If RPTIME = 5, then 6 months = 180 days
If RPTIME = 2, then 2 weeks = 14 days If RPTIME = 6, then 1 year = 365 days
If RPTIME = 3, then 1 month = 30 days If RPTIME = 7, then 2 years = 730 days
If RPTIME = 4, then 3 months = 90 days If RPTIME = 8, then 5 years = 1825 days
MOVERCL
The number of days since the respondent moved to PSU (if less than 5 years)–calculated from SYSTEM DATE minus MOVEDATE
PSUNAME
The PSU name
PSULONGNAME
The long name of the PSU
RANDNMBR
A number between 0 and 1 assigned (by DSMD) to every case
Universe: HR_VER = 1 or HR_SIZE = 1 or HR_DESCU = 1 or HR_NUMCU ne blank
>Question Text
Now I have some questions about purchases (fill:YOU/YOUR) may have made (fill:TIMEFILL).
Please include items purchased as gifts, but exclude items purchased for a business.
<> If necessary: A consumer unit is a person living alone or a group of two or more people who are related or, if unrelated, share major living expenses.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name CP_INTRO Description Commodity introduction
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> [goto CP_PURC]
DO NOT ALLOW “D” or “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
(YOU/YOUR) you/your consumer unit
fill "you" if PSINCU = 1;
else fill "your consumer unit"
(TIMEFILL) recently/since you have lived in the area.
fill "recently" if GEO_LONG = 1, D, R;
else fill "since you have lived in the area.
(PSULONGNAME)
fill the long name of the PSU
>Special Instructions
None
Universe: CP_INTRO = 1 or <ORDER> lt <TOTCOMM>
RANDNMBR between LORANGE AND HIRANGE
>Question Text
(fill: PURCVER1/PURCVER2)
1. Yes
2. No
>Variable Name CP_PURC Description Purchases/expenses
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> [if POPSCAT = H05 or H06 or R02 – goto CP_DIRPY]
[goto CP_OLTNM]
<2,D,R> goto NEXT CP_OLTNM;
if no more CP_OLTNM, then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto
NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
<F1> Commodity Help
>Fill Instructions SEE NEXT PAGE FOR DETAILS ON FILLS
(fill:PURCVER1) if the recall period changes or if answer to previous PURC question = 1;
else (fill PURCVER2) if the recall period is the same as previous PURC question AND previous PURC question = 2.
>Special Instructions
If POPSCAT = T14, display:
Local vehicle registration refers to city, county, or other LOCAL government registration for vehicles. State registration is NOT included.
Display in upper left-hand corner: COMMODITY CODE = [fill: POPSCAT]
3. If ORDER ge 2, set PARTFLAG = 1 and MARKTWO = 001. If MARK lt 12, set MARK = 12. Set OUTCOME = 000.
PURCVER1
(fill: RECALLFL) (fill: HAVEHAS) (fill:PAHEF2) (fill:TITLE)?
RECALLFL In the (fill:RECALLD)/Since you moved to the area
fill "In the (fill:RECALLD) if GEO_LONG = 1, D, R or MOVEDAYS gt RECLDAYS
else fill: Since you moved to the area"
RECALLD
If RPTIME = 1, fill "past week"
If RPTIME = 2, fill "past two weeks"
If RPTIME = 3, fill "past month"
If RPTIME = 4, fill "past three months"
If RPTIME = 5, fill "past six months"
If RPTIME = 6, fill "past year"
If RPTIME = 7, fill "past two years"
If RPTIME = 8, fill "past five years"
HAVEHAS have you/has anyone in your consumer unit
fill "have you" if PSINCU = 1;
else fill "has anyone in your consumer unit"
PAHEF2 purchased any/had expenses for
fill "purchased any" if COMMTYPE = G (good)
or fill "had expenses for" if COMMTYPE = S (service)
TITLE
fill “commodity title” from parameter file
PURCVER2
(fill:PAHEF1) (fill:TITLE)?
PAHEF1 Purchased any/Had expenses for
fill "Purchased any" if COMMTYPE = G (good)
or fill "Had expenses for" if COMMTYPE = S (service)
TITLE
fill “commodity title” from parameter file
Universe: POPSCAT = H05 or POPSCAT = H06 or POPSCAT = R02 and CP_PURC = 1
>Question Text
Were the expenses for (fill: TITLE) ... :
<> Read answer categories
Paid directly to service provider (CASH, CHECK, OR CREDIT CARD)
Included in rent/condominium or other fee
Included in property taxes
Paid by other means
>Variable Name CP_DIRPY Description Direct payment
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> [goto CP_OLTNM]
<2, 3, 4,> goto NEXT CP_OLTNM;
if no more CP_OLTNM, then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto
NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
<D,R> goto NEXT CP_OLTNM;
if no more CP_OLTNM, then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto
NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
<F1> Commodity Help
>Fill Instructions
fill: TITLE (commodity title from parameter file)
>Special Instructions
1. Display in upper left-hand corner
COMMODITY CODE = [fill: POPSCAT]
Universe: CP_PURC = 1 and CP_DIRPY = 1 or blank or
CP_COST_DR not equal blank
>Question Text
[fill: SPECINST]
[fill: WHATOLT]
<> If necessary, read: (Fill: RECALLFL)
Enter Name: [allow 36]
Any place else? <> If respondent mentions an outlet name more than one time, probe to be sure that the outlet mentioned again is actually at a separate location.
Press ENTER when no more outlets are reported
>Variable Name CP_OLTNM Description Outlet name
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow = 30>
NO MORE [if POPSCAT = R30, goto CP_MAGSB]
[if POPSCAT = H05 or H06, goto CP_GOVAG]
[else goto CP_COST]
<D> [goto CP_COST_DR]
<R> [goto CP_COST_DR]
<F1> Commodity Help
>Fill Instructions
1. SPECINST
If POPSCAT = R29:
IF RESPONDENT SAYS VENDING MACHINE, ENTER “VENDING MACHINE”
IF RESPONDENT SAYS STREET VENDOR, ENTER “STREET VENDOR”
If POPSCAT = M04:
IF RESPONSE INCLUDES THE WORD “HOSPITAL,” PROBE FOR A SPECIFIC PHYSICIAN’S NAME. IF UNABLE TO OBTAIN PHYSICIAN’S NAME, ENTER HOSPITAL NAME.
2. WHATOLT – SPECIAL WORDING REQUIRED for T14, H05, H06, R30
If POPSCAT = T14
What is the name of each local government agency from which [fill: YOU/YOUR] had expenses for [fill: TITLE]?
If POPSCAT = H05 or H06
What is the name of each organization from which [fill: YOU/YOUR] had expenses for [fill: TITLE]?
If POPSCAT = R30
What are the names of all [fill: TITLE] [fill: YOU/YOUR] purchased?
ALL OTHER POPSCATs (including R02, R29, or M04 )
What are the names of all the DIFFERENT places from which [fill:YOU/YOUR] [fill:PAHEF2] [fill:TITLE]?
3. (YOU/YOUR) you/your consumer unit
fill "you" if PSINCU = 1;
else fill "your consumer unit"
4. (PAHEF2) purchased any/had expenses for
fill "purchased any" if COMMTYPE = G (good)
or fill "had expenses for" if COMMTYPE = S (service)
5. (TITLE) fill “commodity title” from parameter file
6. Display in upper left-hand corner:
COMMODITY CODE = [fill: POPSCAT]
7. Provide/Output CP_CODE for every outlet identified.
The first 1 or 2 digits of CP_CODE refers to the ORDER of the POPSCAT–that is, the outlets identified for the first POPSCAT in the PSU (regardless of whether it is in sample) will begin with “1" and the outlets identified for the tenth POPSCAT in the PSU will begin with a “10.” (The maximum value for the first 2 digits is “16".)
If a POPSCAT is in sample, but no outlets are identified for that POPSCAT, the order-identifier for that POPSCAT will not be used–that is, if no outlets are identified for the third POPSCAT in sample, no CP_CODE will begin with the number “3".
If a POPSCAT in the PSU is not in sample for the case, the order-identifier for that POPSCAT will not be used. For example, if the random number for a case excludes the fourth POPSCAT, no CP_CODE will begin with the number “4.”
The last digit of CP_CODE numbers the outlet as it is identified–that is, the first outlet identified for a particular POPSCAT gets a “1" and the third outlet identified for that SAME POPSCAT gets a “3." (The maximum value for the last digit is “5".)
8. Fill RECALLFL: In the (RECALLD)/Since you moved to the area
>Special Instructions
1. ALLOW UP TO FIVE OUTLET NAMES FOR EACH COMMODITY.
CP_OLTNM1
CP_OLTNM2
CP_OLTNM3
CP_OLTNM4
CP_OLTNM5
2. If OLTNM = D, R, ask CP_COST_DR – DO NOT ASK ANY OTHER
QUESTIONS FOR THIS OUTLET
3. If OLTNM is deleted (OLTNM = 888) check to see if address information is available for the outlet. If “YES,” then address variables will remain on path. If “NO,” then address variables will be off path. That is to say, an outlet reported and deleted before address information is collected, will not get address questions.
Universe: CP_OLTNM = BLANK, D, R
>Question Text
About how much did [fill: YOU/YOUR] spend there for [fill: TITLE] [fill: RECALLFL]?
<> If necessary, read: (Fill: RECALLFL)
ENTER DOLLARS ONLY
$__ __ __ __ __ . 00
>Variable Name CP_COST_DR Description Cost if no outlet name
>Value/Skip Instructions
<0> invoke SOFTCHECK (SOFTFREE) – Go BACK to CP_OLTNM
<1‑999999> [if CP_COST greater than MAXTOVER, invoke SOFTCHECK (SOFTOVER) -
Go BACK to CP_OLTNM
<D,R> Go BACK to CP_OLTNM
<F1> Commodity Help
>Fill Instructions
1. Fill RECALLFL: In the (RECALLD)/Since you moved to the area
2. SOFTCHECKS
SOFTFREE: PLEASE VERIFY THAT THERE WAS NO COST.
SOFTOVER: THE AMOUNT ENTERED IS UNUSUALLY HIGH. PLEASE VERIFY.
>Special Instructions
If CP_COST ne blank - set CP_OLTYP = 1
STORE CP_COST_DR in CP_COST
NOTES: No Outlet Information needed for OUTLETS where OUTLET NAME not known
Universe: POPSCAT = H05 or H06 and CP_OLTNM not equal D, R, or blank
>Question Text
<> If answer is evident, enter without asking. If necessary, ask:
Is [fill: PLACE] a private firm or government agency?
Private firm
Government agency
>Variable Name CP_GOVAG Description Government or private
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1,D,R> goto CP_COST
<2> goto CP_DEPNM
<F1> Commodity Help
>Fill Instructions
PLACE
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
>Special Instructions
Universe: CP_GOVAG = 2
>Question Text
You told me that this service was provided to you by [fill: PLACE]. What is the name of the department which provides this service?
Enter Name: [allow 36]
>Variable Name CP_DEPNM Description Name of department
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow = 30> goto CP_COST
<D,R> goto CP_COST
<F1> Commodity Help
>Fill Instructions
PLACE
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
>Special Instructions
None
Universe: POPSCAT = R30 and CP_OLTNM not equal D, R, or blank
>Question Text
Was the subscription for [fill: CP_OLTNM] purchased directly from the publisher, or from a wholesale distributor or a secondary source?
Publisher
Wholesale distributor/secondary source
>Variable Name CP_MAGSB Description Direct subscription
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1,D,R> goto CP_COST
<2> goto CP_MAGDS
<F1> Commodity Help
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
None
Universe: CP_MAGSB = 2
>Question Text
What is the name of the wholesale distributor or secondary source from which you purchased
[fill: CP_OLTNM]?
Enter Name: [allow 36]
>Variable Name CP_MAGDS Description Name of distributor
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow = 30> goto CP_COST
<D,R> goto CP_COST
<F1> Commodity Help
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Copy CP_OLTNM into CP_MAGNM (no display – on OUTPUT FILE only)
>NOTES
POST-PROCESSING: Store CP_MAGDS in CP_OLTNM
Universe: CP_OLTNM not equal BLANK or D or R
>Question Text
About how much did [fill: YOU/YOUR] spend at [fill: PLACE2] for [fill: TITLE] [fill: RECALLFL]?
(Fill: Please do NOT include taxes based on the value of the motor vehicle.)
ENTER DOLLARS ONLY
$__ __ __ __ __ . 00
>Variable Name CP_COST Description Cost
>Value/Skip Instructions
<0> invoke SOFT CHECK (SOFTFREE) – go BACK to CP_OLTNM
<1‑999999> [if CP_COST greater than MAXTOVER, invoke SOFT CHECK (SOFTOVER)]– goto CP_SMOLT
<D,R> [goto CP_SMOLT]
<F1> Commodity Help
>Fill Instructions
1. PLACE2
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: “at CP_MAGDS”
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: “at the vending machine”
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: “at the street vendor”
If CP_MAGSB = 1, fill: “for the CP_OLTNM subscription”
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
2. SOFTCHECKS
SOFTFREE
PLEASE VERIFY THAT THERE WAS NO COST.
SOFTOVER
THE AMOUNT ENTERED IS UNUSUALLY HIGH. PLEASE VERIFY.
3. If POPSCAT = T14, fill: Please do NOT include taxes based on the value of the motor vehicle.
>Special Instructions
Universe: CP_OLTNM not equal blank or D or R
>Question Text
<> SCROLL and SCAN all PREVIOUS and CURRENT OUTLETS
<> Is [fill: PLACE] already listed below?
Yes
No
>Variable Name CP_SMOLT Description Outlet already listed
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto CP_OLTVR
<2> goto CP_OLTYP
<F1> Commodity Help
DO NOT ALLOW “D” or “R” response
>Fill Instructions
PLACE
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
PREVIOUS OUTLETS:
DISPLAY LIST OF OUTLET NAMES (I_OLTNM) COLLECTED DURING PREVIOUS INTERVIEWS
CURRENT OUTLETS:
DISPLAY OUTLETS (CP_OLTNM) WHERE CP_OLTYP = 1 (FOR CURRENT INTERVIEW)
>Special Instructions
RETURNING OUTLETS:
Display list of outlet names collected during previous interviews (up to 15 outlets may be displayed) in NUMERICAL ORDER
Display list of outlets names (if CP_OLTYP = 1) collected during current interview in the order in which they are collected.
Universe: CP_SMOLT = 1
>Question Text
<> Probe or ask: Is this the [fill: PLACE] that is located at . . . . ?
<> Enter 995 if location is not on list.
<> Determine if the current outlet is at the location mentioned in the list. If it is the SAME EXACT OUTLET (same shopping center or same street and cross street), enter the CODE for that outlet.
>Variable Name CP_OLTVR Description Verify same outlet
>Value/Skip Instructions
<11 - 165> STORE ALL ADDRESS INFORMATION FOR CP_OLTNM = CP_CODE
CP_STRT to CP_STRT [allow 36}
CP_XSTR to CP_XSTR [allow 36]
CP_CITY to CP_CITY [allow 22]
CP_CNTY to CP_CNTY [allow 20]
CP_ST to CP_ST [allow 2]
CP_LAND to CP_LAND [allow 20]
STORE <1> in CP_OLTYP - goto NEXT CP_OLTNM;
if no more CP_OLTNM, then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto
NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
<171-185> STORE ALL ADDRESS INFORMATION FOR CP_OLTNM = I_OLTID
I_SCNM to CP_SCNM [allow 36]
I_STRT to CP_STRT [allow 36}
I_XSTR to CP_XSTR [allow 36]
I_CITY to CP_CITY [allow 22]
I_CNTY to CP_CNTY [allow 20]
I_ST to CP_ST [allow 2]
I_PHONE to CP_PHONE [allow 10]
I_INET to CP_INET [allow 20]
I_LAND to CP_LAND [allow 20]
I_OLTYP to CP_OLTYP [allow 1]
goto NEXT CP_OLTNM;
if no more CP_OLTNM, then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto
NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
<995, D, R> goto CP_OLTYP
>Fill Instructions
PLACE
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
DISPLAY PREVIOUS OUTLETS:
USE THE VARIABLES LISTED BELOW IN THE ORDER THAT THEY APPEAR. IF A VARIABLE IS BLANK, GOTO THE NEXT VARIABLE.
I_CODE I_OLTNM I_SCNM I_STRT I_INET I_PHONE I_XSTRT
DISPLAY CURRENT OUTLETS:
USE THE VARIABLES LISTED BELOW IN THE ORDER THAT THEY APPEAR. IF A VARIABLE IS BLANK, GOTO THE NEXT VARIABLE.
CP_CODE CP_OLTNM CP_SCNM CP_NEWSC CP_STRT CP_XSTRT
>Special Instructions
INSTRUMENT SHOULD ACCEPT ENTRY ONLY FOR VALID CODES (I.E., CODE MUST APPEAR ON THE LIST). DO NOT ALLOW INTERVIEWER TO ENTER A CODE THAT DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE LIST
DISPLAY TWO LISTS OF OUTLETS.
PREVIOUS OUTLET LIST: shows alphabetical listing of up to 15 outlets collected during previous interviews and the associated outlet codes assigned on the input file (i.e., I_CODE = 171 through 185, as needed).
CURRENT OUTLET LIST: shows OUTLETS (CP_OLTYP = 1) collected during current interview and the CP_CODE assigned by the instrument (i.e., 11 through 165, as needed)
Universe: CP_SMOLT = 2 OR CP_OLTVR = 995, D, or R
>Question Text
<> If respondent asks how to categorize the outlet, click on the DEFS tab and choose
number 4. Help the respondent choose the correct category.
<> Read if not apparent.
<> If necessary, read answer categories.
How was this [fill: item purchased/service obtained]?
Personal Visit to [fill: PLACE]
Mail Order
Telephone Order
Internet
Private Individual
Public Sale (yard/garage sale or estate sale/auction)
Location Outside of the U.S.
>Variable Name CP_OLTYP Description Outlet type
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, D> goto CP_LOCSC
<2> goto CP_CITY
<3> goto CP_PHONE
<4> goto CP_INET
<5> goto CP_INDIV
<6,7,R> goto NEXT CP_OLTNM;
if no more CP_OLTNM, then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto
NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
>Fill Instructions
PLACE If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
If COMMTYPE = G, fill “item purchased”; if COMMTYPE = S, fill “service obtained”
Universe: CP_OLTYP = 1 or D
>Question Text
<> Read if not apparent.
Is [fill: PLACE] located in a mall or shopping center?
1. Yes, outlet is located in a mall or shopping center
2. No, outlet is NOT located in a mall or shoppng center
>Variable Name CP_LOCSC Description Outlet in shopping center
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto CP_SCNM
<2, D, R> goto CP_STRT
>Fill Instructions
PLACE
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
>Special Instructions
None
Universe: CP_OLTYP = 5
>Question Text
Does [fill: PLACE] provide this [fill: item/service] as part of a business?
Yes
No
>Variable Name CP_INDIV Description Private business
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1,D> goto CP_STRT
<2,R> goto NEXT CP_OLTNM;
if no more CP_OLTNM, then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto
NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
>Fill Instructions
PLACE
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
If COMMTYPE = G, fill “item”; if COMMTYPE = S, fill “service”
>Special Instructions
Universe: CP_OLTYP = 4
>Question Text
<> Do not type www.
What is the Internet address of (fill: OBJECT)]?
>Variable Name CP_INET Description Outlet Information
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow 20> <D> <R> goto NEXT CP_OLTNM; if no more CP_OLTNM,
Then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
>Fill Instructions
OBJECT:
If CP_NEWSC = D, fill: the shopping center
Else, if CP_NEWSC ne blank, fill: CP_NEWSC
else if CP_NEWSC = Blank, fill: [PLACE]
PLACE:
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
Universe: CP_OLTYP = 3
>Question Text
What is the telephone number of (fill: OBJECT)]?
<> Probe for appropriate information.
>Variable Name CP_PHONE Description Outlet Information
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow 10> <D> <R> goto NEXT CP_OLTNM; if no more CP_OLTNM,
then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
>Fill Instructions
OBJECT: If CP_OLTSC not blank or D, fill “of CP_OLTSC”
If CP_OLTSC = D, fill “of the mall where CP_OLTNM is located”
If POPSCAT = T14, E09, E10, fill “where CP_OLTNM is located”
else, fill OLTNM
Universe: CP_LOCSC= 1
>Question Text
What is the name of the mall or shopping center in which [fill: PLACE] is located?
<> Begin typing name of mall or shopping center. Alphabetical listing of shopping centers will appear.
Highlight the name of the EXACT Shopping Center that matches the respondent’s answer and hit “ENTER”
If more than one shopping center has the same name or a very similar name, verify correct shopping center by reading the CITY, STATE, STREET, and INTERSECTING STREET.
If respondent KNOWS the name of the Shopping Center, but the name of the Shopping Center does not appear in the list, ENTER “X”
If respondent does not know the name of the shopping center, ENTER "CTRL-D"
If the shopping center is a strip mall without a name, enter “CTRL-D”
If respondent refuses to provide the name of the shopping center, ENTER “CTRL-R”
>Variable Name CP_SCNM Description Mall/shctr name
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow = 36>
<anyname> STORE ALL ADDRESS INFORMATION FOR CP_SCNM = L_SCNM
L_STRT to CP_STRT [allow 36}
L_XSTRT to CP_XSTR [allow 36]
L_CITY to CP_CITY [allow 22]
L_ST to CP_ST [allow 2]
L_SCID to CP_SCID [allow 5]
goto NEXT CP_OLTNM;
if no more CP_OLTNM, then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto
NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
<X> goto CP_NEWSC
<D> goto CP_STRT
<R> goto NEXT CP_OLTNM; if no more CP_OLTNM, then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto
NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
>Fill Instructions
PLACE
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
>Special Instructions
DISPLAY PARAMETER FILE CONTAINING NATIONAL LIST OF SHOPPING CENTERS
L_SCNAME L_SCID L_SCCITY L_SCST L_PSU
Universe: CP_OLTSC = X
>Question Text
<> ENTER NAME OF SHOPPING CENTER NOT ON THE NATIONAL SHOPPING CENTER LIST.
Enter Name: [allow 36]
>Variable Name CP_NEWSC Description
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow = 36> goto CP_STRT
<D> goto CP_STRT
<R> if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC);
else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Universe: (CP_LOCSC = 2, D, or R) OR (CP_INDIV = 1 or D) OR
(CP_SCNM = D) OR (CP_NEWSC not blank or CP_NEWSC = D)
>Question Text
What is the address of (fill: OBJECT)?
<> Probe: street name?
<> DO NOT fill street number, even if respondent offers it.
>Variable Name CP_STRT Description Street name
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow = 36> <D> <R> goto CP_CITY
>Fill Instructions
OBJECT:
If CP_NEWSC = D, fill: the shopping center
Else, if CP_NEWSC ne blank, fill: CP_NEWSC
else if CP_NEWSC = Blank, fill: [PLACE]
PLACE:
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
Universe: (CP_STRT ne blank) OR (CP_OLTYP = 2)
>Question Text
What is the address of (fill: OBJECT)]?
<> Probe: city?
>Variable Name CP_CITY Description Street
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow = 22> goto CP_STATE
<D> If CP_OLTYP = 2 goto CP_STATE; else goto CP_CNTY
<R> goto CP_STATE
>Fill Instructions
OBJECT:
If CP_NEWSC = D, fill: the shopping center
Else, if CP_NEWSC ne blank, fill: CP_NEWSC
else if CP_NEWSC = Blank, fill: [PLACE]
PLACE:
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
Universe: (CP_CITY = D and CP_OLTYP ne 2)
>Question Text
What is the address of (fill: OBJECT)]?
<> Probe: county?
>Variable Name CP_CNTY Description County
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow = 20> <D> <R> goto CP_STATE
>Fill Instructions
OBJECT:
If CP_NEWSC = D, fill: the shopping center
Else, if CP_NEWSC ne blank, fill: CP_NEWSC
else if CP_NEWSC = Blank, fill: [PLACE]
PLACE:
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
Universe: (CP_CITY = ne blank or CP_CITY = R) OR
(CP_CNTY ne blank or CP_CNTY = D or R) OR
(CP_CITY = D and CP_OLTYP = 2)
>Question Text
What is the address of (fill: OBJECT)]?
<> Probe: state?
>Variable Name CP_STATE Description State abbreviation
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow = 2> FILL CP_STNM – if CP_OLTYP = 2, goto NEXT CP_OLTNM;
if no more CP_OLTNM, then if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto
NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC); else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
If CP_OLTYP ne 2, goto CP_XSTRT
<D> <R> goto CP_XSTRT
>Fill Instructions
OBJECT:
If CP_NEWSC = D, fill: the shopping center
Else, if CP_NEWSC ne blank, fill: CP_NEWSC
else if CP_NEWSC = Blank, fill: [PLACE]
PLACE:
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
>Variable Name CP_STNM Description State name
IF CP_STATE = VALID 2-CHARACTER STATE ABBREVIATION, THEN
DISPLAY APPROPRIATE STATE NAME [allow 40]
AL Alabama MT Montana
AK Alaska NE Nebraska
AZ Arizona NV Nevada
AR Arkansas NH New Hampshire
CA California NJ New Jersey
CO Colorado NM New Mexico
CT Connecticut NY New York
DE Delaware NC North Carolina
DC District of Columbia ND North Dakota
FL Florida OH Ohio
GA Georgia OK Oklahoma
HI Hawaii OR Oregon
ID Idaho PA Pennsylvania
IL Illinois RI Rhode Island
IN Indiana SC South Carolina
IA Iowa SD South Dakota
KS Kansas TN Tennessee
KY Kentucky TX Texas
LA Louisiana UT Utah
ME Maine VT Vermont
MD Maryland VA Virginia
MA Massachusetts WA Washington
MI Michigan WV West Virginia
MN Minnesota WI Wisconsin
MS Mississippi WY Wyoming
MO Missouri
Universe: (CP_STATE = ne blank or CP_STATE = D or CP_STATE = R)
>Question Text
What is the address of (fill: OBJECT)]?
<> Probe: nearest intersecting street?
>Variable Name CP_XSTRT Description Nearest intersecting street
>Value/Skip Instructions
<allow = 36> <D> <R> if ORDER lt TOTCOMM, goto NEXTCOMM (CP_PURC);
Else if ORDER = TOTCOMM, goto CP_END
>Fill Instructions
OBJECT:
If CP_NEWSC = D, fill: the shopping center
Else, if CP_NEWSC ne blank, fill: CP_NEWSC
else if CP_NEWSC = Blank, fill: [PLACE]
PLACE:
If CP_MAGDS ne blank, fill: CP_MAGDS
If CP_OLTNM = VENDING MACHINE, fill: the vending machine
If CP_OLTNM = STREET VENDOR, fill: the street vendor
else, fill: CP_OLTNM
Display:
Outlet Name Internet Address
Government or Private Phone Number
Name of Department Mall/SHCTR Name
Direct Subscription
Name of Distributor Street Name
Cost City
Outlet Already Mentioned County
Verify Same Outlet State Abbreviation
Outlet Type State Name
Outlet in Shopping Center Nearest Intersecting Street
Private Business
ADDRESS VARIABLES TO OUTPUT:
OLTNAME [allow 36] Outlet Name
CP_GOVAG [allow 1] Government or Private
CP_DEPNM [allow 36] Name of Department
CP_MAGSB [allow 1] Direct Subscription
CP_MAGDS [allow 36] Name of Distributor
CP_MAGNM [allow 36] Name of Magazine
CP_COST [allow 6] Cost
COSTDR [allow 6] Cost (if outlet unknown/refused)
CP_SMOLT [allow 1] Outlet Already Listed
CP_OLTVR [allow 3] Verify Assigned Outlet Code
CP_LOCSC [allow 1] Outlet in SHCTR
CP_OLTYP [allow 1] Outlet Type
CP_INDIV [allow 1] Private Business
CP_INET [allow 20] Internet Address
CP_PHONE [allow 10] Phone Number
CP_SCNAME [allow 36] Mall/SHCTR Name
CP_NEWSC [allow 36] (Mall/SHCTR not listed)
CP_STRT [allow 36] Street Name
CP_CITY [allow 22] City
CP_CNTY [allow 20] County
CP_STATE [allow 2] State Abbreviation
CP_STNM [allow 15] State Name
CP_XSTRT [allow 36] Nearest Intersecting Street
CP_CODE [allow 3] Assigned Outlet Code
CP_SCID [allow 5] Shopping Center ID
MOVERCL [allow 8] Number of days in PSU
POPSCAT [allow 3] POPS Category
POPSGRP [allow 2] POPS Group
ON OUTPUT:
If POPSCAT = R30 and CP_MAGSB = 1
Copy CP_OLTNM into CP_MAGNM (no display – on OUTPUT FILE only)
Then, store CP_MAGDS into CP_OLTNM
Universe: ORDER = TOTCOMM
>Question Text
>Variable Name CP_END Description
>Value/Skip Instructions
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
All commodity and outlet questions have been asked. SET COMPLETION FLAG = 1
POPSGRP = 1 - 15 – goto BEA_INTRO
POPSGRP = 16 – goto DM_ENDCP
Section # 4-S
Section Name Bureau of Economic Analysis Research Section
Section Universe All
Parallel Block Name
Specification Date 03/01/05
Specification Writer Deb Kinnaman
Specification Version Base #2
Other Information
Section Label BEA
Output Block Name
Input Variables
SET SECTION TIME VARIABLES:
BEA_STRT
BEA_END
REPLACE PAGES:
All
Universe [POPSGRP = 1 - 15 and Completion Flag = 1 (All commodity questions have been asked)]
>Question Text
<> If the respondent asks for an explanation of “business expenses,” click on the DEFS tab and choose number 7. Read entire answer.
Next, I will ask a few questions about restaurant expenditures within the United States that include business expenses. By business expenses, I mean purchases that were reimbursed by an employer, or for self-employed people, purchases that were tax deductible business expenses.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name BEA_INTRO Description Intro Research
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto BEA_FSR
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Universe BEA_INTRO = 1
>Question Text
In the past month, how much [fill: YOU2/YOUR2] spent at full service restaurants, including business expenses?
ENTER DOLLARS ONLY
$__ __ __ __ __ . 00
>Variable Name BEA_FSR Description Full service expenses
>Value/Skip Instructions
<0> goto BEA_LSR
<1‑999999> [if BEA_FSR greater than 600, invoke SOFTCHECK #1]–goto BEA_FSRBS
<D,R> goto BEA_LSR
<F1> H_FSR
>Fill Instructions
(YOU2/YOUR2) have you/has your consumer unit
fill "have you" if PSINCU = 1;
else fill "has your consumer unit"
>Special Instructions
SOFTCHECK #1: THE AMOUNT ENTERED IS UNUSUALLY HIGH. PLEASE VERIFY.
Universe BEA_FSR ge 1
>Question Text
Of that amount, how much was a business expense?
ENTER DOLLARS ONLY
$__ __ __ __ __ . 00
>Variable Name BEA_FSRBS Description Full service business
>Value/Skip Instructions
<0> goto BEA_LSR
<1‑99999> [if >BEA_FSRBS< gt >BEA_FSR< invoke HARDCHECK #1] goto BEA_LSR
<D,R> goto BEA_LSR
Special Instructions
HARDCHECK #1: BUSINESS EXPENSE AMOUNT CANNOT BE MORE THAN AMOUNT SPENT
Universe (BEA_INTRO = 1) AND
[(BEA_FSR = 0, D, R) OR ( BEA_FSRBS ne blank)]
>Question Text
In the past month, how much was spent at limited service restaurants [fill: YOU3/YOUR3]?
<> If necessary: including business expenses.
ENTER DOLLARS ONLY
$__ __ __ __ __ . 00
>Variable Name BEA_LSR Description Limited service expenses
>Value/Skip Instructions
<0> goto DM_ENDCP
<1‑999999> [if BEA_LSR greater than 400, invoke SOFTCHECK #2]–goto BEA_LSRBS
<D,R> goto DM_ENDCP
<F1> H_LSR
Fill Instructions
(YOU3/YOUR3) by you/by your consumer unit
fill "by you" if PSINCU = 1;
else fill "by your consumer unit"
>Special Instructions
SOFTCHECK #2: THE AMOUNT ENTERED IS UNUSUALLY HIGH. PLEASE VERIFY
Universe BEA_LSR ge 1
>Question Text
Of that amount, how much was a business expense?
ENTER DOLLARS ONLY
$__ __ __ __ __ . 00
>Variable Name BEA_LSRBS Description Limited service business
>Value/Skip Instructions
<0> goto DM_ENDCP
<1‑99999> [if >BEA_LSRBS< gt >BEA_LSR< invoke HARDCHECK #2] goto DM_ENDCP
<D,R> goto DM_ENDCP
Special Instructions
HARDCHECK #2: BUSINESS EXPENSE AMOUNT CANNOT BE MORE THAN AMOUNT SPENT
Section # 5
Section Name Demographic Section
Section Universe All
Parallel Block Name
Specification Date 03/01/05
Specification Writer Deb Kinnaman
Specification Version Base #2
Other Information
Section Label DM
Output Block Name
Input Variables
SET SECTION TIME VARIABLES:
DM_START
DM_END
REPLACE PAGES:
All
Universe [POPSGRP = 16 and Completion Flag = 1 (All commodity questions have been asked)] OR
[POPSGRP = 1 - 15 and (BEA_LSR = 0, D, R) or (BEA_LSRBS ne blank)]
>Question Text
[fill: That completes the expenditure questions. I have a few remaining questions I would like to ask to help us analyze the data./That completes today’s interview./That completes the expenditure questions.]
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name DM_ENDCP Description End expenditure questions
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> If INTNUM = 1 OR REPLC_Fl = 1 or CONTACT_FL = 1 – goto DM_DFNUM
If INTNUM = 2 or 3 and REPLC_FL ne 1-- goto TY_NXTTM
If INTNUM = 4 and REPLC_FL ne 1-- goto TY_ENDIT
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
If INTNUM = 1 or REPLC_FL = 1 or CONTACT_FL = 1, fill “That completes the expenditure questions. I have a few remaining questions I'd like to ask to help us analyze the data.”
If INTNUM = 2 or 3 and REPLC_FL ne 1 and CONTACT_FL ne 1, fill: “That completes today’s interview.”
If INTNUM = 4 and REPLC_FL ne 1 or CONTACT_FL ne 1, there is NO fill.
>Special Instructions
GOTO CHANGES when INCOME questions are included: If INTNUM = 4, goto INCOME
Universe DM_ENDCP = 1 and (INTNUM = 1 or REPLC_FL = 1 or CONTACT_FL = 1)
>Question Text
<> Include only land-based phone lines; do not include cell phones or pagers.
Does this residence have more than one telephone number?
1. Yes
2. No
>Variable Name DM_DFNUM Description More than one phone number
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto DM_NMTEL
<2> Set DM_NMTEL = 1; set DM_USETL = 1; set DM_BUSTL = 0 – go to DM_LVQTR
<D, R> goto DM_LVQTR
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Universe DM_DFNUM = 1
>Question Text
<> If more than 10 different numbers, enter 10.
How many different telephone NUMBERS does it have?
Enter Number __ [allow 2]
>Variable Name DM_NMTEL Description How many phone numbers
>Value/Skip Instructions
<2-10> goto DM_USETL
<D,R> goto DM_BUSTL
If >DM_NMTEL< = 1 – invoke HARDCHECK #1
>Fill Instructions
HARDCHECK#1: NUMBER OF DIFFERENT NUMBERS MUST EXCEED “1"
IF DM_DFNUM = 1
BACK UP TO CORRECT DM_DFNUM
BACK UP TO CORRECT DM_NMTEL
>Special Instructions
Universe DM_NMTEL = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10
>Question Text
<> If more than 10 different numbers, enter 10.
How many of [fill: the >DM_NMTEL</these] telephone numbers do you usually use?
Enter Number __ [allow 2]
>Variable Name DM_USETL Description Numbers used by CU
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1-10,D,R> goto DM_BUSTL
If DM_USETL gt DM_NMTEL invoke HARDCHECK
>Fill Instructions
if DM_NMTEL = 2 - 9, fill DM_NMTEL; else fill “these”
>Special Instructions
HARDCHECK: NUMBER OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS RESPONDENT USES CANNOT EXCEED THE NUMBER OF TELEPHONES IN THE CONSUMER UNIT. GO BACK TO CORRECT.
Universe DM_DFNUM = 1 AND [(DM_NMTEL = D, R) OR (DM_USETL ne blank)]
>Question Text
<> If more than 10 different numbers, enter 10.
How many of [fill: the >DM_NMTEL</these] telephone numbers are used ONLY for business?
Enter Number __ [allow 2]
>Variable Name DM_BUSTL Description Number of business phones
>Value/Skip Instructions
<0-10,D,R> goto DM_LVQTR
If >DM_BUSTL< = >DM_NMTEL< invoke SOFTCHECK - goto DM_LVQTR
If >DM_USETL< gt >DM_NMTEL< invoke HARDCHECK
>Fill Instructions
if DM_NMTEL = 2 - 9, fill DM_NMTEL; else fill “these”
>Special Instructions
SOFTCHECK: ALL OF THE TELEPHONE NUMBERS IN YOUR CONSUMER UNIT ARE USED ONLY FOR BUSINESS. IS THAT CORRECT?
HARDCHECK: NUMBER OF BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBERS CANNOT EXCEED THE NUMBER OF TELEPHONES IN THE CONSUMER UNIT. GO BACK TO CORRECT.
Universe (DM_BUSTL ne blank) or (DM_DFNUM = D or R)
>Question Text
Are your living quarters owned or rented?
1. Owned/Being Bought
2. Rented/Occupied without payment of Cash
>Variable Name DM_LVQTR Description Own or rent
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, 2, D, R> if PSINCU = 1, goto DM_SEX; else goto DM_RELAT
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Universe DM_LVQTR ne blank and PSINCU gt 1
>Question Text
How are YOU related to one of the persons who [fill: owns/rents/owns or rents] this home?
1. Self
2. Spouse (wife or common-law wife, husband or common-law husband)
3. Child, adopted child or step child
4. Grandchild
5. In-law
6. Brother or sister
7. Mother or father
8. Other related person (aunt, uncle, cousin, great grandchild, etc.)
9. Unrelated, but share major living expenses
>Variable Name DM_RELAT Description How related
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, D, R> goto DM_SEX
>Fill Instructions
If DM_LVQTR = 1, fill: owns;
If DM_LVQTR = 2, fill: rents;
else fill: owns or rents
>Special Instructions
If PSINCU =1, set DM_RELAT = 1 without asking
Universe DM_RELAT ne blank
>Question Text
<> If necessary, ask:
Are you male or female?
1. Male
2. Female
>Variable Name DM_SEX Description Gender
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, 2, D, R> goto DM_MARTL
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Universe DM_SEX ne blank
>Question Text
<> If necessary, ask:
Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated, or never married?
1. Married
2. Widowed
3. Divorced
4. Separated
5. Never married
>Variable Name DM_MARTL Description Marital status
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, 2, 3, 4, 5, D, R> goto DM_SPNSH
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Universe DM_MARTL ne blank
>Question Text
Are you Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino?
1. Yes
2. No
>Variable Name DM_SPNSH Description Spanish
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, 2, D, R> goto DM_RACE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Universe DM_SPNSH ne blank
>Question Text
<> MARK ALL THAT APPLY.
<> ENTER THE CATEGORY NUMBER TO SELECT OR DESELECT. ENTER (N) WHEN DONE.
What is your race? Please choose one or more categories from the following list: White; Black or African American; American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; or Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.
1. White
2. Black or African American
3. American Indian or Alaska Native
4. Asian
5. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
6. Other
>Variable Name DM_RACE Description Race
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, 2, 3, 4, 5, D, R> goto DM_AGE
<6> goto DM_SPCFY
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
Universe DM_RACE = 6
>Question Text
<> Enter respondent’s verbatim response:
_____________________________ [allow 65]
>Variable Name DM_SPCFY Description Other race
>Value/Skip Instructions
<alpha = 65> goto DM_AGE
<D,R> goto DM_AGE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
DISPLAY DM_SPCFY on same screen <DM_RACE>, so that box displays if DM_RACE = 6
Universe DM_RACE = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, D, R OR
DM_SPCFY ne blank
>Question Text
<> If 99 or older, enter 99
What is your age?
Enter age __ [allow 2]
>Variable Name DM_AGE Description Age
>Value/Skip Instructions
<0 - 15> invoke HARDHECK
<16 - 17> invoke SOFTCHECK – then
if PSINCU = 1, set DM_ELDER = 0 – then goto DM_ARMFC
Else, if PSINCU = blank or PSINCU gt 1 – goto DM_ELDER
<18 - 61> if PSINCU = 1, set DM_ELDER = 0 – then goto DM_ARMFC
Else, if PSINCU = blank or PSINCU gt 1 – go to DM_ELDER
<62 - 99> if PSINCU = 1, set DM_ELDER = 1 – then goto DM_ARMFC
Else, if PSINCU = blank or PSINCU gt 1 – goto DM_ELDER
<D, R> goto DM_ELDER
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
SOFTCHECK: YOU TOLD ME THAT YOU ARE >DM_AGE< YEARS OLD. IS ++THAT CORRECT?.
HARDCHECK: RESPONDENT MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD.
Universe (PSINCU = blank and DM_AGE ge 16 or D or R) OR
(PSINCU gt 1 and DM_AGE ge 16 or D or R)
>Question Text
[Fill: Including yourself, how/How] many members of your consumer unit are aged 62 or older, if any?
Enter Number __ [allow 2]
>Variable Name DM_ELDER Description How many over 62
>Value/Skip Instructions
<0> If DM_AGE ge 62 invoke HARDCHECK1 – goto DM_ARMFC
<1-30> If PSINCU ge 1 and if DM_ELDER gt PSINCU, invoke HARDCHECK2 – goto DM_ARMFC
<D,R> goto DM_ARMFC
>Fill Instructions
if DM_AGE ge 62, fill: “Including yourself, how” else fill: “How”
>Special Instructions
HARDCHECK:
1 RESPONDENT REPORTED AGE AS 62 OR OLDER. GO BACK TO CORRECT.
2. NUMBER OF ELDERLY MEMBERS CANNOT EXCEED THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN THE CONSUMER UNIT. GO BACK TO CORRECT.
SOFTCHECK:
NUMBER SEEMS UNUSUALLY HIGH. PLEASE VERIFY.
Universe DM_ELDER ne blank
OR PSINCU GE 1 AND (DM_AGE ge16 OR DM_AGE = D or R)
>Question Text
<> If the respondent asks if he/she should consider income from another source, click on the DEFS tab and choose number 6. Read entire answer.
In the past year, did earnings from Armed Forces pay and allowances account for at least half of your total consumer unit income?
1. Yes
2. No
>Variable Name DM_ARMFC Description Armed Forces earnings
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto TY_ENDIT
<2> if INTNUM = 4, goto TY_ENDIT; else goto TY_NXTTM
<D,R> goto DM_AFNOW
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. If DM_ARMFC = 1, set OUTCOME = 1, SUBTYPE = 5, MARK = 21
2. If DM_ARMFC = 2, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00
Universe DM_ARMFC = D or R
>Question Text
<> If the respondent asks which branches of the service are included, click on the DEFS tab and choose number 5. Read entire answer.
Are you currently in the Armed Forces?
1. Yes
2. No
>Variable Name DM_AFNOW Description Currently in Armed Forces
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto TY_ENDIT
<2, D, R> if INTNUM = 4, goto TY_ENDIT; else goto TY_NXTTM
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. If DM_AFNOW = 1, set OUTCOME = 1, SUBTYPE = 5, MARK = 21
2. If DM_AFNOW = 2, D or R, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00
Universe INCLUDE BUT DO NOT DISPLAY
DM_CPEND = 1 AND INTNUM = 4
>Question Text
Last year, that is in (fill: CUR_YEAR - 1), was your total family income less that (fill: less than $8,000, between $8,000 and $30,000, or greater than $30,000/less than $18,000, between $18,000 and $57,000, or greater than $57,000/less than $18,000, between $18,000 and $64,000, or greater than $64,000/less than $24,000, between $24,000 and $66,000, or greater than $66,000)?
1. (fill: Less than $8,000/Less than $18,000/Less than $18,000/Less than $24,000 )
2. (fill: Between $8,000 and $30,000/Between $18,000 and $57,000/Between $18,000 and $64,000/Between $24,000 and $66,000)
3. (fill: Greater than $30,000/Greater than $57,000/Greater than $64,000/Greater than $66,000)
>Variable Name INCOME Description Annual income
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1, 2, 3, D, R> goto TY_ENDIT
>Fill Instructions
If HR_NUMCU = 1, fill “less than $8,000, between $8,000 and $30,000, or greater than $30,000
If HR_NUMCU = 2, fill “less than $18,000, between $18,000 and $57,000, or greater than $57,000
If HR_NUMCU = 3, fill “less than $18,000, between $18,000 and $64,000, or greater than $64,000
if HR_NUMCU GE 4, fill “less than $24,000, between $24,000 and $66,000, or greater than $66,000
>Special Instructions
Display answer categories based on number of people in the consumer unit.
If HR_NUMCU = 1,
1. Less than $8,000
2. Between $8,000 and $30,000
3. Greater than $30,000
If HR_NUMCU = 2,
1. Less than $18,000
2. Between $18,000 and $57,000
3. Greater than $57,000
If HR_NUMCU = 3, $64,000
1. Less than $18,000
2. Between $18,000 and $64,000
3. Greater than $64,000
if HR_NUMCU GE 4,
1. Less than $24,000
2. Between $24,000 and $66,000
3. Greater than $66,000
Section # 6
Section Name Thank You
Section Universe All
Parallel Block Name
Specification Date 03/01/05
Specification Writer Deb Kinnaman
Specification Version Base #2
Other Information
Section Label TY
Output Block Name
SET SECTION TIME VARIABLES:
TY_START
TY_END
REPLACE PAGES:
All
Universe [(DM_ARMFC = 2) OR (DM_AFNOW = 2 or D or R)] OR
[(DM_ENDCP = 1 and INTNUM = 2 or 3]
>Question Text
We plan to contact your household (fill: three more times over the next 9 months/two more times over the next 6 months/one more time over the next 3 months). What are the best days and times to call you?
<> Jot down the best and worst days and times on paper. You will record them in Web-CATI after the interview has ended.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name TY_NXTTM Description Plans for call backs
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto TY_CMBLS
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
If INTNMBR = 1, fill "three more times over the next 9 months"
If INTNMBR = 2, fill "two more times over the next 6 months"
If INTNMBR = 3, fill "one more time over the next 3 months"
>Special Instructions
Universe TY_NXTTM = 1
>Question Text
Comments or ideas about how to improve the survey can be sent to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Would you like that address?
1. Yes
2. No
>Variable Name TY_CMBLS Description Want BLS address
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto TY_BLSAD
<2> goto EXITTHNK
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. If TY_CMBLS = 1, D or R, set OUTCOME = 00, SUBTYPE = 00
2. If TY_CMBLS = 2, set OUTCOME = 1, SUBTYPE = 1, MARK = 21
Universe [DM_ENDCP = 1 and INTNUM = 4] OR
DM_ARMFC = 1 OR DM_AFNOW = 1
>Question Text
This completes the [fill: last regularly scheduled] interview for this consumer unit for the Point of Purchase Survey. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of the survey, including suggestions for reducing the time needed to respond, you may contact the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Would you like that address?
1. Yes
2. No
>Variable Name TY_ENDIT Description Thanks for last call
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> goto TY_BLSAD
<2> goto EXITTHNK
>Fill Instructions
If INTNUM = 4, fill “last regularly scheduled”
>Special Instructions
1. If TY_ENDIT = 2, D or R, and
if [DM_ARMFC ne 1 or DM_AFNOW ne 1], set OUTCOME = 1, SUBTYPE = 1, MARK = 21
2. UNIVERSE CHANGES and becomes “INCOME ne blank" when INCOME question is included
Universe TY_CMBLS = 1 or TY_ENDIT = 1
>Question Text
Direct any comments you may have to:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Room 3615
Washington, DC 20212
or to their website at: www.bls.gov
Remember to include your name, address, and telephone number or your case identification number, if you would like a response.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name TY_BLSAD Description BLS address
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> EXITTHNK
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
IF TY_BLSAD = 1, SET OUTCOME = 1, SUBTYPE = 1, MARK = 21
Universe (RESNUM = 1, 5, 6, or 7)
OR (OTHRES = 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, D or R)
OR (PAYPHONE = 1, D, or R) OR (PROBCALL = 14)
OR (FIND_OTH = 4)
OR (GEO_ST = 95 OR GEO_CNTY = 95 OR
GEO_LIM = 2 OR GEO_TOWN = 95)
>Question Text
Thank you for your time. Your phone number is not eligible for this survey.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name THANKRES Description Thanks to ineligible HH
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> TY_LAST
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. If THANKRES = 1, set OUTCOME = 20, set SUBTYPE = 3. If MARK lt 22, set MARK = 22
Universe (RESNUM = R) OR (PROBCALL = 1, 2, 4, 5, or 13)
OR (TY_CMBLS = 2 OR TY_ENDIT = 2 OR TY_BLSAD = 1)
OR (GEO_ST = D OR R) OR (GEO_CNTY = D OR R) OR
(GEO_LIM = D OR R) OR (GEO_TOWN = D OR R) OR
(ID_SPVR = 3 OR 4) OR (FIND_OTH = R)
>Question Text
Thank you for your time and cooperation.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name EXITTHNK Description Thanks to end call
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> TY_LAST
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. If RES_NAME = BLANK, SET RES_NAME = LADY OR MAN OF HOUSE
Universe [HELLO_RS = 4 and HELLO_TWO = 3] or [RESNUM = D] OR [HELLO_RS = 3] OR [PROBCALL = 3 or 12 AND RES_NAME ne blank] OR [FIND_OTH = D] OR [ID_SPVR = 2] OR [ID_WHO ne blank] OR [ID_OTHER ne blank]
>Question Text
We will try again at another time. What are the best days and times to call?
<> Jot down the best and worst days and times on paper. You will record them in Web-CATI after the interview has ended.
Thank you for your help.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name TY_CLBCK Description Thanks for call backs
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> TY_LAST
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
If RES_NAME = blank, set RES_NAME = LADY OR MAN OF HOUSE
If MARK LT 3, SET MARK = 0
Universe F10 – EXIT FROM ANY SCREEN
>Question Text
We will try again at another time. What are the best days and times to call?
<> Jot down the best and worst days and times on paper. You will record them in Web-CATI after the interview has ended.
Thank you for your help.
Enter 1 to continue
>Variable Name F10_TY_CLBCK Description Thanks for call backs
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> TY_LAST
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
If RES_NAME = blank and RESNUM = 2, set RES_NAME = LADY OR MAN OF HOUSE
IF MARK LT 3, SET MARK = 0
Universe (TY_BLSAD = 1) or (THANKRES = 1) or
(EXITTHNK = 1) or (TY_CLBCK = 1) or
(PROBCALL = 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
>Question Text
<> Remember to Record the Language in which the interview was conducted
<> Remember to Record the Future Best and Worst Time to Call Information
>Variable Name TY_LAST Description Reminders
>Value/Skip Instructions
<1> END CALL
DO NOT ALLOW “D” OR “R” RESPONSE
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. COPY RES_NAME into NAMERESP
If RES_NAME = blank, store LADY OR MAN OF HOUSE in NAMERESP
2. If PARTFLAG = 1, if MARK lt 12, set MARK = 12
Section Name Parallel Help Screens
Section Universe All
Parallel Block Name
Specification Date 03/01/05
Specification Writer Deb Kinnaman
Specfication Version Base #2
Other Information
Section Label None
Output Block Name
REPLACE PAGES:
All
CHANGE RESPONDENT TAB
>Question Text
Whom should I ask for when I call back?
Enter Name: [allow 20]
>Variable Name CHNG_RESP Description Change Respondent
>Value/Skip Instructions
Optional <alpha = 20> [store CHNG_RESP in RESPNAME] - goto MAIN PATH
DO NOT ALLOW “D” or “R” response
>Fill Instructions
>Special Instructions
1. Display Hard Error if entry is all numeric:
HARD ERROR: There must be at least one alphabetic character in this field. Go back to correct.
INTERVIEW NUMBER TAB
INTERVIEW NUMBER = [fill INTNUM]
>Variable Name TAB_INTNM Description Interview Number Tab
>Fill Instructions
fill INTNUM of current interview
FAQ TAB (Frequently Asked Questions)
FAQ TAB
(1) What is this survey about? FAQ_WHATSRVY
(2) How will the information be used? FAQ_SRVYUSE
(3) How was I selected? Why me? FAQ_WHYME
(4) Why don’t you select someone else? FAQ_SOMEELSE
(5) Do I have to participate? FAQ_HAVETODO
(6) Just mail me a questionnaire FAQ_MAILME
(7) Is this survey authorized by law? FAQ_AUTHORIZ
(8) What confidentiality protection do I have? FAQ_CONFPROT
(9) Why do you need my name? FAQ_WHYNAME
(10) I think this is a waste of taxes! FAQ_TAXWASTE
(11) I thought you only counted people FAQ_CNTDPEPL
(12) What is Title 29? FAQ_TITLE29
(13) Uses of the Consumer Price Index FAQ_CPI_USE
(14) Confirm call/toll free (800) numbers FAQ_TOLLPHN
(15) BLS Comments FAQ_BLSADDR
(16) Data Requests FAQ_DATAREQS
(17) How did you get my address? FAQ_ADDRESS
(18) What is this advance letter about? How can I get one? FAQ_SENDINFO
(1) What is this survey about? FAQ_WHATSRVY
The purpose of the Point of Purchase Survey is to provide information on the stores and businesses where people shop and the products they buy. This information is used to update the Consumer Price Index, which directly affects almost everyone.
(2) How will the information be used? FAQ_SRVYUSE
In order for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to update the Consumer Price Index, it is necessary to maintain an up-to-date list of the stores and businesses where people shop. The Census Bureau conducts the Point of Purchase Survey to provide the statistical data needed to update this list.
(3) How was I selected? Why me? FAQ_WHYME
We did not select you PERSONALLY; your PHONE NUMBER was randomly selected from a list of phone numbers.
(4) Why don’t you select someone else? FAQ_ SOMEELSE
Your answers are very important to this survey because your phone number was selected randomly. Your household's purchases represent the purchases of many similar households. It would cost too much and take too long to call all households in the U.S. We cannot select another phone number because it would harm the quality of the information we collect.
(5) Do I have to participate? FAQ_HAVETODO
Participation is voluntary and there are no penalties for not answering questions, but to ensure the validity and accuracy of the information it is very important that we have your cooperation in the survey. To collect information on the buying habits of the population, your telephone number was selected to represent hundreds of other households like yours.
(6) Just mail me a questionnaire. FAQ_MAILME
We do not have a paper questionnaire.
The questionnaire's design and the nature of the questions require a trained person to record the information. This is the least expensive way of obtaining this information.
(7) Is this survey authorized by law? FAQ_AUTHORIZ
Participation is voluntary and there are no penalties for refusing to answer any questions in this survey which is authorized by Title 29, section 2, of the United States Code. Your participation is extremely important to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the statistical results.
(8) What confidentiality protection do I have? FAQ_CONFPROT
The confidentiality of the information you provide is assured to the full extent permitted by law in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (Title 5 of Public Law 107-347). The information you provide will only be used for statistical purposes.
We will not ask for your address, birth date, social security number, or last name. In fact, we will not ask for any information that will identify you as an individual. The information that you provide will be used only to identify the stores and businesses where Americans shop and the products they buy.
(9) Why do you need my name? FAQ_WHYNAME
We ask for a first name so that we can refer to you during the interview.
(10) I think this is a waste of taxes! FAQ_TAXWASTE
By calling a selected number of households we provide information to update the Consumer Price Index which is required by law. This method is far less expensive than calling every housing unit.
(11) I thought you only counted people. FAQ_CNTDPEPL
We also conduct surveys to collect information monthly, quarterly and yearly, on labor force, retail and wholesale trade, household expenses, household income, and education to name a few examples.
(12) What is title 29? FAQ_TITLE29
Title 29 is part of the United States Code which by law specifies the duties of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is very broad in scope. This title gives the BLS authority to designate the Census Bureau to collect data including the data collected in this survey. The title includes acquiring and diffusing: "among the people of the United States useful information on subjects connected with labor ..." Section 2 of the code specifically mentions the collection of many types of labor related data, including retail and wholesale trade information.
(13) Uses of the Consumer Price Index. FAQ_CPI_USE
The CPI is a measure of the average change in the prices paid by urban consumers for a fixed market basket of goods and services.
The CPI is commonly used as:
1. A measure of inflation.
2. An economic indicator. The President, the Congress, and the Federal Reserve use trends in the CPI to aid in formulating fiscal and monetary policies. In addition, businesses, labor organizations and private citizens use the index as a guide in making economic decisions.
3. A means of adjusting income payments. Adjustments to wages, Social Security Payments, retirement benefits and other compensation such as child support and payments received by millions of Americans are based on changes in the CPI.
4. An adjustment factor for tax brackets (indexing) to prevent "bracket creep" due to inflation.
(14) Confirm call/toll free (800) numbers FAQ_TOLLPHN
To verify that I am calling from the Census Bureau, you may call our toll free number:
Hagerstown: 1-800-392-6975
Tucson: 1-800-642-0469
Jeffersonville: 1-800-523-3205
When you call, please provide your name and the following case identification number:
<> Read CASEID number from lower left corner of screen.
<> IF NECESSARY: To verify that the toll free number is legitimate, you may call Directory Assistance on: 1-800-555-1212.
(15) BLS Comments FAQ_BLSADDR
Direct any comments you have to:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Room 3615
Washington, DC 20212
or to their website at: www.bls.gov
Reference the TPOPS in your correspondence. Remember to include your name, address, and telephone number or the following case identification number, if you request a response.
<> Read CASEID number from lower left corner of screen.
(16) Data Requests FAQ_DATAREQS
Neither the Census Bureau nor the BLS publishes data collected from this survey.
The purpose of the TPOPS survey is to provide the BLS with a list of outlets (stores) where consumers buy the goods and services asked about during the interview. The BLS uses data from the TPOPS survey, along with data from three other surveys to adjust the CPI, which is a leading measure of inflation that indicates the cost of living in our country.
We can send you a pamphlet describing the CPI and how people use it. The TPOPS survey collects the stores and service establishments mentioned in Chapter 8 of that pamphlet.
< > WRITE DOWN THE RESPONDENT'S NAME AND ADDRESS AND GIVE IT TO YOUR SUPERVISOR
(17) How did you get my address? FAQ_ADDRESS
First, your telephone number was randomly selected from a computer-generated list of all possible phone numbers in your area code. Next, the residential address registered to your phone number was identified via a computer search of various telephone databases. Finally, the address information was used exclusively to create and mail the letter to you. A permanent record of your address was not kept.
(18) What is this advance letter about? How can I get one? FAQ_SENDINFO
The letter contains a brief explanation of the TPOPS and its importance in creating the CPI, as well as the legal authorizations for collecting this data. We would like to continue the interview at this time. If you like, we can send you another copy of the letter if you provide me with your name and address.
DEFINITIONS TAB
(1) State Abbreviations DEF_STATEREF
(2) Consumer Unit DEF_CU
(3) Living Expenses DEF_LVGEXP
(4) Outlet Type DEF_OUT_TYPE
(5) In Armed Forces DEF_INARMFC
(6) Armed Forces Pay DEF_AFCSPAY
(7) Business Expenses DEF_BUSEXP
DEFINITIONS TAB
(1) State Abbreviation DEF_STATE
AL Alabama MT Montana
AK Alaska NE Nebraska
AZ Arizona NV Nevada
AR Arkansas NH New Hampshire
CA California NJ New Jersey
CO Colorado NM New Mexico
CT Connecticut NY New York
DE Delaware NC North Carolina
DC District of Columbia ND North Dakota
FL Florida OH Ohio
GA Georgia OK Oklahoma
HI Hawaii OR Oregon
ID Idaho PA Pennsylvania
IL Illinois RI Rhode Island
IN Indiana SC South Carolina
IA Iowa SD South Dakota
KS Kansas TN Tennessee
KY Kentucky TX Texas
LA Louisiana UT Utah
ME Maine VT Vermont
MD Maryland VA Virginia
MA Massachusetts WA Washington
MI Michigan WV West Virginia
MN Minnesota WI Wisconsin
MS Mississippi WY Wyoming
MO Missouri
(2) Consumer Unit DEF_CU
A consumer unit is a person living alone or a group of two or more people who are related by blood, marriage, or other legal arrangement or who share major living expenses.
(3) Living Expenses DEF_LVGEXP
Individuals will be considered part of the same consumer unit if they share at least two of the following major living expenses:
1. Housing Expenses
2. Food Expenses or
3. Other Expenses such as transportation, clothing, medical, or educational expenses.
(4) Outlet Type DEF_OLTTYPE
The key to selecting the correct outlet type at screen CP_OLTYP is to determine HOW the respondent entered into the "contract," either express or implied, to purchase the item or service.
SELECT (1) PERSONAL VISIT, if the respondent made a personal visit to the store/business/outlet and either paid for the item at the store or made arrangements there to finance the purchase.
SELECT (2) MAIL ORDER, if the respondent filled out a mail‑order form and mailed the form to the vendor.
SELECT (3) TELEPHONE ORDER, if the respondent ordered the item over the telephone by calling the vendor, or by sending the request order by fax. This includes food items that are delivered to the home, if the order was placed over the telephone (for example Pizza Delivery).
SELECT (4) INTERNET, if the respondent filled out a form on an Internet web site or company home page and submitted the order electronically over the Internet or via e‑mail. (This is true, even if the company is located outside the U.S.)
SELECT (5) PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL, if the outlet name given by the respondent appears to be a person's name (e.g., Joe Smith) and does not appear to be connected to a business. (This is true, even in cases where the contract was made by personal visit or over the telephone.) Precode (5) Private Individual has priority and should be selected if the outlet name given by the respondent is most likely a person and not a business. One exception: If the outlet name is a doctor or medical physician's name (e.g., Dr. Joe Smith), then Precode (5) should not be selected. Assume doctors have offices or make house calls and are "normally" in business, so Precode (1) Personal Visit or Precode (3) Telephone should be selected.
SELECT (6) PUBLIC SALE, if the outlet name given by the respondent contains the phrase "public sale," "garage sale," "yard sale," "estate sale," swap meet," or "auction." (This is true, even in cases where the contract was made by personal visit.) Precode (6) Public Sale has priority and should be selected if the respondent knows the purchase was made at a public sale. If the respondent is not sure if the outlet is a public sale (and the outlet name does not give an indication), Precode (1) Personal Visit should be selected.
SELECT (7) LOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE U.S., if the outlet is located outside the U.S., unless it is an Internet outlet. Precode (7) Location Outside the U.S. has priority and should be selected if the outlet reported by the respondent is located outside the United States. (This is true, even in cases where the contract was made by personal visit, mail order, or telephone.)
(5) In Armed Forces DEF_INARMFC
INCLUDE:
-- U.S. Army
-- U.S. Navy
-- U.S. Air Force
-- U.S. Marine Corps
-- U.S. Coast Guard
-- a Reserve Branch of any of the above
-- Commissioned Officers of the U.S. Public Health Service
-- National Guard in Federal Service (if service is during a period when that unit became part of the regular forces by presidential order)
DO NOT INCLUDE:
-- Coast Guard Temporary Reserve
-- Active Reserve Training
-- Merchant Marine, Maritime Commission, or American Field Service
-- Civilian employees of the Department of Defense
-- National Guard on standby status
-- R.O.T.C., VISTA, or Peace Corps
(6) Armed Forces Pay DEF_AFCSPAY
Total consumer unit income shall be defined as: total money earnings and selected money receipts of all consumer unit members 14 years of age or over during the 12 months preceding the interview. Components of income include:
-- wages and salaries,
-- self-employment income,
-- Social Security,
-- private and government retirement,
-- interest,
-- dividends,
-- rental income,
-- unemployment and workers' compensation,
-- veterans' benefits,
-- public assistance,
-- supplemental security income,
-- food stamps,
-- regular contributions for support, and
-- other income such as cash scholarships, fellowships, and meals and rent as pay.
It does not include money from any non-periodic, one-time, or lump-sum items such as money received from the sale of property, withdrawals of bank deposits, money borrowed, tax refunds, or gifts.
Armed Forces pay consists of are wages, salaries, and allowances earned while on active duty in the following:
-- U.S. Army
-- U.S. Navy
-- U.S. Air Force
-- U.S. Marine Corps
-- U.S. Coast Guard
It also includes income received by individuals in the following:
-- a Reserve Branch of any of the above
-- Commissioned Officers of the U.S. Public Health Service
-- National Guard in Federal Service (if service is during a period when that unit became part of the regular forces by presidential order)
It does not include earnings of members in the following organizations:
-- Coast Guard Temporary Reserve
-- Active Reserve Training
-- Merchant Marine, Maritime Commission, or American Field Service
-- Civilian employees of the Department of Defense
-- National Guard on standby status
-- R.O.T.C., VISTA, or Peace Corps
(7) Business Expenses DEF_BUSEXP
Business expenses at a full service or limited service restaurant include any expense incurred directly by the employee who has been or will be reimbursed by an employer. This includes using personal funds or credit card, a company credit card, or money advanced by the employer. If the expense is incurred by a self-employed individual, then the expense should be included only if it is eligible to be deducted from income as a cost of doing business.
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