Info. Booklet

CE-805
(1-1-2005)

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Consumer Expenditure
Surveys
Diary Survey

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Information
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2

Hispanic Origin

3

Race

4

Asian Origin

5

Education

6–8

Recall Questions
Vending Machines
Alcoholic Beverages
Tobacco Purchases

9

Occupations

10–12 Income
CARD A
CARD B
CARD C
13–15 Post Diary Survey Assessment Questions
16–17 Diary Survey Checks
18

2005 Calendar

19

2006 Calendar

20

2007 Calendar

21

Privacy Act Statement and Introduction

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HISPANIC ORIGIN
1 – Mexican
2 – Mexican-American
3 – Chicano
4 – Puerto Rican
5 – Cuban
6 – Cuban-American
7 – Central or South American
8 – Other

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RACE
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(PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OR MORE)
1 – White
2 – Black or African American
3 – American Indian or Alaska Native
4 – Asian
5 – Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

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ASIAN ORIGIN

1 – Chinese
2 – Filipino
3 – Japanese
4 – Korean
5 – Vietnamese
6 – Asian Indian
7 – Other

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EDUCATION
0 – Never attended, preschool, kindergarten
1–11 – 1st grade through 11th grade
38 – 12th grade NO DIPLOMA
39 – HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE — DIPLOMA, or the
equivalent
40 – Some college but no degree
41 – Associate degree in college — Occupational
program
42 – Associate degree in college — Academic program
43 – Bachelor’s degree (ex: BA, AB, BS)
44 – Master’s degree (ex: MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW,
MBA)
45 – Professional School Degree (ex: MD, DDS, DVM,
LLB, JD)
46 – Doctorate degree (ex: PhD, EdD)

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RECALL QUESTIONS – Section 3

Examples of vending machine purchases:

• beverage from soda machine
• candy bar from a snack machine

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RECALL QUESTIONS – Section 3

Examples of alcoholic beverages
purchased at full-service restaurants:
• glass of wine with dinner
• beer at a pub
• cocktails at a bar

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RECALL QUESTIONS – Section 3

Examples of tobacco purchases
• cigarettes
• pipes
• cigars
• chewing tobacco

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OCCUPATIONS
1 — ADMINISTRATOR, MANAGER
administrator
manager
2 — TEACHER
teacher

funeral director

guidance counselor

3 — PROFESSIONAL
registered nurse
computer systems analyst
engineer

accountant
social worker
physician

computer programmer
lawyer
clergy

4 — ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, INCLUDING CLERICAL
secretary
bookkeeper
clerk
computer assistant
receptionist
typist
5 — SALES, RETAIL
cashier
motor vehicle salesperson

commodity salesperson
door to door salesperson

6 — SALES, BUSINESS GOODS AND SERVICES
mining sales representative
financial services
manufacturing sales representative
7 — TECHNICIAN
health technician
drafting
8 — PROTECTIVE SERVICE
private guard

apparel salesperson

real estate salesperson
wholesale sales representative
insurance salesperson

practical nurse
electronic technician
police officer

clinical laboratory technician

firefighter

9 — PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD SERVICE
nanny
household worker
10 — OTHER SERVICE
janitor
food preparer
child care worker

cook
food counter/fountain worker
hairstylist

waiter/waitress
orderly
maid/houseman

11 — MACHINE OPERATOR, ASSEMBLER, INSPECTOR
machine operator
assembler
inspector
12 — TRANSPORTATION OPERATOR
truck driver
bus driver

tractor operator

13 — HANDLER, HELPER, LABORER
stock handler
freight handler
construction laborer
packager

material handler

14 — MECHANIC, REPAIRER, PRECISION PRODUCTION
automobile mechanic
machine repairer
sheet metal worker
meat cutter
15 — CONSTRUCTION, MINING
carpenter
electrician
plumber
mining worker
16 — FARMING
farmer

painter

farm worker

17 — FORESTRY, FISHING, GROUNDSKEEPING
forestry worker
fisher
groundskeeper
animal caretaker
18 — ARMED FORCES
armed forces

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machinist
tailor

INCOME – CARD A

0 – Loss
1 – $0 – $4,999
2 – $5,000 – $9,999
3 – $10,000 – $14,999
4 – $15,000 – $19,999
5 – $20,000 – $29,999
6 – $30,000 – $39,999
7 – $40,000 – $49,999
8 – $50,000 – $69,999
9 – $70,000 – $89,999
10 – $90,000 – $119,999
11 – $120,000 and over

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INCOME – CARD B

1– Less than $300
2 – $300 – $399
3 – $400 – $499
4 – $500 – $599
5 – $600 – $699
6 – $700 – $799
7 – $800 – $899
8 – $900 – $999
9 – $1,000 – $1,499
10 – $1,500 and over

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INCOME – CARD C

0 – Loss
1 – $0 – $999
2 – $1,000 – $1,999
3 – $2,000 – $2,999
4 – $3,000 – $3,999
5 – $4,000 – $4,999
6 – $5,000 – $9,999
7 – $10,000 – $14,999
8 – $15,000 – $19,999
9 – $20,000 – $29,999
10 – $30,000 – $39,999
11 – $40,000 – $49,999
12 – $50,000 and over

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POST-DIARY ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS – Section 5
.
(PLEASE SELECT ONE)
1 – Very Easy
2 – Easy
3 – Difficult
4 – Very Difficult

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POST-DIARY ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS – Section 5
.
(PLEASE SELECT ONE)
1 – As soon as a purchase was made during the day
2 – At the end of the day when a purchase was made
3 – A day or so after a purchase was made
4 – At the end of the week

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POST-DIARY ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS – Section 5
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(PLEASE SELECT ONE)
1 – 30 minutes or less
2 – 31 – 60 minutes
3 – 61 – 90 minutes (1-1/2 hours)
4 – 91 minutes or more

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DIARY SURVEY
CHECKS
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When reviewing the Diary, check each page in the form. Be sure that ALL
entries have as much detail as possible. The following are EXAMPLES of
information that is often omitted.
I. CONTENT CHECKS
1. All entries should be clearly readable. If there is an entry which is not, rewrite it.
Entries that contain brand names, local names or acronyms should be clarified and
rewritten.
2. If the respondent reports no expenditures for a day, mark the NONE box at the
bottom of the page.
3. Be sure there is an amount entered in the total cost column for every item entry in
the diary and that the amount entered is reasonable. If an amount is unusually high
or low, confirm it with the respondent. Whenever possible, a single cost for each item
is required. Investigate any combined expense to determine if individual costs can be
identified.
4. In Part 1, Food and Drinks Away From Home, be sure that all the checkboxes are
appropriately marked. If an alcohol checkbox is marked, indicating that alcoholic
beverages were purchased, there should also be an amount entered in the last
column. There should always be an amount entered in the total cost column.
5. In Part 2, Food and Drinks for Home Consumption, be sure a checkbox indicating
whether the food is fresh, frozen, etc. is marked.
6. In Part 3, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, and Accessories, be sure the checkboxes for
gender and age are marked.
7. In Part 4, All Other Products, Services, and Expenses, be sure there is an entry in
the last column to indicate if the item was purchased for someone not on your list.

II. EXPENDITURE DETAIL CHECKS
FOOD AND DRINKS AWAY FROM HOME
MEALS – Check the type of meal (lunch, breakfast, dinner, snack/other) and the
type of vendor. If alcohol is included, make sure the type is specified in the
checkboxes and the cost is recorded.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – If the purchase is exclusively alcohol, make sure
the type is specified and that the total cost and the alcohol cost are the same.
Both cost entries must be recorded.

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DIARY SURVEY
CHECKS
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(Continued)
FOOD AND DRINKS FOR HOME CONSUMPTION
BREAD – Specify if white, whole wheat, rye, pumpernickel, etc.
BAKERY PRODUCTS – Specify type such as cupcakes, apple pie, etc.
BEEF – Specify the cut of beef and describe, such as ground beef, prime rib, etc.
PORK – Specify the cut and describe, such as pork loin roast, whole ham, etc.
POULTRY – Specify whether it is chicken, turkey, or other
CHICKEN – Specify if whole or parts, such as chicken legs, chicken wings, etc.
JUICE, BEVERAGE – Specify type such as orange juice, fruit punch, etc.
SOFT DRINKS – Specify if cola or other type; if not cola, specify if carbonated or noncarbonated
COFFEE – Specify if instant or ground
OTHER FOOD – Give a complete description, such as boxed scalloped potatoes
CLOTHING, SHOES, JEWELRY, AND ACCESSORIES
CLOTHING – Specify the type of clothing and give a description of the item
SHOES – If sport shoes, specify sport such as football cleats, ice skates, etc.
JEWELRY – Specify the type of jewelry, such as watches, etc.
ALL OTHER PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND EXPENSES
MEDICINE – Specify if prescription or nonprescription
DOCTOR BILLS – Specify type of doctor, such as dentist, internist, etc.
SOAP – Specify hand soap or laundry soap
LAUNDRY/DRY CLEANING – Specify if coin operated or not coin operated; specify whether
household item (such as drapes) or apparel
TABLEWARE – Specify type, such as china, flatware, silver service pieces, etc.
DISHWASHER – Specify whether it is portable or built-in
FURNITURE – Specify type such as kitchen chair, living room chair, etc.
TOOLS – Specify if power or hand tool, such as power saw, etc.
ALBUM – Specify photo album or record album
GAS – Specify if gasoline or household fuel. If household fuel, indicate whether piped or bottled
VEHICLE – Specify new or used and type of vehicle purchased
VEHICLE REGISTRATION – Specify state or local
VEHICLE REPAIR – Specify type of repair done such as brake work other than brake
adjustment, exhaust system repair
VEHICLE SERVICE – Specify the type of service such as oil change, brake adjustment, etc.
BUS, TRAIN – Specify intercity or intracity fare
TUITION – Specify high school, college, etc.
BOOKS – Specify whether it was part of a book club, a school book, or a non-school book. If the
purchase was for school, then specify whether it was college, high school, or other.

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CALENDAR
2005
JANUARY
T W T F

S M
2
9
16
23
30

3 4 5 6 7
10 11 12 13 14
17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26 27 28
31

S M

FEBRUARY
T W T F

S M

S
1
8
15
22
29

3 4 5 6 7
10 11 12 13 14
17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26 27 28
31

S M
1
7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29

S

1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28

AUGUST
T W T
2 3 4
9 10 11
16 17 18
23 24 25
30 31

F
1
8
15
22
29

S
2
9
16
23
30

F
5
12
19
26

S
6
13
20
27

S
3
10
17
24

S M

MARCH
T W T

6 7
13 14
20 21
27 28

1 2 3 4 5
8 9 10 11 12
15 16 17 18 19
22 23 24 25 26
29 30 31

SEPTEMBER
S M T W T F
1 2
4 5 6 7 8 9
11 12 13 14 15 16
18 19 20 21 22 23
25 26 27 28 29 30

S M

APRIL
T W T

S M

3 4 5 6 7
10 11 12 13 14
17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26 27 28

M
2
9
16
23
30

MAY
T W T
3 4 5
10 11 12
17 18 19
24 25 26
31

S M

JUNE
T W T

S
1
8
15
22
29

F

S

F
1
8
15
22
29

S
2
9
16
23
30

F
6
13
20
27

S
7
14
21
28

F

S

2
9
16
23
30

OCTOBER
T W T F

3 4 5 6 7
10 11 12 13 14
17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26 27 28
31

NOVEMBER
S M T W T F
6 7
13 14
20 21
27 28

4
11
18
25

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S
1
8
15
22
29

S

1 2 3 4 5
8 9 10 11 12
15 16 17 18 19
22 23 24 25 26
29 30

DECEMBER
T W T F
1 2
5 6 7 8 9
12 13 14 15 16
19 20 21 22 23
26 27 28 29 30

S M

1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30

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JULY
T W T

S
3
10
17
24
31

CALENDAR
2006
S M

JANUARY
T W T F

S

S M

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31

FEBRUARY
T W T F
1 2 3
6 7 8 9 10
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28

S
4
11
18
25

5 6
12 13
19 20
26 27

MARCH
T W T
1 2
7 8 9
14 15 16
21 22 23
28 29 30

F
3
10
17
24
31

S M

APRIL
T W T

F

S M
5
12
19
26

S M

S M
4 5
11 12
18 19
25 26

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MAY
T W T
2 3 4
9 10 11
16 17 18
23 24 25
30 31
JUNE
T W T
1
6 7 8
13 14 15
20 21 22
27 28 29

F

S

1
3 4 5 6 7 8
10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22
24 25 26 27 28 29
31

S M

AUGUST
T W T
1 2 3
8 9 10
15 16 17
22 23 24
29 30 31

F
4
11
18
25

S
5
12
19
26

S
4
11
18
25

SEPTEMBER
S M T W T F
1
3 4 5 6 7 8
10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22
24 25 26 27 28 29

S
2
9
16
23
30

S
1
8
15
22
29

S
1
8
15
22
29

OCTOBER
T W T F
3 4 5 6
10 11 12 13
17 18 19 20
24 25 26 27
31

S
7
14
21
28

F
5
12
19
26

S
6
13
20
27

NOVEMBER
S M T W T F
1 2 3
5 6 7 8 9 10
12 13 14 15 16 17
19 20 21 22 23 24
26 27 28 29 30

S
4
11
18
25

F
2
9
16
23
30

S
3
10
17
24

2 3 4 5 6 7
9 10 11 12 13 14
16 17 18 19 20 21
23 24 25 26 27 28
30

S M
1
7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29

2
9
16
23
30

JULY
T W T

6 7
13 14
20 21
27 28

M
2
9
16
23
30

DECEMBER
T W T F
1
4 5 6 7 8
11 12 13 14 15
18 19 20 21 22
25 26 27 28 29

S M
3
10
17
24
31

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S
2
9
16
23
30

CALENDAR
2007
S M
1
7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29

S M

JANUARY
T W T F
2 3 4 5
9 10 11 12
16 17 18 19
23 24 25 26
30 31

FEBRUARY
T W T F

1 2
4 5 6 7 8 9
11 12 13 14 15 16
18 19 20 21 22 23
25 26 27 28

S M
4 5
11 12
18 19
25 26

S
1
8
15
22
29

M
2
9
16
23
30

S M

S M

3
10
17
24

1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31

S
3
10
17
24
31

APRIL
T W T
3 4 5
10 11 12
17 18 19
24 25 26

F
6
13
20
27

S
7
14
21
28

MAY
T W T

F

S

JUNE
T W T

F
1
8
15
22
29

F
6
13
20
27

S
7
14
21
28

AUGUST
T W T F

S

SEPTEMBER
S M T W T F
2 3 4 5 6 7
9 10 11 12 13 14
16 17 18 19 20 21
23 24 25 26 27 28
30

S M
1
7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29

OCTOBER
T W T F
2 3 4 5
9 10 11 12
16 17 18 19
23 24 25 26
30 31

NOVEMBER
S M T W T F
1 2
4 5 6 7 8 9
11 12 13 14 15 16
18 19 20 21 22 23
25 26 27 28 29 30

3 4 5
10 11 12
17 18 19
24 25 26
31

3 4 5 6 7
10 11 12 13 14
17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26 27 28

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F
2
9
16
23
30

1 2
6 7 8 9
13 14 15 16
20 21 22 23
27 28 29 30

S M

S
1
8
15
22
29

MARCH
T W T
1
6 7 8
13 14 15
20 21 22
27 28 29

M
2
9
16
23
30

JULY
T W T
3 4 5
10 11 12
17 18 19
24 25 26
31

S
6
13
20
27

S
2
9
16
23
30

S M
2
9
16
23
30

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DECEMBER
T W T F

3 4 5 6 7
10 11 12 13 14
17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26 27 28
31

S
1
8
15
22
29

S
6
13
20
27

S
3
10
17
24

S
1
8
15
22
29

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the Consumer Expenditure
Surveys for the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department
of Labor under title 29, United States Code. The surveys’ purpose
is to obtain information on what Americans are purchasing in
order to update the Consumer Price Index (CPI). All survey
information will be used for statistical purposes only.
Any information you provide for this survey is confidential, by law,
under title 13, United States Code. Participation in this survey is
voluntary and there are no penalties for refusing to answer any
question(s). However, your cooperation is extremely important to
help insure the completeness and accuracy of these data.

INTRODUCTION
"Good morning. I am (your name) from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Here is my identification card. We are conducting a Consumer
Expenditure Survey for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
I have some questions I would like to ask you. Did you receive a
letter saying someone would call on you?"

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