Attachment E- Info Booklet Measurement Issues Study

Consumer
Expenditure
Telephone
Survey

Information Booklet

U S C E N S U S B U R E A U
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

CE-305MS
(6-1-2010)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Hispanic Origin
Race
Asian Origin
Education
Armed Forces
Appliances, Household Equipment and Other Selected Items
Clothing
Vehicle Operating Expenses
Insurance Other than Health
Hospitalization and Health Insurance
Educational Expenses
Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment Expenses
Trips and Vacations
Privacy Act Statement

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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

Race
(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

Asian Origin
1 – Chinese
2 – Filipino
3 – Japanese
4 – Korean
5 – Vietnamese
6 – Asian Indian
7 – Other group not listed

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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 – high school diploma,
or the equivalent (For example: GED)
40 – Some college but no degree
41 – Associate degree in college – Occupational/
Vocational
42 – Associate degree in college – Academic program
43 – Bachelor’s degree (For example: BA, AB, BS)
44 – Master’s degree (For example: MA, MS, MEng,
MEd, MSW, MBA)
45 – Professional School Degree (For example: MD,
DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
46 – Doctorate degree (For example: PhD, EdD)

Armed Forces
A person is considered to be in the armed forces if he or she
serves in any branch of the U.S. military. This includes the
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, their
Reserve components, and the Air and Army National Guard.

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APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS
Part A – Major Household Appliances
1 – Microwave oven
2 – Cooking stove, range, or oven
(including convection oven)
3 – Range hood
4 – Refrigerator or home freezer
5 – Built-in dishwasher
6 – Portable dishwasher
7 – Garbage disposal
8 – Clothes washer
(including washer/dryer combinations)
9 – Clothes dryer

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APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)
Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items
SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
1 – Small electrical kitchen appliances, including –
blender
electric frying pan
breadmaker
electric iron
coffee grinder
electric knife
coffee maker
electric timer
crockpot
electric wine chiller
deep fryer
electric wok
electric barbecue
food processor
electric can opener
hot plate
electric grill
ice cream maker
electric fondue set
juicer

mixer
pizza oven
popcorn maker
rice cooker
sandwich grill
slow cooker
smoothie maker
toaster
toaster oven
waffle iron

2 – Electrical personal care appliances, including –
curling iron
electric toothbrush
make-up mirror
denture cleaner
facial sauna
massager
electric hair trimmer
foot bath
Waterpik
electric razor
hair dryer
digital scale
heating pad
3 – Smoke detectors, including –
wired
battery operated

ionization chamber type

4 – Electrical floor cleaning equipment, including –
vacuum cleaner
hand vacuum
rug shampooer

photo-cell type

floor polisher

5 – Other household appliances, including –
home security device (burglar alarm) including
trash compactor
console, control modules, burglar alarm console,
air purifier
door and window transmitters
water filters
carbon monoxide detector
6 – Sewing machines (with or without cabinet)
7 – Other office machines including fax machines and calculators, also including –
typewriters
copy machines
8 – Personal Digital Assistant or PDAs, including Palm
iPaq
APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS
continued
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APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)
Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items
(continued)

9 – Computers, computer systems, and related hardware for non-business use, including CD/DVD drive
cables
home computers with or without monitors
computer printers
fax modems
external hard drive
keyboards
scanner
CD/DVD burner
modems
memory
mouse
monitors
Micro PC
laptops
10 – Computer software, including computer games, or accessories, for non-business use,
including PC games
printer cartridges
mouse pads
11 – Video game hardware, video games, or accessories, including Nintendo Wii
Gamecube
Nintendo DS
PSP
Gameboy
Playstation
Xbox
12 – Telephones or accessories, including –
telephones
headsets
beepers
chargers
phone jacks and cords pagers

cordless telephones
cell phone covers
Bluetooth accessories

car chargers
cell phones

13 – Telephone answering machines, including –
combinations of telephone/answering machines
14 – Photographic equipment, including –
camera
filter
digital camera
winder
lens
enlarger
tripod
projector

projection screen
electro flash
strobe light
(for photographs)

battery pack for camera flash
motor driven film advancer

Do not include film, film processing, or other photographic supplies.
15 – Musical instruments, supplies, and accessories, including –
piano
sheet music
saxophone
guitar
strings for musical
music stand
woodwinds
instruments
clarinet
brass instruments
stringed
picks
trombone
instruments
rosin
reeds
valve oil
drums
Do not include music lessons.

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music books
trumpet
any other musical
accessories
carrying case
Keyboards

APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)
Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items
(continued)

16 – Lawn mowing machinery and other yard equipment, including lawn mowers
motorized tiller
snow blower
shovel
tractor (farm,
wheelbarrow
electric lawn
spreader
garden, etc.)
rake
trimmer

TOOLS FOR HOME USE
17 – Power tools, including –
electric drill
sander
electric saw
lathe
router
electric plane
cordless drill
electric polisher
18 – Non-power tools including –
wrench
axe
socket
screwdriver
hammer
pliers

cordless circular saw
electric swimming pool
cleaning equipment
air compressor

saw
level
plane

drill
trouble light
caulking gun

HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT
19 – Window air conditioners
20 – Portable cooling and heating equipment, including –
space heater
dehumidifier
humidifier

fan

APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS
continued
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APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)
Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items
(continued)

TELEVISIONS, RADIOS, VIDEO AND SOUND EQUIPMENT (not installed on vehicles)
21 – Televisions, all types including combinations of TVs with DVD/video players, including –
flat screen TV
plasma TV
high definition TV
22 – DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, or video cameras, including –
TiVo unit
digital TV converter box
Blu-ray disc player
video tape recorder/player
high definition disc player
video laser disc player
combination of VCR/DVD player
video cassette recorder/player
23 – Satellite dishes, receivers, or accessories

24 – Handheld personal music players, including –
iPod
personal mp3 players
25 – Radio, all types, including –
CB (not permanently
clock radio
mounted in an
console
automobile)

short-wave
walky-talky

transistor/portable
Walkman (radio only)

26 – Tape recorders or players (not permanently mounted in an automobile), including –
audio tape decks
audio cassette players/recorders
reel-to-reel tape decks Walkman (cassette/radio combination or cassette only)
27 – Sound components, component systems, or compact disc sound systems, including –
tape deck (not specified)
speakers
amplifier
mixer
turntable
compact disc players
stereo
receiver
stereo rack system
tuner
equalizer
28 – Other sound or video equipment, including –
adapter for sound equipment
earphones/headphones battery packs
power converter
power booster
base station CB antenna
microphone
antenna (TV, radio, etc.) headset

29 – Portable memory, such as flash drives, memory cards, and recordable discs and tapes,
including –
thumb drives
blank DVDs
blank CDs
zip drives
memory stick
USB flash drive

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APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)
Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items
(continued)

SPORTS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
30 – General sports equipment, including –
roller blades
baseball bat
table tennis
badminton set
sports uniform
football
equipment
soccer ball
sports shoes
basketball
lawn games
sports protective
tennis racket
racquetball
frisbee
equipment/gear
bowling ball
racquetball racket boxing equipment
golf clubs
baseball glove
volleyball
karate equipment
basketball hoop
skateboard
golf shoes
golf cart (non-riding)
Include specialized athletic shoes such as for football, baseball, soccer, biking, and
bowling, except if included in the rental or activity fee for the sport.
31 – Health and exercise equipment, including –
trampoline
exercise mat
weight bench
weights
home gym
treadmill
rowing machine
exercycle
pedometer
32 – Camping equipment, including –
tent
sleeping bag
kerosene lamp
sleeping pad
frame packs and
air mattress
other camping packs canteen

camping stove
camping cookware
portable heater

33 – Hunting and fishing equipment, including –
fishing rod and tackle
knife
BB/pellet gun
bow and arrow
rifle
ammunition
crossbow
shotgun
scopes (not specified)
34 – Winter sports equipment, including –
snow skis
ski poles
toboggan
ski boots
ice skates
sled
snowboard
ice boat
snowboard equipment sledding equipment
APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS
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APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS (continued)
Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items
(continued)
35 – Water sports equipment, including –
water skis
snorkel
life jacket
water ski vest
wake board
diving equipment

surf board
raft
wind surf board

36 – Outboard motors
37 – Bicycles, including –
bicycle helmets
bicycle parts

stand
locks

tires
rack

tubes
supplies

38 – Tricycles or battery powered riders, including –
big wheels
39 – Playground equipment, including –
portable swimming pool
swing set

sand box

40 – Other sports or recreation equipment, including –
telescope
metal detector
paintball equipment

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gym set

CLOTHING
Clothing
1 – Coats, jackets, and furs, including shawl
raincoat
windbreaker
down vest

fur coat
outerwear jacket

winter coat

2 – Sport coats and tailored jackets, including blazers
3 – Suits, including –
woman’s suit (of two or more pieces)
man’s suit (of two or more pieces)

formal suit

4 – Vests (purchased separately, not with a suit), excluding sweater vests and down vests
5 – Sweaters and sweater sets, including –
cardigan
pullover
sweater vest
ski sweater

V-neck sweater

6 – Pants, slacks, or shorts, including –
jump suit
blue jeans
dress pants
overalls
Do not include any athletic shorts.

maternity pants
short sets

dress slacks
casual pants

maternity dresses

formals or semi-formals

7 – Dresses, including –
two-piece dresses

wedding gown

8 – Skirts, including skorts
Do not include any tennis skirts, golf skirts, or other athletic skirts.
9 – Shirts, blouses, and tops, including –
sport shirts
tops
maternity tops
dress shirts
knit blouses
T-shirts
Do not include any sweat shirts or athletic shirts.
10 – Undergarments, including –
bras
undershirts
shapewear
underwear

slips
thermal underwear

11 – Hosiery, including –
socks

tights

knee-highs

12 – Nightwear and loungewear, including –
pajamas
night shirt
robe
house coat

night gown
thermal sleeping garments
CLOTHING
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CLOTHING (continued)
Clothing

(continued)

13 – Accessories, including umbrellas
gloves
belts
mittens
ties
purse
scarves
wallet

apron
ear muffs
handkerchiefs
bridal headpiece

14 – Swimsuits or warm-up or ski suits, including –
athletic shorts
tennis outfit
sweatshirt
athletic shirt
jogging suit
swimwear
hunting wear
leotards
Do not include any sports uniforms.

fold-up rain accessories
bandannas
hair accessories
non-prescription sunglasses

swimwear accessories
snow and ski suit

15 – Uniforms, other than sport, for which the cost is not reimbursed, including shirts, pants,
suits, service apparel, such as: medical, barber, boy or girl scout, mechanic,
waiter/waitress, plumber and lab smocks, and military apparel
16 – Costumes, including costumes for dance, ballet, Halloween, etc.
17 – Footwear, including –
dress shoes
sandals
bedroom slippers
casual shoes
boots
sneakers, jogging, aerobic, basketball, tennis shoes
Do not include specialized athletic shoes such as for football, soccer, bowling,
biking, or baseball.

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VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Parts, and Equipment
1 – Oil change, lubrication, and oil filter
(Include oil only if purchased for an oil change)
2 – Motor tune-up, including –
air/fuel filters
computer sensor
distributor cap, rotor
PCV valve
emission controls
spark plugs

ignition wires
valve adjustment

ignition timing or mixture
adjustment
breather/vapor/air filter element

3 – Brake work, including –
anti-lock brakes
hydraulic system
master cylinder
wheel calipers
brake adjustment
parking brake

shoes or pads
wheel cylinder

bleed brake system
machine drums/rotors

4 – Battery purchase and installation
5 – Tire purchase and mounting
6 – Tire repairs
7 – Front end alignment, wheel balancing, wheel rotation
8 – Steering or front-end work, including –
axel bearing/seals
bushings
axle shafts
CV joints/boots
rack and pinion
wheel hubs

studs/lug nuts
tie rods
ball joints

power steering fluid/filter
idler arms
steering box/linkage

9 – Electrical system work, including –
alternator belt
car computer
alternator/generator
coil
battery charge
switches

ignition system
starter motor
wiring

voltage regulator
gauges/instruments

10 – Engine repair or replacement, including –
carburetor
fuel injector
motor mounts
fuel pump/lines/filter
turbo charge
pistons/rods
crankshaft bearings
gaskets
choke
11 – Air conditioning work, including –
compressor
condenser

motor/switch

12 – Engine cooling system work, including –
coolant or filter
heater core
radiator
hoses
thermostat
water pump
pressure cap
cooling fan relay
fan switch or belt

timing chain/gears or belt
oil pump/cooler/hoses

recharging

fan or water pump belt
cooling fan/controls

VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES
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VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES (continued)
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Parts, and Equipment

(continued)

13 – Exhaust system work, including –
catalytic converter
hanger/clamps
exhaust pipe
manifold gasket

muffler

resonator

14 – Clutch or transmission work, including –
clutch cable
hydraulic system rebuilt transmission
clutch fork
master cylinder
safety switch
flywheel
pilot bearing
shaft seal

transaxle
transmission filter

15 – Body work and painting, including –
convertible top
doors
glass replacement
vinyl top
sanding

crash repairs
window repair/replacement

T-roof
rust proofing

16 – Shock absorber replacement, including MacPherson struts
17 – Drive shaft or rear-end work, including –
axle fluid
CV joints
rear axle
differential
tie rods
grommet
rear wheel bearings
universal joint
coil or leaf springs

suspension
rear wheel axle seal
axle mounts/bushings

18 – Video equipment and installation, including –
televisions and combinations of
GPS navigational system with screen
TVs with VCRs and/or DVD players
satellite receiver, In-Motion satellite receiver
Video game consoles
19 – Audio equipment and installation, including –
antenna
CB radio
speakers
CB antenna
radio
stereo equipment

tape player
satellite radio equipment

20 – Vehicle accessories and customizing, including –
alarm system
carpeting
running boards
bike/ski racks
fender skirts
seat covers
bumper guards
luggage rack

steering wheel covers
spoilers

21 – Vehicle cleaning services and cleaning supplies, including –
car washes
vacuuming
cleaning mitts
waxes
upholstery sprays protective coating
boat cleaning services

vehicle detailing services
wheel cleaning supplies

22 – Other Vehicle Services, parts, or equipment, including –
battery cables
vent filters
jack
gas cable/cap/can
brake lights
gasket sets
light bulbs
wheel lugs
headlights
wheels/rims
hub caps
heater repair
upholstery work

charcoal canister-filters
windshield wipers
speedometer cable
tire/wheel combination

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INSURANCE OTHER THAN HEALTH
1 – Long term care insurance
2 – Life insurance or other policies which provide benefits in case of death or disability,
including –
term insurance
income or disability insurance
whole-life insurance
group-life insurance
cash benefits
straight-life insurance
mortgage insurance
flight insurance
veterans insurance
life endowments
annuities
burial insurance

HOME INSURANCE
Insurance protecting your home, furniture, personal effects, or other property against fire,
theft, loss, natural disasters, or damage from other means.
3 – Homeowners’ insurance, including any insurance covered in mortgage payments or flood
insurance
flood insurance
fire and extended coverage
4 – Renters’ insurance

5 – Automobile or other vehicle insurance, including –
liability insurance
bodily injury insurance
collision insurance
property damage insurance
comprehensive insurance
no-fault insurance
6 – Other types of non-health insurance, including –
credit card insurance
personal liability insurance
mortgage guarantee insurance
ambulance
umbrella policies
Do not include malpractice insurance.

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HOSPITALIZATION AND HEALTH INSURANCE

1 – Health Maintenance Organization
Expenses usually covered in full, or there may be a modest co-payment at the
time of your visit.
ƒ Group/staff type: You go to a central facility (group health center) to
receive care.
ƒ Independent practice association (IPA): Providers work from their
individual offices (and are referred to as primary care physicians).

2 – Fee for Service Plan
You or your insurance company are generally billed after each visit.
ƒ Traditional fee for service plan: You may go to any doctor or hospital
you choose.
ƒ Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): You are given a list of doctors
from which to choose. If you go to a doctor on the PPO list, more
expenses are covered than if you go to a doctor not on the list.

3 – Commercial Medicare Supplement
Voluntary contributory private insurance plan available to Medicare recipients.
Covers the costs of deductibles, co-insurance, physician services, and other
medical and health services.

4 – Special Purpose Plan
Covers only specific health needs. Examples of special purpose health
insurance plans are:
dental insurance
vision insurance
prescription drug insurance

mental health insurance
dread disease policy

Do not include Medicare Prescription Drug plans.

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EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
1 – Recreational lessons or other instructions, including –
golf
dancing
driving
music
photography
skiing
sailing
swimming
sewing
skydiving
needlepoint
cooking
driving lessons
horseback riding

tennis
painting
instructional day camps
self defense

2 – Nursery school or child day care centers, including non-instructional day camps
3 – Tuition, including –
college or university
business school
elementary school
high school
secretarial school
parochial school
seminary
technical school
adult education
vocational school preparatory school
middle/junior high school
Include only those expenses paid directly to the school or to other educational facility.
Do not report student loans.
4 – Housing while attending school, including –
student dormitory
sorority
fraternity
housing for married students
Include only those expenses paid directly to the school or to other educational facility.
5 – Food or board while attending school
Include only those expenses paid directly to the school or to other educational facility.
6 – Private school bus
7 – Test preparation or tutoring services
8 – Purchase of any school books, supplies, or equipment, which has not already been
reported, including –
text books
ruler
drafting equipment
laboratory equipment
microscopes
art supplies
technical books
cap and gown
9 – Other school related expenses not already reported, including the rental of any school
books or expenses
laboratory fees
matriculation fees transportation fees
conferences and seminars
registration fees
health fees
student union fees
laundry fees
athletic fees
rental of school books
cap and gown rentals
administration fees rental of school equipment
Do not report student loans.

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SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, BOOKS,
AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES
Part A – Subscriptions and Memberships
1 – Subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, or periodicals. Include online subscriptions
2 – Books purchased from book club
3 – Season tickets to theater, concert series, opera, other musical series, or amusement parks
4 – Season tickets to sporting events
5 – Encyclopedias or other sets of reference books
6 – Golf courses, country clubs and other social organizations
7 – Health clubs, fitness centers, swimming pools, weight loss centers, or other sports and recreational
organizations
8 – Vacation clubs
9 – Civic, service, or fraternal organization
10 – Credit card membership fees
11 – Shopping club memberships such as COSTCO and SAM’S
12 – Services that use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) such as OnStar, not already reported
13 – Direct or online dating services

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SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, BOOKS,
AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES (continued)
Part B – Books and Entertainment Expenses
Fees for participation in sports, including –
tennis
golf
billiards

bowling

Single admissions to spectator sporting events, including –
football
baseball
hockey
auto racing
basketball
Single admissions to performances, including –
movies
operas
plays

swimming

soccer

concerts

Single admissions to other entertainment activities, including –
museums
zoos
state parks
historic sites

amusement parks

Books not purchased through book clubs, including –
paperbacks
hardcover
audio
Exclude reference books or school books.

digital books

Single copies of newspapers, magazines, periodicals (non-subscription)
Compact discs, audio tapes, or records
Do not include blank or recordable CDs or blank or recordable audio tapes.
Photographic film, including disposable cameras
Photo processing, including digital photo processing

video film processing

Purchase of video tapes or DVDs other than through a mail-order club
Do not include blank or recordable DVDs or blank or recordable video tapes.
Rental of video tapes or DVDs, including –
mail delivery DVD rentals

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SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, BOOKS,
AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES (continued)
Part C – Summary Questions
Subscriptions, Books, and Magazines
Subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, or periodicals. Include online subscriptions
Single copies of newspapers, magazines, periodicals (non-subscription)
Books purchased from book club
Books not purchased through book clubs, including –
paperbacks
hardcover
Audio
Exclude reference books or school books.

digital books

Encyclopedias or other sets of reference books

Tickets/Admission for Movies, Concerts, and Sporting Events
Season tickets to theater, concert series, opera, other musical series, or amusement parks
Season tickets to sporting events
Single admissions to spectator sporting events, including
Football
baseball
Hockey
auto racing
basketball
Single admissions to performances, including
Movies
operas
plays
Single admissions to other entertainment activities, including –
museums
zoos
state parks
historic sites

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soccer

concerts

amusement parks

SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, BOOKS,
AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES (continued)
Part C – Summary Questions (continued)
Membership Fees, including
Golf courses, country clubs and other social organizations
Health clubs, fitness centers, swimming pools, weight loss centers, or other sports and
recreational organizations
Fees for participation in sports, including –
tennis
golf
billiards

bowling

swimming

Vacation clubs
Civic, service, or fraternal organization
Credit card membership fees
Shopping club memberships such as COSTCO and SAM’S

DVDs, Photographic Film, and Audio Recordings, including
Purchase of video tapes or DVDs other than through a mail-order club
Do not include blank or recordable DVDs or blank or recordable video tapes.
Rental of video tapes or DVDs, including –
mail delivery DVD rentals
Photographic film, including disposable cameras
Photo processing, including digital photo processing

video film processing

Compact discs, audio tapes, or records
Do not include blank or recordable CDs or blank or recordable audio tapes.

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TRIPS AND VACATIONS
Types of Trips
1 – Visit friends or relatives
2 – Business trips
3 – Recreational trips, such as –
Sightseeing
Sports events
Club or organizational meetings
Outdoor recreation
4 – Any other trips that occur overnight or longer
5 – Any day trips to a place at least 75 miles away

Types of Transportation
COMMERCIAL
1 – local (taxi, etc.)
2 – airplane
3 – train
4 – bus
5 – ship

RENTED
6 – automobile
7 – truck, van
8 – motorcycle, moped
9 – private plane
10 – boat, trailer
11 – camper
12 – other vehicles

PRIVATE
13 – automobiles or other vehicles privately owned or leased by the household
14 – vehicle owned by someone else
15 – other transport

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TRIPS AND VACATIONS (continued)
Rental of Sports Equipment
Golf clubs
Skis/snowboards
Fishing equipment
Boat
Scuba/snorkeling equipment
Other sports equipment

Fees for Playing Sports
Golf
Fishing
Swimming
Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding
Bowling
Exercise classes
Scuba/snorkeling
Other sports

Entertainment or Admissions
Movies
Theater
Concerts
Museums
Tours
Sports events
Other entertainment events

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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 survey’s 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 ensure the completeness and
accuracy of these data.

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U.S. Department of Commerce
Economics and Statistics Administration
U.S. Census Bureau
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