Literal question
<svar a="all" v="MX95A031"><span class="h3">1.3 Floors</span><br />What material is the largest part of the floor of this dwelling?<br /><div class="i1">[] 1 Earth<br />[] 2 Cement or solid earth<br />[] 3 Wood, mosaic or other coverings</div><br /></svar>
Interviewer instructions
<svar a="all" v="MX95A031"><span class="em">1.3 Floors</span><br /><br />This question identifies the material covering the floor of a dwelling. It does not ask for the floors of the patios, gardens or garage, only the rooms of the dwelling.<br /><br />[graphic of the question from the census form]<br /><br />Circle the code that corresponds to the answer of the informant.<br /><br />When the covering of the floors is of different materials, register the predominant. If the quantity of the materials is equal, write down the lesser quality. In the options the materials appear from lesser to better quality.<br /><br />A floor with a covering of brick or other clay, consider it similar to the option "Cement or solid earth." Also vinyl floor tiles, linoleum, <span class="lang">"congóleum," "azulejo," "vitropiso," "baldosa,"</span> and marble, among others, are registered under the option "Wood, mosaic or other coverings."<br /><br />Ask the question and wait for an answer from the informant; if it is in doubt or not known, read the options following the established order.<br /></svar>
