Interviewer instructions
This item shows whether or not the questionnaire was completed. If the questionnaire was not completed, information about why the questionnaire was not completed must be noted.
1. Completed. Record “1” for “completed” if the questionnaire was completed - all parts, including the housing, population, and annual and general expenditures.
2. Last Resort. Record “2” for “last resort” if all efforts to complete the questionnaire were unsuccessful. The enumerator visited the unit 3 times and could net find anyone home, even though all evidence was that the housing unit is occupied. Return to the 2005 Household Survey Office to obtain a substituted unit.
3. On vacation/off island. Record “3” for “on vacation/off island” if you find from neighbors or relatives that the whole household is off island for vacation or other reasons. Return to the 2005 Household Survey Office to obtain a substituted unit.
4. No longer exists. Record “4” for “no longer exists” if the unit is in disrepair, or no longer exists at all. When this happens, return to the 2005 Household Survey Office to obtain a substituted unit.
5. Converted business. Record “5” for “converted business” if this unit used to be a housing unit, but has since been converted for use as a business. Return to the 2005 Household Survey Office to obtain a substituted unit.
6. Refusal. Record “6” for “refusal” if the housing unit respondents refuse to answer the questions. If the household members answer part of the questionnaire, and then refuse to answer the other items because of respondent fatigue or other reasons, and you find that you are unable to obtain the rest of the information at a later time, check with you supervisors to see whether enough information was gathered for this unit. If enough information is recorded, the unit will be accepted. If insufficient information was gathered, then the 2005 Household Survey Office will assign another, substituted unit.