Help Screens: YAdult Round 19
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Header: HH2-1: Person who owns or rents home |
The objective of this question is to determine if the person who owns or
rents R's home also lives with R. If the person who owns or rent R's home
lives with R s/he should be included on the household roster. Add to the
household roster by answering "Yes" to this question and follow the
instructions on the next screen.
Remember:
The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there
will be no one listed on the household roster. Therefore, if R owns or
rents his/her own home, go on to the next question.
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Header: HH2-1B: Husband/wife living in HH? |
If the R has a husband or wife or if the person who owns or rents R's or
home has a husband or wife who LIVES IN R's HOUSEHOLD, the answer to this
question should be "Yes." Follow the instructions on the next screen to
add to the household roster.
Remember:
The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there
will be no one listed on the household roster. Therefore, if R is the
husband or wife referred to in the question, do not include R on the
household roster.
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Header: HH2-1D: R or other have children in HH? |
The objective of this question is to determine if the householder/R
has any children who live in the household. If there are any
children of householder/R living in R's household they should be added
to the household roster by answering "Yes" to this question. Then follow
the instructions on the next screen.
Remember:
The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there
will be no one listed on the household roster. Therefore, if R is living
with his/her parent(s) and the parent(s) has no other children living in
the household besides the R, you should NOT add the R to the household
roster.
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Header: HH2-1F: Other persons related to R in HH |
If there are any OTHER persons related to the R living in R's household
that were not already mentioned, make sure they are added to the household
roster by answering "Yes" to this question. Then follow the instructions
on the next screen.
Remember:
The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there
will be no one listed on the household roster.
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Header: HH2-2: Other persons NOT related to R |
If there are any OTHER persons not related to the R living in R's household
that were not already mentioned, make sure they are added to the household
roster by answering "Yes" to this question. Then follow the instructions
on the next screen.
Remember:
The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there
will be no one listed on the household roster.
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Header: HH2-4: Babies/roomers, etc. in HH |
Add any newborn children, step-children, adopted children, roomers,
boarders, or other relatives that have not already been mentioned to the
houshold roster by answering "Yes" to this question. Then follow the
instructions on the next screen.
Examples of other relatives: R's siblings or children who are away at
school, or R's spouse who is temporarily away on business.
Remember:
The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there
will be no one listed on the household roster.
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Header: HH2-6: Other persons in HH that are away |
Add any persons who usually stay in R's residence that have not already
been mentioned to the household roster by answering "Yes" to this question.
Then follow the instructions on the next screen.
Examples of other relatives: R's siblings or children who are away at
school, or R's spouse who is temporarily away on business.
Remember:
The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there
will be no one listed on the household roster.
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Header: HH2-8: Missed anyone in HH? |
Add any persons who usually stay in R's residence that have not already
been mentioned to the household roster by answering "Yes" to this question.
Then follow the instructions on the next screen.
Remember:
The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there
will be no one listed on the household roster.
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Header: FIX-HH-ROSTER: Correct HH roster |
At this point you should add or delete names from the household roster
accordingly.
Remember:
The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there
will be no one listed on the household roster.
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Header: Q2-1a: Birthdate |
If the R's correct birthdate makes him/her 14 or younger as of 12/31/2000,
terminate the interview and notify your Field Manager of the problem.
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Header: Q2-1d: Age of young adult |
If the R's correct birthdate makes him/her 14 or younger as of 12/31/2000,
terminate the interview and notify your Field Manager about the problem.
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Header: Q2-24a,27b,29,31,31a: R last lived w/ father |
Time units are in: Years ago
Months ago
Weeks ago
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Header: Q2-33: Father work for pay in 1999? |
By "working" we mean working for pay at a job, or running one's own business or profession or working without pay in the family farm or business. Pay includes work for wages or salary, piece rates, commission, tips, or "in kind wages."
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Header: Q2-33c,33cc: Worked < or > 35 hours |
This question refers to the number of hours worked at all jobs.
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Header: Q2-39: What is your origin or descent? |
If R does not know and R wants to check with other members of the family,
this is fine. However, do not suggest to him that he should check with
other family members.
If R mentions a country with which you are unfamiliar, code "other" and get
the proper spelling. If R is also unsure about the spelling make a note
in the "Comments" field.
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Header: Q2-42c: What is R's present religion |
If R gives more than one religion, record verbatim in the "Comments" field
and then probe "Which of these religions do you feel closest to?" Make a
note in the "Comments" field that you used this probe.
If R says "Protestant" or "Christian" use the probe:
"What denomination was that, if any?"
If R does not understand the probe above, ask:
"What specific type of Protestant or Christian -- does your religion have
another name?"
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Header: Q3-2: Marital History |
If R is not formally married but is living with a member of the opposite
sex, enter "married" ONLY if the R volunteers that s/he is "living as
married" or is "married by common law." If the R says s/he is living with
someone or living with a partner then enter "Not married, but living with
a partner."
You may code "separated" even if the separation is not legally filed.
You may code "Never married" if his/her only marriage ended in an annulment.
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Header: Q3-3: Has R ever been officlly married? |
Code "Yes" even if R reported an annulment.
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Header: Q3YA-15A: Weeks partner worked in 1999 |
"Work around the house" means unpaid housework, such as upkeep and
maintenance (not work done for pay, such as stuffing envelopes or
piecework).
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Header: Q4-1: Reglr School-Generl (Page 1 of 3) |
A "regular school" is one which gives credit towards an academic
diploma or degree, such as an elementary school, junior high school,
middle school, high school, (junior/community) college or university.
Certain courses at special schools and programs in such areas as
applied technologies (e.g., data processing) and nursing sciences do
grant credits which can be applied towards a regular academic diploma
or degree. Consider these programs "regular school." In general,
however, these special schools give certificates rather than diplomas
or degrees; they will be dealt with later during the interview.
EXAMPLE:
If R is attending a community college to earn an Associate's Degree
and is taking classes in computer programming, the classes would be
considered regular school. If the R is attending a vocational/
technical institute to earn a computer programmer's certificate
and is taking classes in computer programming, the classes would not
be considered regular school.
Consider R to be "attending" if s/he is taking courses that can be
applied toward an academic degree, even if s/he is not formally
enrolled or taking the course for credit. Do not include courses
taken to prepare for the GED.
Rs on summer vacation are considered enrolled. In ambiguous cases,
consider R to be enrolled if s/he intends to return to school (has not
dropped out or formally left). In these cases, code the grade that R
will be enrolled in.
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Header: Q4-2: Year of school R is currently in |
If the R has obtained his/her B.A or B.S. and is currently enrolled in
his/her first year of graduate school, code "5th year of college" regardless of
whether s/he is working toward a Master's or Ph.D. degree.
If R is taking college courses informally at what we would consider a
regular school and is unsure at what year in college s/he would be, probe
for the number of semester hours or quarter hours he completed. Then code
accordingly:
Semester hours: Quarter hours:
1st year: less than 30 less than 45
2nd year: 30 - 59 45 - 89
3rd year: 60 - 89 90 - 134
4th year: 90 or more 135 or more
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Header: Q4-4,4a: Statements describing schools |
Read the categories slowly and carefully. Train R to respond according
to the categories listed below - do not try to "interpret" a
response.
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Header: Q4-7,13: Main reason R left school (1/3) |
Select: (Self-explanatory answer categories not listed)
RECEIVED DEGREE, COMPLETED COURSEWORK: If the R has left high school or
college because s/he received his/her diploma or degree or if s/he has
received all the additional education/courses s/he had wanted or planned.
GETTING MARRIED: If the R cited "getting married" as the primary reason,
including leaving school to prepare to get married or leaving school at
the time of or after the marriage.
PREGNANCY: If the R cites pregnancy or having a child as the reason for
leaving school.
LACK OF ABILITY, POOR GRADES: If the R gives reasons such as "I was
failing" or "I was no good in school."
Select: (Self-explanatory answer categories not listed)
OTHER REASONS DID NOT LIKE SCHOOL: Probe on this response. This category
would include such things
-dislike of teachers -classes boring -just tired of school
-didn't like to study -just didn't like school
HOME RESPONSIBILITIES: If the R had to take care of his/her children or
family members. This would include such things as an illness in the family
or needing childcare.
OFFERED A GOOD JOB, CHOSE TO WORK: If the R said s/he left school because
s/he was offered a good job or preferred to work. Make sure the distinction
is made that the R was CHOOSING to work; if the R needed to work or could
not afford classes, you would select "Financial difficulities, couldn't
afford to attend."
Select: (Self-explanatory answer categories not listed)
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, COULDN'T AFFORD TO ATTEND: If the R specifically
mentions that s/he did not have enough money to attend school. That is,
s/he could not go to school because of such expenses as books, tuition,
or transportation to and from school.
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Header: Q4-18a: Highest grade attended |
Remember, the highest grade attended does not necessarily mean the R
completed that grade. If the R has completed GED training and has the
equivalent of a high school diploma, you would still only enter the highest
grade R completed in regular school, which DOES NOT include the GED
training.
A "regular school" is one which gives credit towards an academic
diploma or degree, such as an elementary school, junior high school,
middle school, high school, (junior/community) college or university.
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Header: Q4-19: Highest grade completed/credit |
The highest grade completed is not always one grade less than the highest
grade attended. For example, a person may have skipped a grade or gone to
his/her first year of college without completing high school or the 12th
grade. Therefore, it is necessary to ask ALL respondents this question.
A "regular school" is one which gives credit towards an academic
diploma or degree, such as an elementary school, junior high school,
middle school, high school, (junior/community) college or university.
We are asking for the highest GRADE completed, not the number of
calendar years they've gone to school.
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Header: Q4-28: High school diploma or GED test? |
"GED" -- General Education Diploma, which is obtained by passing a
high school equivalency test.
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Header: Q4-29: High School diploma or GED |
"GED" -- General Education Diploma, which is obtained by passing a
high school equivalency test.
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Header: Q4-30b: Date received GED |
"GED" -- General Education Diploma, which is obtained by passing a
high school equivalency test.
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Header: Q4-43a: High School Program type |
If the R says s/he does not know the kind of program it was/is, you may
offer the definitions below of different programs:
Vocational: A school which offers courses relating to techincal skills such
as carpentry, bricklaying, welding, etc.
Commercial: A school which offers courses relating to business skills,
such as typing and bookkeeping.
College Preparatory: A school which offers courses taken to acquire skills
necessary for college.
General: A school which offers courses not specifically meant to acquire any of the above skills.
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Header: Q4-58: College/University attended |
When entering the name of the college or university, be specific. Ask
for the campus location or site, and get the full name. If the R says
s/he attended "the University of Wisconsin", probe for the specific
campus (e.g., at Parkside, Milwaukee, Madison, etc.).
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Header: Q4-63: Name of degree received |
When entering "Other," remember that "Professional Degree" includes
certificates, medical, and law degrees.
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Header: Q4-63a,64: What is/was R's major? (1/2) |
Ask for R's main field of study, emphasis, or "major."
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Header: Q4-67: Part- or full-time student? |
There are no definitions for these categories; if R asks tell him/her
it is "whatever this means to you." These are school-specific and
degree level specific.
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Header: Q4-68: Full-time tuition and fees? |
Full-time tuition is the amount of payment the school requires for
carrying a full program of study for the school year.
-It does not include payment for room and board or expenditures for books
and supplies.
-If the R gives you the tuition rate by semester, work with him/her to
convert it to a yearly rate by multiplying it by 2.
-If s/he gives the rate by quarter, work with the R to convert it to a
yearly rate by multiplying it by 3.
-Record the answer in whole dollars.
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Header: Q4-69: Did R receive a loan? |
A loan means financial assistance which must be repaid. A loan can either
come from a bank or from R's parents, other relatives, or friends, etc.
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Header: Q4-72,73a, etc.: Other financial aid? |
Other kinds of financial aid:
-Scholarships, grants, and tuition waivers refer to types of financial
aid which do not have to be repaid.
-An assistantship usually requires that the person perform some service
such as teaching, research, grading papers, or other duties in order
to receive the financial aid.
-A Veteran's Educational Benefit makes financial aid available through
the G.I. Bill.
-"Military educational assistance program" refers to aid R may have received
to help him/her attend regular school while s/he was serving in the
military.
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Header: Q4-74b,74c: Other relatives helped pay? |
This is where you would include any gifts of money, meaning financial
assistance which need NOT be repaid. It includes money given to R by
his/her parents to pay tuition or living expenses. If R lives at home,
be sure s/he thinks of his/her "room and board" there as receiving "help
in paying living expenses."
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Header: Q4-75: Grade/yr of school R would like |
If R says "a college degree" probe for whether s/he would like to complete
a two-year program for a junior college or associate's degree OR a four-
year program for a B.A. or B.S. degree.
Remember, this refers to R's ideal, whether or not R hopes to realize
his/her goal in the near future or at some later time in his/her life.
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Header: Q4-76: Grade/yr of school R will actual |
In this question, record the amount of education that the R feels it will
be possible for him/her to obtain, considering such factors as finances,
family situation, ability, etc.
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Header: Q5-3: Coding military service |
"Active Forces" means full-time military service (excluding service in the
National Guard).
If R is in the Active Forces they will seldom have another
job; the service is their "full-time" job.
If the R answers s/he was in the ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS OR
COAST GUARD, and not in the RESERVES or the NATIONAL GUARD
of one of these branches, then the R would be in the Active Forces.
(See also Q4-1A, Q4-1B AND Q4-2)
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Header: Q7-8E: Is R on layoff? |
A person is on LAYOFF if:
-s/he is waiting to be recalled to a job from which they were temporarily
separated for business-related reasons such as temporary drops in demand,
business downturns, plant remodeling, material shortages, and inventory
taking. They must have been given a date to report back to work or, if
not given a date, must expect to be recalled to the job within 6 months.
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Header: Q7-23G: Did R work since DLI |
R WORKED if:
-R did any activity for wages or salary, for profit or fees, or for payment
in kind. One hour or more of such activity constitutes work.
-R received part of the profits from the business/farm, (or would have if
the business or farm had not operated at a loss), regardless of the number
of hours worked during the reference week. (Exception listed below)
R DID NOT WORK if:
-R received profits from a business which s/he owns for investment purposes
only and does not participate in the management or actual operations of the
business
-R was on jury duty or National Guard/Reserve duty
-R did unpaid work that did not contribute to the family business/farm or
did unpaid work for an unrelated household member or relative not in HH
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Header: Q7-26: Name of employer |
Record the full and exact name of the company, business, government agency
or other employer. Probe for the full name of an employer if an acronym
or abbreviation is given.
Enter the name of the company, not the name of the supervisor, foreman,
or owner. For employees whose employers do not have company names,
such as dentists, lawyers, construction contractors, etc., enter
the name of the owner.
If the R questions why we must know his/her employer's name, explain that
because we will be talking about several jobs which s/he might have had,
it becomes less confusing if we can refer to each of the different jobs
by the employer name.
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Header: Q7-26A: Did R have more than one job? |
Most multiple job holders hold two or more wage and salary jobs or are
self-employed on one job and a wage/salary employee on
another job. (Also included are people who started and ended jobs in the
same week.)
The following situations are NOT multiple job holding:
-an individual who has more than one employer but only one job -e.g. a maid
-an individual who has more than one client but only one job -e.g. a lawyer
-an individual who owns two or more unincorporated businesses (and has no
wage and salary job)
-an individual who has more than one contract or one piece of work but only
one job -e.g. a general contractor or construction worker
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Header: QES-5: Gaps: Month or more away frm wrk |
This question also includes PAID maternity leave.
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Header: QES-51: # of hrs R works per week |
-USUALLY is 50% of the time or more, or most of the frequent schedule
during the past 4 or 5 months.
-Use whole numbers (count 30 minutes or more as a whole hour).
-Probe for an exact number when a person provides a range of hours.
-Obtain the usual hours a person expects to work for a person whose job
started during the reference week.
-Include extra hours usually worked even if they are without compensation.
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Header: QES-55E: Bsns/indstry of job (Pge 1/2) |
Get as accurate a description of the business or industry as you can.
Probe for clarity. Avoid the use of the word "company" as it gives no
useful information.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO HELP THE R: If the R reports that s/he works
for a metal furniture company, ask,"Do they manufacture it or do they
just sell it?" If they sell, ask, "Do they sell to other stores,
(which would be wholesale), or to individuals, (retail)?"
COMPANIES WITH MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS: Some companies are engaged in more
than one business or industrial activity. If the activities are
carried on in separate places, describe the business in which the R
actually worked. If the activities are carried on in the same place,
describe the major activity of that company in that location.
BUSINESSES IN OWN HOME: Some people conduct their businesses right in
their own homes. Report these businesses as you would report regular
business establishments. For example: radio repair shop, dressmaker
shop, catering business, etc.
DOMESTIC AND OTHER PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD WORKERS: When an R works for
a single individual, the name of the employer is given in a previous
Q.; then find out whether the R works at a place of business or in a
private home. The proper industry entry for a domestic worker employed
in the home of another person is "private home."
HOW TO REPORT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: If the business or main activity of
a government employer is not clear, ask in what part of the
organization the R works and then report that activity. For example:
street repair, garbage collection, water supply, etc.
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Header: QES-55E: Bsns/indstry of job (Pge 2/2) |
BUSINESSES IN OWN HOME: Some people conduct their businesses right in
their own homes. Report these businesses as you would report regular
business establishments. For example: radio repair shop, dressmaker
shop, catering business, etc.
DOMESTIC AND OTHER PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD WORKERS: When an R works for
a single individual, the name of the employer is given in a previous
Q.; then find out whether the R works at a place of business or in a
private home. The proper industry entry for a domestic worker employed
in the home of another person is "private home."
HOW TO REPORT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: If the business or main activity of
a government employer is not clear, ask in what part of the
organization the R works and then report that activity. For example:
street repair, garbage collection, water supply, etc.
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Header: QES1-55G: Manufact/Retail/Wholesale, etc |
Ask this question if the answer is not apparent.
MANUFACTURING: A manufacturing plant makes products and sells them in large
lots to other manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers.
RETAIL TRADE: A retailer sells primarily to individual consumers or users
but seldom makes products.
WHOLESALE TRADE: A wholesale establishment buys, rather than makes,
products in large quantities for resale to retailers, industrial users,
or to other wholesalers.
OTHER establishments should be classified as "something else." Examples
are hotels, laundries, banks, telephone companies, doctors' offices,
mines, farms, advertising agencies, and automobile repair shops. Some firms
are engaged in more than one activity. Describe either the business that
is carried on where the R works or the MAIN activity of the company.
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Header: QES-55H: Kind of work R does/did(Pg 1/3) |
In this question we were talking about the one employer being referred
in this employer supplement. If R performed two different duties for the sam
employer (e.g. worked as waitress and supervised staff), probe to determine
R spent more than 50 percent of his/her time last week on one duty or
the other. If R did spend more than 50 percent of the time on one duty
get a description of that duty only. If R split his/her hours equally
between the two duties, ask this series about both duties.
Self-employed: When a R is self-employed, do not enter "manager" as the
occupation UNLESS the R actually spends most of his/her time in the
management of the business. If the R spends most of his/her time in the
trade or craft of the business, enter that trade or craft (beautician,
dentist, etc.)
Avoid occupation entries that describe departments of places of work:
The occupation entry should describe what the person does (for example,
shipping department supervisor, inventory clerk) not where they work
("works in the shipping department," "works in the warehouse").
Apprentice vs. trainee: Include both the occupation and the word "trainee"
or "apprentice" in the description (for example "apprentice plumber").
Machinist vs. Machine operator vs. mechanic: A machinist is a skilled
craftsman who constructs metal parts, tools, and machines through the use
of blueprints, machine and hand tools, and precise measuring instruments.
A machine operator runs a factory machine, and a mechanic inspects,
services, repairs, or overhauls machinery.
For difficult to code occupations, use these suggested probes:
OCCUPATION: SUGGESTED PROBE:
Assembler: What do you assemble? (examples: cars, electric motors)
Clerk: What type of clerk are you? (examples: accounting, shipping)
Engineer: What kind of engineer are you? (examples: civil, electrical)
Inspector: What types of things do you inspect? (examples: cars, houses)
Manager: What type of manager are you? (examples: hotel, office, store)
Machinist: Do you set up and operate machines?
Mechanic: What type of mechanic are you? (examples: auto body, appliance)
Nurse: What type of nurse are you? (examples: registered, practical)
Researcher: What field of research are you in?
Supervisor: Who or what do you supervise? (examples: clerks, laborers)
Teacher: At what level do you teach? (examples: elementary, high school)
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Header: QES-55H: Kind of work R does/did(Pg 2/3) |
Avoid occupation entries that describe departments of places of work:
The occupation entry should describe what the person does (for example,
shipping department supervisor, inventory clerk) not where they work
("works in the shipping department," "works in the warehouse").
Apprentice vs. trainee: Include both the occupation and the word "trainee"
or "apprentice" in the description (for example "apprentice plumber").
Machinist vs. Machine operator vs. mechanic: A machinist is a skilled
craftsman who constructs metal parts, tools, and machines through the use
of blueprints, machine and hand tools, and precise measuring instruments.
A machine operator runs a factory machine, and a mechanic inspects,
services, repairs, or overhauls machinery.
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Header: QES-55H: Kind of work R does/did(Pg 3/3) |
For difficult to code occupations, use these suggested probes:
OCCUPATION: SUGGESTED PROBE:
Assembler: What do you assemble? (examples: cars, electric motors)
Clerk: What type of clerk are you? (examples: accounting, shipping)
Engineer: What kind of engineer are you? (examples: civil, electrical)
Inspector: What types of things do you inspect? (examples: cars, houses)
Manager: What type of manager are you? (examples: hotel, office, store)
Machinist: Do you set up and operate machines?
Mechanic: What type of mechanic are you? (examples: auto body, appliance)
Nurse: What type of nurse are you? (examples: registered, practical)
Researcher: What field of research are you in?
Supervisor: Who or what do you supervise? (examples: clerks, laborers)
Teacher: At what level do you teach? (examples: elementary, high school)
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Header: QES-55J: Main activities/duties of R |
This question asks for the R's most important activities or duties.
(For example, if the R is employed as a waiter, his most important
duties might be taking orders and serving customers; if the R is
employed as a nurse his/her most important duties might be checking
a patient's blood pressure and ordering medications.)
The response to this Q. will give you the information needed to make
the R's occupation description complete, and thus, adequate. If the
combination of this response and the previous response does not give
an adequate description of the R's occupation, ask additional probing
questions.
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Header: QES-56B: Type of co.-defntns (Pg 1/2) |
Be sure to read all four categories before allowing R to respond. If
R responds before you finish, politely tell him/her that you must read
the question exactly the same way to everyone, so you must finish
reading all the categories before recording his/her answer.
GOVERNMENT: Can be one of three types: federal, state, or local
PRIVATE COMPANY: work for wages, salary, commission, tips, piece-
rates or pay in kind; this applies regardless of the occupation at
which the employee worked.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: settlement houses, churches, unions,
and other private nonprofit organizations.
SELF-EMPLOYED : working for profit or fee in own
business. This does not apply to superintendents, foremen, managers, or
other executives hired to manage a business or farm, salesmen working
for commission, or officers of corporations.
WORKING IN A FAMILY BUSINESS: working without pay on a farm or business
operated by a related member of the household. Room and board and a
cash allowance are not counted as pay for these family workers;
however, if the worker receives money which is definitely considered
to be wages for work performed, s/he should be marked as working for a
private company.
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Header: QES-56B: Type of co.-defntns (Pg 2/2) |
SELF-EMPLOYED IN OWN BUSINESS: for Rs working for profit or fee in own
business. This does not apply to superintendents, foremen, managers, or
other executives hired to manage a business or farm, salesmen working
for commission, or officers of corporations.
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Header: QES-56D: Types govt employees-defntns |
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: include Rs working for any branch of the
federal government. Also includes Rs elected to paid federal offices
and civilian employees of the armed forces and some members of the
National Guard. Employees of international organizations are included.
STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: include paid state officials, state police,
and employees of state universities and colleges.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: include Rs employed by cities, towns,
counties, and other local areas. Also included here would be employees
of city-owned businesses, electric power companies, water and sewer
services, etc. Employees of public elementary and secondary schools
also work for local government.
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Header: QES-56E: Incorp/uncorp bsns - defntns |
INCORPORATED:
The business is a taxable entity created by a charter, and has met with
all state and/or federal regulations. Acts through its officers as an
individual, with by-laws and stock privately or publicly held.
UNINCORPORATED:
The business is a sole-proprietor or partnership, needing only a
business license to operate.
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Header: QES-70: Earnings at job (Pg 1/2) |
The questions on earning refer to USUAL earnings. In cases where the
respondent states that his/her earnings are not the same from week to
week (or month to month) you should ask what the earnings are 50% of the
time or more. If the R is unable to answer, ask for the most frequent
earnings amount during the past 4 or 5 months. For annual earnings that
have varied from year to year, use the annual rate for the current year.
Rs who are new to their job should report their expected earnings for the
current time frame.
Types of Income included as earnings: PIECE RATE, COLLEGE ASSISTANTS AND
FELLOWSHIPS, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING.
Types of Income not included as earnings: PAY IN KIND, EXPENSE ACCOUNT.
PIECE RATE: May be paid in manufacturing and agricultural jobs, such as
food-packaging, garment-making, and crop harvesting. This amount may
vary from week to week, so try to obtain what is usually earned.
COLLEGE ASSTNTS & FELLOWSHIPS: Include earnings from these sources provided
that the job associated with such earnings is the person's main job.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: Include earnings from a private or training government
organization for on-the-job training at the person's main job.
PAY IN KIND: Do not include the value of such things as food or lodging
that are received as payment for work completed. In come cases, Rs
are paid entirely "in kind." This is one case where the earnings Rs
would be entered as zero.
EXPENSE ACCOUNT: Do not include money paid to an employee's account for the
purpose of meeting expenses incurred while carrying out his/her job.
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Header: QES-70: Earnings at job (Pg 2/2) |
PIECE RATE: May be paid in manufacturing and agricultural jobs, such as
food-packaging, garment-making, and crop harvesting. This amount may
vary from week to week, so try to obtain what is usually earned.
COLLEGE ASSTNTS & FELLOWSHIPS: Include earnings from these sources provided
that the job associated with such earnings is the person's main job.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: Include earnings from a private or training government
organization for on-the-job training at the person's main job.
PAY IN KIND: Do not include the value of such things as food or lodging
that are received as payment for work completed. In come cases, Rs
are paid entirely "in kind." This is one case where the earnings Rs
would be entered as zero.
EXPENSE ACCOUNT: Do not include money paid to an employee's account for the
purpose of meeting expenses incurred while carrying out his/her job.
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Header: QES-71B: Usually receive overtime pay? |
Answer "Yes" if the R USUALLY receives overtime pay, tips, or commissions,
that is, 50% of the time or more. If s/he receives them only occasionally,
enter "No."
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Header: QES-71I: What is R's hourly rate? |
We are looking for an hourly rate of pay as stated by the employer,
expressed precisely in dollars and cents. Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00
or $7.50 per hour), ask if this is an exact value. If it isn't, try to
obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount,
enter the amount the respondent stated.
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Header: QES-71J: What is R's hourly rate? |
We are looking for an hourly rate of pay as stated by the employer,
expressed precisely in dollars and cents. Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00
or $7.50 per hour), ask if this in an exact value. If it isn't, try to
obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount,
enter the amount the R stated.
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Header: QES-71P: What is R's hourly rate? |
We are looking for an hourly rate of pay as stated by the employer,
expressed precisely in dollars and cents. Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00
or $7.50 per hour), ask if this in an exact value. If it isn't, try to
obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount,
enter the amount the R stated.
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Header: QES-71T: # of hours worked per week |
Record the number of hours usually worked per week as a whole number.
Count 30 minutes or more as a whole hour.
Try to get an average number of hours worked per week for a person whose
schedule varies from week to week.
USUALLY means 50% of the time or more, or the most frequent schedule
during the last 4 or 5 months.
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Header: QES-71U: # of hours worked per week |
Record the number of hours usually worked per week as a whole number.
Count 30 minutes or more as a whole hour.
Try to get an average number of hours worked per week for a person whose
schedule varies from week to week.
USUALLY means 50% of the time or more, or the most frequent schedule
during the last 4 or 5 months.
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Header: QES-71X: What does R receive in overtm |
If calculating an HOURLY rate of pay, obtain the amount as stated by the
employer, expressed precisely in dollars and cents. Do not round hourly
earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00
or $7.50 per hour), ask if this in an exact value. If it isn't, try to
obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount,
enter the amount the R stated.
Round NONHOURLY earnings to the nearest whole dollar. If the R reports
50 cents or more beyond a whole dollar, round up to the next largest whole
dollar. Otherwise, round down to the whole dollar.
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Header: QES-72C: What does R earn weekly |
USUAL means 50% of the time or more, or most frequently during the past 4 or 5 months.
Round NONHOURLY earnings to the nearest whole dollar. If the R reports
50 cents or more beyond a whole dollar, round up to the next largest whole
dollar. Otherwise, round down to the whole dollar.
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Header: QES-72G: # of hours worked per week |
Record the number of hours usually worked per week as a whole number.
Count 30 minutes or more as a whole hour.
Try to get an average number of hours worked per week for a person whose
schedule varies from week to week.
USUALLY means 50% of the time or more, or the most frequent schedule
during the last 4 or 5 months.
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Header: QES-73D: Usual weekly earnings |
USUALLY means 50% of the time or more, or the most frequent schedule
during the last 4 or 5 months.
If the R is not sure if this is correct or does not agree with the amount,
entering a "don't know" or a "no" response will lead to follow-up questions.
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Header: QES-74D: Usual earnings (week/mn, etc.) |
USUALLY means 50% of the time or more, or most frequently
during the last 4 or 5 months.
Round NONHOURLY earnings to the nearest whole dollar. If the R reports
50 cents or more beyond a whole dollar, round up to the next largest whole
dollar. Otherwise, round down to the whole dollar.
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Header: QES-76S: What is R's hourly rate? |
We are looking for an hourly rate of pay as stated by the employer,
expressed precisely in dollars and cents. Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00
or $7.50 per hour), ask if this is an exact value. If it isn't, try to
obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount,
enter the amount the respondent stated.
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Header: QES-76T: What is R's hourly rate? |
We are looking for an hourly rate of pay as stated by the employer,
expressed precisely in dollars and cents. Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00
or $7.50 per hour), ask if this is an exact value. If it isn't, try to
obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount,
enter the amount the respondent stated.
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Header: QES-84E: Benefits available - medical |
The intent of this question is to gather information about any benefits
or other programs employers offer their employees, whether or not the
employee takes advantage of these benefits. For example, if the R's
firm offers a medical insurance plan which the R does not participate
in, you would code "Yes" -- it is made available to the R.
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Header: QES-84L: Benefits available - education |
The intent of this question is to gather information about any benefits
or other programs employers offer their employees, whether or not the
employee takes advantage of these benefits. For example, if the R's
company offers a medical insurance plan which the R does not participate
in, you would code "Yes" -- it is made available to the R.
An education assistance program provides to the employee (not dependents)
full or partial payment for tuition and/or books for training or
educational courses. Job related educational assistance includes courses
or training which can be used for increasing output in the same field,
promotion preparation, career-development, and management for
non-supervisory workers.
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Header: QES-84M: Benefits available - childcare |
The intent of this question is to gather information about any benefits
or other programs employers offer their employees, whether or not the
employee takes advantage of these benefits. For example, if the R's
company offers a medical insurance plan which the R does not participate
in, you would code "Yes" -- it is made available to the R.
An employer pays, either fully or partially, the cost of caring for an
employee's child(ren) at a nursery, day care center, or private sitter,
on or off the employer's premises, while the employee is at work.
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Header: QES-84N: Sick days with full pay |
This has to be fully paid leave.
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Header: Q11-1: Training -- General |
Remember to exclude any regular schooling that was already talked about.
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Header: Q11-17: Hours per week spent in training |
Ask for the total number of hours per week spent in this training. If the
R is unsure, ask for an estimate.
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Header: Q12-16: Verification of Child Records |
Make sure all biological children of the R are listed. DO NOT delete
children from the biological child roster unless R is absolutely sure
the child is not his/hers. (This will be EXTREMELY rare.)
Non-biological children should NOT be listed on the biological child
roster.
Remember to enter first name, middle initial and last name.
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Header: Q12-30D: Where child usually lives |
USUALLY means for the majority of the year, or most months out of
the year.
WITH (HIS/HER) (FATHER/MOTHER) means with the OTHER parent. If you
were interviewing the mother, this would mean the child lives with
the father. If you were interviewing the father, this would mean the
child lives with the mother.
12
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OTHER RELATIVES could mean an uncle, aunt, grandparent, etc. Please
specify.
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Header: Q14-41A: Health limit kind of work? |
This question refers to any job that R could potentially hold.
This question is asking for the R's perception of his/her limitations,
not the interviewer's.
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Header: Q14-6: Health limits due to pregnancy? |
If R responds by giving another reason besides one related to her
pregnancy, code "No."
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Header: Q12-157e: Med cvrg - govt plans: stat lst |
Select the appropriate government healthcare plan to refer to:
(According to the state in which R resides)
MEDICAID: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA,
IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NM, NY,
NJ, NC, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV
MEDI-CAL: CA
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: MI, MT, NH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI, WY
WELFARE: CO, MA, ND
MEDICAL SERVICES: OK
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Header: Q15-1A: Income and assets - general |
These questions may seem intrusive to the R, so remind the R that
all answers are confidential.
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Header: Q15-5: Income in 1999 - non-military |
Record the total gross income for all jobs during 1999, (include part
time and odd jobs). Do not include expense accounts or payments "in
kind" (food, lodging, goods). Do not include "salaries" that some
owners of incorporated businesses pay themselves. If R does not
remember exact amount, ask for an estimate.
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Header: Q15-6: Income from own farm |
If any income was mentioned before in Q15-5, be sure to read text in
parentheses, so that R does not report income twice.
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Header: Q15-9: Inc frm othr sources aft expnses |
AFTER EXPENSES = net income = total income (gross) minus operating
expenses. If operating expenses were equal to or greater than total
income, code "000..."
If R and spouse were partners in business, divide income in half, or in
the way R reports it was divided. Report R's share here, spouse's
later in the interview. If R had a partnership with someone else,
record only R's share of the after expenses income.
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Header: Q15U-5A: Unemp insurance for R - general |
These questions will refer only to government unemployment insurance.
Do not include strike benefits from union funds or supplemental
employment benefits.
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Header: Q15-18: Income in 1999 - non-military or military |
Record the total gross income R's spouse received from all jobs -- military
or civilians -- during this time (including part-time and odd jobs). Do not include
expense accounts or payments "in kind" (food, lodging, goods). Do not include
"salaries" that some owners of incorporated businesses pay themselves.
If R does not remember exact amount, ask for an estimate.
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Header: Q15-20: Income from own farm |
If any income was mentioned before in Q15-6 or Q15-18, be sure to read text
parentheses, so that R does not report income twice.
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Header: Q15-22: Non-farm bsns/partnrshp/practc |
If any income was mentioned before in Q15-6 or Q15-18, be sure to read text
parentheses, so that R does not report income twice.
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Header: Q15-24: Inc frm othr sources aft expens |
AFTER EXPENSES = net income = total income (gross) minus operating
expenses. If operating expenses were equal to or greater than total
income, code "000..."
If R and spouse were partners in business, divide income in half, or in
the way R reports it was divided. Report spouse's share here.
If spouse had a partnership with someone else, record only spouse's
share of the after expenses income.
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Header: Q15-S2A: Unemp ins (spouse) - general |
These questions will refer only to government unemployment insurance.
Do not include strike benefits from union funds or supplemental
employment benefits.
If spouse received unemployment compensation for only part
of a month, that month is considered a month in which R's spouse
received unemployment.
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Header: Q15-33A: Child support received? |
Enter "Yes" if the R or spouse/partner is entitled to receive child support.
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Header: Q15-33FA: Amt child supprt entitled to |
Make sure the R is thinking of what s/he is entitled to receive now.
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Header: Q15-33G: # R's chldrn entitld to supprt |
The phrase "YOUR children" means R's biological children.
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Header: Q15-33H:Ch supt entitled to in 1999 (R) |
Make sure the R is being as accurate as possible, and calculating
all 12 months of the year. Remind R that we are asking for the amount
s/he was SUPPOSED to receive.
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Header: Q15-33I: Ch supt actlly recd 1993 (R) |
Make sure the R is being as accurate as possible, and calculating
all 12 months of the year. Remind R that we are asking for the amount
s/he ACTUALLY DID RECEIVE.
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Header: Q15-33L: # sp's chldrn entitled to supt |
This means the R's husband or wife's or partners's biological children.
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Header: Q15-33La: Ch supt sp suppsd to recv '99 |
Make sure the R is being as accurate as possible, and calculating
all 12 months of the year. Remind R that we are asking for the amount
the spouse was SUPPOSED to receive.
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Header: Q15-33M: Ch supt sp actlly recd in 1999 |
Make sure the R is being as accurate as possible, and calculating
all 12 months of the year. Remind R that we are asking for the amount
the spouse ACTUALLY DID RECEIVE.
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Header: Q15F-3: Recipiency of fdstmps R/spouse |
Remember, if R received food stamps for only part of a month, that
month is considered a month in which R received foodstamps.
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Header: Q15W-2A: Recipiency SSI/welfare |
"Supplemental Security Income" is an assistance program for disabled,
aged, or blind persons whose income falls below a certain level. The
program is administered through the Social Security Administration.
Do not confuse with state supplemental assistance or with regular
Social Security benefits. Federal SSI checks are labeled "Supplemental
Security Income Payment."
Remember, if SSI, public assistance or welfare was received for any
part of a month, that month should be considered a month in which R
received SSI, public assistance or welfare.
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Header: Q15-60: R recv schlrshp/fellwshp/grants |
Do not include educational loans.
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