CE Survey Forms
Interview
Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) Survey
Beginning in April 2003, CE Interview Survey data have been collected via Computer
Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) which is used by a Census Bureau field
representative to conduct the interview. Each household is interviewed every 3 months
over 5 calendar quarters. In the initial interview, information is collected on demographic and family characteristics
and on the inventory of major durable goods of the consumer unit. Expenditure information is collected in the second
through fifth interview using uniform questionnaires. In the fifth interview, supplemental questions are asked to account
for changes in assets and liabilities.
Interview Survey Information Booklet
This booklet, which is organized by section of the CAPI Survey, is used during the interview
to provide the respondent with clarification and/or examples of many types of expenditures.
- Interview Survey Information Booklet 2011-12 (PDF)
- 2009-10 (PDF)
- 2007-08 (PDF)
- 2006 (PDF)
- 2005 (PDF)
- 2004 (PDF)
- 2003 (PDF)
Archived Interview Forms
- Interview Survey Form 2001 (PDF)
- Interview Control Card (PDF)
Diary
Diary
The self-administered Diary in which respondents record all of their household's purchases
each day for two consecutive 1-week periods.
- Diary Survey Form 2005-12 (PDF)
Computer Assisted Diary Household Characteristics Questionnaire
Beginning in January 2004, CE Diary Survey household characteristics data have been collected via
Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI). A Census Bureau field representative uses the CAPI instrument to
collect information about the Diary Survey respondent household, including demographic characteristics and income.
Diary Survey Information Booklet
This booklet, which is organized by section of the Diary Household Characteristics Questionnaire and Survey Form,
is used to provide the respondent with clarification and/or examples of response choices.
- Diary Survey Information Booklet 2011-12 (PDF)
- 2009-10 (PDF)
- 2005-08 (PDF)
- 2004 (PDF)
Archived Diary Forms
- Diary Household Characteristics Questionnaire 2003 (PDF)
- Diary Survey Information Booklet 2003 (PDF)
Last Modified Date: April 3, 2012
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