2013 Survey of Income and Program Participation Event History Calendar (SIPP-EHC) Field Test

Attachment D

RESPONDENT RULES
HOUSEHOLD RESPONDENT
Any households member 15 years old or older who is physically and mentally
competent and knowledgeable may answer the control card questions and
questions about the household as a unit.

HOUSEHOLD MEMBER 15 YEARS OF AGE
OR OLDER
Each household member 15 years old or older, present at the time of interview,
should respond for himself/herself. If a 15+ person is physically or mentally
incompetent, select a proxy respondent. Also select a proxy respondent for a
person absent at the time of the interview. Any knowledgeable household
member who is 15 years old or older may serve as proxy. Following is a chart
for your use in determining who to interview. The choices are listed in order of
priority.

INTERVIEW RESPONDENT PRIORITY RULES
FIRST FAMILY MEMBER INTERVIEW
WAVE
OR
RETURN VISIT INTERVIEW
1. Self
1
2. Spouse (if any)
3. Other proxy
2+

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Self
Spouse (if any)
Proxy (last visit)
Proxy at another visit
New proxy

If a person wishes to act as a proxy but is not a household member,
you must call your supervisor for permission before interviewing the proxy.
Enter a note in Case management using F7.