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8. If code "000" in Question 7, what is [the respondent's] ethnic origin?
Question 8: What is [the respondent's] ethnic origin?
The purpose of this question is to establish the respondent's ethnic origin if a Laotian citizen. Ethnic origin for persons from other countries is of little interest and is not to be collected at all.
This question is just for Lao citizens, that is when the answer to question 7 is "00". For all other citizenships in question 7, record "N/A" in question 8.
A list of the codes for ethnicity (47 different codes) for Lao citizens is shown in Appendix X
and at the back of each questionnaire. For "not known", use code "99".
Record what the respondent tells you. In some cases you may have to probe culture, religion, and traditions. If the respondent comes up with an ethnic origin that cannot be coded with one of the 47 codes, probe if the answer is a sub-group to one of the pre-coded alternatives. If there is a local "ethnic representative", contact him/her. If ethnic origin remains unclear after probing, enter code "48" and take down the response in the comments box on the questionnaire.
8. What is [the respondent]'s ethnic origin?
Question 8: What is [the respondent]'s ethnic origin?
The purpose of this question is to establish the respondent's ethnic origin if a Laotian citizen. Ethnic origin for persons from other countries is of little interest and is not to be collected at all.
This question is just for Lao citizens, that is when the tick box for question 7 is marked, or the code is "00". For all other citizenships in question 7, record "98" in question 8.
A list of the codes for ethnicity (47 different codes) for Lao citizens is shown in Appendix X and at the back of each questionnaire. For "not known", use code "99".
Record what the respondent tells you. In some cases you may have to probe culture, religion, and traditions. If the respondent comes up with an ethnic origin that cannot be coded with one of the 47 codes, probe if the answer is a sub-group to one of the pre-coded alternatives. If there is a local "ethnic representative", contact him/her. If ethnic origin remains unclear after probing, enter code "48" and take down the response in the comments box on the questionnaire.
Q8. Ethnic origin
[This question was asked of the person whose citizenship is Lao.]
Question Q8: Ethnicity
The purpose of the question is to find out the ethnicity of the household members based on the ethnic code listed on the back of the questionnaire.
Ethnicity refers to a group of people who speaks the same language, have a common historical background, have a common cultural background, and descend from the same ancestors.
Recording the answers, the surveyors should write down the 2-digit ethnic code according to the ethnic code listed on the back of the questionnaire or Appendix 2 based on the answers of the interviewees.