12. Ethnic characteristics
c. Do you speak Spanish?
12. Ethnic characteristics
This question set is a new one which combines related variables and is intended to determine the ethnic make-up of the population. It is distinct from the "ethnic group" question, which is based on self-identification.
Only ask people who are three years old or older the questions these questions, which are about the first language learned; the ability to speak one of the Mayan languages or Spanish; and Mayan outfit.
Question C
Ask anyone three years old or older, "Do you speak Spanish?" This is different from the previous question about the language the person first learned to speak.