Question 19
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The question is to be asked as phrased: "Does your household have any of the following items?".
Multiple answers are allowed in this question. Whenever a respondent says "yes" to any or more of the above items mark the appropriate box. The household is considered as having the items even if it is only hired or bought on hire purchase and not fully paid for.
Take special note of the following:
b. A transistor radio is to be considered as a "radio".
c. A stereo set with radio is to be considered as "radio". However, a stereo set without radio should not be included.
d. Car radio, record player and cassette deck should not be included as radio.
e. Wrist watches are not to be included under the item "clock".
f. Sewing machines can include both manual and electric.
g. Newspapers should be an item available on regular basis i.e. daily or weekly.
h. It is important that you only include vehicles which are intended for private use and not for business use.
i. If items are permanently out of order or spoilt, they should not be included. However, if they are only temporarily out of order, they must be included.