Survey Methodology #2003-17 - The American Community Survey (Acs) En Espanol: Using Cognitive Interviews To Test The Functional Equivalency Of Questionnaire Translations - U.s. Bureau Of The Census Page 35
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52H7
How many rooms are in this house, not counting bathrooms, halls, porches, or utility rooms?
¿Cuántos cuartos hay en esta casa, sin contra baños, pasillos, entradas, terrazas cubiertas, o
cuartos de limpieza?
The majority of respondents reported number of bedrooms. On the surface, this question itself
elicits a numeric answer that almost all respondents give without hesitation. Only a few probed
as to the types of rooms to be included in the count. However, after hearing question H8, many
respondents changed their initial response to question H7. Question H8 asks how many of these
rooms are bedrooms, which helps respondents realize that question H7 referred to different types
of rooms, not just the bedrooms. Indeed, many of the respondents who changed their answer
voluntarily clarified that by cuarto they meant recámara. Some insisted that cuarto, dormitorio,
and recámara mean the same thing.
Some of the respondents thought this question needed to be reworded. Specifically, they thought
it might be easier for respondents to think about and count which rooms to include, instead of
which ones to exclude. For example, ask how many rooms there are including bedrooms, living
rooms, kitchens, etc. One respondent suggested, “¿Cuántos cuartos hay en esta casa contando
la sala y la cocina?” Respondents also felt that mentioning which rooms to include would make
it easier for them to count in their mind.
Quantitative summary:
Correct meaning
33%
Probed before answering
17%
Thought <cuarto> was bedroom
50%
NOTE: % who thought this question needs to be reworded:
50%
% who thought asking H8 before H7 would clarify <room> concept:
17%
Recommended word and question order changes:
H8: ¿Cuántos dormitorios hay en esta casa, hogar, or apartamento?
H8:
How many bedrooms are in this house?
H7: A parte de esos <3> dormitorios, ¿cuántos cuartos mas hay en esta casa?
Incluya salas, cocinas, etc.
H7:
In addition to those <3> bedrooms, how many other rooms are there? Include living
rooms, kitchens, dens, etc.
I - 8
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