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2002 NSDUH Field Interviewer Manual 

Table Of Contents

List of Exhibits

Chapter 1. Introduction to the Study

Exhibit 1.1 Data Collection Management Structure

Exhibit 1.2 Quarterly Data Collection Schedule
Exhibit 1.3 List of Abbreviations
Exhibit 1.4 Definitions of Project Terminology
Exhibit 1.5 Project Staff Information

Chapter 2. Your Job as a Field Interviewer

Exhibit 2.1 Screening and Interviewing Process
Exhibit 2.2 Job Description for an NSDUH Field Interviewer
Exhibit 2.3 Data Collection Agreement
Exhibit 2.4 FI Performance Criteria

Chapter 3. Locating Sample Dwelling Units

Exhibit 3.1 Contents of Segment Materials Packet
Exhibit 3.2 County Locator Map
Exhibit 3.3 Census Tract Locator Map
Exhibit 3.4 Segment Locator Map
Exhibit 3.5 Block Listing Map
Exhibit 3.6 Selected DU List
Exhibit 3.7 List of Dwelling Units
Exhibit 3.8 Segment Information Sheet
Exhibit 3.9 Group Quarters Listing Form
Exhibit 3.10 Group Quarters Continuation Listing Form
Exhibit 3.11 Within-Structure Floor Sketch Sheet
Exhibit 3.12 Common Counting/Listing Abbreviations
Exhibit 3.13 Definition of a Housing Unit
Exhibit 3.14 Dwelling Unit Eligibility for NSDUH
Exhibit 3.15 Diagrams Illustrating the Prescribed Order of Listing a Segment
Exhibit 3.16 List of Added Dwelling Units
Exhibit 3.17 Block Listing Map (with Added DU)
Exhibit 3.18 Added Group Quarters Listing Form

Chapter 4. Contacting Dwelling Unit Residents

Exhibit 4.1 Controlled Access Video Script
Exhibit 4.2 FI Segment Access Documentation Form
Exhibit 4.3 ROC Abbreviations
Exhibit 4.4 Lead Letter
Exhibit 4.5 Study Description

Chapter 5. Obtaining Participation

Exhibit 5.1 RTI Photo ID Badge
Exhibit 5.2 SAMHSA FI Authorization Letter
Exhibit 5.3 Question and Answer Brochure
Exhibit 5.4 Highlights from the 2000 Study
Exhibit 5.5 Who Uses NSDUH Data?
Exhibit 5.6 Answering Questions
Exhibit 5.7 Countering Refusals
Exhibit 5.8 Moving Supplies Safely
Exhibit 5.9 Headway Motor Vehicle Policy
Exhibit 5.10 Driving Safely
Exhibit 5.11 Defensive Driving Tips
Exhibit 5.12 Procedures after an Automobile Accident
Exhibit 5.13 Working Safely in the Heat

Chapter 6. Conducting Screening

Exhibit 6.1 Enumeration Rules

Chapter 7. Preparing to Interview

Exhibit 7.1 Answering Questions About the Interview
Exhibit 7.2 Summary of NSDUH Questionnaire
Exhibit 7.3 Countering Youth Refusals
Exhibit 7.4 Certificate of Participation
Exhibit 7.5 Introduction and Informed Consent 18 or Older
Exhibit 7.6 Introduction and Informed Consent 12-17

Chapter 8. The NSDUH Interview

Exhibit 8.1 Examples of Acceptable Probes
Exhibit 8.2 NSDUH CAI Interview Content
Exhibit 8.3 Reference Date Calendar
Exhibit 8.4 Sample ACASI Introduction Script
Exhibit 8.5 Verification Form
Exhibit 8.6 FI Observation Questions
Exhibit 8.7 Interview Payment Receipt

Chapter 9. Documenting and Reporting Procedures

Exhibit 9.1 Weekly NSDUH Tasks

Chapter 10. Quality Control

Exhibit 10.1 Steps to Maximize Data Quality

Chapter 11. Administrative Procedures

Exhibit 11.1 Headway Discipline Policy
Exhibit 11.2 Completed ePTE
Exhibit 11.3 ePTE Working Copy
Exhibit 11.4 Headway Expense Report
Exhibit 11.5 Incentive Advance Agreement
Exhibit 11.6 Incentive Advance Balance Sheet
Exhibit 11.7 Completed Receipt for Escort Services
Exhibit 11.8 Completed FedEx Airbill
Exhibit 11.9 Travel Assignment Information Sheet
Exhibit 11.10 Travel Advance Balance Sheet

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