Literal question
Section II - Characteristics of the dwelling
If the dwelling is occupied with persons present, answer questions 1 through 6 on the basis of observation and then continue with the other questions.
If the dwelling is unoccupied, or occupied with persons abfsent, answer questions 1 and 3 on the basis of observation and then move to the next dwelling.
3. This dwelling is:
[] 1 Occupied with present residents
[] 2 Occupied with absent residents
[] 3 Unoccupied
Interviewer instructions
Question 3: This household is:
This question intends to establish the condition in which you find the household, for example, if the house is occupied and has household members present or absent, or if it is a vacant household. Fill in the bubble that correctly records your observation.
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1. Occupied Household with residents: refers to a household where there is at least one permanent resident at the moment of the census
2. Occupied Household with absent residents: is when the household is closed and no residents are present.
In this case, ask the neighbors or in the closest households for a good time when the residents of that household are present. Then, once you know when, you should return to conduct the census.
3. Vacant Household: If the house is closed, with FOR RENT or FOR SALE sign option.
3. If there is no sign, ask the neighbors about the household's situation. If they tell you that no one lives there, fill in the bubble for option 3 and continue to the next household.
