Literal question
<span class="h2">Section 1. Characteristics - For all persons</span></p>
<p>5. Ethnic group</p>
<div class="i1">To which ethnic group does (N) [the respondent] belong?<br /><br />[] 1. African<br />[] 2. Indian<br />[] 3. Chinese<br />[] 4. Syrian/Lebanese (S/L)<br />[] 5. White/Caucasian<br />[] 6. Mixed<br />[] 7. Other ethnic group (O.E.G.)<br />[] 9. Not stated</div>
Interviewer instructions
<span class="h3">Section 1 - Characteristics</span></p>
<p><span class="em">Question 5 - Ethnic group</span></p>
<p>Since you will be interviewing in general one member of any household, the ethnic group ticked must be the ethnic group to which the respondent says he and other members of the household belong.</p>
<p><span class="pg">[p.32]</span></p>
<p>It is reasonable to classify all children of parents belonging to different ethnic groups as Mixed. For example, if a man of African descent is married or living common law with an East Indian woman, their children should be classified as mixed.</p>
<p>However, do not presume that all members of a household belong to the same ethnic group. Ensure that you ask the respondent about each household member separately.</p>
<p>Accept the respondent's classification. If you think you are being misled make a note in an appropriate part of the questionnaire and inform your supervisor.
