Response Set Tab: Local Currency

Use the Currency response type to record values in specified units such as dollars or cents for a United States locale.

Local Currency Options

• Tag: This is a short descriptor to appear beside the value. For example, a question about the respondent’s income might have a tag of "Dollars". The text entered in this box will appear beside the response box on the interview screen. The tag is optional and may be left blank.
• Units: Select the appropriate unit. The specific units listed are determined by Windows, based on the system locale and cannot be edited. For instance, for the US, you may select Dollars or Cents.
• Special Codes: You may choose to allow Don’t Know, Refused, and Not Applicable by checking these boxes (default setting is checked). In the box to the right, you may modify the value to indicate the Special Code.
• Minimum Amount: Enter the smallest amount to be allowed for this Data Element.
• Maximum Amount: Enter the largest amount to be allowed for this Data Element.
• Enforce Range: Check this box to prevent an entry outside the allowable range for a Data Element. If this box is not checked, a warning will be issued for out-of-range items, but they will be allowed.
• If zero, branch to: You can specify a branching option (to skip one or more element[s] or skip to a specified Marker) if the response is equal to zero.
• If Don’t Know, Refused, or Not Applicable, branch same as: Specify following the same branching as the default or zero response by selecting the appropriate radio button. These options are only enabled when the corresponding special code is enabled.

Tip: It is always better to use Skip Elements instead of the branching option. They are more flexible and are displayed in the element listing, making review and testing easier.