NIPO ODIN Version 5.17

*WAITCR

System

NIPO CAPI Client only.

Purpose

On questions using *NON, sets the minimum waiting time before a non-response may be given.

Syntax

*WAITCR <n|[expression]>

Description

On questions using *NON, sets the minimum waiting time before a non-response may be given. Before the waiting time elapses, the interviewer / respondent cannot press the ENTER key to proceed. However, the interview may be continued without waiting when any other answer is given.

Arguments

n|expression
This is a positive integer that specifies the number of units of 1/18 second.

Remarks

  • Default value is 0 (no wait time).

Example

*WAITCR 54
*Q 10 *OPEN L99 *MULTI *NON
Do you have any remarks with regard to the service offered?

In this example, it takes 3 seconds before the interview can be continued without giving any answer.

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