AlreadyCompletedCode

NIPO ODIN Version 5.17

AlreadyCompletedCode

The checks for Interview Numbers with a definite response code in the D-file is executed when loading a survey. Fieldwork supervisor can check the messages and decide if fieldwork for the survey should be started or not.

By default, T-records with a matching completed D-record are set to code 20 (System Error). The T-record is rejected and cannot be used for interviewing.

To change this behavior, the following setting can be specified in the SURVEY.INI file:

AlreadyCompletedCode=nn

For all InterviewNumber values for which a definite response code is found in the D-file, the D-file record information is ignored. The response code is changed to the code specified by the AlreadyCompletedCode. This may be:

A definite response code (for example response codes 04, 05, 08 to 17 and 20 or a custom definite response code). The T-record will not be used.
Code 0. The T-record is used again, but the interview starts at the beginning of the questionnaire.
Any available code. (for example response codes 01, 02, 03, 06 and 07 or a custom available response code). The interview will resume at the same question where it was interrupted.

Example using a definite response code

AlreadyCompletedCode=35
RESPC35T=Already completed interview in D-file
RESPC35=STOP

In this case, the T-records with a definite response in the D-record are reported, rejected and set to response code 35.

Example using an indefinite response code

AlreadyCompletedCode=36
RESPC36T=Already completed interview in D-file may be used again
RESPC36=AVAIL

In this case, the T-records with a definite response code in the D-record are reported but set to response code 36. The respondents may be contacted again and the interview resumes at the question where they were last interrupted.

Example 3 using response code 0

AlreadyCompletedCode=0

In this case, the T-records with a definite response code in the D-record are reported but set to response code 0. The respondents may be contacted again and the interview is started from the beginning.