1200.0.55.005 - Language Standards, 2012, Version 1.1  
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Contents >> Proficiency in Spoken English >> Collection Methods - PSE >> Collection Methods (PSE) - Filter Questions Modules for Standard Question

Proficiency in Spoken English - Filter question modules for standard question



Only ONE filter question is required. The preferred filter question for this variable is First Language Spoken.

The tick box lists for the filter questions include languages of statistical significance in the Australian context. The list is designed for efficiency when coding responses and is modified periodically, according to the frequency of languages reported in the ABS Census and surveys.

The tick box list can be extended where circumstances enable longer lists, consistent with the ASCL, such as in electronic collection drop down lists. Similarly, if there are space constraints on paper forms, the response options available within the list can be reduced.

The 'Other - please specify' category is included to enable respondents whose language(s) is/are not listed, to write their language(s) in the space provided.

The Standard Filter Question Modules

FILTER 1 - First Language Spoken

Q1. Which language [did you] [did the person] [did (name)] [will (name of child under two years)] first speak as a child?
Mark one box only.
Englishq
Mandarinq
Italian q
Arabicq
Cantonese q
Greek q
Vietnameseq
Spanishq
Hindiq
Tagalogq
Other - Please Specify...................

Sequence guide:

OR

FILTER 2 - Main Language Spoken at Home

Q1. Which language [do you] [does the person] [does (name)] [will (name of child under two years)] mainly speak at home? (If more than one language, indicate the one that is spoken most often.)
Englishq
Mandarinq
Italian q
Arabicq
Cantonese q
Greek q
Vietnameseq
Spanishq
Hindiq
Tagalogq
Other - Please Specify...................

Sequence guide:
OR
    FILTER 3 - Main Language Other Than English Spoken at Home

    Q1. [Do you] [Does the person] [Does (name)] [Will (name of child under two years)] speak a language other than English at home? (If more than one language, indicate the one that is spoken most often.)
    No,Englishq
    Yes,Mandarinq
    Yes,Italian q
    Yes,Arabicq
    Yes,Cantonese q
    Yes,Greek q
    Yes,Vietnameseq
    Yes,Spanishq
    Yes,Hindiq
    Yes,Tagalogq
    Yes,Other - Please Specify...............

    Sequence guide:

    OR

    FILTER 4 - Languages Spoken at Home
      Q1. Which language or languages [do you] [does the person] [does (name)] [will (name of child under two years)] speak at home? (Please indicate all languages spoken)
      Englishq
      Mandarinq
      Italian q
      Arabicq
      Cantonese q
      Greek q
      Vietnameseq
      Spanishq
      Hindiq
      Tagalogq
      Other - Please Specify...................

      Sequence guide:


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