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Exhibit 5.2
Mentoring Instructions (continued)
11. Completed Intro to ACASI & headphone introduction correctly: Mark “Yes” if the
computer practice session and headphones were introduced properly using the scripted text, and
if each key was pointed out correctly. If the headphones were not offered or introduced correctly
or if any of the keys were missed, mark the “No” beside that item.
12. Kept ACASI portion private & confidential: Anything that happened during the interview that
could have violated the confidentiality of the IR should be noted here. If a serious breach of
confidentiality occurs (such as the FI looking at the screen or reading the ACASI questions to the
IR), you should politely interrupt the FI and demonstrate how to help the IR while preserving the
confidentiality of his/her responses.
13. Read all back-end questions verbatim: Note any items that were not read verbatim.
14. Probed I&O questions thoroughly: You should pay special attention to question INOC05, and
be sure the FI probes for additional job tasks/duties.
15. Completed Quality Control form correctly & read verification instructions verbatim: The
FI portion of the Quality Control form should be completed while the respondent is completing
the ACASI portion of the interview and checked by you. If the IR has been completing the
ACASI portion of the interview for ten minutes or so and the FI has not completed the bottom
portion of the form yet, you should remind the FI to do so. You should also be sure the FI asks
the IR to seal the envelope, and that the FI takes the envelope at the end of the interview.
16. Followed incentive payment procedures: Document any problems with the incentive payment
process.
Note that items 17 though 22 address items that apply to the entire interviewing process.
17. Materials & equipment organized: Overall organization issues should be documented on the
Preparation form. Item 17 here checks how well the FI puts organization strategies into practice
during an actual interview, such as having their Showcard booklet and other materials available
and ready to conduct the interview.
18. No bias introduced: Biasing a respondent may entail giving leading probes or not asking a
question verbatim. Include note of those types of errors, plus any feedback on the FI’s body
language such as acting hurried, facial expressions, etc.
19. Spoke in a clear voice: Provide feedback on the overall voice quality of the FI. Was his/her
voice too loud or too soft or did he/she mumble during the interview?
20. Maintained a comfortable pace: Sometimes new FIs do not realize they are moving too quickly
or too slowly. The wrong pace can irritate the respondent and affect the accuracy of the data
they report.
21. Acted professionally & courteously: The FI should be courteous and respectful of the
respondent and the respondent’s home at all times.
22. Kept interview data confidential: Confidentiality is mentioned here to cover situations beyond
the interview setting. This could include conversations with other household members or
speaking outside the home about a respondent where someone else could overhear the
conversation.
Make additional notes wherever possible, using the back of the form if necessary.
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