| Question | Answers | Source | Source Link | Dates Used | |
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| 1 | Did you receive the first federal stimulus check (max $1200 per independent adult) from April 2020? (Also known as an economic impact payment) | • Yes, I received the first federal stimulus check • No, but I expect to receive the first federal stimulus check in the near future • No, and I DO NOT expect to receive the first federal stimulus check • Unsure if I will receive the first federal stimulus check • Other, please describe: ____________ | RAPID modified US. Census household pulse survey | https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/demo/technical-documentation/hhp/Phase3_Questionnaire_01_06_21_English.pdf | 02/03/2021-02/06/2021 02/17/2021-02/19/2021 03/31/2021-04/02/2021 |
| 2 | [Display this question if "Did you receive the first federal stimulus check (max $1200 per independent adult) from April 2020?" = Yes, I received the first federal stimulus check] With the first federal stimulus check in 2020, did you: Select only one answer. | • Mostly spend it • Mostly save it • Mostly use it to pay off debt | RAPID modified US. Census household pulse survey | https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/demo/technical-documentation/hhp/Phase3_Questionnaire_01_06_21_English.pdf | 02/03/2021-02/06/2021 02/17/2021-02/19/2021 03/31/2021-04/02/2021 |
| 3 | [Display this question if "Did you receive the first federal stimulus check (max $1200 per independent adult) from April 2020?" = Yes, I received the first federal stimulus check] What did you and your household spend the first federal stimulus check in 2020 on? Select all that apply. | • Food • Clothing • Household supplies and personal care • Household items (TV, electronics, furniture, appliances) • Recreational goods (sports and fitness equipment, bicycles, toys, games) • Rent • Mortgage • Utilities and telecommunications • Vehicle payments • Paying down credit card, student loans, or other debts • Charitable donations or giving to family members • Savings or other investments • Other, please describe: | RAPID modified US. Census household pulse survey | https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/demo/technical-documentation/hhp/Phase3_Questionnaire_01_06_21_English.pdf | 02/03/2021-02/06/2021 02/17/2021-02/19/2021 03/31/2021-04/02/2021 |
| 4 | [Display this question if: With the first federal stimulus check in 2020, did you = Mostly save it OR What did you and your household spend the first federal stimulus check in 2020 on? = Savings or other investments] What did you do to save the first federal stimulus check in 2020? | • Set it aside to be used for bills sooner rather than later • Set it aside to be used for a large expense (e.g., buying a home, home improvements) • Set it aside for something special for yourself or your family (e.g., family vacation) • Created or added it to a savings/retirement account • Invested it) • Other | RAPID Team developed | NA | 03/31/2021-04/02/2021 |
| 5 | [Display this question if "Did you receive the first federal stimulus check (max $1200 per independent adult) from April 2020?" = Yes, I received the first federal stimulus check] Please indicate how much you agree with the following statement:“Without the first federal stimulus check in 2020, I could not have paid for basic needs.” | • Very inaccurate • Somewhat inaccurate • Slightly inaccurate • Slightly accurate • Somewhat accurate • Very accurate | RAPID Team developed | NA | 02/17/2021-02/19/2021 03/31/2021-04/02/2021 |
| 6 | [Display this question if "Did you receive the first federal stimulus check (max $1200 per independent adult) from April 2020?" = Yes, I received the first federal stimulus check] In what ways was the first federal stimulus check in 2020 helpful? | Open ended response | NA | 02/17/2021-02/19/2021 03/31/2021-04/02/2021 | |
| 7 | Did you receive the second federal stimulus check (max $600 per independent adult) from Winter 2020-2021? (Also known as an economic impact payment) | • Yes, I received the second federal stimulus check • No, but I expect to receive the second federal stimulus check in the near future • No, and I DO NOT expect to receive the second federal stimulus check • Unsure if I will receive the second federal stimulus check • Other, please describe: ____________ | RAPID modified US. Census household pulse survey | https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/demo/technical-documentation/hhp/Phase3_Questionnaire_01_06_21_English.pdf | 02/03/2021-02/06/2021 02/17/2021-02/19/2021 03/31/2021-04/02/2021 |
| 8 | [Display this question if "Did you receive the sec ond federal stimulus check (max $600 per independent adult) from April 2020?" = Yes, I received the second federal stimulus check] With the second federal stimulus check in 2020, did you: Select only one answer. | • Mostly spend it • Mostly save it • Mostly use it to pay off debt | RAPID modified US. Census household pulse survey | https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/demo/technical-documentation/hhp/Phase3_Questionnaire_01_06_21_English.pdf | 02/03/2021-02/06/2021 02/17/2021-02/19/2021 03/31/2021-04/02/2021 |
| 9 | [Display this question if "Did you receive the second federal stimulus check (max $600 per independent adult) from April 2020?" = Yes, I received the second federal stimulus check] What did you and your household spend the second federal stimulus check in 2020 on? Select all that apply. | • Food • Clothing • Household supplies and personal care • Household items (TV, electronics, furniture, appliances) • Recreational goods (sports and fitness equipment, bicycles, toys, games) • Rent • Mortgage • Utilities and telecommunications • Vehicle payments • Paying down credit card, student loans, or other debts • Charitable donations or giving to family members • Savings or other investments • Other, please describe: | RAPID modified US. Census household pulse survey | https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/demo/technical-documentation/hhp/Phase3_Questionnaire_01_06_21_English.pdf | 02/03/2021-02/06/2021 02/17/2021-02/19/2021 03/31/2021-04/02/2021 |
| 10 | [Display this question if: With the second stimulus check in 2020, did you = Mostly save it OR What did you and your household spend the second federal stimulus check in 2020 on? = Savings or other investments] What did you do to save the first federal stimulus check in 2020? | • Set it aside to be used for bills sooner rather than later • Set it aside to be used for a large expense (e.g., buying a home, home improvements) • Set it aside for something special for yourself or your family (e.g., family vacation) • Created or added it to a savings/retirement account • Invested it) • Other | RAPID Team developed | NA | 03/31/2021-04/02/2021 |