D

Aliases

• D
• common detail
• usual detail location

Definition

D is used when the response is based on a commonly used blot detail. The code is about frequency of area use, not simply about the physical size of the area.

Conditions

• The response is based on a blot area commonly used by respondents.
• The area is confirmed on the location sheet or in inquiry.
• The response does not require whole-blot use or uncommon-detail coding.

Cautions

• D and Dd are separated by common versus uncommon use, not by “big” versus “small.”
• If white space is meaningfully integrated with the common detail, use scoring-input/location/DS.
• D does not imply simplicity or normality by itself.

Cross References

• [Coding/Location] DS
• [Coding/Location] Dd
• [Coding/Location] W
• [Interpretation/Upper Section] D