THE GOAL OF THIS STUDY IS TO DETERMINE
THE DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS OF ACTUAL FERTILITY ON DESIRED FERTILITY
AND ASCERTAIN THE CRITERIA BY WHICH FAMILY SIZES ARE EVALUATED
(FERTILITY VALUES) WITHIN RELIGIOUS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS
SUBGROUPS. THIS STUDY IS IMPORTANT FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW
FAMILY SIZE DESIRES ARE FORMED AND CHANGE. THE ANALYSIS OF THESE
DATA WILL BE USED AS PART OF AN OVERALL RESEARCH PROGRAM IN
POPULATION
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.