ONE OF THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE NATIONAL CRIME SURVEY IS THE UNDERREPORTING OF CRIMINAL VICTIMIZATION INCIDENTS. NORC WILL DEVELOP TWO FIELD TESTS TO INVESTIGATE VARIOUS QUESTIONING STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING REPORTING. THE SECOND OF THESE TESTS WILL INTRODUCE REFINE MENTS BASED ON ANALYSIS OF DATA COLLECTED IN THE FIRST TEST.
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.