We will try to review each request within one month, provided you give us a head up in advance of submission. Make sure that each application includes: 1) a description of the purpose of the formative research project, including how it relates to the larger study; 2) a description of the method and why it is appropriate; and 3) a discussion of criteria for evaluating the results of the project.
Inventory as of this Action
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Previously Approved
06/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
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The National Children's Study is a multi-center longitudinal study that will enroll a nationally representative sample of approximately 100,000 children born in the U.S. This is a request for programmatic clearance of formative research to help develop instruments, materials, and procedures for the NCS. These activities will be conducted to improve the efficiency of data collection and to decrease participant burden throughout the course of the Study.
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;
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