OMB appreciates
that SRS is attempting to use incentives strategically to address
response rate and bias concerns as well as to minimize overall
survey cost. It is critical, however, that SRS consider equity and
related policy issues as it considers how to interpret experiment
results and plan for future rounds of the SESTAT surveys. OMB will
not favorably consider future operational incentive plans that are
not equitably offered unless there is strong and compelling
justification that more targeted incentives considerably improve
results. The previous terms of clearance remain in effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2009
14,400
0
21,600
6,000
0
9,000
0
0
0
The data collected in this survey will
enable NSF to partially fulfill the Congressional mandate to serve
as a clearing house for information on the scientific and technical
population of the U.S. This information allows for policy and
planning activities by officials of government, private industry
and academic institutions.
US Code:
42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation
Act of 1950
The 2008 NSRCG will include two
graduating classes from the academic years 2006 and 2007. The 2006
NSRCG fielded graduates from three academic years 2003, 2004, and
2005. The total sample size in the 2008 will be 18,000 with 9,000
from each class. The change in burden hours from the 2006 NSRCG
reflects the change in sample size from 27,000 to 18,000, and
additional burden hours required for future tests to improve survey
procedures and utility.
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.
3145-0077 Survey Mailing Materials.pdf
2006 National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG)