With each change
request, ACF will provide OMB with a copy of questionnaires and
debriefing materials in advance of any testing activity. When split
sample experiments are conducted, either in small group sessions or
as part of a field test, all the questionnaires to be used will be
provided. A brief description of the planned field activity will
also be provided. OMB will make every effort to review materials
for change requests received by OMB within 10 working days. All
information gathered from these testing activities will be for the
purpose of improving data collection instruments and procedures,
not for the purpose of generating findings on the substantive topic
under study. ACF will make separate submissions for clearance of
full, non-developmental data collection efforts. ACF will send OMB
an annual report summarizing the number of hours used, as well as
the nature and results of the activities completed under this
clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
1,000
0
0
1,000
0
0
0
0
0
To date the Administration for
Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning Research and
Evaluation (OPRE), has relied on small field tests (involving fewer
than ten respondents) in developing questionnaires. However, these
small tests are limited in their ability to detect and diagnose
problems with the instruments and the procedures being tested. In
response to this problem, we request a generic survey development
clearance to allow us to use larger samples in applying methods
useful for identifying questionnaire and procedural problems,
suggesting solutions, and measuring the relative effectiveness of
alternative solutions.
US Code:
42
USC 1310 Name of Law: Social Security Act
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.
ACF Survey Pre-test SUPPORTING STATEMEN 7 22 08.without attachments.doc
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