CDC will continue to submit individual collections under this generic clearance to OMB. OMB will strive to provide feedback on the individual collections within ten working days, whenever possible, as is currently the case. Standard remuneration of respondents for congantive testing is $40.00. Higher remunerations may be requested with justification for difficult recruitments, focus groups, etc.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2013
9,300
0
850
9,450
0
1,800
0
0
0
This submission describes proposed research activities of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Questionnaire Design Research Laboratory. Survey specific research activities include questionnaire development, pre-testing, and evaluation activities for NCHS, CDC, other federal agencies, or other academic or professional institutions. The purpose and use of collecting this information fall into five categories: 1) Development and testing of specific survey questionnaires; 2) Research on the cognitive and interpretive aspects of survey methodology; 3) Research on human-computer interfaces/usability; 4) Field tests/Pilot interviewing; and 5) Studies of the optimal design and presentation of statistical graphical and textual material. Methods for data collection include interviewer administered, self-administered, telephone, Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) and Computer Assisted Self-Interviewing (CASI), Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI), and web-based questionnaires including: cognitive interviewing, focus groups, usability testing, and field tests/pilot household interviews.
US Code:
42 USC 242k
Name of Law: Public Health Service 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.
Questionnaire Design Research Lab (2016 NAMCS Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Supplement Evaluation)