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.