NCHS must report back to OMB regarding the results of the incentive experiment well in advance of submitting a package that recommends any changes to the incentive schema for the full study. OMBÂs is particularly interested in whether a change in the incentive schema will reduce non-response bias.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2015
04/30/2015
04/30/2015
20,400
0
20,400
7,192
0
7,192
0
0
0
The National Survey of Family Growth NSFG) is a nationally-representative sample survey conducted by personal interview among a sample of approximately 5,000 men and women annually. Data will be collected on pregnancy, contraception, parenting, and related attitudes. This request describes minimal questionnaire changes and a test to study changes in incentive levels.
US Code:
42 USC 306
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act 242k
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.