miniSSB_GEM-DM_9_12_13

Mini Supporting Statement B For

“Questionnaire Cognitive Interviewing and Pretesting (NCI)”

0925-0589, Expiration Date 04/30/2014

Title of Sub-Project: Evaluation of Grid Enables Measures – Distress Measurement (GEM-DM) Database Web-site Workspace

Richard Moser, Research Psychologist, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Section B. Statistical Methods

B1. Respondent Universe and Sampling Methods

Respondents will include a maximum of 100 current GEM-DM users and those who have signed up to receive ongoing information regarding GEM initiatives. Current lists include those who were recruited as psychosocial expert clinicians and researchers, as well as interested parties from presentation at conferences and meetings, and professional listserv announcements.

The distribution lists for the survey are compiled from sign-up lists and listserv participants which include names and emails. Convenience sampling will be used for this formative research project.

B2. Procedures for the Collection of Information

Information will be collected electronically. An invitational email with a link to the survey will be sent to the respondents (Attachment A and B). The brief description of the measures is included with the email to encourage respondents to familiarize themselves with the measures before completing the survey (Attachment D).

By completing the survey, respondents are implicitly providing consent.

The survey will close once 100 responses have been compiled.

B3. Methods to Maximize Response Rates and Deal with Nonresponse

No methods will be used to maximize response rate or deal with nonresponse.

B.4 Test of Procedures or Methods to be Undertaken

No test of procedures or pretesting methods has been untaken prior to this request.

B.5 Individuals Consulted on Statistical Aspects and Individuals Collecting and/or Analyzing Data

The following individuals consulted on statistical aspects of the design and analyzing the data.

Richard P. Moser, Ph.D. Research Psychologist Science of Research and Technology Branch (SRTB) Behavioral Research Program Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences National Cancer Institute 9609 Medical Center Dr., MSC 9761 Room 3E604 Bethesda, MD 20892 240-276-6915 [email protected]	Allison J. Ottenbacher, Ph.D Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Fellow Science of Research and Technology Branch (SRTB) Behavioral Research Program Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences National Cancer Institute NCI – Shady Grove 9609 Medical Center Dr. Room 3E538 Rockville, MD 20850 240-276-5163 [email protected]
Lynne S. Padgett, Ph.D. Program Director Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch Behavioral Research Program Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences National Cancer Institute 240-276-6865 [email protected]	Rachel P. Snider, MPH CRTA Health Communications Fellow Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences National Cancer Institute 240-276-6912 [email protected]

Attachments

A: GEM-DM Survey

B: Email Invitation

C: OHSR Exemption

D: Brief Description of Measures Document

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