Supporting Statement B

1. Describe (including a numerical estimate) the potential respondent universe and any sampling or other respondent selection methods to be used. Data on the number of entities (e.g., establishments, State and local government units, households, or persons) in the universe covered by the collection and in the corresponding sample are to be provided in tabular form for the universe as a whole and for each of the strata in the proposed sample. Indicate expected response rates for the collection as a whole. If the collection had been conducted previously, include the actual response rate achieved during the last collection.

 

The population of potential respondents for the OPM website feedback survey is users of the new OPM website but respondents are estimated at 300 individuals. 

 

2. Describe the procedures for the collection of information including:

 

Data collection for this survey will be collected through an online questionnaire linked from the main page of the new OPM website.

 

        Statistical methodology for stratification and sample selection,

 

N/A

 

        Estimation procedure,

 

N/A

 

        Degree of accuracy needed for the purpose described in the justification,

 

N/A

 

        Unusual problems requiring specialized sampling procedures, and

 

N/A

 

        Any use of periodic (less frequent than annual) data collection cycles to reduce burden.

 

This collection will only be collected in the immediate period following the launch of the new OPM website.

 

3. Describe methods to maximize response rates and to deal with issues of non-response. The accuracy and reliability of information collected must be shown to be adequate for intended uses. For collections based on sampling, a special justification must be provided for any collection that will not yield "reliable" data that can be generalized to the universe studied.

 

The survey is advertised on the home page for the new website. 

4. Describe any tests of procedures or methods to be undertaken. Testing is encouraged as an effective means of refining collections of information to minimize burden and improve utility. Tests must be approved if they call for answers to identical questions from 10 or more respondents. A proposed test or set of test may be submitted for approval separately or in combination with the main collection of information.

 

No procedural tests are planned at this time.

 

5. Provide the name and telephone number of individuals consulted on statistical aspects of the design and the name of the agency unit, contractor(s), grantee(s), or other person(s) who will actually collect and/or analyze the information for the agency.

 

Consultation on statistical aspects of the survey design was provided by the OPM webteam under supervision of Hutai Anderson, (202) 418-3208.