Supporting Statement B for
Generic Clearance to Conduct Formative Research (NIAID)
Date: November 30, 2017
Name: Brandie Taylor
Address: 5601 Fishers Ln
Telephone: 240.669.2096
Email: [email protected]
Table of contents
B. COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS
B.1 Respondent Universe and Sampling Methods
B.2 Procedures for the Collection of Information
B.3 Methods to Maximize Response Rates and Deal with Non-response
B.4 Test of Procedures or Methods to be Undertaken
B.5 Individuals Consulted on Statistical Aspects and Individuals Collecting
and/or Analyzing Data……………………………………………………………………
Data collection methods and procedures will vary; however, the primary purpose of these collections will be for internal management purposes; there are no plans to publish or otherwise release this information.
The activities under this clearance may involve samples of self-selected customers, as well as convenience samples, and quota samples, with respondents selected either to cover a broad range or to include specific characteristics related to certain products or services. Results will not be used to make statements representative of the universe of study, to produce statistical descriptions (careful, repeatable measurements), or to generalize the data beyond the scope of the sample. The specific sample planned for each individual collection and the method for soliciting participation will be described fully in each collection request.
The samples associated with this collection are not subjected to the same scrutiny as scientifically drawn samples where estimates are published or otherwise released to the public.
Data collection methods and procedures will vary and the specifics of these will be provided with each collection request. NIAID expects to use a variety of methodologies for these collections. For example, the Agency or its contractors may use commercial survey-specific software to automate its collection and analysis of feedback. In addition to physical copies, information collection instruments may be electronically disseminated, presented in-person, and/or posted on target pages of the Agency’s web site. Telephone scripts, personal interviews, and focus groups with professional guidance and moderation may also be used.
Pretesting may be done with internal staff, a limited number of external colleagues, and/or customers who are familiar with the programs and products. If the number of pretest respondents exceeds nine members of the public, NIAID will submit the pretest instruments for review under this generic clearance.
When appropriate, information from statisticians on development, design, conduct, and analysis will be sought. This statistical expertise will be available from agency statisticians or from contractors and NIAID will include the names and contact information of persons consulted in the specific information collection requests submitted under this generic clearance.
| File Type | application/msword |
| File Title | Supporting Statement 'B' Preparation - |
| Subject | Supporting Statement 'B' Preparation - 03/21/2011 |
| Author | OD/USER |
| Last Modified By | SYSTEM |
| File Modified | 2017-12-05 |
| File Created | 2017-12-05 |