Part of this
information collection request is approved on the following
conditions. This action creates a generic clearance for survey
improvement projects which only include (1) pretests/ pilot
surveys, (2) methodological/cognitive testing, & (3) focus
groups. NSF must submit to OMB a copy of the questionnaire and/ or
all other materials detailing the testing activity prior to
implementation. The submission must include (1) An 83-C burden
change sheet so that the burden total may be adjusted, (2) a cover
memo explaining fully why the task is appropriate to include in
this generic package, and (3) A description of the purpose and
methodology. For approval of tasks involving focus groups, the list
of questions to be asked must also be provided. As with previously
approved generic packages, the individual task is to be sent
directly to the desk officer, rather than the docket library, and
OMB will attempt an expeditious review of the collection. If
approved, individual task approvals will expire at the latest, upon
expiration of this generic package. NSF's request for a generic
clearance for Quick Response and One-time Studies is not approved
at this time. This generic clearance also does not include approval
for customer satisfaction surveys or case studies.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
1,620
0
0
6,240
0
0
0
0
0
National Science Foundation's Division
of Science Studies needs to collect timely data on constant changes
in the science and technology (S&T) sector and to provide the
information to policy makers in Congress and throughout the
Government. SRS will sponsor quick response surveys and workshops
on S&T subjects, perform cognitive testing to improve survey
methodology and questionnaires, and pretest questions for future
large-scale surveys. The respondents will be from industry,
academia, other nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and the
public.
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.
Generic Survey Clearance of the Science Resources Studies Survey Improvement Projects and Quick Response Studies